JP2001346928A - Exercise pitch meter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an exercising person to carry out adequate exercise in accordance with the intrinsic information of the exercising person, such as the age and the distinction of sex. SOLUTION: This meter has a control section 16 which is inputted with the parameters, such as the stride, the age and the distinction of sex of the exercising person, a walking pitch number calculating means 301 which calculates the walking pitch number in accordance with the inputted parameters and a pitch tone output section 20 which instructs the pitch in accordance with the calculate walking pitch number. The walking pitch number calculating means 301 determines the pitch number from P=V/I when the pitch number is defined as P (step/minute), the walking speed as V (m/minute) and the stride as I (m/step).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an exercise pitch meter for giving an instruction of a walking pitch to a person who performs exercise such as jogging.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this kind of exercise pitch meter, a main body is wound around a wrist of an exerciser with a band, and a walking pitch sound (at a predetermined time interval) is output from a speaker disposed on the main body. A wristwatch type that performs exercise such as jogging upon hearing a movement pitch sound), or a body attached to a waist belt or the like, and an earphone pulled out from the body is attached to the ear of the exerciser, and the earphone is There is known an earphone type with a controller that performs a movement such as jogging by listening to a walking pitch sound output at predetermined time intervals.

[0003]

However, the conventional exercise pitch meter does not set the number of walking pitches based on information unique to the exerciser, such as age and gender, but simply sets his / her own preference. Thus, the number of walking pitches was adjusted, and it was hard to say that the exercise was performed based on a rational basis. For this reason,
There has been a demand for an exercise pitch meter capable of performing appropriate exercise based on rational grounds.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides an exercise pitch meter capable of performing an appropriate exercise based on information unique to an exerciser such as age and gender. The purpose is to:

[0005]

To achieve the above object, according to the present invention, an input means for inputting a parameter consisting of a step, an age and a gender of an exerciser, and an input means for inputting the parameter based on these input parameters. Pitch calculating means for calculating the number of exercise pitches, and pitch instructing means for instructing pitch based on the calculated pitch number, wherein the pitch calculating means sets the pitch number to P (steps / minute), and P = V It is characterized in that the number of pitches is obtained from the formula of / I.
Here, V is √ ((a2 × VO2max−a3) / a
The walking speed (m / min) of the exerciser determined by the expression of 1). I
Is the step length (m / step) of the exerciser. VO2max is the maximum oxygen uptake (ml / k) of an exerciser determined by age and gender.
g / min). a1, a2 and a3 are positive constants.

According to this configuration, the number of pitches is calculated on a rational basis, and the calculated number of pitches is output from the pitch instruction means. For this reason, the exerciser can exercise aerobic exercise based on information unique to the exerciser such as age and gender, instead of exercising at the pitch number of his / her preference. The exercise intensity suitable for the exerciser may be input from the input means.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, according to claim 1, information notification means for notifying exercise information during operation of the pitch instruction means is provided. According to this configuration, during the operation of the pitch instructing means (that is, during exercise), the information notifying means notifies the exercise information after the start of the exercise. For this reason, the exerciser can continue the exercise with interest because the exercise information such as the elapsed time of the exercise and the calorie consumption is obtained during the exercise.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 2, the information notifying means notifies exercise information by voice. According to this configuration, the exercise information is notified by voice during the exercise. Therefore, even during exercise, the exerciser can accurately know exercise information such as elapsed exercise time and calorie consumption, and can continue to exercise with motivation.

[0009] The invention of claim 4 is the invention of claim 2 or 3.
Wherein the exercise information is an exercise elapsed time. According to this configuration, the exercise elapsed time can be known during the exercise. Therefore, the exerciser can recognize how much exercise should be continued, and can continue exercise with hope.

[0010] The invention of claim 5 is the invention of claim 2 or 3.
Wherein the exercise information is a fat burning state. According to this configuration, the fat burning state after the start of the exercise can be known during the exercise. Therefore, the exerciser can recognize the results of the exercise, and can continue the exercise while having fun.

[0011] The invention of claim 6 is the invention of claim 2 or 3.
Wherein the exercise information is calorie consumption. According to this configuration, the calorie consumption after the start of the exercise can be known during the exercise. Therefore, the exerciser can recognize the result of the exercise and can continue the exercise with a dream.

