JP2001346784A - Mobile phone/phs provided with kinesimeter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To install a kinesimeter and an adipmeter onto a mobile phone or PHS to make measuring easy, and make it possible to exchange measurement data, or transmit it to a computer to be recorded for a long time or supported by analyzing programs. SOLUTION: A human body impedance measuring circuit 2 and a kinetic quantity measuring circuit 3 are included, a display part D of an LCD is provided on a front surface, and under that, a decision button B1 to set input of data, a menu button B2 to call a process menu, an up/down and right/left scroll button B3, a clear button B4 to correct inputted data, a start button B5 to start talking, a power/end button B6 to put power on/off and end talking, dial buttons B7 for numbers of 0-9, *, and #, etc., are disposed. On side surfaces at an upper part of a case, feed side electrodes E1, E1 as one side for composing a four-terminal electrode, and detection side electrodes E2, E2 as the other are fixed to be electrically insulated from each other.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone and a PHS which are used for fitness or the like for performing various physical exercises for improving health and are equipped with an exercise amount meter and a body fat meter.

[0002]

Although body fat plays an important role in the living body, obesity, in which body fat is excessively accumulated, is closely related to many lifestyle-related diseases. For this reason, it is important for health to prevent and eliminate obesity, and it is necessary to appropriately control the daily amount of exercise according to the degree of obesity to maintain a proper balance between calorie consumption and calorie intake. For that purpose, it is necessary to understand not only the body weight but also the body fat percentage, which is a barometer of obesity, and the amount of daily exercise.

[0003] From such a viewpoint, a portable fitness measuring instrument having both a body fat meter and an exercise amount meter has been commercialized, but these commodities must always be attached to the body when measuring. was there.
In addition, daily measurement data can be viewed, but it can be recorded for a long period of time, for example, to see changes on a monthly or yearly basis, or to analyze the relationship between physical activity and body fat percentage using a computer, I couldn't get advice on how to do it. In addition, the measurement data could not be exchanged with various people just by looking at the data, and the data could not be compared with other people. For this reason, it is difficult to maintain interest for a long time, and these products are rarely used effectively for a long time.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a portable / PHS, which is often carried around, with a momentum meter and a body fat meter to facilitate the measurement, and utilizes the communication function of the portable / PHS to exchange measurement data with various people. It is intended to exchange or transmit measurement data to a computer so that long-term recording and support by an analysis program can be performed.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows.

That is, the first aspect of the present invention is a portable / PHS with a momentum meter, comprising: a momentum measuring means for detecting a body movement to measure a momentum; and a display means for displaying the measured momentum. The invention according to claim 2 includes exercise amount measuring means for detecting physical movement and measuring exercise amount, calorie consumption converting means for converting the measured exercise amount into calorie consumption, and display means for displaying the converted calorie consumption. It is a portable / PHS with a momentum meter. The invention according to claim 3 displays human body impedance measuring means for measuring human body impedance via electrodes, body fat percentage calculating means for calculating body fat percentage based on the measured human body impedance, and displays the calculated body fat percentage. And a display unit. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable / PHS with a momentum meter, comprising: a momentum measuring unit that detects a body movement to measure a momentum; and a mail transmitting unit that transmits a mail of the measured momentum as a text message. . The invention according to claim 5 is an exercise amount measuring means for detecting physical activity and measuring exercise amount, a calorie consumption converting means for converting the measured exercise amount into calorie consumption, and an e-mail transmission for e-mailing the converted calorie consumption as a text message. And a portable / PHS with a momentum meter. The invention according to claim 6 is a human body impedance measuring means for measuring human body impedance via an electrode, a body fat percentage calculating means for calculating a body fat percentage based on the measured human body impedance, and a text message indicating the calculated body fat percentage. And a mail transmitting means for transmitting a mail as a mobile phone. In the invention of claim 7, the acceleration and the number of times of the body movement are measured as the amount of exercise.
It is a portable / PHS with a momentum meter as described. The invention of claim 8 is the portable / PHS with the exercise amount meter according to claim 4 or 5 or 6, wherein the mail transmission is automatically performed at a predetermined time.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a portable / PHS with a momentum meter embodying the present invention. Mobile phone with exercise meter / PHS
1, a built-in human body impedance measuring circuit 2 and a momentum measuring circuit 3, an LCD display section D is provided on the front side, and a decision button B1 for confirming data input below the LCD section D; a menu button B2 for calling a processing menu; Up / down / left / right scroll buttons B3, a clear button B4 for correcting input data, a start button B5 for starting a call, and a power / end button B6 for turning on / off the power and ending the call.
And a dial button B7 composed of numeric keys 0 to 9 and * and # are arranged. In addition, one of the power supply electrodes E1 and E1 constituting the four terminal electrodes that are electrically insulated from each other and the other detection electrodes E2 and E2 are fixed to the upper side surface of the case.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a human body impedance measuring circuit. The human body impedance measuring circuit 2 supplies a 50 kHz sine wave AC voltage generated by the oscillator 21 to the power supply side electrode E via the drive circuit 22 and the changeover switch 23A.
1, supply to E1.

