JP6149230B2 - Life support device for people with cerebral dysfunction - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction. More specifically, persons with cerebral dysfunction who support daily life by having a senior citizen with a brain dysfunction such as a patient with dementia (hereinafter simply referred to as `` cerebral dysfunction elderly '') enjoy conversation with the family via telephone. The present invention relates to a life support device.

  Traditionally, reminiscence has been adopted as part of the treatment of elderly people with cerebral dysfunction. In this recollection method, the talker is required to listen to the memories of the elderly in a sympathetic manner. Relatives such as family members are the most suitable as a partner who can talk with such elderly people with cerebral dysfunction.

  However, with the progress of nuclear family development, elderly people with cerebral dysfunction are generally in nursing homes such as paid nursing homes, so the family always stays with elderly people with cerebral dysfunction. It is virtually impossible to talk to someone.

  In order to improve such a situation, Patent Document 1 proposes a remote dialogue support apparatus and a remote dialogue support method.

  However, the device according to the proposal of Patent Document 1 has a problem that it cannot be easily handled because the equipment is complicated.

JP 2013-167987 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems of the prior art, and provides a life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction that can be easily handled in a nursing facility such as a pay nursing home for the elderly and support the life of persons with cerebral dysfunction. It is an object.

The life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction according to the present invention is applied to the reminiscence method for supporting the life of persons with cerebral dysfunction by constructing a motion portrait image creating means for creating a motion portrait image on a tablet terminal having a call function. A cerebral dysfunction life support device,
The motion portrait image creating means includes a telephone number storage unit, a close relative specifying unit, a two-dimensional face image data storage unit, a two-dimensional face image data extraction unit, an assumed dialogue voice data storage unit, and an assumed dialogue A time audio data selection unit, an image calculation unit, a face image storage unit, and a face image output unit,
The telephone number storage unit is configured to store a telephone number of a close relative of a person with a brain dysfunction,
The close relative specifying unit is to specify the close relative from the received telephone number,
The two-dimensional face image data storage unit is configured to store two-dimensional face image data of a close relative's face,
The two-dimensional face image data extraction unit extracts the two-dimensional face image data of the close relative specified by the close relative specifying unit,
The assumed dialogue voice data storage unit stores the assumed dialogue voice data created in advance for a close relative who may have a conversation with the person with cerebral dysfunction by telephone with the name of the relative and a keyword. Is supposed to
The assumed dialogue voice data selection unit extracts a keyword from the first few phrases spoken by the close relative specified by the close relative specifying unit, and then, based on the extracted keyword, the specified close relative assumed interaction It is assumed that voice data at the time of assumed dialogue that matches the keyword is selected from the time voice data group,
The image computing unit computes the two-dimensional face image data extracted by the two-dimensional face image data extraction unit based on the assumed dialogue voice data selected by the assumed dialogue voice data selection unit, and performs a motion portrait face It is supposed to create images sequentially,
The face image storage unit sequentially stores the motion portrait face images created by the image calculation unit,
The face image output unit sequentially outputs the face image stored in the face image storage unit to the display input unit so as to match the timing when the assumed dialogue voice data is output as voice during a call. And
The display input unit is configured to sequentially display input face images .

In the life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunctions according to the present invention, the motion portrait image creating means has an actual voice data storage unit at the time of actual dialogue, and the voice data storage unit at the time of actual dialogue has the voice of the other party. The motion portrait is recorded by selectively recording , then adding the keyword extracted from the name of the caller's close relative and the first few phrases spoken by the close relative to the recorded sound, and storing it as audio data. image forming means, wherein the actual interaction time voice data storage unit, which are intended to create a motion portrait face image based on audio data stored are preferred.

  In the life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunctions according to the present invention, it is preferable that the created motion portrait face image is displayed on the display input unit in synchronization with the reproduced voice during reproduction.

In the life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction according to the present invention, the motion portrait image creating means has a background music storage unit, and the background music storage unit is used when a person with cerebral dysfunction is young. It is intended to store the music and songs liked to, music the stored music and song background is output from becoming as music is rather preferably at the time of the call, motion portrait image creation means, which has been stored More preferably, a motion portrait face image is created in accordance with the music or song when the song is played.

