JP7458906B2 - Lining module and lost item prevention system - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a lining module and an item prevention system.

In public facilities such as stations and service areas, private toilets used by an unspecified number of people have linings that house pipes, and spare toilet paper etc. You can place it there.
However, because luggage can be easily placed, it is easy for users to forget something, causing inconvenience to users due to the hassle of returning to retrieve the item and the fear of theft.
Furthermore, restroom managers are burdened with the need to manage lost items and respond to users' inquiries about lost items.
The recent labor shortage is making it difficult to deal with these problems.

Patent Document 1 describes a tray for preventing left behind items for a locking lock, which includes a mounting portion on which small items are placed and a mounting portion attached to a rotating portion of a locking lock, and a locking lock with a tray for preventing left behind items.
In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the handle portion of the toilet door is configured so that objects can be placed on the handle portion of the door.
By the way, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the part on which the object is placed is the handle of the door, there are limits to the size, weight, etc. of the object that can be placed, and the objects that can be placed are limited.

Patent Document 2 describes a toilet management system and toilet management method that detects the occurrence of an abnormality such as a forgotten item in a toilet booth and notifies the user.
In the technique described in Patent Document 2, the occurrence of an abnormality such as a forgotten item is detected by comparing before the user enters the toilet booth and after the user leaves the toilet booth.
By the way, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, the interior of the toilet is monitored by a camera, which may cause stress to users.

Patent Document 3 discloses, for example, a device installed in equipment used individually by users, which detects when a user leaves something in a predetermined position (such as a shelf board) within the equipment, and detects the item left behind by the user. It describes a detection device and a detection method that notify the user that there is a problem.
In the technique described in Patent Document 3, objects such as forgotten items are detected by using an optical sensor (a light emitting element and a light receiving element). Specifically, the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element are arranged opposite to each other at both ends of a shelf board provided in the equipment on which luggage is placed.
By the way, in the technology described in Patent Document 3, even if an attempt is made to detect luggage (forgotten items) placed on a shelf or the like, the light emitted from the light emitting element is blocked by fixtures (for example, toilet paper, etc.) placed on the shelf or the like. If it is blocked, it will not be possible to detect luggage (lost items) placed on a shelf or the like.

JP2019-031847A JP2019-113958A Patent No. 6607699

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a lining module and a system for preventing items left behind that can prevent items placed on a lining plate from being left behind.