When measuring the impedance of the human body, both arms are straightened at the level of the shoulder, and as shown in FIG. 3, the portable / PHS1 with a momentum meter is held with one hand, and the left and right hands are attached with the other hand. The thumb presses the power supply side electrodes E1 and E1 and the detection side electrodes E2 and E2. Thus, an AC voltage is generated between the left and right detection electrodes E2, E2, and the human body impedance between both hands is measured. To widen the left and right space,
When the power supply side electrodes E1, E1 and the detection side electrodes E2, E2 are provided on the obliquely opposed side surfaces of the mobile phone / PHS1 with the momentum meter,
As shown in FIG. 4, the left and right thumbs are connected to the power supply side electrodes E1, E1.
And the detection-side electrodes E2 and E2, and the upper and lower parts of the mobile phone / PHS1 with the momentum meter are supported by the left and right hands, respectively.

The AC voltage generated at the detection side electrodes E2, E2 is changed by a changeover switch 23A, a bandpass filter 24, and a rectifier circuit 2.
5. Convert to DC voltage via amplifier 26, waveform shaping,
After level adjustment and offset adjustment, A / D converter 2
7. Input to the CPU 14 via the I / O interface 16.

Before measuring the human body impedance, the output characteristics of the detection-side circuit are calibrated in advance in order to correct the measurement error due to the aging of the elements constituting the human body impedance measuring circuit 2 and the temperature characteristics. That is, the two variables, that is, the human body impedance Z and the
-Apply the relationship of the flow voltage V to the regression line Z = kV + C0. Then, the same predetermined AC voltage as when measuring the human body impedance Z is applied to both ends of the two resistors R1 and R2 whose resistance values are known, and the AC voltage V generated at both ends of the resistors R1 and R2 is detected. The proportional constant k and the fixed constant C0 of the regression line are obtained.

Therefore, a control signal is output from the CPU 14 to switch the changeover switch 23A through the I / O interface 16, the changeover unit 28, and the changeover control circuit 29A. The resistors R1 and R2 are connected. Next, a control signal is output from the CPU 14 to switch the switch 23B through the I / O interface 16, the switch unit 28, and the switch control circuit 29B.
Is switched, and the measurement object is switched to the resistor R1 or the resistor R2.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a momentum measuring circuit embodying the present invention. The exercise amount measuring circuit 3 includes a human body impedance measuring means 110 for measuring human body impedance via electrodes, and a personal data input means 120 for inputting personal data of gender, age (birth date), height and weight by operating buttons. And a body fat percentage calculating unit 130 that calculates a body fat percentage based on human body impedance and personal data,
Basal metabolic rate calculating means 140 for calculating basal metabolic rate based on personal data and body fat percentage, exercise quantity measuring means 150 for measuring exercise quantity, and calculating calorie expenditure for exercise based on the measured exercise quantity and basal metabolic rate It is composed of calorie consumption calculating means 160.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a momentum meter of the momentum measuring means 150. The momentum meter 30 is a semiconductor pressure sensor 3
The pendulum 32 is swingably inserted into the first pressure port 31a. The pendulum 32 has a weight 32b attached to a distal end of a flexible elastic wire 32a, and a base end fixed to the silicon diaphragm 31b of the semiconductor pressure sensor 31. The weight 32b is
Due to the operation, the silicon diaphragm 31b swings in the 360 ° direction and is deformed to generate distortion. As a result, a resistance change occurs due to the piezoresistive effect in the strain gauge of the silicon diaphragm 31b, and a pulse-like bridge voltage whose amplitude changes according to the acceleration of the operation is generated. This pulse-like bridge voltage is amplified by a high gain amplifier to measure the acceleration and the number of times of the body movement. The momentum meter 30 detects a relative displacement of a weight attached to a spring with a strain gauge, detects a charge generated in proportion to the displacement of the weight by using a piezoelectric element instead of a spring, or detects a magnetic field. The induced electromotive force generated when the coil fixed inside the weight moves may be used to measure the acceleration and the number of body movements.