[0012] The invention of claim 7 is the invention of claim 2 or 3.
, The exercise information is a goal achievement degree. According to this configuration, it is possible to know the target achievement degree such as the calorie consumption after the start of the exercise during the exercise. Therefore, the exerciser can recognize how much more exercise should be continued during the exercise, and can continue the exercise with motivation.

The invention of claim 8 is the invention of claim 2 or 3.
Wherein the exercise information is a walking distance. According to this configuration, the walking distance after the start of the exercise can be known during the exercise. Therefore, the exerciser can recognize how much more exercise should be continued during exercise, and can continue exercise with hope.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the second or third aspect.
Wherein the exercise information is the number of steps. According to this configuration, the number of steps after the start of the exercise can be known during the exercise. For this reason, exercisers
It is possible to recognize how much exercise should be continued during the exercise, and to motivate and continue the exercise.

The invention according to claim 10 is characterized in that in any one of claims 1 to 9, message output means for outputting a support message during operation of the pitch instruction means is provided. According to this configuration,
Since the support message is output during the exercise, the exercise is effectively prevented from being monotonous, and the exercise can be continued while having fun.

Further, the invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 10, the message output means outputs a support message at predetermined time intervals. According to this configuration, since the support message is periodically output, the exercise can be continued while having fun.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the tenth aspect, the message output means outputs a support message at irregular time intervals. According to this configuration, since the support message is output irregularly during the exercise, the exercise is effectively prevented from being monotonous, and the exercise can be continued while having fun.

Further, the invention of claim 13 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 1 to 12, the pitch instructing means comprises a pitch sound output section for outputting a pitch sound. According to this configuration, exercise can be continued lightly by listening to the pitch sound.

The invention according to claim 14 is characterized in that, in accordance with claim 13, a pitch sound changing means for changing a pitch sound before and after the fat burning start time is reached is provided. According to this configuration, it is possible to know that the fat burning start time has been reached by the change in the pitch sound, and it is possible to continue the exercise while having fun.

Further, the invention of claim 15 is the invention according to claim 14, characterized in that the pitch sound changing means changes the volume. According to this configuration, it is possible to know that the fat burning start time has been reached by changing the volume of the pitch sound, and it is possible to continue exercise while having fun.

Further, the invention of claim 16 is the invention according to claim 14, wherein the pitch sound changing means changes the sound quality. According to this configuration, it is possible to know that the fat burning start time has been reached by the change in the sound quality of the pitch sound, and it is possible to continue the exercise with hope.

Further, the invention of claim 17 is characterized in that, in the invention of claim 14, the pitch sound changing means changes a pitch. According to this configuration, it is possible to know that the fat burning start time has been reached by changing the pitch (chord) of the pitch sound, and the exercise can be continued while having fun.

The invention according to claim 18 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 13, a manual adjusting means for manually adjusting the volume of the pitch sound is provided. According to this configuration, the pitch sound can be manually raised or lowered. For this reason, it is possible to hear the pitch sound at a volume suitable for oneself, and it is possible to continue exercise comfortably.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the thirteenth aspect, the apparatus further comprises a main body portion and an ear mounting holding portion, wherein the main body portion is attached to the auricle of the exerciser by the ear mounting holding portion. It is characterized by comprising a mounting detecting means for detecting the mounting, and an automatic adjusting means for automatically adjusting the pitch sound to a low volume when the main body is mounted on the auricle. According to this configuration, the fact that the main body is worn on the body (auricle) is automatically detected, and the pitch sound is automatically adjusted to a low volume. Therefore, the user can hear the pitch sound at an appropriate volume without having to make adjustments by himself, and can continue exercise comfortably.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the nineteenth aspect, the mounting detecting means includes a body temperature sensor for detecting a body temperature at a position where the main body is mounted. According to this configuration, it is detected that the main body is worn on the body by the temperature change of the body temperature sensor. For this reason, the presence or absence of attachment of the main body to the body is reliably detected, and the sound volume is surely automatically adjusted.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in accordance with any one of the first to twentieth aspects, pitch subtraction means for subtracting a fixed number from the pitch number calculated by the pitch calculation means at the start of exercise, Pitch recovery means for returning the pitch number subtracted by the pitch subtraction means to the pitch number calculated by the pitch calculation means after a predetermined time has elapsed.