Further, in Brain Dysfunction life support system of the present invention, a motion portrait image creation means has been added automatically determining sensitivity control technology means the sensibility degree relatives during a call, the motion portrait image creation means, become been to modify the motion portrait face image based on the sensibility degree, which is determined by the sensitivity control technical means is preferred.

Further, in the cerebral dysfunction life support device of the present invention, the motion portrait image creation means includes an animal face image creation means and a touch panel display input unit,
The animal face image creation means includes an animal face image processing instruction section, an animal face image data storage section, an animal face image data extraction section, an animal face image calculation section, an animal face image data storage section, and an animal face image. An output unit,
The animal face image processing instruction unit instructs processing of the animal face image displayed on the touch panel display input unit in response to a touch on the animal face displayed on the touch panel display input unit. Is supposed to
The animal face image data storage unit stores an animal face image displayed on the touch panel display input unit with an identification number,
The animal face image data extraction unit extracts the specified face image data from the face image data stored in the animal face image data storage unit;
The animal face image calculation unit performs an image process of mixing a plurality of predefined basic facial expressions at an arbitrary ratio on the animal face image data extracted by the animal face image data extraction unit, and performs animal processing. To create a motion portrait image of
The animal face image data storage unit sequentially stores motion portrait images of animal faces created by the animal face image calculation unit,
Preferably, the animal face image output unit outputs the motion portrait images of the animal face accumulated in the animal face image data accumulation unit to the touch panel display input unit at appropriate intervals .

  Thus, the life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction according to the present invention is disposed, for example, in a robot.

  In that case, it is preferable that the robot is a traveling robot, and it is also preferable that the robot has a contact sensor and an operation unit that operates in response to a contact signal from the sensor.

  It is also preferable to have a movable body that operates when the face image of the animal on which the robot is displayed is touched.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, it can be placed on a bed or a table on the bed of a person with cerebral dysfunction, and the person with cerebral dysfunction can interact with a close relative while staying in the bed. It has an excellent effect of improving the quality of life by having fun.

It is a block of the cerebral dysfunction person life support device concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the motion portrait image creation means of the brain function disorder person life support device. It is a functional block diagram of the motion portrait image creation means of the same brain dysfunction person life support device concerning Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the standby screen of the same brain function person with a disability life support apparatus. It is a block of the cerebral dysfunction person life support device concerning Embodiment 3 of the present invention. It is a figure which shows a normal motion portrait image. It is a figure which shows the motion portrait image which emphasized pleasure by the sensitivity control technique. It is a figure which shows the motion portrait image which emphasized the pleasure of eyes by the sensitivity control technique. It is a figure which shows the motion portrait image which emphasized the pleasure of the mouth by the sensitivity control technique. It is a block of the motion portrait image creation means of the cerebral dysfunction person life support device concerning Embodiment 4 of the present invention. It is a block of a cerebral dysfunction person life support device concerning Embodiment 5 of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the animal face image processing means of the same embodiment. It is a block of the application example 1 of this invention. 3 is a schematic diagram of a main part of the first application example. FIG. It is a block diagram of the robot of the application example. It is a block diagram of the robot controller of the same application example 1. It is the schematic of the application example 2 of this invention. It is the schematic of the modification of this invention.

  Hereinafter, although the present invention is explained based on an embodiment, referring to an accompanying drawing, the present invention is not limited only to this embodiment.

Embodiment 1
A cerebral dysfunction life support device (hereinafter simply referred to as a support device) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is schematically shown in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the support device LS displays a motion portrait image on a tablet terminal (hereinafter simply referred to as a terminal) having a touch panel display input unit (hereinafter simply referred to as a display input unit) TP having a call function. The motion portrait image creation means 10 to be created is constructed.

Here, the motion portrait image refers to a pseudo 3D image created by processing 2D image data. More specifically, it refers to a pseudo three-dimensional image created as various facial expressions by mixing several basic facial expressions, for example, 32 basic facial expressions at an arbitrary ratio.

