JP7435320B2 - bathroom system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to bathroom systems.

Patent Document 1 discloses an acoustic system used in a bathroom. This sound system acquires the operating status of the water heater and ventilation fan during bathing as bathroom environment information, and automatically determines the volume of the playback sound played from the speaker unit based on this bathroom environment information. Furthermore, this sound system is configured to identify the bather using the bather identification section, and also to accept volume change instructions from the bather and adjust the volume according to the bather's preference. .

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-181818

However, in the sound system shown in Patent Document 1, the volume can be adjusted according to the preference of the bather, so the water spouting form changes depending on the type of shower, and the water spouting flow rate of the shower changes. When the sound of water being spouted or the sound of water landing on water becomes relatively loud, a problem may arise in that the sound output from the speaker is drowned out and becomes difficult for the user to hear. If it becomes difficult for the user to hear the sound from the speaker, a problem arises in that the refreshing and relaxing effects of the sound on the user are reduced.

On the other hand, if the sound output from the speakers changes significantly during bathing, the sound may leak to the outside of the bathroom, potentially causing noise to the outside of the bathroom. In particular, in bathrooms such as shower booths that are located adjacent to spaces that are also used by third parties other than office users, there is a need to reduce the possibility of noise being emitted to the outside of the bathroom. is occurring.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a bathroom system that can prevent the user from hearing the sound generated by the shower water discharged from the speakers, and can also suppress sound leakage to the outside of the bathroom. It is said that

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one embodiment of the present invention is a bathroom system, which includes a speaker that outputs sound in the bathroom, a control unit that controls the output of sound by the speaker, and a controller that outputs sound in the bathroom. A shower that spouts hot water or water, and a shower operating section that accepts an operation by a user to control water spouting from the shower, and the control section controls the output of the sound after the speaker starts outputting sound. The shower head is configured not to accept a change in the sound output of the speaker by a user of the shower before the shower is stopped, and is configured to output sound from the speaker at a preset output. It is said that
According to an embodiment of the present invention configured in this manner, the control unit accepts a change in the sound output of the speaker by the shower user after the speaker starts outputting sound and before stopping the output of sound. The speaker is configured to output sound from the speaker at a preset output. This allows the speaker to output sound at a preset output without the user changing the speaker's sound output after the speaker starts outputting sound and before stopping the sound output. With respect to the sound generated by the shower water discharge, it is possible to suppress the sound from the speaker from becoming difficult for the user to hear, and it is possible to suppress the sound leakage to the outside of the bathroom.

In one embodiment of the present invention, preferably the speaker is provided on a ceiling surface of the bathroom.
If the speakers are installed on the side wall of the bathroom, there is a concern that a user in the bathroom will come into contact with the speaker, such as leaning against or touching the speaker on the side wall, which may affect the sound output. In contrast, according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as described above, the speaker is provided on the ceiling surface of the bathroom, so that the user is prevented from coming into contact with the speaker on the ceiling surface. It is possible to suppress the effect on the sound output from the speaker.

In one embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the shower includes at least an overhead shower, and the overhead shower is provided on the ceiling surface of the bathroom, and further, the hot water or water spouted is a single stream of water. It is equipped with a rectifying member that allows the flow to be gathered together.
According to one embodiment of the present invention configured in this way, the above-mentioned overhead shower is provided on the ceiling surface of the bathroom near the user's ear position. On the other hand, overhead showers are equipped with a rectifying member that collects the hot water or water that is spouted into a single stream, so the water spouting sound that occurs when the water is split into multiple streams by the sprinkler plate, and It is possible to suppress the loudness of the water landing sound that occurs when the water stream lands on the user, and since the spouted hot water or water is gathered into a single stream, the water spouting sound that occurs when the water is spouted is reduced. It is possible to suppress the sound of water landing when the water stream lands on the user from becoming louder, and it is possible to suppress the sound from the water spewing from the overhead shower from making it difficult for the user to hear the sound from the speaker.

In one embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the landing position of the water stream discharged from the overhead shower on the floor surface of the bathroom and the drain port provided on the floor surface are preferably arranged such that the water flow discharged from the overhead shower has an important position in the floor surface when viewed from above. It is arranged so that it does not occur.
According to the embodiment of the present invention configured in this way, the water flow discharged from the overhead shower lands on the floor surface of the bathroom and the drain port provided on the floor surface when viewed from above. Since the water flow from the overhead shower is arranged so that it does not overlap, the water flow from the overhead shower lands on the drain provided on the floor of the bathroom, and the water flow does not overlap the edge of the cover of the drain or the drain. It is possible to suppress the sound of water splashing caused by hitting the holes, etc.

In one embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the shower includes at least a body shower, and the body shower is provided on a side wall surface of the bathroom and divides the side wall surface into three equal parts in the vertical direction. Among the upper region, the central region, and the lower region defined by the above, it is provided at a position within the central region, within the lower region, or within both the central region and the lower region.
According to an embodiment of the present invention configured in this way, the body shower is provided at a position within the central region, within the lower region, or within both the central region and the lower region, so that the body shower To suppress water spouting from landing on a user at a position close to the user's ears, and to prevent the user from being difficult to hear the sound from a speaker due to the sound of water spouting from a body shower landing on the user.

In one embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the device further includes an output start operation section that starts outputting sound from the speaker in response to a user's operation.
According to one embodiment of the present invention configured in this way, the bathroom system includes an output start operation unit that starts outputting sound from the speaker in response to a user's operation. Therefore, the user can start outputting sound from the speaker by operating the output start operation section, improving convenience for the user and increasing the degree of freedom in determining the timing to start outputting sound. . Furthermore, when the user operates the output start operation unit, the output of sound from the speaker is started, but the control unit controls the output of the sound from the speaker by the user after the start of sound output and before the stop of sound output. is configured so that it does not accept changes. Therefore, it has a function that improves convenience for the user, limits changes in the output while sound is being output, prevents the user from hearing the sound from the speaker, and prevents sound from leaking to the outside of the bathroom. It is possible to achieve both the function of suppressing the occurrence of

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a bathroom system in which it is possible to prevent the user from hearing the sound generated by the shower water discharged from the speaker, and to suppress the sound from leaking to the outside of the bathroom. .

FIG. 1 is a side view of a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the invention. 1 is a top view of a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. FIG. 1 is a side view showing the interior of a shower room of a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an overhead shower of a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the overhead shower of FIG. 4. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing images of a first spatial presentation mode, a second spatial presentation mode, and a third spatial presentation mode executed in the bathroom system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the bathroom system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the space production by the control unit is executed until it is finished after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the starting operation unit, the bathroom door, the door opening/closing detection sensor, the projector, the lighting, and the sound 3 is a timing chart showing the state of output operation over time. In the bathroom system according to an embodiment of the present invention, in the case where the space production by the control unit is interrupted before being finished after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the starting operation unit, the bathroom door, the door opening/closing detection sensor, the projector, the lighting, and It is a timing chart showing the state of sound output operation over time.