[1] A lining module used to prevent items from being left behind in a toilet booth, including a lining plate on which the item is placed, and a detection unit that detects that the item is placed on the lining plate; A lining module comprising: a lighting section that illuminates the article with light when the detection section detects that the article is placed on the lining plate.
[2] The lining module according to [1], comprising a sensor sheet on which the detection section is arranged.
[3] The detection unit includes a plurality of sensor electrodes, and the detection unit detects the position of the article on the lining plate by measuring capacitance around each sensor electrode. The lining module described in ].
[4] The detection unit includes a plurality of sensor electrodes, and the detection unit detects the position of the article on the lining plate by measuring magnetic changes around each sensor electrode. [2] The lining module described in.
[5] The lining module according to [2], wherein the sensor sheet is arranged below the lining plate.
[6] The lining module according to [5], wherein the sensor sheet is bonded to the lower surface of the lining plate.
[7] The lining module according to [5], further comprising a support plate that supports the lining plate and the sensor sheet, and the sensor sheet is sandwiched between the lining plate and the support plate.
[8] The lining module according to [5], wherein the illumination section is arranged on the sensor sheet.
[9] The light source sheet includes a light source sheet on which the illumination section is arranged, and a protective film, the sensor sheet is bonded to the top surface of the lining plate, and the protective film is bonded to the top surface of the sensor sheet. The lining module according to [2], wherein the light source sheet is disposed below the lining plate.
[10] The illumination unit includes a plurality of light sources, and the article whose position on the lining plate is detected by the detection unit is illuminated with light by any one of the plurality of light sources. [4] Or the lining module according to [5].
[11] The detection unit includes a plurality of detection areas arranged in a grid, and the presence of the article on the lining plate is detected by a predetermined detection area among the plurality of detection areas. In the lining module according to [11], the illumination unit illuminates the predetermined detection area and detection areas surrounding the predetermined detection area with light.
[12] An item-lost-item prevention system comprising the lining module according to any one of [1] to [11], comprising a control unit that controls the illumination unit based on the detection result of the detection unit. .
[13] The toilet booth is a private toilet, and includes a first elapsed time measuring section that measures a first elapsed time that is the time elapsed from the time when the article was placed on the lining board, and a door of the private toilet. a second elapsed time measuring section that measures a second elapsed time that is the elapsed time from the time when the opening/closing action of the door was detected by the opening/closing action detecting section; an elapsed time comparison section that compares the first elapsed time measured by the first elapsed time measurement section and the second elapsed time measured by the second elapsed time measurement section, In the case where the detection unit detects that the plurality of articles are placed on the lining plate, the plurality of articles are classified as first type articles whose first elapsed time is shorter than the second elapsed time. , when a second type article whose first elapsed time is longer than the second elapsed time is included, the illumination section distinguishes the first type article and the second type article in different modes. The system for preventing forgotten items described in [12], which illuminates with light.
[14] A display unit disposed on the door or in the vicinity of the door, the display unit detecting the lining plate based on the detection result of the detection unit and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison unit. displaying that the items detected by the detection unit as being placed on the lining board include items that are likely to be left behind, and the positional relationship of the items that are likely to be left behind on the lining board. , the system for preventing forgotten items described in [13].
[15] A communication unit and an external information terminal, wherein the detection unit detects that the lining plate is placed on the lining board based on the detection result of the detection unit and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison unit. If the stored items include items that are likely to be left behind, the communication unit transmits information indicating that there is an item that is likely to be left behind in the toilet booth to the external information terminal; In [13], the external information terminal displays the presence of something that may be left behind in the toilet booth and the location of the toilet booth, based on the information transmitted from the communication unit. System to prevent items from being left behind.
[16] An alarm sound generating section is provided, and the opening/closing operation detection section has a function of detecting locking and unlocking of the door, and is based on the detection result of the detection section and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison section. In this case, the items detected by the detection unit to be placed on the lining plate include items that may be left behind, and the door is not unlocked by the opening/closing operation detection unit. The lost item prevention system according to [13], wherein the alarm sound generator generates an alarm sound when detected.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a lining module and a system for preventing items from being left behind that can prevent items placed on a lining plate from being left behind.

The present invention is considered to contribute to SDGs Goal 9, "Industrial and technological innovation infrastructure."

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of a lining module according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which articles are placed on the lining module of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing another example of the configuration of the lining module of the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a first example of a system for preventing items left behind, to which the lining module of the first embodiment is applied. A figure showing a first example of a functional block of a lost property prevention system to which the lining module of the first embodiment is applied. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of a lining module according to a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which articles are placed on the lining module of the second embodiment. It is a figure showing roughly an example of composition of a lining module of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the state where articles were placed on the lining module of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining an example of a lining module of a 4th embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a second example of functional blocks of a system for preventing items left behind to which the lining modules of the first to fourth embodiments are applied. A diagram showing a second example of a lost property prevention system to which the lining module of the first to fourth embodiments is applied. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a third example of functional blocks of a system for preventing items left behind, to which the lining modules of the first to fourth embodiments are applied.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the lining module and the lost item prevention system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of a lining module 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which articles G1 and the like are placed on the lining module 1 of the first embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 2(A) shows the article G1 placed on the lining module 1 of the first embodiment, and FIG. 2(B) shows the article G1 placed on the lining module 1 of the first embodiment. This shows the state in which G2 is placed.
In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lining module 1 of the first embodiment is used to prevent items from being left behind in a toilet booth. The lining module 1 includes a lining plate 11, a detection section 12, a light emitting section 13, a sensor sheet SS, a connector CN, and a substrate BD.
The lining plate 11 is placed on top of the lining that accommodates the pipes in the toilet booth. On the lining plate 11, articles G1 and G2, such as personal belongings of users of the toilet booth, can be placed. The lining plate 11 is made of a translucent member such as a translucent resin plate.
The detection unit 12 detects that the article G1 is placed on the lining plate 11. The detection unit 12 includes a plurality of (12 (=3×4) in the example shown in FIG. 1) sensor electrodes 12A. The plurality of sensor electrodes 12A are formed on the sensor sheet SS. That is, the detection unit 12 is arranged on the sensor sheet SS. The sensor sheet SS is arranged below the lining plate 11. Specifically, the sensor sheet SS is bonded to the lower surface of the lining plate 11 by, for example, adhesive using double-sided tape.
In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the detection unit 12 detects the positions of the articles G1 and G2 on the lining plate 11 by measuring the capacitance around each sensor electrode 12A. In other words, the detection unit 12 is a capacitance type sensor.
In another example, the detection unit 12 may detect the positions of the articles G1 and G2 on the lining plate 11 by measuring magnetic changes around each sensor electrode 12A. In this example, the detection unit 12 is a magnetic sensor.
When the detection unit 12 is a capacitance type sensor, the lining module 1 of the first embodiment can detect a wide variety of articles, and the sensor design is easy. It is preferable that the type of sensor is a type of sensor.