As shown in FIG. 2, the motion portrait image creating means 10 includes a telephone number storage unit 11 for storing a telephone number of a close relative such as a family member of an elderly person with cerebral dysfunction (hereinafter, represented by a close relative), and a reception A close relative specifying unit 12 that specifies the relative from the telephone number, a two-dimensional face image data storage unit 13 that stores two-dimensional image data of the face of the close relative, and a specified close relative (hereinafter referred to as a specific close relative). ) Based on the two-dimensional face image data extracting unit 14 for extracting the two-dimensional face image data, the assumed dialogue voice data storage unit 15, the assumed dialogue voice data selecting unit 16, and the selected assumed dialogue voice data. The image calculation unit 17 for calculating the two-dimensional face image data according to a predetermined processing standard to create a motion portrait face image, and the motion portrait face image generated by the image calculation unit 17 are stored. The face image storage unit 18 to be stacked and the face image output unit 19 that sequentially outputs the face images stored in the face image storage unit 18 at a predetermined timing are provided.

The assumed dialogue voice data stored in the assumed dialogue voice data storage unit 15 is created in advance for all close relatives who may have a conversation with the elderly with a brain dysfunction by telephone. The reason why voice data is created for all possible close relatives is to make the created motion portrait face image as close as possible to the face according to the situation of the conversation.

Assumed dialogues include those that ask about recent conditions, those that celebrate birthdays, and those who are glad to recover from illness. In addition, the assumed dialogue audio data created based on the assumed dialogue is given the name of the close relative and an appropriate search keyword for convenience of selection by the assumed dialogue audio data selection unit 16. It is stored in the assumed dialogue voice data storage unit 15. For example, search terms such as “recent status” for those who ask about the recent status, “birthday” for those celebrating birthdays, and “disease” for items that rejoice recovery from illness. Is attached.

The assumed dialog voice data selection unit 16 selects and extracts desired expected dialog voice data from a specific relative's assumed dialog voice data group based on the specific relative name and keyword.

Next, creation of a motion portrait face image by the motion portrait image creation means 10 having such a configuration will be described.

Process 1: Identify the caller from the received telephone number. That is, the close relative specifying unit 12 specifies the main person of the telephone with reference to the telephone number stored in the telephone number storage unit 11. That is, the close relative who has called is specified.

Process 2: The face image data of the specified close relative is extracted. That is, the two-dimensional face image data extraction unit 14 extracts the face image data of the specific relative from the two-dimensional face image data stored in the two-dimensional face image data storage unit 13.

Process 3: A keyword is extracted from the first few phrases spoken by the specific relative, and the corresponding voice data is selected and extracted from the voice data group at the time of the assumed dialog of the specific relative based on the extracted keyword. That is, the assumed dialogue voice data selection unit 16 searches for the first few phrases spoken by the specific relative, extracts keywords included therein, and then assumes the assumed dialogue voice data storage unit 15 based on the extracted keywords. The corresponding voice data is selected and extracted from the voice data group at the time of the assumed conversation of the specific close relative stored in.

Process 4: A predetermined portrait process is performed on the extracted two-dimensional face image data based on the extracted voice data to create a motion portrait face image. That is, the image calculation unit 17 mixes some basic facial expressions, for example, 32 basic facial expressions, which are defined in advance with the two-dimensional image data extracted based on the extracted audio data, at an arbitrary ratio. Image processing is performed to sequentially create a motion portrait face image.

Process 5: The motion portrait face images created sequentially are sequentially accumulated. That is, the face image storage unit 18 stores the motion portrait face images sequentially created by the image calculation unit 17 in the order of creation.

Process 6: The accumulated face images are displayed at a predetermined timing in the order of creation on the display input unit TP. That is, the face image output unit 19 sequentially outputs the face images stored in the face image storage unit 18 to the display input unit TP in the order of creation. This output is made to match the timing at which it is assumed that the voice data at the assumed dialogue is output as a voice. This is because by doing so, it is possible to reduce the deviation between the dialogue content and the displayed face image.