Next, a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a side view of a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the invention, FIG. 2 is a top view of a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 3 is a top view of a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the inside of the shower room.

As shown in FIG. 1, a bathroom system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a bathroom 2. The bathroom 2 is a bathroom such as a shower booth provided adjacent to a space that is also used by third parties other than users of facilities such as offices, co-working spaces, gyms, manga cafes, and hospitals. Note that the bathroom 2 may be a bathroom provided adjacent to a space (for example, a living room or a hallway) that is also used by family members other than the user in a domestic residence. The bathroom 2 is made up of a shower room 4 equipped with equipment such as a hand shower for users to bathe in water or hot water, and a changing room 6 adjacent to the shower room 4. The bathroom 2 may include only a shower room 4 without a changing room. The shower room 4 of the bathroom 2 is a shower room where the user can take a shower. Note that the shower room 4 of the bathroom 2 may be a bathroom equipped with a bathtub. For example, when the bathroom 2 is formed of a bathroom and a dressing room 6, a hand shower or the like as described later is provided in the bathroom. The shower room 4 may include a flush toilet. Note that the user who enters the shower room 4 is assumed to be the user of the shower 12. Furthermore, compared to a bathroom or the like, the shower room 4 of this embodiment does not have a bathtub, so the space size (space volume inside the shower room) is smaller than the space size of the bathroom. . Therefore, the shower room 4 has a structure in which sound is more likely to resonate and sound leakage is more likely to occur than in a bathroom or the like.

The bathroom system 1 includes a presentation means 8 for creating a space in the bathroom 2 by performing at least one of video display, audio output, and lighting control, and a presentation means 8 for creating a space in the bathroom 2 by the user's operation. A start operation unit 10 that starts the performance, a shower 12 that spews hot water or water into the shower room 4, a shower operation unit 14 that accepts an operation by a user to control the water spout of the shower 12, and a shower in the bathroom 2. A backrest portion 16 that allows a user standing in the room 4 to rest against the backrest, and an invalid operation portion 18 that does not change the sound output from the speaker 40 even if operated by the user. , a door opening/closing detection sensor 20 for detecting opening/closing of a bathroom door 15 provided between the shower room 4 and the changing room 6, and a control section 22 for controlling the presentation means 8.

As shown in FIG. 1, the shower 12 includes an overhead shower 17, a body shower 32, and a hand shower 34. The shower 12 only needs to include at least one of these, and may include any combination of these. The shower 12 may be configured to include at least an overhead shower 17. Further, the shower 12 may be configured to include at least a body shower 32. Furthermore, the shower 12 may be configured to include at least a hand shower 34.

Next, the overhead shower 17 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1, 4, and 5. As shown in FIG. 1, the overhead shower 17 is provided facing downward on the ceiling surface 4a of the shower room 4. The overhead shower 17 does not include a sprinkler plate and is equipped with a rectifying member that collects the discharged hot water or water into a single stream.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the overhead shower 17 includes a spout forming member 21 that forms a spout 19 (opening downward in FIG. 4). Inside the spout forming member 21, a first rectifying member 24, a second rectifying member 25, and an exposed rectifying member 26 are provided as rectifying members that rectify the flow of water. The overhead shower 17 forms a channel structure in which a water sprinkling plate is omitted.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 5, the first flow regulating member 24 is constituted by a disk-shaped member, has a shielding portion 43 in the center, and has 16 water holes extending in the water flow direction in the outer peripheral area. 44 are provided so as to be aligned in the circumferential direction, and eight water passage holes 45 extending in the water flow direction are provided so as to be aligned in the circumferential direction on a concentric circle having approximately half the diameter.

Further, the second flow regulating member 25 is configured by stacking four flow regulating nets 51 made of mesh nets. The second flow regulating member 25 is arranged adjacent to the first flow regulating member 24 on the downstream side.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, a water supply channel 23 for supplying water is provided upstream of the first flow regulating member 24. In this embodiment, the water supply channel 23 is formed inside a water supply channel forming member 31 disposed adjacent to the upstream side of the water spout forming member 21 . Water supplied from the water supply channel 23 collides with the shielding part 43 and can stay in the first retention chamber 41 .

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the exposed rectifying member 26 is made of an elastic material. The exposed flow regulating member 26 has a cylindrical outer circumferential flow regulating surface 61 in a region on the water spout 19 side. The exposed rectifying member 26 has a plurality of cylindrical hollow spaces 65 separated by partition walls 64 extending in the direction of water flow. In the present embodiment, the plurality of cylindrical hollow spaces 65 have a configuration in which each concentric annular region in cross-sectional view is further divided into a plurality of regions in the circumferential direction.

The outer peripheral flow regulating surface 61 forms an annular flow regulating space 66 between the outer circumferential flow regulating surface 61 and the water spout forming member 21 . By adopting the predetermined dimensional conditions, even if the water flow enters the annular rectification space 66 and contracts, it is sufficiently rectified within the rectification space 66, so that the overall rectification performance can be maintained. can.

After the water supplied from the water supply channel 23 collides with the shielding part 43 of the first rectifying member 24, it temporarily remains in the first retention chamber 41. This creates a state in which water pressure is trapped inside the first retention chamber 41. Thereafter, the water staying in the first retention chamber 41 is pushed out by the water coming from the upstream direction, and flows out to the downstream side through the water holes 44 and 45.

The water flowing out from the water holes 44 and 45 flows straight to the water outlet 19 through the second flow straightening member 25 and toward the center of the second retention chamber 47 due to surface tension and negative pressure generated inside. The flow is divided into two. The latter flow toward the center is concentrated at the center and then flows out to the water spout 19 via the second rectifying member 25.

When passing through the four rectifying nets 51 of the second rectifying member 25, the velocity vectors of the water flow are aligned in the traveling direction. Thereafter, the water flow passes through the plurality of cylindrical hollow spaces 65 of the exposed rectifying member 26 and the annular rectifying space 66 on the outer periphery of the exposed rectifying member 26, and is discharged from the water spout 19. As a result, the hot water or water spouted from the spout 19 becomes one stream. Such a water flow of the overhead shower 17 forms a water film along the human body when landing on the water, enveloping the whole body, and is effective in raising the core body temperature when the water flow is a warm water flow.

In particular, a cylindrical outer circumferential rectifying surface 61 is provided in a region on the spout side of the exposed flow rectifying member 26, and an annular rectifying space 66 is formed between the outer circumferential rectifying surface 61 and the spout forming member 21. As a result, the occurrence of water discharge cracking is significantly suppressed, and extremely high rectification performance can be achieved.