In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the illumination unit 13 illuminates the articles G1 and G2 placed on the lining plate 11 with light. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(A), when the detection unit 12 detects that the article G1 is placed on the lining plate 11, the illumination unit 13 illuminates the article G1 with light. As shown in FIG. 2(B), when the detection unit 12 detects that the articles G1 and G2 are placed on the lining plate 11, the illumination unit 13 illuminates the article G1 with light, and Illuminate article G2 with light.
The illumination unit 13 includes a plurality of (15 (=3×5) in the example shown in FIG. 1) light sources 13A such as LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The plurality of light sources 13A are mounted on the sensor sheet SS. That is, the illumination section 13 is arranged on the sensor sheet SS.
In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the article G1 whose position on the lining plate 11 has been detected by the detection unit 12 is detected by one of the plurality of (15 in the example shown in FIG. 1) light sources 13A (e.g. It is illuminated by six light sources 13A) on the left side of FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 2(B), the article G1 whose position on the lining plate 11 has been detected by the detection unit 12 is illuminated by, for example, the six light sources 13A on the left side of FIG. 1 among the 15 light sources 13A. The article G2, which is illuminated and whose position on the lining plate 11 is detected by the detection unit 12, is illuminated by, for example, the three light sources 13A at the center in the left-right direction in FIG. 1 among the 15 light sources 13A.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, a sensor sheet SS on which multiple sensor electrodes 12A and multiple light sources 13A are formed is connected to a substrate BD via a connector CN. In other examples, the connector CN and substrate BD may not be included in the lining module 1. In this example, an external connector CN and substrate BD are connected to the sensor sheet SS of the lining module 1.

In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the sensor electrode 12A formed on the sensor sheet SS bonded to the lower surface of the lining plate 11 detects that the articles G1 and G2 are placed on the lining plate 11. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2(A), when the sensor electrode 12A detects that the article G1 is placed on the lining plate 11, the light source 13A illuminates only the article G1 with light. As a result, the article G1 and its surroundings become brighter. Further, as shown in FIG. 2(B), when the sensor electrode 12A detects that the article G1 and the article G2 are placed on the lining plate 11, the light source 13A illuminates the article G1 and the article G2 with light. Illuminate. As a result, the article G1 and its surroundings and the article G2 and its surroundings become brighter.
Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. It is possible to prevent items G1 and G2 from being left behind.

In detail, in the example shown in Figures 1 and 2, a thick lining plate 11 is used, and a sensor sheet SS is attached to the underside of the lining plate 11. Therefore, the strength of the lining plate 11 is high, and the risk of the lining plate 11 cracking can be reduced.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing another example of the configuration of the lining module 1 of the first embodiment.
In the example shown in FIG. 3, the thickness of the lining plate 11 is smaller than in the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Therefore, the detection sensitivity of the articles G1 and G2 by the sensor electrode 12A can be improved compared to the examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Furthermore, the light source 13A can illuminate the articles G1 and G2 with stronger light than the examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
For example, when the lining includes a top plate or a core material separately from the lining board 11, and the lining board 11 is used as a decorative board to cover the top board or the core material, the lining board 11 shown in FIG. Are suitable.

FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a first example of a system A for preventing forgotten items to which the lining module 1 of the first embodiment is applied. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a first example of functional blocks of a system A for preventing items left behind, to which the lining module 1 of the first embodiment is applied.
In the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the lost item prevention system A prevents items from being left behind in a toilet booth (in the example shown in FIG. 4, a private toilet). The lost item prevention system A includes a lining module 1, a control section A1, an elapsed time measurement section A2, an opening/closing operation detection section A3, an elapsed time measurement section A4, an elapsed time comparison section A5, and a display section A6. ing.
The control unit A1 controls the illumination unit 13 based on the detection result of the detection unit 12. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the detection unit 12 detects that articles G1, G3, and G4 are placed on the lining plate 11. The control unit A1 controls the illumination unit 13 based on the detection result of the detection unit 12, and the illumination unit 13 illuminates the articles G1, G3, and G4 with light.

In the example shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the elapsed time measurement unit A2 measures the elapsed time from the time when the articles G1, G3, and G4 were placed on the lining plate 11. Specifically, the elapsed time measurement unit A2 measures the elapsed time from the time when the article G1 was placed on the lining plate 11, the elapsed time from the time when the article G3 was placed on the lining plate 11, and the elapsed time from the time when the article G3 was placed on the lining plate 11. The elapsed time from the time when the article G4 was placed is measured.
The opening/closing motion detection unit A3 detects the opening/closing motion of the door (not shown) of the private toilet. The opening/closing operation detection section A3 includes a known sensor (not shown) called, for example, a door sensor, a door opening/closing sensor, an opening/closing sensor, or the like. For example, when a private toilet is used by a user, the opening/closing operation detection unit A3 detects the opening/closing operation of the door when the user enters the private toilet and when the user leaves the private toilet.
The elapsed time measuring section A4 measures the elapsed time from the time when the opening/closing operation of the door is detected by the opening/closing operation detecting section A3.
The elapsed time comparing section A5 compares the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measuring section A2 and the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measuring section A4.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which a private toilet is being used by a user. In other words, FIG. 4 shows a state in which the user is in a private toilet.
In the example shown in FIG. 4, articles G1 and G3 are placed on the lining plate 11 by the user. On the other hand, the article G4 is placed on the lining board 11 by, for example, the manager of the private toilet before the user enters the private toilet.
Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the elapsed time from the time when the article G1 was placed on the lining plate 11 (the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measuring section A2) is the time when the user entered the private toilet. (the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measurement unit A4). Furthermore, the elapsed time from the time when the article G3 was placed on the lining plate 11 (the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measurement unit A2) is the elapsed time from the time when the user entered the private toilet (the elapsed time (elapsed time measured by measurement unit A4). On the other hand, the elapsed time from the time when the article G4 was placed on the lining board 11 (the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measurement unit A2) is the elapsed time from the time when the user entered the private toilet (the elapsed time elapsed time measured by measurement unit A4).
Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the illumination unit 13 illuminates the articles G1 and G3 with, for example, yellow light, and illuminates the article G4 with, for example, blue light.

That is, in the example shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the detection unit 12 detects that a plurality of articles G1, G3, and G4 are placed on the lining plate 11, and , G4, the first type articles G1 and G3, which are articles whose elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measuring part A2 is shorter than the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measuring part A4, and the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measuring part A2. When the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measurement unit A4 includes the second type article G4, which is an article whose elapsed time is longer than the elapsed time measured by the elapsed time measurement unit A4, the illumination unit 13 The seed article G4 is illuminated with light in a different manner.
In the example shown in FIG. 4, the light (yellow light) that illuminates the first type articles G1 and G3 and the light (blue light) that illuminates the second type article G4 are different in color (tone). However, in other examples, even if the light that illuminates the first type articles G1 and G3 and the light that illuminates the second type article G4 differ in things other than the color of the light (for example, the intensity of the light). good.
In the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, it is possible to distinguish between left behind items (articles G1 and G3) and equipment (article G4).
Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, it is possible to distinguish between the belongings (articles G1 and G3) of the current user of the private toilet and the items (not shown) left behind by the previous user of the private toilet.