The motion portrait image creating means 10 having such a function is realized by storing a program so that the processing can be executed on the terminal.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the telephone conversation between the elderly with cerebral dysfunction and the close relative, the face of the close relative displayed on the display input unit TP can be changed to substantially match the content of the interaction. it can. Therefore, the degree of contribution to the recovery of brain function of elderly people with cerebral dysfunction is large.

Embodiment 2
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the motion portrait image creating means 20 of the support apparatus LS according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment. The function of the motion portrait image creating means 10 of the first embodiment is expanded to selectively record the sound of a close relative at the time of a call. The actual dialogue voice data storage unit 21 is added to the voice data storage unit 21 so that it can be stored as voice data with the name of the relative and the keyword, and the stored voice during the real dialogue is stored. The data is used as audio data when creating a motion portrait face image in a playback mode to be described later.

Here, it was confirmed through experiments by the present inventors that the voices of close relatives at the time of a call were selectively recorded by elderly people with brain dysfunction who were able to fully enjoy the conversation through the recorded call. by.

Thus, according to the present embodiment, since the voice data at the time of the actual call is used when creating the motion portrait face image, the motion portrait face image perfectly matches the conversation content in the first embodiment. An effect that cannot be obtained is obtained.
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Next, life support for the elderly with cerebral dysfunction by the support device LS having such a configuration will be described. In the following, “direct mode” refers to an aspect in which an elderly person with cerebral dysfunction directly interacts with a close relative using the support device LS, and “playback mode” refers to the content of the close relative's call recorded in the support device LS. A mode of reproducible dialogue.

The face image (face image data) of the preparatory close relative, the face icon of the close relative, the phone number of the close relative, and the voice data during the assumed interaction of the close relative are stored in the support device LS.

When using direct mode (use mode in the first embodiment)

Procedure 1: It is set as the receiving state which waits for the assistance apparatus LS. That is, a close relative's face icon is displayed on the display input unit TP. FIG. 4 shows an example of the standby screen. In the figure, reference signs A, B, and C surrounded by circles represent relatives A, B, and C, respectively.

Procedure 2: When there is an incoming call from a close relative, the close relative is specified from the received telephone number.

Procedure 3: A ring tone is sounded and the face icon of the specific relative is changed to notify that the call is from the specific relative. For example, highlight a face icon.

Procedure 4: When a call is started, the face image of the specific close relative is displayed large on the display input unit TP. For example, a face image window of a specific close relative is opened.

Procedure 5: A keyword is detected from the content of a call, and speech data for assumed conversation is selected based on the keyword.

Procedure 6: The face image displayed is changed based on the selected audio data. That is, a motion portrait face image is created based on the audio data and displayed on the display input unit TP.

Procedure 7: When the call ends, the face image window of the specific close relative is closed and the screen is returned to the standby screen.

Thus, in the case of the direct mode, since the close relative can directly interact with the elderly person with cerebral dysfunction, it can be confirmed that the elderly person with cerebral dysfunction is well. On the other hand, a person with cerebral dysfunction can improve symptoms by increasing stimulation to the brain at the time of dialogue because the face image changes almost matching the content of the dialogue at the time of dialogue.

Case of playback mode (usage in embodiment 2)

Step 11: Start the playback mode. This activation may be performed at a set time by setting a timer.

Step 12: Select a close relative to interact with. This selection is made, for example, by touching the face image of the close relative to be reproduced with the displayed close relative face image as a button.

Step 13: Open the face image window of the selected close relative.

Procedure 14: The voice data at the time of actual dialogue matching the situation of the elderly person with brain dysfunction is selected from the voice data at the time of actual dialogue of the selected close relative. For example, the voice data during actual dialogue to which the keyword “disease” that pleases recovery from illness is assigned is searched and selected.

Procedure 15: The displayed face image is changed based on the selected audio data. That is, a motion portrait face image is created based on the audio data and displayed on the display input unit TP.

Procedure 16: When the reproduction of the voice data during actual dialogue is completed, the face image window of the selected close relative is closed and the screen is returned to the standby screen.