The water stream discharged from the water spout 19 of the overhead shower 17 flows down in the vertical direction from the ceiling surface to the floor surface while maintaining a cohesion as one water stream. Since the water spout 19 of the overhead shower 17 is not provided with a water sprinkling plate, the water flow spouted from the water spout 19 is not sprayed by the water sprinkling plate. Therefore, the water spewing sound that occurs when the water is divided into a plurality of water streams by the water sprinkling plate, the water landing sound that occurs when the multiple water streams land on the user, and the water stream that lands on the floor surface 4b. Compared to the relatively loud water landing sound that occurs when water is splashed, the water landing sound that occurs when a single columnar water stream lands on the floor surface 4b as in this embodiment is a relatively small sound. suppressed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the landing position of the water stream discharged from the overhead shower 17 on the floor surface 4b of the shower room 4 and the drain port section 28 provided on the floor surface 4b are determined when viewed from above. They are arranged so that they do not overlap. Although the drain port portion 28 is formed by covering the drain port with a cover, it may be a drain port without the cover.

Next, the body shower 32 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.
The body shower 32 is provided on the side wall surface 4c of the shower room 4, and is configured to spray water to the side. The body shower 32 has an angle adjustment function that adjusts the angle of water spouting, that is, the direction of water spouting. The body shower 32 can adjust the position of the trajectory of water spouting, the direction of water spouting, the range of water landing on the user, etc. using the angle adjustment function. The body shower 32 can, for example, emit water in a horizontal direction parallel to the backrest portion 16. With the angle adjustment function, the body shower 32 can spray water not only horizontally parallel to the backrest 16 but also at various other angles. The angle adjustment function of the body shower 32 is configured such that the trajectory of the water spout and/or the position at which the water lands on the user falls within the central region C2 and the lower region C3. The body shower 32 is located within the central area C2, within the lower area C3, or within the central area C2 among the upper area C1, central area C2, and lower area C3 defined by dividing the side wall surface 4c into three equal parts in the vertical direction. and the lower region C3. For example, at least one body shower 32 may be provided within the central region C2. Further, for example, at least one body shower 32 may be provided within the lower region C3. Further, for example, at least one body shower 32 may be provided at a position within both the central region C2 and the lower region C3 by being provided so as to span both the central region C2 and the lower region C3. good. Further, for example, the body shower 32 is provided in the central region C2 and separately provided in the lower region C3, and the body shower 32 is provided in both the central region C2 and the lower region C3. Good too. Here, the body shower 32 is provided in a region other than the upper region C1.

The hand shower 34 is provided on the side wall surface 4c of the shower room 4. The hand shower 34 is provided with a shower head 34b at the tip of a shower hose 34a extending from the side wall surface 4c.

The shower operation unit 14 is provided on the side wall surface 4c of the shower room 4. The shower operation section 14 includes a temperature and flow control operation section 14a and a changeover switch 14b. The temperature and flow control operation unit 14a includes a temperature control handle portion that can adjust the set temperature of hot water or water spouting, and a flow rate adjustment handle portion that can adjust the set flow rate of hot water or water spouting. The temperature control and flow control operation unit 14a is connected to a water supply source such as a water heater and a water supply. The changeover switch 14b is provided in the middle of the flow path from the temperature control and flow control operation section 14a to the overhead shower 17, body shower 32, and hand shower 34, and forms a three flow path changeover switch. That is, the changeover switch 14b is formed to switch between the water supply channel 23 (see FIG. 4), which is the flow path leading to the overhead shower 17, the flow path leading to the body shower 32, and the flow path leading to the hand shower 34. There is. Therefore, the user can adjust the temperature and flow rate of water discharged from the shower 12 by operating the temperature and flow control operation section 14a, and can also discharge water from any one of the overhead shower 17, body shower 32, and hand shower 34. You can choose which.

The presentation means 8 performs spatial presentation of the bathroom 2, particularly the shower room 4. The presentation means 8 includes a projector 36 provided in the changing room and a video display unit 38 on which the image projected by the projector 36 is displayed, and the video display unit 38 is arranged between the changing room 6 and the shower room 4. and a video display section 38 configured to allow the projected video to be recognized from the shower room 4.

The rendering means 8 performs spatial rendering of the bathroom 2 by at least displaying an image projected by the projector 36 on the image display unit 38. The projector 36 is provided on the ceiling of the changing room 6. The projector 36 may be provided on a side wall, floor, shelf, etc. of the changing room 6. The projector 36 is arranged to face the image display section 38 so that the projected image is displayed on the image display section 38. The projector 36 is configured to communicate with the control unit 22 by infrared communication.

The video display section 38 is configured to display video. The video display section 38 is not limited to displaying moving images, but can display still images, and can also display light emission states other than still images. The video display section 38 is provided at the bathroom door 15 between the changing room 6 and the shower room 4. For example, a translucent resin panel is provided inside the frame of the bathroom door 15, and the resin panel of the bathroom door 15 functions as an image display section 38 that displays an image projected by a projector 36. When the image projected by the projector 36 is displayed on the bathroom door 15, the user can view the image displayed on the bathroom door 15 from the back side of the bathroom door 15. The video display section 38 may be configured by the bathroom door 15 being formed of a translucent or transparent glass plate or a transparent resin panel. Further, the video display unit 38 may be a monitor that displays images. In this case, a monitor is embedded within the bathroom door 15, and the projector 36 can be omitted. This monitor is connected to the control unit 22 and can directly display images. Note that the video display section 38 is not limited to the bathroom door 15, and may be provided on the boundary wall surface 4d between the changing room 6 and the shower room 4 or on another side wall surface 4c.

The presentation means 8 further includes a speaker 40 provided within the shower room 4. The speaker 40 outputs sound into the shower room 4. The presentation means 8 performs spatial presentation of the bathroom 2 by at least executing audio output to output sound from the speaker 40.

The speaker 40 is provided facing downward on the ceiling surface 4a of the shower room 4. The speaker 40 includes audio equipment necessary for sound output. Two speakers 40 are provided. One of the speakers 40 is arranged on one side of the overhead shower 17, and the other speaker 40 is arranged on the other side of the overhead shower 17. Two speakers 40 are placed equidistant from the overhead shower. Further, the two speakers 40 are arranged at positions on a line B (see FIG. 2) parallel to the backrest portion 16. The two speakers 40 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a line A extending perpendicularly to the backrest portion 16 and passing through the overhead shower. Therefore, the sound can be output from symmetrical directions to the user using the backrest part 16 or the user taking the overhead shower 17, making it easier for the user to hear the sound and improving the sound quality. The speaker 40 is placed in the vicinity above, and more preferably directly above, the estimated user's position as described below. By arranging it above and near the position estimated to be the user's position, it is possible to make the sound more reliably audible to the user and further improve the sound quality. Note that the number of speakers 40 is not limited to two, and one, three or more speakers may be provided.