The basal metabolic rate calculating means 140 calculates the basal metabolic rate by the following formula based on the personal data and the body fat percentage. Basal metabolic rate = C0 x body weight x (100-body fat percentage) / 10
0 + C1 C0 = 24.0349 Women under 40 21.951 Women 40 and over 27.717 Men under 40 25.333 Men 40 and over C1 = 427.64 Women under 40 424.38 Women 40 and over 188.21 Men under 40 years old 243.28 Men over 40 years old If the exercise amount measurement circuit 3 is not provided with the human body impedance measuring means 110 and the body fat percentage calculating means 130, the body surface area is determined from the relationship between height and weight, and Alternatively, the basal metabolic rate may be determined by multiplying the reference basal metabolic rate per 1 m ^{2 of} the body surface area set for each age.

The calorie expenditure calculating means 160 calculates the average exercise intensity per day including the resting time based on the acceleration and the number of physical movements measured by the kinetic meter 30 and the basal metabolic rate, and calculates the fraction of 24 hours based on this. Multiply the number of calories consumed per day. Daily calorie consumption (kcal) = Average exercise intensity (kc)
al / min) × 1440 (min) The exercise intensity indicates the calorie consumption per minute consumed during exercise, and is calculated by the following formula. Exercise intensity (kcal / min) = (energy metabolic rate x basal metabolic rate + metabolic rate at rest) (kcal) / 1440
(Minutes) The energy metabolism rate indicates how many calories the basal metabolic rate consumes depending on the exercise intensity. For example, 2.0 when the exercise intensity is about a walk, and 3 when the exercise intensity is about a walk. .
The correlation between exercise intensity and energy metabolic rate is determined by actual measurement, such as 0, 5.0 for fast feet, and 7.0 for canters. The intensity of the exercise is proportional to the acceleration of the body movement measured by the kinetic meter 30, so that the value is estimated. When the momentum meter 30 does not detect a body motion, it is determined that the subject is at rest, and the energy metabolic rate at this time is calculated as zero. The metabolic rate at rest is 1.2 times the basal metabolic rate.

A portable / PH with a momentum meter embodying the present invention
S is configured as described above, and when measuring body fat, first, the body fat measurement menu is called with the menu button B2, and the enter button B1, the scroll button B3, the clear button B4, the dial button B7, etc. are operated. Enter personal data such as gender, age, height and weight. When inputting personal data, default values are displayed, and data is input while correcting those numerical values.
Further, each time data is input, the enter button is depressed to confirm the input, thereby shifting to the next input. The personal data is input only for the first time, and the previously input data is corrected only when the data value such as weight changes. Next, the measurement start is selected by operating the scroll button B3, and the measurement of the body fat is started by pressing the determination button B1. Simultaneously with the start, the right and left thumbs are pressed against the power-supply-side electrodes E1, E1 and the detection-side electrodes E2, E2 on the side of the portable / PHS1 with the momentum meter. Some time after the start of the measurement, the display unit D displays the calculated body fat percentage and basal metabolic rate.

When measuring the amount of exercise, the menu for measuring the amount of exercise is called by a menu button B2, and the scroll button B is attached with the portable / PHS1 with the momentum meter attached to the body.
3 is operated to select the start of measurement, and the enter button B1 is pressed to start measuring the amount of exercise. The exercise amount measurement may be automatically started at a predetermined time every day using a schedule function.