As described above, in the reproduction mode, an elderly person with cerebral dysfunction can activate brain function through dialogue without imposing a burden on a close relative.

Embodiment 3
Embodiment 3 of the present invention is shown in a block diagram in FIG.
The third embodiment is obtained by modifying the first and second embodiments, and is obtained by adding the sensitivity control technology means 30 to the motion portrait image creating means 10 and 20.

Here, Kansei control technology detects a fundamental frequency from prosodic information, detects the magnitude of human emotion in 10 levels, using parameters obtained while confirming the consistency between speech, emotion and brain activity, A technology that automatically assigns an emotion level (sensitivity level) from there.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the motion portrait image is created by changing the mixing ratio of the basic images when creating the motion portrait image according to the sensitivity degree obtained from the sensitivity control technology means 30. The

FIG. 6 shows a normal motion portrait image. FIG. 7 shows a comparison of motion portrait images created by emphasizing “joy” based on the degree of pleasure obtained from the sensitivity control technology means 30.

In this case, by appropriately adjusting the mixing ratio, a motion portrait image in which “joy of the eyes” as shown in FIG. 8 and “joy of the mouth” as shown in FIG. 9 can be emphasized.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the standard motion portrait image is corrected based on the sensitivity degree obtained by the sensitivity control technology means 30, so that the created face image is in a call (including those for recording and playback). ) Can be matched to the feelings of close relatives.

Embodiment 4
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the motion portrait image creating means 10 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The fourth embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, in which a background music storage unit (hereinafter referred to as a BGM storage unit) 40 is added to the motion portrait image creation means 10.

The BGM storage unit 40 mainly stores songs that elderly people with cerebral dysfunction liked when they were young, and the stored songs are output as background music during a call. In this case, a close relative who has made a call can also sing along with the background music. In addition, a motion portrait face image may be created according to the song, and the created motion portrait face image may be displayed on the display input unit TP.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a close relative who has made a call can sing according to the background music that the elderly with cerebral dysfunction liked when he was young, and the motion portrait is matched to the song. Since a face image can be created, recovery of the brain function of a person with a brain dysfunction can be promoted.

Embodiment 5
Embodiment 5 of the present invention is shown in a block diagram in FIG.

The fifth embodiment is a modification of the second embodiment, in which an animal face image processing unit 50 and a display switching unit 60 are added, and a pet function is added to the support device LS. .

The animal face image processing means 50 performs image processing on a two-dimensional face image of an animal to obtain a motion portrait face image. As shown in FIG. 12, the animal face processing instruction unit 51 and animal face image data A storage unit 52, an animal face image data extraction unit 53, an animal face image calculation unit 54, an animal face image storage unit 55, and an animal face image output unit 56 are included.

The animal face processing instruction unit 51 is, for example, instructed to process the animal face image displayed on the display input unit TP in response to a touch on the animal face displayed on the display input unit TP. The

The animal face image data storage unit 52 stores animal face image data displayed on the display input unit TP. The stored face image data is, for example, face image data of an animal, such as a cat or a dog, that was kept when an elderly person with brain dysfunction was young. The face image data is stored with an identification number in consideration of the convenience of extraction by the animal face image data extraction unit 53.

The animal face image data extraction unit 53 extracts specified face image data from the animal face image data stored in the animal face image data storage unit 52. The face image data is specified by, for example, a caregiver specifying an identification number.

The animal face image calculation unit 54 performs image processing of mixing some basic expressions defined in advance, for example, 16 basic expressions at an arbitrary ratio, and sequentially creates a motion portrait image of the animal face. For example, an image in which a cat is laughing is created.

The animal face image accumulating unit 55 sequentially accumulates the motion portrait images of the animal's face that are sequentially created by the animal face image calculating unit 54.

The animal face image output unit 56 outputs the motion portrait images of the animal face accumulated in the animal face image accumulation unit 55 to the display input unit TP at appropriate intervals. For example, output is performed at regular intervals.