According to this configuration, at the start of the exercise, a pitch instruction is issued with a pitch number obtained by subtracting a fixed number from the calculated pitch number, and after a certain time, the pitch number returns to the original pitch number. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent a sudden load from being applied to the exerciser at the start of exercise. In addition,
It is preferable that the return to the initial pitch number is performed gradually, but it may be performed all at once.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, in accordance with any one of the first to twentieth aspects, there is provided a pitch reducing means for reducing the number of pitches calculated by the pitch calculating means after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of exercise. It is characterized by having.

According to this configuration, the pitch number is reduced when a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of the exercise. For this reason,
Excessive burden can be effectively avoided when the exerciser becomes tired. It is preferable that the number of pitches is gradually reduced, but it may be set to a predetermined value at once. .

The invention according to claim 23 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 2, storage means for storing the exercise information is provided. According to this configuration, exercise information such as elapsed exercise time and consumed calories is stored in the storage unit. For this reason, the exercise results so far can be confirmed during the exercise, after the exercise, and the like, and can be used as data for determining a future exercise schedule and the like.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the twenty-third aspect, there is provided a cumulative reporting means for reporting the exercise information in a cumulative manner. According to this configuration, the cumulative result of the exercise so far is reported. Therefore, it is possible to effectively plan a future exercise schedule and the like.

The invention according to claim 25 is characterized in that in any one of claims 1 to 24, there is provided a result notifying means for notifying the exercise result after the exercise is completed. According to this configuration, the exercise result such as the exercise elapsed time after the exercise is completed and the calorie consumption is notified. For this reason, the result of exercise can be checked accurately, and the motivation to continue exercise can be effectively drawn out.

[0033] The invention of claim 26 is characterized in that in any one of claims 1 to 25, there is provided target value setting means for setting a target exercise value. According to this configuration, it is possible to set exercise goals such as exercise time and calorie consumption at the start of exercise and the like. Therefore, the exercise can be promoted systematically, and the physical strength can be effectively enhanced.

[0034] Further, the invention of claim 27 is characterized in that, in accordance with claim 26, there is provided an achievement level notifying means for notifying the target achievement level after the end of exercise. According to this configuration, the target achievement degree after the end of the exercise is reported, for example, when the exercise is terminated halfway. For this reason, it is possible to recognize the exercise results up to that point, and to refer to how to proceed with exercise in the future.

Further, the invention of claim 28 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 27, the attainment degree notifying means displays a target attainment degree in a graph. According to this configuration, when the exercise is terminated halfway, etc., the degree of achievement of the goal after the exercise is displayed in a graph. For this reason, the result of exercise up to that time can be visually confirmed effectively, and can be used as a reference for how to proceed with exercise in the future.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to twenty-eighth aspects, the pitch instructing means comprises a plurality of types. A switching means for switching is provided.

According to this configuration, an appropriate one of the plurality of types of pitch instructing means is selected by the switching means.
For this reason, the exercise can be enjoyed with the pitch instruction means preferred by the exerciser. In addition, even if the athlete has a defect in his / her eyesight, hearing, or the like, the exercise can be performed by selecting an appropriate pitch instruction unit.

The invention according to claim 30 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 1 to 29, a function stopping means for temporarily stopping a predetermined function is provided. According to this configuration, the predetermined function is temporarily stopped by the switch operation. For this reason, accurate exercise information can be obtained even when the exercise must be inevitably stopped at a railroad crossing or the like.

[0039]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a view showing an external configuration of a motion pitch meter according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a perspective view as viewed from the front and (b) is from the front and back. FIG. 3C is a perspective view as viewed, and FIG. 3C is a side view as viewed from the front. In these drawings, the exercise pitch meter 10 includes a main body 12 and a main body 1.
2, a display unit 14 such as a liquid crystal display disposed in the center of the front, an operation unit 16 disposed on the front and periphery of the main unit 12, and one end attached to a side of the main unit 12. An ear attachment holding portion 18 formed to extend to the back side of the portion 12, a pitch sound output portion 20 configured to output a walking pitch sound (exercise pitch sound) from the back side of the main body portion 12, and a support message And an information output unit 22 for outputting various exercise information (elapsed exercise time, consumed calories, etc.).