The presentation means 8 further includes lighting provided in at least one of the shower room 4 and the changing room 6. The lighting irradiates the shower room 4 and/or the changing room 6 in the bathroom 2 with light. For example, in the present embodiment, the presentation means 8 includes a shower room lighting 42 provided in the shower room 4, a changing room lighting 46 provided in the changing room 6, and an indirect lighting 49 provided at the lower part of the backrest portion 16. We are prepared. The presentation means 8 performs spatial presentation of the bathroom 2 by at least executing lighting control for controlling light emitted from the shower room lighting 42 and/or the changing room lighting 46 and/or the indirect lighting 49.

The shower room lighting 42 is provided facing downward on the ceiling surface 4a of the shower room 4. For example, the shower room lighting 42 is a downlight. Two shower room lights 42 are provided on the ceiling surface 4a. One of the shower room lights 42 is placed on one side of the overhead shower 17, and the other shower room light 42 is placed on the other side of the overhead shower 17. Two shower room lights 42 are provided equidistantly from the overhead shower 17. Further, the two shower room lights 42 are arranged on a line E (see FIG. 2) parallel to the backrest portion 16. The two shower room lights 42 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a line A that extends perpendicularly to the backrest portion 16 and passes through the overhead shower 17. Therefore, the user who uses the backrest 16 or the user who takes an overhead shower 17 can be irradiated with light from symmetrical directions, and the user's feet are not easily seen due to the shadow of the user, and the light of the space direction is not visible. This can prevent it from becoming difficult. Further, a downlight serving as indirect lighting 49 is provided below the backrest portion 16 in the bathroom. The indirect lighting 49 does not directly irradiate light toward the user, but irradiates light downward from the backrest portion 16 to indirectly brighten the bathroom. Indirect lighting 49 may be provided at other positions where it does not directly project light toward the user. The indirect lighting 49 can also be omitted if it is not used for spatial presentation.

The shower room light switch 48 is provided inside the changing room 6. The shower room light 42 is electrically connected to the shower room light switch 48, and when the user operates the shower room light switch 48, the shower room light 42 is used to normally switch the lights on and off in the room. The light can be switched on and off.

The changing room lighting 46 is provided facing downward on the ceiling surface 6a of the changing room 6. For example, the changing room lighting 46 is a downlight. One dressing room light 46 is provided on the ceiling surface 6a. Further, a dressing room light switch 50 is provided in the dressing room 6. The changing room lighting 46 is electrically connected to the changing room lighting switch 50, and when the user operates the changing room lighting switch 50, the changing room lighting 46 is turned on and off in order to normally switch on and off the lights in the room. The light can be switched on and off. Further, the changing room lighting 46 communicates with the control unit 22 by infrared communication. Note that a plurality of changing room lights 46 may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the start operation section 10 functions as an output start operation section that starts the output of sound from the speaker 40 in response to a user's operation. The start operation section 10 is provided on the side wall surface 4c. The start operation unit 10 includes three push buttons: a first switch 10a, a second switch 10b, and a third switch 10c. Each of the first switch 10a, the second switch 10b, and the third switch 10c, which are three switches in total, is electrically connected to the control unit 22. The first switch 10a, the second switch 10b, and the third switch 10c correspond to a first space production mode, a second space production mode, and a third space production mode, respectively. By pressing the switch 10b and the third switch 10c, the control unit 22 executes a first space production mode, a second space production mode, and a third space production mode, which will be described later. The spatial presentation including the output sound is started, and the output of the sound from the speaker 40 is started. The starting operation unit 10 may include two or more switches, or may include only one switch. If the user presses another switch (switch ON operation) during a certain space presentation, the execution of the currently running space presentation mode (for example, the first space presentation mode) is terminated midway, and the user presses another switch during a certain space presentation. A production mode (for example, a second space production mode) can be executed.

The invalid operation section 18 is provided on the side wall surface 4c in line with the start operation section 10. Although the invalid operation section 18 has the appearance of a volume adjustment section that can change the sound output from the speaker 40, it does not function effectively as a volume adjustment section. Further, the invalidating operation section 18 is not electrically connected to the control section 22. Therefore, even if the user operates the invalid operation section 18, the operation is invalid and the sound output from the speaker 40 cannot be changed. In this case, since the disabling operation section 18 is disposed, the volume adjustment section for changing the sound output from the speaker 40 is essentially disposed at a position in the shower room 4 that is easy for the user to operate. It is in a state where it is not. In addition, as a modification, the invalid operation section 18 can be configured such that the volume adjustment section for changing the sound output from the speaker 40 is not arranged at a position in the shower room 4 that is easy for the user to operate. The function of not being able to change the sound output from the speaker 40 by the user may also be achieved. In addition, as a modified example, the invalid operation section 18 has a structure such that even if the user operates the invalid operation section 18, the operation is invalidated, and the volume is set such that the output of the sound from the speaker 40 can be changed. The adjustment unit may be configured so as not to have an appearance. At this time, the invalid operation section 18 is provided so that it is difficult for the user to recognize it as a volume adjustment section, and is configured so that the operation input is also invalidated. As a further modification, the override operation unit 18 may be electrically connected to the control unit 22 by disposing a volume adjustment unit in the shower room 4 that can change the sound output from the speaker 40. The function of the invalidating operation section 18 may be achieved by not accepting or controlling the change in the sound output from the speaker 40 during a predetermined period through the processing of the control section 22.

The door opening/closing detection sensor 20 is provided on the door frame of the wall to which the bathroom door 15 is attached. The door opening/closing detection sensor 20 can detect opening/closing of the bathroom door 15. The door opening/closing detection sensor 20 is electrically connected to the control unit 22, and the control unit 22 can determine whether the bathroom door 15 is open or closed via the door opening/closing detection sensor 20.

The control unit 22 functions as a control unit 22 that controls the output of sound by the speaker 40. The sound output (sound output) includes audio output, video/audio output, musical piece sound output, and the like. The control unit 22 is configured not to accept a change in the sound output of the speaker 40 by the user of the shower 12 after the speaker 40 starts outputting sound and before stopping the output of sound, and is configured to not accept a change in the sound output of the speaker 40 by the user of the shower 12. The output is configured to cause the speaker 40 to output sound. “The control unit 22 is configured not to accept changes in the sound output of the speaker 40 by the user of the shower 12” includes the arrangement of the override operation unit 18 or the change in the sound output from the speaker 40. This includes a configuration in which the control unit 22 physically does not receive a request signal for changing the sound output of the speaker 40 due to no switch being disposed. In addition, "the control unit 22 is configured not to accept changes in the sound output of the speaker 40 by the user of the shower 12" means that the control unit 22 is configured to output the sound of the speaker 40 by software processing of the control unit 22 or the like. The control unit 22 includes a configuration in which even if a request signal for changing the output of is input, the control unit 22 does not accept this change input or does not perform change control processing for a predetermined period. This predetermined period is, for example, a period after the speaker 40 starts outputting sound and before stopping outputting sound, and in other examples, it may be a period other than initial setting or maintenance.