In response to the input, the display switching unit 60 switches the face image displayed on the display input unit TP to the face image of the close relative, for example, in response to a call from the close relative. Note that the display screen may be switched by displaying a switching button on the display input unit TP and touching the switching button.

As described above, in this embodiment, the display input unit TP displays the face of an animal, for example, a cat once possessed by a person with a brain dysfunction, and the motion portrait image thereof. The support device LS can be made into a toy, for example, a pet toy, and the effect of contributing to the improvement of the brain function of a person with a brain dysfunction increases.

Next, an application example in which the support device LS of this embodiment is incorporated in a robot will be described.

Application example 1
An application example of the present invention is shown in a block diagram in FIG. 13, and a main part is schematically shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the robot R is composed of a lower RL and an upper RU. A speaker 140 and a tilt mechanism 150 for tilting the upper RU are provided on the lower RL, and a tactile sensor (contact type) is provided on the upper RU. A sensor) TS, an arm (operation unit) 102, an arm operation mechanism 160 that operates the arm 102, and a storage recess 104 that stores the support device LS are also provided. The storage recess 104 is provided, for example, at the center of the front. Here, the form of the robot R resembles a fictitious animal.

  The speaker 140 is a stereotype in this application example.

The tilting mechanism 150 includes a servo motor (not shown) as a central component, and is provided, for example, in the center of the lower RL. As the tilting mechanism 150, a known tilting mechanism can be suitably used, and the configuration thereof is not particularly limited. For example, by engaging a tilting member provided on the bottom of the upper RU and projecting to the lower RL side on the rotation shaft of the servo motor, the rotation shaft can be rotated and tilted.

  The touch sensor TS is a capacitive touch sensor made of, for example, a metal wire, and is disposed at an appropriate position of the upper RU, for example, on both sides.

The arm 102 includes a right arm 102R and a left arm 102L. The arm operating mechanism 160 includes a servo motor (not shown) as a central component, and includes a right arm operating mechanism 160R that operates the right arm 102R and a left arm operating mechanism 160L that operates the left arm 102L. The operation of the arm 102 by the arm operation mechanism 160 is an operation that swings the arm 102 up and down in this application example. Such an operation of the arm 102 is realized, for example, by engaging the rotation shaft of the servo motor with the proximal end portion of the arm 102.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the robot controller RC includes an input unit 171, a memory 172, an arithmetic processing unit 173, an output unit 174, and a power supply processing unit 175. Specifically, the robot controller RC is mainly configured of a microcomputer in which a program for realizing functions to be described later is stored.

  The input unit 171 receives a voice input signal from the support device LS and a detection signal from the touch sensor TS.

  The memory 172 stores a voice input signal input to the input unit 171, a detection signal from the tactile sensor TS, data necessary for arithmetic processing of the arithmetic processing unit 173, and the like.

  The arithmetic processing unit 173 includes speaker control signal arithmetic processing means and servo motor control signal arithmetic processing means.

The speaker control signal calculation processing means performs a calculation process based on the audio input signal and generates a control signal for controlling the speaker.

  The servo motor control signal calculation processing means performs calculation processing based on the detection signal from the touch sensor TS and generates a control signal for the servo motor.

  For example, when the right tactile sensor TS is touched, a control signal for moving the right arm 102R up and down is generated by the servo motor of the right arm operating mechanism 160R that operates the right arm 102R, and both tactile sensors TS are touched. Control signals for simultaneously moving the right arm 102R and the left arm 102L up and down are generated by the servo motor of the right arm operating mechanism 160R that operates the right arm 102R and the servo motor of the left arm operating mechanism 160L that operates the left arm 102L, and the left tactile sensor TS. Is moved upward, a control signal for causing the servomotor of the tilting mechanism 150 to tilt the upper RU to the right is generated.

  The output unit 174 outputs the control signal generated by the arithmetic processing unit 173 to the speaker 140, the servo motor, and the like.

The power supply processing unit 175 is configured to process an alternating current from a commercial power supply to generate a direct current, a speaker direct current, and a servo motor drive current required in the robot controller RC. More specifically, the power supply processing unit 175 has an AC / DC converter and a DC / DC converter, generates a 12V DC current from a 100V AC current, and further generates a 12V DC current (drive current). A DC current (control current) of 5 V is generated.