The main body 12 is made of a suitable material such as synthetic resin or metal into a disk shape, and has a large diameter portion 121a located on the rear side in the thickness direction and a small diameter portion 121 located on the front side in the thickness direction.
b is provided. The main body 12 is provided with a cover 122 that covers a front central area where the display unit 14 and the operation unit 16 are provided, and houses a pitch sound generation circuit unit described later inside. Cover 12
2 is a pair of support shafts 12 disposed on the left and right sides of the upper end.
It is rotatably attached to 2a and 122b, and is engaged with a hook (not shown) at the lower end to maintain a closed state. A cover 12 is provided at the lower end.
Release button 123 for releasing the engagement of the hook portion 2
The cover 122 can be opened by pressing the release button 124. A sponge-shaped ear cover 124 is provided on the large-diameter portion 121a of the main body 12 so as to cover the back side.

The display unit 14 displays calorie consumption by exercise,
Various kinds of exercise information such as elapsed exercise time are alternatively displayed, and are arranged inside the main body 12 such that the display surface 141 is exposed on the surface of the main body 12.

The operation unit 16 includes a power switch 161 for supplying or interrupting the drive power, a display switch 162 for switching the display of various information displayed on the display unit 14 (switching the display mode), and information specific to the exerciser. First setting mode changeover switch 1 for inputting a certain stride, age and gender
63, when the second setting mode changeover switch 164 and the first setting mode changeover switch 163 for setting various target values for performing exercise such as exercise time, walking distance, and calorie consumption, While inputting age and gender, input switch 165 for inputting target values such as exercise time, walking distance, calorie consumption when second setting mode changeover switch 164 is turned on, elapsed exercise time during exercise, fat burning A notification switch 166 that sequentially outputs on the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22 by sequentially turning on exercise information such as a state, a calorie consumption, a target achievement degree, a walking distance, and the number of steps, and temporarily stops a predetermined function. A stop switch 167 is provided for turning off.

The first setting mode changeover switch 163
The second setting mode changeover switch 164 functions as a confirmation switch after the input operation by the input switch 165 is completed, for example, and the input switch 165 functions as a start switch at the start of exercise after the input operation is completed, for example. It is supposed to. Further, the stop switch 167 is turned on repeatedly at a stage where a predetermined exercise is completed as scheduled, for example, so that the exercise elapsed time after the exercise is completed, the fat burning state, the calorie consumption,
Exercise information (exercise result) such as the walking distance and the number of steps is displayed on the display unit 14.
And functions as an output switch for sequentially outputting characters and voices to the information output unit 22. Also, the stop switch 167
Functions also as an end switch for ending the exercise by repeatedly turning on a predetermined number of times during the exercise, for example.

The stop switch 167 is turned on twice, for example, after the exercise result after the exercise is output to the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22, for example, so that the exercise result is graphically displayed on the display unit 14. It also functions as a display switch. Furthermore, a first setting mode changeover switch 163 and a second setting mode changeover switch 164
Functions as, for example, a cumulative display switch for cumulatively displaying on the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22 the exercise results obtained by each exercise by turning them on simultaneously, for example.

As shown in the figure, the power switch 161
The display changeover switch 162 is disposed on the front of the main body 12 covered with the cover 122, and has a first setting mode changeover switch 163 and a second setting mode changeover switch 1.
64, the input switch 165, the notification switch 166, and the stop switch 167, the main body 12 (specifically, the small diameter section 12).
1b).

The ear mounting holding section 18 is made of a resilient material such as synthetic resin, and holds the main body 12 on the auricle by being hooked on the auricle (ear) of the exerciser. Yes, body part 12 (specifically, small diameter part 121b)
And is drawn out to the back side of the main body 12 while the portion located on the back side is curved inward.

That is, the ear mounting holding section 18 is attached to a holding section 123 formed on the upper side surface of the main body section 12 (specifically, the small diameter section 121b), and extends in a front view left and right direction of the main body section 12; The width portion 18 is bent substantially at right angles to the base portion 181 and extends in the thickness direction of the main body portion 12.
2 and an ear mounting portion 183 that is bent substantially at right angles to the width portion 182 and extends along the back side of the main body portion 12.

On the other hand, the holding portion 12 formed on the main body 12
3 has a mounting hole 123a into which the tip of the base 181 of the ear mounting holding portion 18 is rotatably inserted around an axis. One end of the mounting hole 123a is fixed to the inner wall of the holding portion 123. The stored torsion coil spring 123b is housed. The tip of the base 181 is inserted into the mounting hole 123a of the holding part 123 so as to be rotatable around the axis, and is inserted into the inner diameter of the torsion coil spring 123b. Is the base 18
1 and is held by the holding portion 123 in a state where it is prevented from falling off.