By configuring the control unit 22 as described above, the shower 12 can be controlled after the speaker 40 starts outputting sound and before the output of the sound stops, that is, during the period when the control unit 22 is producing the space. Regardless of the user's intention, the sound can be outputted at the volume intended by the installer of the bathroom system 1 using the preset output.

The preset output is based on the characteristics of the water spouting sound and/or water landing sound generated from the water spouting position and water spouting form depending on the type of shower, the size of the shower room 4 in the bathroom, the position of the speaker 40, etc. It is set as a sound output that is easy for the user to hear and that is unlikely to cause noise from people outside the bathroom. The preset output may be preset as one setting, or may be selected from a plurality of settings.

Easily audible to the user means that the loudness of the sound from the speaker 40 at the estimated height of the user's ears at the user's position (e.g., the height of the ears of a person of average height) is such that the volume of the sound from the speaker 40 is higher than the sound of water spouting and/or Or, it is specified by being louder than the sound of water landing. The estimated position of the user is, for example, a position directly below the overhead shower 17, a position of the user leaning against the backrest 16, a position in front of the body shower 32 in the water spouting direction, and a position where the image on the image display unit 38 can be viewed. It is.

Less likely to cause noise means that the volume of sound leaking to the outside of the bathroom 2 when the entrance door 52 of the changing room 6 of the bathroom 2 is closed is preferably 0 dB or more and less than 55 dB (the volume of sound leakage that is unlikely to cause discomfort). (a range of less than 0 dB), more preferably 0 dB or more and less than 45 dB (a range of less than the size of sound leakage that is less likely to cause discomfort). In addition, if the bathroom 2 is not provided with a changing room 6, the volume of sound leaking to the outside of the bathroom 2 when the bathroom door 15 of the shower room 4 of the bathroom 2 is closed is preferably 0 dB or more and less than 55 dB. (a range below the size of sound leakage that is less likely to cause discomfort), more preferably 0 dB or more and less than 45 dB (a range that is less than the size of sound leakage that is less likely to cause discomfort).

The control unit 22 functions as a control unit that controls light emitted from the shower room lighting 42 in the shower room 4 and/or the changing room lighting 46 in the changing room 6. When performing spatial presentation, the control unit 22 controls the shower room lighting 42 and/or the changing room lighting 46.

The control unit 22 functions as a control unit that controls video display displayed on the video display unit 38. The video display includes displaying a moving image, displaying a still image, and displaying a light emitting state other than a still image (for example, a simple light emitting display).

The control unit 22 is electrically connected to the start operation unit 10 and receives input signals generated by operations on the start operation unit 10 . Further, the control unit 22 is electrically connected to the speaker 40, the shower room lighting 42, the changing room lighting 46, the indirect lighting 49, the projector 36, and the door opening/closing detection sensor 20. These electrical connections may be made in whole or in part by wireless communication such as infrared communication or other methods. Therefore, the control unit 22 may be located at a location physically distant from the bathroom 2 via the Internet, or may be provided in the form of a program on a server via the Internet. That is, the control unit 22 may be provided in the form of a program and formed on the server. In this embodiment, the control unit 22 includes a calculation device such as a CPU and a storage device such as a memory, and can control electrically connected devices based on a predetermined control program or the like. For example, the control unit 22 stores in the storage device control programs for performing a first spatial presentation mode, a second spatial presentation mode, a third spatial presentation mode, and other spatial presentations. Further, for example, the control unit 22 stores in the storage device a control program for controlling automatic termination mode, interruption mode, safety lighting mode, and the like.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the spatial presentation performed by the control unit 22 will be described.
The spatial presentation is performed by the presentation means 8 performing at least one of video display, sound output, and lighting control.

For example, the control unit 22 displays an image on the image display unit 38 such as playing a moving image, outputs sound from the speaker 40 such as playing music, and controls all lighting in the shower room 4. A first space production mode is provided in which lighting control is executed such that the lighting in the changing room 6 is turned off while being turned on. The control unit 22 also stores video content data to be displayed in the first spatial presentation mode and content data for sounds to be output.

The control unit 22 also displays images on the video display unit 38 such as playing moving images, outputs sound from the speakers 40 such as playing music, and controls the lighting in the shower room 4. A second space production mode is provided in which lighting control is performed such that the lighting is turned on by indirect lighting 49. The control unit 22 also stores video content data to be displayed in the second spatial presentation mode and content data for sounds to be output.

The control unit 22 also displays images on the video display unit 38 such as playing moving images, outputs sound from the speakers 40 such as playing music, and controls the lighting in the shower room 4. A third space production mode is provided to execute lighting control such as turning off the lights. The control unit 22 also stores video content data to be displayed in the third spatial presentation mode and content data of sound to be output.
Regardless of the above-mentioned exemplary spatial presentation mode, the control unit 22 can perform spatial presentation using any one, a combination of two, or a combination of three of video display, sound output, and lighting control.

Here, "effect" means that any one of video display, sound output, and lighting control changes from an ON state to an OFF state and/or from an OFF state to an ON state after the start of the performance and before the end of the performance. This includes being controlled to perform automatically, or being controlled to automatically change the state of strength or weakness. For example, "effect" includes not displaying images or outputting sound, but automatically changing the intensity of lighting. Furthermore, the term "presentation" is not limited to these, and includes simply reproducing video display or sound output. For example, "acting" includes simply playing a video display or sound output without any lighting control. Furthermore, the "performance" is not limited to these, and includes performing a combination of at least two of video display, sound output, and lighting control. For example, the "effect" includes controlling the lights to be fully lit and then displaying a video or playing a sound output. It should be noted that during execution of such spatial presentation, the control unit 22 causes the speaker 40 to output sound using the preset output as described above.

The control section 22 has an automatic end mode in which after starting the spatial presentation of the shower room 4 based on the operation on the start operation section 10, the started spatial presentation is automatically ended within a predetermined time. In the automatic end mode, the control unit 22 starts a predetermined period of time, preferably from 15 seconds to 5 minutes, more preferably from 30 seconds to 3 minutes, for example, a predetermined period of 2 minutes, after the start of the spatial presentation. To automatically end a spatial performance within a predetermined time. Therefore, the control unit 22 forcibly ends the spatial presentation after such a relatively short predetermined time, thereby intensively providing the user with an environment in which the user can relax in a short period of time during the spatial presentation. At the same time, at the end of the spatial presentation, it is possible to give a relatively natural impression to the user that the usage time of the shower room 4 has ended, to prevent the user from using the shower room 4 for a long time, and to encourage the user to use the shower room 4 for a short time. . For example, in a bathroom attached to an office or co-working space, users can be prevented from using it for long periods of time, encouraging users to use it for a short period of time, and it can be used to efficiently refresh the user at a predetermined period of time. This not only contributes to user convenience, but also allows other users to easily use the bathroom without having one user occupying the bathroom for a long period of time. Note that the automatic termination mode of the control unit 22 is not necessarily limited to ending within a predetermined time, but may be controlled to end when a predetermined time has elapsed.