In the example shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the display section A6 is arranged at the door of the private toilet or near the door of the private toilet. The display section A6 includes, for example, a known display.
The display section A6 displays the items G1, G3, and G4 detected by the detection section 12 as being placed on the lining board 11 based on the detection result of the detection section 12 and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison section A5. Display items (articles G1, G3) that may be left behind. On the other hand, the display section A6 does not display items G4 that are unlikely to be left behind. In other words, the display unit A6 indicates that the items G1, G3, and G4 detected by the detection unit 12 as being placed on the lining board 11 include items (articles G1 and G3) that may be left behind. Display.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the display section A6 displays the positional relationship of items (articles G1, G3) that may be left behind on the lining board 11.
Therefore, in the example shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the user leaves the private toilet, he or she can look at the display section A6 and notice that the articles G1 and G3 have been left behind on the lining board 11.
In the example shown in FIG. 4, the display unit A6 displays the articles G1 and G3 by lighting, but in other examples, the display unit A6 may display the articles G1 and G3 by blinking, for example.

[Second embodiment]
A second embodiment of the lining module and the lost item prevention system of the present invention will be described below.
The lining module 1 of the second embodiment is configured similarly to the lining module 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the points described below. Therefore, the lining module 1 of the second embodiment can provide the same effects as the lining module 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the points described below.

Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the lining module 1 of the second embodiment. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which an item G1 or the like is placed on the lining module 1 of the second embodiment. In detail, Fig. 7(A) shows a state in which the item G1 is placed on the lining module 1 of the second embodiment, and Fig. 7(B) shows a state in which the items G1 and G2 are placed on the lining module 1 of the second embodiment.
In the example shown in Figures 6 and 7, the lining module 1 of the second embodiment comprises a lining plate 11, a detection unit 12, an illumination unit 13, a sensor sheet SS, a support plate 14, a connector CN, and a substrate BD.
The lining plate 11, like the lining plate 11 shown in Figs. 1 and 2, is made of a light-transmitting member such as a light-transmitting resin plate.
Similar to the detection unit 12 shown in Figures 1 and 2, the detection unit 12 detects the positions of the articles G1, G2 on the lining plate 11 by measuring the electrostatic capacitance around each sensor electrode 12A.
The light source 13A of the illumination unit 13 illuminates the articles G1 and G2 placed on the lining plate 11 with light, similar to the light source 13A of the illumination unit 13 shown in FIGS.
Similar to the sensor sheet SS shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the sensor sheet SS has a plurality of light sources 13A of the illumination unit 13 mounted thereon.

In the example shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the thickness of the lining plate 11 is smaller than in the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Therefore, the detection sensitivity of the articles G1 and G2 by the sensor electrode 12A can be improved compared to the examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Furthermore, the light source 13A of the illumination unit 13 can illuminate the articles G1 and G2 with stronger light than the examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
The support plate 14 supports the lining plate 11 and the sensor sheet SS. Specifically, the sensor sheet SS is sandwiched between the lining plate 11 and the support plate 14.
In the example shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lining module 1 includes the support plate 14 in addition to the lining plate 11, so the lining module 1 is Overall strength can be improved.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 1, a sensor sheet SS on which a plurality of sensor electrodes 12A and a plurality of light sources 13A are formed is connected to a substrate BD via a connector CN. In other examples, the connector CN and the board BD may not be included in the lining module 1.

The lining module 1 of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is applicable to the lost item prevention system A shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 similarly to the lining module 1 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is.

[Third embodiment]
A third embodiment of the lining module and the lost item prevention system of the present invention will be described below.
The lining module 1 of the third embodiment is configured similarly to the lining module 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the points described below. Therefore, the lining module 1 of the third embodiment can provide the same effects as the lining module 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the points described below.

FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of the lining module 1 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the article G1 and the like are placed on the lining module 1 of the third embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 9(A) shows the article G1 placed on the lining module 1 of the third embodiment, and FIG. 9(B) shows the article G1 placed on the lining module 1 of the third embodiment. This shows the state in which G2 is placed.
In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the lining module 1 of the third embodiment includes a lining plate 11, a detection section 12, a sensor sheet SS, a protective film 15, a light illumination section 13, a light source sheet LS, It includes a connector CN and a board BD.
The lining plate 11, like the lining plate 11 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, is arranged at the top of the lining that accommodates the pipes in the toilet booth. Further, the lining plate 11 is made of a translucent member, such as a translucent resin plate, similarly to the lining plate 11 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a thick lining plate 11 is used, similar to the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Therefore, the strength of the lining plate 11 is high, and it is possible to suppress the possibility that the lining plate 11 will break.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the detection unit 12 includes a plurality of sensor electrodes 12A, similar to the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Moreover, the plurality of sensor electrodes 12A are formed on the sensor sheet SS.
On the other hand, in the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the sensor sheet SS is arranged above the lining plate 11, unlike the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Specifically, the sensor sheet SS is bonded to the upper surface of the lining plate 11 by, for example, adhesive using double-sided tape. Further, a protective film 15 is bonded to the upper surface of the sensor sheet SS by, for example, adhesive using double-sided tape.
That is, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, articles G1 and G2 such as personal belongings of users of the toilet booth are not placed directly on the upper surface of the lining plate 11, but are placed on the sensor sheet SS and the protective The film 15 is placed on the lining plate 11 bonded together.
Furthermore, the detection unit 12 detects that the articles G1 and G2 are placed on the lining plate 11 (specifically, the articles G1 and G2 are placed on the lining plate 11 to which the sensor sheet SS and the protective film 15 are attached). Detect what is being done).
In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the lining plate 11 is not disposed between the articles G1, G2 and the sensor sheet SS, and the protective film 15 having a thickness smaller than the thickness of the lining plate 11 is arranged between the articles G1, G2 and the sensor sheet SS. It is arranged between G2 and sensor sheet SS.
Therefore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the detection sensitivity of the articles G1 and G2 by the sensor electrode 12A of the detection unit 12 can be improved more than in the examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the detection unit 12 detects the positions of the articles G1 and G2 on the protective film 15 by measuring the electrostatic capacitance around each sensor electrode 12A.
In another example, the detection unit 12 may detect the positions of the articles G1, G2 on the protective film 15 by measuring magnetic changes around each sensor electrode 12A.

In the example shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the illumination unit 13 is used for articles G1 and G2 placed on the lining plate 11 (specifically, the articles G1 and G2 placed on the lining plate 11 to which the sensor sheet SS and the protective film 15 are bonded together). illuminate the articles G1, G2) with light.
The illumination unit 13 includes a plurality of (for example, 15 (=3×5) light sources 13A, similar to the example shown in FIG. 1) such as LEDs. The plurality of light sources 13A are mounted on the light source sheet LS. In other words, the illumination section 13 is arranged on the light source sheet LS. The light source sheet LS is arranged below the lining plate 11.
As shown in FIG. 9(A), when the detection unit 12 detects that the article G1 is placed on the lining plate 11 to which the sensor sheet SS and the protective film 15 are attached, the illumination unit 13 Illuminate article G1 with light. That is, the light emitted by the light source 13A of the illumination section 13 passes through the lining plate 11, the sensor sheet SS, and the protective film 15, and reaches the article G1.
As shown in FIG. 9(B), when the detection unit 12 detects that the articles G1 and G2 are placed on the lining plate 11 to which the sensor sheet SS and the protective film 15 are attached, the illumination unit 13 illuminates the article G1 with light and illuminates the article G2 with light.

The lining module 1 of the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 can be applied to the lost item prevention system A shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 similarly to the lining module 1 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is.

[Fourth embodiment]
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the lining module and the lost item prevention system of the present invention will be described.
The lining module 1 of the fourth embodiment is configured similarly to the lining module 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the points described below. Therefore, the lining module 1 of the fourth embodiment can provide the same effects as the lining module 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the points described below.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the lining module 1 of the fourth embodiment.
In the example shown in FIG. 10, the detection unit 12 includes a plurality of (for example, 30 (=5×6)) detection areas 21A to 21E, . . . , 26A to 26E arranged in a grid. The size (range) of each of the plurality of detection areas 21A to 21E, . A plurality of detection areas 21A to 21E, . . . , 26A to 26E are provided on the sensor sheet SS.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, when the detection unit 12 detects that the article G1 is placed on the lining plate 11, the illumination unit 13 (see FIG. 1, etc.) illuminates the article G1 with light.
Specifically, when the presence of the article G1 on the lining plate 11 is detected by a predetermined detection area 24B, 25B among the plurality of detection areas 21A to 21E, ..., 26A to 26E, the illumination unit 13 illuminates the detection areas 24B, 25B and detection areas 23A to 23C, 24A, 24C, 25A, 25C, and 26A to 26C around the detection areas 24B and 25B with light.
In other words, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the illumination unit 13 detects not only the detection areas 24B and 25B where the article G1 is placed and whose capacitance value has changed, but also the surrounding detection areas adjacent to the detection areas 24B and 25B. 23A to 23C, 24A, 24C, 25A, 25C, and 26A to 26C also shine. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the article G1 placed on the lining plate 11 can be made to stand out.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second example of functional blocks of a system A for preventing left behind items to which the lining module 1 of the first to fourth embodiments is applied. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a second example of the lost item prevention system A to which the lining module 1 of the first to fourth embodiments is applied.
In the example shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the lost item prevention system A includes the lining module 1, the control section A1, the elapsed time measurement section A2, the opening/closing operation detection section A3, the elapsed time measurement section A4, and the elapsed time comparison It includes a section A5, a communication section A7, and an external information terminal A8. The communication unit A7 transmits information based on the detection result of the detection unit 12 and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison unit A5 to the external information terminal A8. The external information terminal A8 performs display based on the information transmitted from the communication section A7.