The ear-mounted holding portion 18 thus held by the holding portion 123 is located at the illustrated reference position when no force is applied. For example, as shown in FIG. When a force in the X direction, which is a force in a direction separating from the main body 12, acts on the ear mounting portion 183, the base 181 rotates around the axis against the urging force generated by expanding the torsion coil spring 123 b. Thus, the ear mounting portion 183 separates from the main body portion 12. On the other hand, the ear mounting part 1
When the force in the X direction with respect to 83 is released, the base 181 is generated by the urging force generated in the torsion coil spring 123b.
Rotates in the opposite direction about the axis, and the ear mounting portion 183 returns to the reference position.

The distance d between the main body 12 and the ear mounting portion 183 when the ear mounting portion 183 is at the reference position is set to a value that is slightly smaller than the thickness of the auricle, for example. Then, the main body 12 can be securely held on the auricle by elastically sandwiching the auricle between the main body 12 and the ear mounting part 183.

Further, the ear mounting portion 183 is formed so that the side facing the auricle, which is the inner side thereof, is shaped along the base of the auricle, and the surface is exposed at a position in contact with the base of the auricle. A body temperature sensor 24 is embedded. As described above, the inside of the ear mounting portion 183 has a shape conforming to the shape of the base of the auricle, so that it has excellent fit to the auricle and the main body 12 is securely held by the auricle. Will be. Note that the body temperature sensor 24 is
The sensor circuit 26 is connected to a detection circuit unit 26, which will be described later, provided in the unit 2 so that a detection signal is output from the detection circuit unit 26 when the body temperature sensor 24 detects a body temperature. That is, the body temperature sensor 24 and the detection circuit unit 26
2 constitutes a mounting detecting means for detecting that the device 2 is mounted on the pinna.

The pitch sound output section 20 is composed of a small speaker such as a piezoelectric speaker, and has a plurality of small holes 2.
01 is formed on the inner surface of the main body 12 in which the pitch sound is output from the small hole 201 to the outside. Further, the information output unit 22 is configured by a small speaker such as a piezoelectric speaker like the pitch sound output unit 20, and the main unit 1 in which the plurality of small holes 201 are formed.
2 is attached adjacent to the pitch sound output unit 20 so that a cheering message, exercise information such as exercise elapsed time, calorie consumption, and the like are emitted from the small hole 201 to the outside. The pitch sound output unit 20 and the information output unit 2
Reference numeral 2 is provided at a position corresponding to the ear hole when the main body 12 is held by the pinna. Thereby, even when the external noise is loud, the exerciser can hear the pitch sound and the exercise information well.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a control configuration of the exercise pitch meter 10. As shown in FIG. In this figure, the control unit 3
0A is composed of a CPU 30 that executes arithmetic processing, a ROM 32 in which processing programs and data are stored, and a RAM 34 that temporarily stores processing data. This C
The display unit 14, the operation unit 16, the pitch sound output unit 20, the information output unit 22, and the body temperature sensor 24 are connected to the PU 30, while a timer 36 for measuring exercise time, a voice ROM storing support messages and the like are stored. Voice storage means 3 such as
8 and an electrically rewritable information storage means 40 such as an EEPROM for storing exercise information obtained by each exercise.

The information storage means 40 records various exercise information such as exercise time and calorie consumption for each day of exercise, and the recorded exercise information can be read out as needed. It has become. The pitch sound output unit 20 includes a walking pitch generation unit 42 and an amplification circuit unit 44.
, And the body temperature sensor 24 is connected to the CPU 30 via the detection circuit unit 26. The amplification circuit unit 44 includes a volume change unit 441 that adjusts the volume of the pitch sound output from the pitch sound output unit 20 by changing the amplification degree, and when the detection signal is output from the detection circuit unit 26. The volume is set to be low. The pitch sound generation unit is configured by the walking pitch generation unit 42, the amplification circuit unit 44, and the pitch sound output unit 20.