By providing the control unit 22 with an automatic end mode, it is possible to omit the arrangement of a presentation end operation button that is manually operated by the user in order to end the space presentation in the normal usage method. If the spatial presentation is set to be terminated by the user's operation of the presentation end operation button, the spatial presentation will continue unless the user operates the presentation end operation button. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the arrangement of the production end operation button is omitted, and the space production is automatically ended within a predetermined time using an automatic end mode, thereby efficiently guiding the user within a predetermined period of time. Refresh. Moreover, such control of the automatic end mode makes it possible to make the user aware that a predetermined time has passed, and the user can utilize the time effectively to use the shower room 4. Note that if the user wishes to use additional spatial effects, further spatial effects can be executed by further operating the start operation unit 10. Therefore, when the user wants to feel more refreshed, the user can make additional use of the spatial effects while making the user aware of the passage of a predetermined time.

The control unit 22 has an interruption mode that interrupts the projection of the image by the projector 36 when the door opening/closing detection sensor 20 detects the opening of the bathroom door 15 during execution of the spatial presentation by the presentation means 8. The interruption state according to the interruption mode of the control unit 22 includes not only a state in which the projector 36 is stopped, but also a state in which projection of an image is interrupted and a black screen (a screen image in which most of the screen is basically black) is projected; This also includes a state in which the projector 36 is operating but the projection of the image is interrupted by the mute function and the projected image disappears. According to the interruption mode of the control unit 22, when the user opens the bathroom door 15, the light from the projector 36 is not projected or a black screen image is projected, which may cause the user to feel dazzled. Can be reduced. In the suspend mode, the operation of the projector 36 may be stopped after the projector 36 is placed in a suspended state. The suspended state caused by the suspend mode of the control unit 22 also includes a state in which the projector 36 is stopped without intending to restart.

The interrupt mode also interrupts the output of sound by the speaker 40. That is, in the interruption mode, when the door opening/closing detection sensor 20 detects the opening of the bathroom door 15 during execution of the spatial presentation by the presentation means 8, the control unit 22 suspends the output of sound by the speaker 40. Therefore, by providing the control unit with such an interruption mode, when the bathroom door 15 is opened, the sound from the speaker 40 leaks from the shower room 4 to the changing room 6, and furthermore, the sound from the speaker 40 leaks from the shower room 4 to the changing room 6, and furthermore, the sound from the outside of the entrance door 52 of the changing room 6 It is possible to suppress sound leakage.

The control unit 22 controls the video display unit 38 so that a state in which the lights provided in at least one of the shower room 4 and the changing room 6 are turned off and a state in which no video is displayed on the video display unit 38 do not occur at the same time. When the image is not displayed, the lights (shower room lights 42 and/or changing room lights 46) are turned on in advance or at the same time, and all the lights in the bathroom 2 are turned off. is provided with a safety lighting mode in which an image is displayed on the image display section 38 in advance or at the same time.

In the safety lighting mode, the control unit 22 determines when the image display unit 38 is not displaying an image, and also controls the shower room lighting 42, the changing room lighting 46, and the indirect lighting 49 (any of them) in the bathroom 2. It is determined whether only one or all of the lights (if there are two lights) are turned off. Note that the safety lighting mode is not limited to a mode in which a state in which the lights are turned off and a state in which an image is displayed on the image display section 38 are switched at the same time, and there may be a time difference. That is, if the state in which the lights are turned off and the state in which no image is displayed on the video display section 38 do not occur at the same time, the control section 22 will first control the interior of the bathroom at the end of the spatial presentation. The illumination may be turned on, and the image display on the image display section 38 may be turned off later. Due to such a safety lighting mode of the control unit 22, a state in which no image is displayed on the video display unit 38 and a state in which all the lights in the bathroom 2 are turned off at a timing unintended by the user due to the spatial presentation of the bathroom. At the same time, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the user's safety will deteriorate due to the user not being able to see the inside of the shower room 4 and the changing room 6.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the operation (effect) of the bathroom system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 7 shows a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the control section executes the spatial presentation until it is finished after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. , and is a timing chart showing the state of operation of sound output over time. FIG. 8 shows a bathroom system according to an embodiment of the present invention in which a start operation section, a bathroom door, a door opening/closing detection sensor, a projector, a bathroom door, a door open/close detection sensor, a projector, It is a timing chart showing the operating states of illumination and sound output over time.
In FIGS. 7 and 8, the vertical axis shows whether there is a start operation of the start operation section, whether the bathroom door 15 is open or closed, and the state of the bathroom door 15 detected by the door opening/closing detection sensor 20. Whether it is ON or OFF, whether the projection of the projector 36 is ON (projection is being performed) or OFF (projection is not being performed), and the lighting is ON (light is on). Indicates whether the sound output is in the OFF state (the lighting is not lit), the sound output is ON (the sound is being output), or the OFF state (the sound is not being output), The horizontal axis shows the passage of time.

First, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 7, a case will be described in which the spatial presentation by the control unit is executed until it is terminated after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.
A user who wishes to use the shower 12 enters the changing room 6 through the entrance door 52 from the common space F on the office side (see FIG. 2). After the user enters the changing room 6, the entrance door 52 is kept closed. The changing room lighting 46 is turned on by the user's operation of the changing room lighting switch 50. The user undresses in the changing room 6, opens the bathroom door 15, and enters the shower room 4. The shower room light 42 is turned on by the user's operation of the shower room light switch 48 (see FIG. 1). After entering the shower room 4, the user closes the bathroom door 15. Thereafter, the user can operate the shower operation unit 14 to take a bath with hot water or water from any one of the overhead shower 17, body shower 32, and hand shower 34.

As shown in FIG. 7, at a time point (for example, time T0) before the user using the shower room 4 performs the spatial presentation, the start operation section 10 is in a state where no start operation has been performed. , the door opening/closing detection sensor 20 is in the OFF state, the control unit 22 has determined that the bathroom door 15 is in the closed state, the projection of the image by the projector 36 is in the OFF state, and the changing room lighting 46 and The shower room lighting 42 is on, and the sound output from the speaker 40 is off.