  As described above, in this application example, the support device LS is incorporated in the robot R, and the robot R reacts according to the touch of the tactile sensor TS of the elderly with cerebral dysfunction. There is also an effect that cannot be obtained by the support device LS alone, which also plays a pet-like role.

Application example 2
Application Example 2 of the present invention is shown in FIG. The application example 2 is obtained by simplifying the robot R of the application example 1. The robot R is a box-like body, and an ear-shaped movable body E is disposed on the upper side.

  The ear-shaped movable body E is driven by a servo motor, and is operated by a command from the support device LS housed in a housing recess provided in the front center of the robot R. For example, it is configured to move left and right starting from the root.

  The support device LS is, for example, according to the fifth embodiment, and an operation command for the ear-shaped movable body E is generated by touching the animal's face displayed on the display input unit TP. ing.

  Thus, in this application example, by touching the animal's face displayed on the display input unit TP of the support device LS, the ear-shaped movable body E is moved in the left-right direction. The effect is increased. Further, since the robot R is simplified to a box-like body, the handling thereof is facilitated.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated centering on embodiment, this invention is not limited to this embodiment and an application example, A various change is possible.

  For example, a favorite song of an elderly person with cerebral dysfunction is recorded in the support device LS, and Faith Thing (TAKARATOMY brand name) is installed in the motion portrait image creation means 10 and the extended motion portrait image creation means 20. In addition, when a person with a brain dysfunction touches the tactile sensor TS, a close relative may perform a gesture such as singing along with a song. By doing so, the functional recovery of the elderly with cerebral dysfunction is further promoted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the support device LS may be mounted on a mobile robot (running robot) MR. By doing so, it is possible to enjoy telephone conversations with close relatives even when elderly people with cerebral dysfunction are moving in a wheelchair.

  The present invention can be applied to the nursing care industry and the robot industry.

LS Brain function disabled life support device R Robot E Mobile RC Robot controller RL Lower RU Upper MS Mobile robot, traveling robot TP Touch panel display input unit TS Tactile sensor, contact sensor 10 Motion portrait image creation means 11 Telephone number storage Unit 12 Relatives Identification Unit 13 Two-dimensional Face Image Data Storage Unit 14 Two-dimensional Face Image Data Extraction Unit 15 Assumed Dialogue Voice Data Storage Unit 16 Assumed Dialogue Voice Data Selection Unit 17 Image Calculation Unit 18 Face Image Accumulation Unit 19 Face Image Output unit 20 Extended motion portrait image creation unit 21 Audio data storage unit 30 during actual dialogue 30 Kansei control technology unit 40 Background music storage unit 50 Animal face image processing unit 60 Display switching unit 102 Arm, action unit 102R Right arm 102L Left arm 104 Storage Recess 140 Speaker 150 Tilt mechanism 160 Arm operation mechanism 160R Right arm operation mechanism 160L Left arm operation mechanism 171 Input unit 172 Memory 173 Operation processing unit 174 Output unit 175 Power supply processing unit

Claims (12)