The CPU 30 includes a walking pitch number calculating means 301, an exercise information notification instruction means 302, a support message output instruction means 303, a volume change instruction means 304, a cumulative exercise information calculation / information instruction means 305, and a graph. Each function realizing means of the display instruction means 306 is provided. The exercise information notification instruction means 302 includes exercise elapsed time notification instruction means 307, fat burning state notification instruction means 308,
Calorie consumption calculation / notification instruction means 309, walking distance calculation / notification instruction means 310, step count derivation / notification instruction means 31
1 and each function realizing means of a goal achievement degree calculating / notifying instruction means 312.

The walking pitch number calculating means 301 is provided by the
The walking pitch number of the exerciser is calculated by the equation (1) based on parameters including the step length, age, and gender of the exerciser input by the predetermined switch operation of No. 6.

[0057]

(Equation 1)

That is, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, it is known that the walking speed and the oxygen uptake have a relationship approximating to a quadratic curve. The oxygen uptake (net value) can be expressed by the equation (2).

[0059]

(Equation 2)

Equation (2) is obtained by calculating an approximate equation by the least squares method from the results of Kagaya's experiment, as shown in Equation (3).

[0061]

(Equation 3)

VO2 in the equations (2) and (3)
Represents oxygen intake (ml / kg / min), V represents walking speed (m / min), a represents energy consumption per unit speed ((ml / kg / min) / (m / min)) Is represented. From this, the oxygen uptake (gross value) including the resting metabolic rate can be expressed by equation (4). 3.5 in the equation (4) is the resting metabolic rate (ml / kg).
/ Min).

[0063]

(Equation 4)

Therefore, the walking speed for walking at an arbitrary exercise intensity a2 can be expressed by the equation (5). Here, the exercise intensity indicates what percentage of oxygen is exercised with respect to the maximum oxygen intake of 100%, and is suitable for the exerciser within a range of 25% to 45%, for example. The optimal value will be selected. In the present embodiment, an average predetermined value in the range of 25% to 45% is previously input to the ROM 32 or the like as the exercise intensity a2 (%). May be input.

[0065]

(Equation 5)

On the other hand, the oxygen uptake VO2 (ml / kg / min) at an arbitrary exercise intensity a2 (%) is VO2 = a2
Since it can be expressed by the expression of × VO2max, the expression of Expression 5 can be expressed by Expression 6 assuming that a1 = 0.0012 and a3 = 3.5.

[0067]

(Equation 6)

Here, VO2max (ml / kg / min)
Can be approximated by gender from the well-known VO2max determination table as follows. That is, when A is the age, VO2max (ml / kg / min) =
-0.1A + 33.5, and for males, VO2max (ml / kg / min) =-0.2A +
41.0. Therefore, while determining the VO2max for each gender corresponding to the age from the above approximate expression, the walking speed is determined by substituting the obtained VO2max into the equation (6), and the obtained walking speed is substituted into the equation (1). By doing so, the walking pitch number P can be calculated.

The exercise information notification instructing means 302 is
By operating the predetermined switch 6, the elapsed time of exercise, fat burning state, calorie consumption, walking distance, number of steps, and target achievement degree are output to the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22. In addition, the exercise elapsed time refers to the elapsed time from the start of the walking exercise. It is said that a certain period of time (for example, 20 minutes) elapses from the start of exercise, and that fat in the body starts burning, and the fat burning state refers to this fat burning state. The calorie consumption refers to the calories consumed for continuing the exercise, and the walking distance refers to a distance from the start of the exercise. The number of steps refers to the number of steps since the start of exercise, and the target achievement refers to the degree of achievement with respect to target values such as exercise time and calorie consumption set at the start of exercise.

The notification switch 166 and the display unit 14
Alternatively, the information output unit 22 and the exercise information instructing means 302 constitute information informing means for informing various kinds of exercise information during exercise. The stop switch 167 and the display unit 1
4 or information output unit 22 and exercise information notification instruction means 302
Thus, the result notifying means for notifying various kinds of exercise information after the end of the exercise is configured.

The support message output instructing means 303 reads a support message for encouraging the exerciser from the voice storage means 38, and causes the information output section 22 to output the voice as a voice. This cheering message is, for example, "Let's get started!", "Grip the pace", "It's been 5 minutes. Check the pace", "Let's burn-Go for it!" Burning-Fight! ”,“ 1
It is composed of appropriate contents such as "0 minutes only", "60 minutes only", "tired-good luck-see you", etc., and these support messages are given at predetermined time intervals after the start of exercise. Thus, the exerciser can be encouraged to continue the exercise easily.The voice storage means 38, the support message output instruction means 303, and the display unit 14 or The information output unit 22 constitutes a message output unit.