The user can perform the spatial presentation of the bathroom using the presentation means 8 at any timing before, during, and after using the shower 12. As shown in FIG. 7, at time T1, a user who wants to execute spatial production selects one of the first switch 10a, second switch 10b, and third switch 10c from the start operation section 10 and performs a start operation. Execute the operation of pressing a switch. The control unit 22 determines that the start operation unit 10 has performed a start operation, and executes the corresponding control. For example, when the third switch 10c of the start operation section 10 is operated, the control section 22 causes the third space production mode to be executed. Hereinafter, an example in which the control unit 22 executes the third space production mode will be described, but the first space production mode, the second space production mode, and other control modes are similarly executed according to the above-mentioned control program of the control unit 22. can be controlled.
Note that at time T1, the control unit 22 receives a signal indicating that the door opening/closing detection sensor 20 is in the OFF state. As a result, the control unit 22 can determine that the bathroom door 15 is closed, and the control unit 22 can determine that the bathroom door 15 is closed as planned, so that no sound leakage or images are projected directly to the user. It is possible to execute the spatial presentation by determining that the spatial presentation can be performed without any problems.

At time T1, when the third switch 10c of the start operation section 10 is operated, the control section 22 starts execution of the third space production mode. At time T1, the control unit 22 causes the projector 36 to start projecting, and turns the projector 36 into an ON state. The control unit 22 causes the projector 36 to start projecting a video and causes the video display unit 38 to start displaying the video so as to play video content according to the third spatial presentation mode. Further, the control unit 22 turns the sound output by the speaker 40 from the OFF state to the ON state at time T1. Therefore, the control unit 22 can output sound from the speaker 40 in conjunction with displaying the video by the video display unit 38, and can synchronize the video and sound. The control unit 22 executes the spatial presentation at time T1 and starts measuring the elapse of the spatial presentation time in the automatic end mode. At time T1, the control unit 22 turns on the changing room lighting 46, the shower room lighting 42, and the indirect lighting 49, and immediately turns off all the lighting in the bathroom immediately after the space production starts. This makes it difficult for the user to visually check the inside of the shower room 4 and the changing room 6, thereby suppressing the possibility that the user's safety will deteriorate.

In starting execution of the third space production mode, the control unit 22 sends operation signals to devices connected to the control unit 22 through wireless communication such as infrared communication, such as the projector 36 and the changing room lighting 46. Controls sending multiple times at the timing of the operation. This reduces the possibility that a communication error or the like will occur in wireless communication, and reduces the possibility that the device will not operate. The control unit 22 performs similar control even when executing other modes such as the first spatial presentation mode and the second spatial presentation mode.

The control unit 22 also executes origin alignment control when starting execution of the third spatial presentation mode. For example, the control unit 22 once controls the shower room lighting 42 and/or the changing room lighting 46 and/or the indirect lighting 49 to be in a full-light state through origin alignment control. Thereafter, the changing room lighting 46, the shower room lighting 42, etc. are changed to an off state or an arbitrary lighting state. Thereby, the control unit 22 does not need to check the initial state of the changing room lighting 46 and the shower room lighting 42 when starting control, and can always change the lighting from a fully lit state to a desired state. Therefore, control can be performed easily and reliably. The control unit 22 performs similar control even when executing other modes such as the first spatial presentation mode and the second spatial presentation mode. Furthermore, the control unit 22 also executes origin alignment control when starting execution of the third space production mode. For example, the control unit 22 controls the projector 36 to always start control from the same menu selection screen by origin alignment control. Thereby, the control unit 22 can execute the space production mode by moving from the menu selection screen to each video content in a short period of time at the start of control. The control unit 22 performs similar control even when executing other modes such as the first spatial presentation mode and the second spatial presentation mode.
Furthermore, the control unit 22 also executes origin alignment control when starting execution of the third space production mode. For example, the control unit 22 controls the speaker 40 to always start outputting the same sound by origin alignment control. As a result, the control unit 22 can execute the space production mode by reliably transitioning from outputting the same sound to outputting each sound in a short period of time using predetermined settings such as volume and timing at the start of control. The control unit 22 performs similar control even when executing other modes such as the first spatial presentation mode and the second spatial presentation mode.
Note that such origin alignment control may be performed at the end of execution of each spatial presentation mode. By always keeping the state of each device at the end determined, the state of the next time the device is activated can be stably estimated, and the next space production mode can be executed reliably in a short period of time. becomes possible.

At time T2, the control unit 22 turns off the changing room lighting 46 and the shower room lighting 42, so that all of the lights in the bathroom are turned off. This makes it possible to further enhance the presentation effects of images, sounds, and lighting, and to further enhance the relaxing effect on the user. The control unit 22 continues to perform spatial presentation in the third spatial presentation mode even after time T2. Note that time T2 is a time after a period of several seconds to about 10 seconds has elapsed from time T1.

At time T3, the control unit 22 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the spatial presentation (time T1) in the automatic end mode, and ends the spatial presentation in the third spatial presentation mode. With such an automatic termination mode, the spatial presentation is automatically terminated when a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Thereby, users can be prevented from using the device for a long time, and users can be easily encouraged to use it for a short time.

When the control unit 22 is about to end the space production, the control unit 22 changes the changing room lighting 46, the shower room lighting 42, and the indirect lighting 49 from the OFF state to the ON state, which is a full-light state, in the safety lighting mode, and turns on the lights in the bathroom 2. All of the above lights are turned on. At this time, due to the safety lighting mode, the projection of the projector 36 continues to be in the ON state so that a state in which the lights are turned off and a state in which no video is displayed on the video display section 38 do not occur at the same time. Note that if the safety lighting mode prevents a state in which the lights are turned off and a state in which no image is displayed on the video display unit 38 to occur at the same time, the changing room lights 46 and the shower room lights 42 are turned on completely. At the same time, the projection of the projector 36 may be turned off. Further, at time T3, the control unit 22 turns the sound output from the speaker 40 from the ON state to the OFF state. At time T3, the spatial presentation in the third spatial presentation mode has ended. The user is still in the shower room 4 and has not opened the bathroom door 15.

At time T4, the control unit 22 turns the projection of the projector 36 from the ON state to the OFF state. Time T4 is a time after a period of several seconds to about 10 seconds has elapsed from time T3. Although the spatial presentation in the third spatial presentation mode has ended at time T3, from time T3 to time T4, the image of the end screen or the image of the standby state is displayed on the video display section 38. After time T4, the user opens the bathroom door 15, leaves the shower room 4, and moves to the changing room 6.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8, a case will be described in which the spatial presentation by the control unit 22 is interrupted before it is finished after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.
The control of the control unit 22 from time T0 to time T2 is the same as the control shown in FIG. 7, so a description thereof will be omitted.
Normally, as shown in FIG. 7, at time T3, the control unit 22 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the spatial presentation (time T1) in the automatic end mode, and switches to the third spatial presentation mode. The space production will be completed.
However, the user may end or interrupt the use of the shower room 4 and leave the shower room 4 before the predetermined time T3 has elapsed.