A life support device for persons with cerebral dysfunction who can apply a reminiscence method to support the lives of people with cerebral dysfunction by constructing motion portrait image creation means for creating motion portrait images on a tablet terminal having a call function. ,
The motion portrait image creating means includes a telephone number storage unit, a close relative specifying unit, a two-dimensional face image data storage unit, a two-dimensional face image data extraction unit, an assumed dialogue voice data storage unit, and an assumed dialogue A time audio data selection unit, an image calculation unit, a face image storage unit, and a face image output unit,
The telephone number storage unit is configured to store a telephone number of a close relative of a person with a brain dysfunction,
The close relative specifying unit is to specify the close relative from the received telephone number,
The two-dimensional face image data storage unit is configured to store two-dimensional face image data of a close relative's face,
The two-dimensional face image data extraction unit extracts the two-dimensional face image data of the close relative specified by the close relative specifying unit,
The assumed dialogue voice data storage unit stores the assumed dialogue voice data created in advance for a close relative who may have a conversation with the person with cerebral dysfunction by telephone with the name of the relative and a keyword. Is supposed to
The assumed dialogue voice data selection unit extracts a keyword from the first few phrases spoken by the close relative specified by the close relative specifying unit, and then, based on the extracted keyword, the specified close relative assumed interaction It is assumed that voice data at the time of assumed dialogue that matches the keyword is selected from the time voice data group,
The image computing unit computes the two-dimensional face image data extracted by the two-dimensional face image data extraction unit based on the assumed dialogue voice data selected by the assumed dialogue voice data selection unit, and performs a motion portrait face It is supposed to create images sequentially,
The face image storage unit sequentially stores the motion portrait face images created by the image calculation unit,
The face image output unit sequentially outputs the face image stored in the face image storage unit to the display input unit so as to match the timing when the assumed dialogue voice data is output as voice during a call. And
The life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction , wherein the display input unit sequentially displays input face images . The motion portrait image creation means has an actual voice data storage unit at the time of actual dialogue,
The voice data storage unit at the time of actual dialogue selectively records the voice of the other party , and then gives the recorded voice a keyword extracted from the name of the relative of the other party and the first few phrases spoken by the relative And stored as audio data,
The motion portrait image creation means, the actual dialogue upon brain function according to claim 1, characterized in that is intended to create a motion portrait face image based on audio sound data data storage unit has stored Person with a disability life support device.   3. The life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunctions according to claim 2, wherein the created motion portrait face image is displayed on the display input unit in synchronization with the reproduced voice during reproduction. The motion portrait image creation means has a background music storage unit added thereto,
The background music storage unit, is intended to store the music and songs liked by the time brain function disabled people young,
The life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunctions according to claim 1, wherein the stored music or song is output as background music during a call . 5. The brain dysfunction according to claim 4, wherein the motion portrait image creating means creates a motion portrait face image in accordance with the music or song when the stored music or song is played back. Life support device. The motion portrait image creating means is additionally provided with a sensitivity control technology means for automatically determining the sensitivity level of a close relative at the time of a call,
The motion portrait image creation means, the sensibility control technical means by the determined Brain Dysfunction according to claim 1, characterized by being adapted to modify the motion portrait face image based on the sensibility degree Life support device. The motion portrait image creating means includes an animal face image creating means and a touch panel display input unit,
The animal face image creation means includes an animal face image processing instruction section, an animal face image data storage section, an animal face image data extraction section, an animal face image calculation section, an animal face image data storage section, and an animal face image. An output unit,
The animal face image processing instruction unit instructs processing of the animal face image displayed on the touch panel display input unit in response to a touch on the animal face displayed on the touch panel display input unit. Is supposed to
The animal face image data storage unit stores an animal face image displayed on the touch panel display input unit with an identification number,
The animal face image data extraction unit extracts the specified face image data from the face image data stored in the animal face image data storage unit;
The animal face image calculation unit performs an image process of mixing a plurality of predefined basic facial expressions at an arbitrary ratio on the animal face image data extracted by the animal face image data extraction unit, and performs animal processing. To create a motion portrait image of
The animal face image data storage unit sequentially stores motion portrait images of animal faces created by the animal face image calculation unit,
The animal face image output unit outputs motion portrait images of animal faces accumulated in the animal face image data accumulation unit to the touch panel display input unit at appropriate intervals. The life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction according to claim 1. 8. The life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction according to claim 7, wherein the face image data of animals is face image data of animals kept when the cerebral dysfunction person is young. A robot comprising the life support apparatus for persons with cerebral dysfunction according to any one of claims 1 to 8 . The robot according to claim 9, wherein the robot is a traveling robot. The robot according to claim 9 , wherein the robot includes a contact-type sensor and an operation unit that operates in response to a contact signal from the sensor. 8. A robot comprising the life support device for persons with cerebral dysfunctions according to claim 7 , further comprising a movable body that operates when a face image of a displayed animal is touched. 9. The robot according to 9 .