FIG. 12 shows the state inside the private toilet and the display state of the external information terminal device A8 when the user has finished using the private toilet. In other words, FIG. 12 shows the state when the user leaves the private toilet.
In the example shown in FIG. 12, similar to the example shown in FIG. 4, articles G1 and G3 are placed on the lining plate 11 by the user. On the other hand, the article G4 is placed on the lining board 11 by, for example, the manager of the private toilet before the user enters the private toilet.

11 and 12, the communication unit A7 determines, based on the detection result of the detection unit 12 and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison unit A5, that items G1, G3, and G4 detected by the detection unit 12 to be placed on the lining plate 11 include items (G1 and G3) that may be left behind. Furthermore, the communication unit A7 transmits information indicating that the items (G1 and G3) that may be left behind are present in a toilet booth (a private toilet in the example shown in FIG. 12) to the external information terminal A8.
Based on the information transmitted from the communication unit A7, the external information terminal A8 displays the presence of items (G1, G3) that may be left behind in the private toilet and the location of the private toilet (more specifically, the location of the private toilet within the entire toilet).
Therefore, in the example shown in Figures 11 and 12, it is possible to prevent items G1 and G3 from being left behind even after the user has left the private toilet room.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a third example of functional blocks of the lost item prevention system A to which the lining module 1 of the first to fourth embodiments is applied.
In the example shown in FIG. 13, the lost item prevention system A includes a lining module 1, a control section A1, an elapsed time measurement section A2, an opening/closing operation detection section A3, an elapsed time measurement section A4, and an elapsed time comparison section A5. , and an alarm sound generating section A9.
In the example shown in FIG. 13, the opening/closing operation detection unit A3 has a function of detecting the opening/closing operation of the door of the private toilet, and also detects the locking and unlocking of the door, by using, for example, an infrared sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc. It also has functions.
Based on the detection result of the detection unit 12 and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison unit A5, the articles G1, G3, and G4 (see FIG. 4) detected by the detection unit 12 to be placed on the lining plate 11 are , when items (G1, G3) that may be left behind are included, and when the opening/closing operation detection section A3 detects that the door is unlocked, the alarm sound generation section A9 generates an alarm sound.
In other words, in the example shown in FIG. 13, for example, if the user is about to leave the private toilet without visually recognizing the articles G1 and G3 placed on the lining board 11 or the display section A6 (see FIG. 4). Even in this case, it is possible to prevent items G1 and G3 from being left behind.

Although the mode for implementing the present invention has been described above using embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments in any way, and various modifications and substitutions can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. can be added. The configurations of each embodiment and each example described above may be combined as appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Lining module, 11... Lining plate, 12... Detection part, 12A... Sensor electrode, 21A-21E... Detection area, 22A-22E... Detection area, 23A-23E... Detection area, 24A-24E... Detection area, 25A- 25E... Detection area, 26A to 26E... Detection area, 13... Lighting section, 13A... Light source, 14... Support plate, 15... Protective film, A... Lost item prevention system, A1... Control unit, A2... Elapsed time measurement unit, A3 ...Opening/closing operation detection unit, A4...Elapsed time measurement unit, A5...Elapsed time comparison unit, A6...Display unit, A7...Communication unit, A8...External information terminal, A9...Alarm sound generation unit, G1, G2, G3, G4 ...article, SS...sensor sheet, LS...light source sheet, CN...connector, BD...board