To inquire about the measured amount of exercise, the scroll button B3 is operated to select the exercise amount inquiry menu, and the enter button B1 is pressed. Thereby, the measured average exercise intensity, the number of exercises, and the calorie consumption are displayed on the display unit D.

To transmit the measured amount of exercise, the scroll button B3 is operated to select the exercise amount transmission menu, and the enter button B1 is pressed. Thereby, the measured amount of exercise is transmitted to the center computer or another portable / PHS. The amount of exercise may be transmitted automatically at a predetermined time every day using a schedule function.

[0022]

As described above, the portable / PHS with the exercise meter according to the present invention is provided with the exercise meter and the body fat meter and displays the measurement data, and transmits the measurement data as a text message by mail. Therefore, according to the present invention, since the portable / PHS which is often carried around is provided with both an exercise meter and a body fat meter, it is not troublesome to carry an extra dedicated fitness measuring instrument on the body and also forget to attach it. Can be prevented. In addition, by exchanging measurement data with various people's mobile / PHS, it is possible to enjoy a diet or exercise like a game. Also,
By sending the measurement data to the center computer, the measurement data can be recorded for a long time,
You will be able to receive support such as advice on appropriate exercise methods using the analysis program.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a portable / PHS with a momentum meter embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a human body impedance measuring circuit.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the use of a portable / PHS with a momentum meter when measuring body fat.

FIG. 4 is another usage example of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a momentum measuring circuit.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a momentum meter.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile / PHS with a momentum meter 110 Human body impedance measuring means 120 Personal data input means 130 Body fat percentage calculating means 140 Basal metabolic rate calculating means 150 Exercise measuring means 160 Calorie expenditure calculating means 14 CPU 15 Memory 16 I / O interface 2 Human body impedance Measuring circuit 21 Oscillator 22 Drive circuit 23 Changeover switch 24 Band filter 25 Rectifier circuit 26 Amplifier 27 A / D converter 28 Switching unit 28 29 Switching control circuit 3 Momentum measuring circuit 30 Momentum meter 31 Semiconductor pressure sensor 31a Pressure port 31b Silicon diaphragm 32 Pendulum 32a Elastic line 32b Weight B1 Enter button B2 Menu button B3 Scroll button B4 Clear button B5 Start button B6 Power / end button B7 Dial button D Radical 113 E1 feeding side electrode E2 detection side electrodes R1, R2 dummy resistor

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A portable / PHS with a momentum meter comprising: a momentum measuring means for detecting a physical movement to measure a momentum; and a display means for displaying the measured momentum. 2. An exercise amount measuring means for detecting a physical movement and measuring an exercise amount, a calorie consumption converting means for converting the measured exercise amount into a calorie consumption, and a display means for displaying the converted calorie consumption. Mobile phone / PHS with a momentum meter. 3. A human body impedance measuring means for measuring human body impedance via an electrode, a body fat percentage calculating means for calculating a body fat percentage based on the measured human body impedance, and a display means for displaying the calculated body fat percentage. And a mobile / PHS with a momentum meter comprising: 4. A portable / P with a momentum meter comprising: a momentum measuring means for detecting a physical movement to measure a momentum; and a mail transmitting means for transmitting a mail as a text message of the measured momentum.
HS. 5. An exercise amount measuring means for detecting physical movement and measuring exercise amount, a calorie consumption converting means for converting the measured exercise amount to calorie consumption, and a mail transmitting means for transmitting the converted calorie consumption as a text message by mail. A mobile / PHS with a momentum meter comprising: 6. A human body impedance measuring means for measuring a human body impedance via an electrode, a body fat percentage calculating means for calculating a body fat percentage based on the measured human body impedance, and mailing the calculated body fat percentage as a text message. Mobile phone with a momentum meter, comprising:
PHS. 7. The portable / PHS with an exercise meter according to claim 1, wherein the exercise amount is obtained by measuring the acceleration and the number of times of physical movement. 8. The portable / PHS with a momentum meter according to claim 4, wherein the mail transmission is automatically performed at a predetermined time.