Until time T5 (time before time T3), the control unit 22 continues to produce the space in the third space production mode. At time T5, the user attempts to leave the shower room 4 and opens the bathroom door 15 from the closed state. The door opening/closing detection sensor 20 changes from the OFF state to the ON state, and the control unit 22 recognizes that the bathroom door 15 has entered the open state. As a result, the control unit 22 executes the interruption mode and causes the projector 36 to suspend the projection of the image. Although the projection of the projector 36 is still in the ON state, the projection of the video screen is interrupted and switched to the projection of a black screen. According to such an interruption mode, the light from the projector 36 is not projected or a black screen image is projected to the user who is about to exit through the bathroom door 15, which may cause the user to feel dazzled. can be reduced.

At time T5, in the safety lighting mode, the control section 22 switches on the changing room lighting 46 and the shower room lighting 42 so that the state where the lights are turned off and the state where no image is displayed on the video display section 38 do not occur at the same time. from the OFF state to the ON state, which is the all-lights state, so that all the lights in the bathroom are turned on. Further, at time T5, the control unit 22 changes the sound output from the speaker 40 from the ON state to the OFF state in the interruption mode. Therefore, when the bathroom door 15 is opened, it is possible to suppress the sound from the speaker 40 from leaking from the shower room 4 to the changing room 6 and further to the outside of the entrance door 52 of the changing room 6.

At time T6, the control unit 22 uses the mute function to erase the projected image. Therefore, the control unit 22 turns the projection of the projector 36 from the ON state to the OFF state. At this time, the control unit 22 may stop the operation of the projector 36. Thereafter, the user moves to the changing room 6, and the control unit 22 returns to the state before executing the space production.

According to the bathroom system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the control unit 22 controls the sound output of the speaker 40 by the shower user after the speaker 40 starts outputting sound and before stopping the sound output. It is configured not to accept changes, and is configured to output sound from the speaker 40 according to a preset output. As a result, the sound is output from the speaker 40 at a preset output without the user changing the sound output of the speaker 40 after the speaker 40 starts outputting sound and before stopping the sound output. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from hearing the sound from the speaker 40 with respect to the sound generated by the shower water discharge, and also to prevent the sound from leaking to the outside of the bathroom 2.

If the speaker 40 is installed on the side wall 4c of the bathroom 2, the user in the bathroom 2 may come into contact with the speaker 40 on the side wall 4c by leaning on it or touching it with their fingers, which may affect the sound output. There are concerns. On the other hand, according to the bathroom system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the speaker 40 is provided on the ceiling surface 6a of the bathroom 2, so that the user does not come into contact with the speaker 40 on the ceiling surface 6a. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the sound output from the speaker 40 from being affected.

Furthermore, according to the bathroom system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the overhead shower 17 is provided on the ceiling surface 6a of the bathroom 2 near the user's ear position. On the other hand, since the overhead shower 17 is equipped with a rectifying member that collects the hot water or water spouted into one stream, the water spouting sound generated when the spouted water is divided into multiple streams by the sprinkler plate, The sound of water landing when multiple streams of water land on a user can be suppressed from becoming louder, and since the spouted hot water or water is collected into a single stream, the sound of water that occurs when water is spouted can be suppressed. Also, it is possible to suppress the sound of water landing when the water stream lands on the user from becoming louder, and it is possible to suppress the sound from the water discharged by the overhead shower 17 from making it difficult for the user to hear the sound from the speaker 40.

Furthermore, according to the bathroom system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the landing position of the water stream discharged from the overhead shower 17 on the floor surface 4b of the bathroom 2 and the drain port provided on the floor surface 4b are adjusted. , are arranged so that they do not overlap when viewed from above, so that the water flow discharged from the overhead shower 17 lands on the drain port section 28 provided on the floor surface 4b of the bathroom 2, and the water flow flows through the drain port section 28. It is possible to suppress the splashing sound caused by hitting the edge of the cover, the hole of the drain port 28, etc.

Furthermore, according to the bathroom system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the body shower 32 is provided at a position within the central region, within the lower region, or within both the central region and the lower region. This prevents water spouting from landing on the user at a position close to the user's ears, and making it difficult for the user to hear the sound from the speaker 40 due to the sound of water spouting from the body shower 32 landing on the user. It can be suppressed.

Furthermore, according to the bathroom system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the bathroom system includes a start operation unit 10 that starts outputting sound from the speaker 40 by a user's operation. Therefore, the user can start outputting sound from the speaker 40 by operating the start operation unit 10, improving convenience for the user and increasing the degree of freedom in determining the timing to start outputting the sound. can.
Further, the user starts outputting sound from the speaker 40 by operating the start operation unit 10, but the control unit 22 controls the output of the speaker 40 by the user after the start of the output of the sound and before stopping the output of the sound. It is configured so that it does not accept changes to the sound output. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the user, to restrict the change in the output while sound is being output, so that the sound from the speaker 40 does not become difficult for the user to hear, and to prevent the sound from being transmitted to the outside of the bathroom 2. It is possible to achieve both the function of suppressing the occurrence of sound leakage.

1 Bathroom system 2 Bathroom 4 Shower room 4a Ceiling surface 4b Floor surface 4c Side wall surface 6 Dressing room 6a Ceiling surface 10 Start operation section 12 Shower 14 Shower operation section 14b Changeover switch 17 Overhead shower 22 Control section 28 Drain port 32 Body shower 40 Speaker

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A bathroom system,
A speaker that outputs sound into the bathroom,
a control unit that controls sound output from the speaker;
a shower that spews hot water or water into the bathroom;
a shower operation unit that accepts an operation by a user to control the water spout of the shower;
The control unit is configured not to accept a change in the sound output of the speaker by a user of the shower after the speaker starts outputting sound and before the output of sound stops, and A bathroom system configured to output sound from the speaker according to the output. The bathroom system according to claim 1, wherein the speaker is provided on a ceiling surface of the bathroom. The shower includes at least an overhead shower, and the overhead shower is provided on the ceiling surface of the bathroom, and further includes a rectifying member that collects the hot water or water spouted into a single stream. The bathroom system according to item 1 or 2. Claim 3: The water flow discharged from the overhead shower is arranged so that a landing position on the floor of the bathroom and a drain port provided on the floor do not overlap when viewed from above. The bathroom system described in. The shower includes at least a body shower, and the body shower is provided on a side wall surface of the bathroom, and has an upper area defined by dividing the side wall surface into three equal parts in the vertical direction, a central area, and 5. The bathroom system according to claim 1, wherein the bathroom system is located in a central region of the lower region, or in the lower region, or in both the central region and the lower region. The bathroom system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an output start operation unit that starts outputting sound from the speaker in response to a user's operation.

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