Claims (15)

A lining module used to prevent items from being left behind in a toilet booth, the lining module comprising :
a lining plate on which the article is placed;
a detection unit that detects that the article is placed on the lining plate;
an illumination unit that illuminates the article with light when the detection unit detects that the article is placed on the lining plate ;
The detection unit includes a plurality of detection areas arranged in a grid,
When the fact that the article is placed on the lining plate is detected by a predetermined detection area among the plurality of detection areas, the illumination unit detects the predetermined detection area and the predetermined detection area. A lining module that illuminates the surrounding detection area with light . The lining module according to claim 1, comprising a sensor sheet on which the detection section is arranged. The detection unit includes a plurality of sensor electrodes,
The lining module according to claim 2, wherein the detection unit detects the position of the article on the lining plate by measuring capacitance around each sensor electrode. The detection unit includes a plurality of sensor electrodes, and the detection unit detects the position of the article on the lining plate by measuring magnetic changes around each sensor electrode. lining module. The lining module according to claim 2, wherein the sensor sheet is arranged below the lining plate. The lining module according to claim 5, wherein the sensor sheet is bonded to a lower surface of the lining plate. The lining module according to claim 5, further comprising a support plate that supports the lining plate and the sensor sheet, and the sensor sheet is sandwiched between the lining plate and the support plate. The lining module according to claim 5, wherein the illumination section is arranged on the sensor sheet. A light source sheet on which the illumination unit is arranged and a protective film are provided,
The sensor sheet is attached to an upper surface of the lining plate,
the protective film is attached to an upper surface of the sensor sheet,
The lining module according to claim 2 , wherein the light source sheet is disposed below the lining plate. 4 or 5, wherein the illumination unit includes a plurality of light sources, and the article whose position on the lining plate is detected by the detection unit is illuminated with light by any one of the plurality of light sources. 5. The lining module according to item 5. A forgetting prevention system comprising a lining module according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , the forgetting prevention system further comprising a control unit that controls the illumination unit based on the detection result of the detection unit. The toilet booth is a private toilet,
a first elapsed time measurement unit that measures a first elapsed time that is the elapsed time from the time when the article was placed on the lining plate;
an opening/closing motion detection unit that detects the opening/closing motion of the door of the private toilet;
a second elapsed time measuring section that measures a second elapsed time that is the elapsed time from the time when the opening/closing operation of the door was detected by the opening/closing operation detecting section;
an elapsed time comparison unit that compares the first elapsed time measured by the first elapsed time measurement unit and the second elapsed time measured by the second elapsed time measurement unit,
When the detection unit detects that a plurality of articles are placed on the lining plate,
The plurality of articles include a first type article, which is an article whose first elapsed time is shorter than the second elapsed time, and a second type article, which is an article whose first elapsed time is longer than the second elapsed time. If it includes,
the illumination unit illuminates the first type article and the second type article with different types of light;
The forgotten item prevention system according to claim 11 . comprising a display section disposed on the door or near the door,
Based on the detection result of the detection unit and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison unit, the display unit is configured to detect the possibility of the item being left behind if the detection unit detects that the item is placed on the lining board. displaying that an item is included and the position of the item on the lining board that is likely to be left behind;
The forgotten item prevention system according to claim 12 . Equipped with a communication department and an external information terminal,
Based on the detection result of the detection unit and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison unit, the detection unit detects that the items placed on the lining plate include items that may be left behind. If the
The communication unit transmits information indicating that something that may be left behind exists in the toilet booth to the external information terminal,
The external information terminal displays the presence of something that may be left behind in the toilet booth and the location of the toilet booth, based on the information transmitted from the communication unit.
The forgotten item prevention system according to claim 12 . Equipped with an alarm sound generator,
The opening/closing operation detection unit has a function of detecting locking and unlocking of the door,
Based on the detection result of the detection unit and the comparison result of the elapsed time comparison unit, the detection unit detects that the items placed on the lining plate include items that may be left behind. In the case where
When the opening/closing operation detection unit detects that the door is unlocked,
The alarm sound generator generates an alarm sound.
The forgotten item prevention system according to claim 12 .

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