The volume change instructing means 304 is provided in the detection circuit 2
6 outputs a detection signal (that is, the main unit 1).
2 is attached to the auricle), the volume of the pitch sound output from the pitch sound output unit 20 is reduced, so that the volume becomes appropriate. This allows the pitch sound output unit 20 and the pinna to be output at a large volume at the time of setting because the distance between the pitch sound output unit 20 and the pinna is wide when not attached to the pinna. As a result, the volume is appropriately adjusted, so that manual adjustment is not required and the convenience is improved. In addition, the body temperature sensor 24 and the detection circuit unit 26 constitute a mounting detection unit that detects that the main body unit 12 is mounted on the auricle of the exerciser,
The mounting detecting means and the volume change instructing means 304 constitute an automatic adjusting means for automatically adjusting the pitch sound to a low volume.

Exercise information total value calculation / notification instruction means 305
Calculates the total value of various types of exercise information such as the exercise time, walking distance, and calorie consumption of each time, and outputs the calculated values to the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22. That is, the exercise information of each exercise is stored in the information storage means 40 together with date and time data of exercise, etc., and the period required for each exercise information stored in the information storage means 40 is specified. Then, after performing the addition process, the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22 output the data. Note that the first and second setting mode changeover switches 163 and 164, which are simultaneously turned on, the exercise information cumulative value calculation / report instruction means 305, and the display unit 14 or the information output unit 22 constitute a cumulative report unit.

The graph display instructing means 306 graphically displays the accumulated exercise information of each time on the display unit 14.
While reading out the graph creation program stored in the ROM 32, various graphs such as a line graph, a pie graph, and a bar graph are executed by taking in necessary data.

The exercise elapsed time notification instructing means 307 is exercising (that is, the walking pitch number calculating means 301 is operating).
When a predetermined switch of the operation section 16 is operated, the exercise elapsed time up to that point is displayed on the display section 14 and the information notification section 2.
2 is output. The elapsed time of the exercise is counted by the timer 36 that operates at the start of the exercise, and the result of the count is reported.

The fat burning state notification instructing means 308 is said to burn the fat inside the body after a certain period of time (for example, 20 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the exercise. After the lapse of time, for example, the message "Fat is starting to burn" is read from the voice storage means 38 and output from the information output unit 22. Further, when a predetermined time elapses, for example, a message “burning in good condition” is read from the voice storage unit 38 and output from the information output unit 22. The time (time) for outputting this message is counted by the timer 36, and the content of the message is stored in the voice storage means 38 in association with the elapsed time. By notifying the fat burning state in this way, the effect of exercise can be directly confirmed,
Exercise can be maintained easily.

Calorie consumption calculation / notification instruction means 309
Calculates the calorie consumption of the exerciser from the start of exercise to the present in response to the operation of a predetermined switch of the operation unit 16, and displays the calculated calorie consumption on the display unit 14.
And the information output unit 22. That is, since the calorie consumption per unit time or per unit walking distance is known, the calorie consumption from the start of exercise to the present is calculated by multiplying the reference calorie consumption by the exercise time or walking distance up to the present. can do.

The walking distance calculation / notification instructing means 310 calculates the walking distance of the exerciser from the start of exercise to the present time in response to the operation of a predetermined switch of the operation unit 16, and calculates the calculated walking distance. Is output to the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22. That is, the step length of the exerciser is input by a predetermined switch of the operation unit 16 and stored in, for example, the RAM 34, and the total number of pitches from the start of exercise to the present is stored in, for example, the information storage unit 40. By reading them and multiplying them, the walking distance from the start of exercise to the present can be calculated.

The step number deriving / notifying instruction means 311 derives the number of steps of the exerciser from the start of exercise to the present time in response to the operation of a predetermined switch of the operation unit 16, and displays the derived number of steps on the display unit. 14 and the information output unit 22. That is, since the number of steps of the exerciser is equal to the cumulative value of the pitch number stored in the information storage means 40, by reading out the cumulative value, the number of steps from the start of exercise to the present can be derived.

The goal achievement degree calculation / notification instruction means 312
While a predetermined switch of the operation unit 16 is operated, the target achievement degree such as exercise time, walking distance, and calorie consumption from the start of exercise to the present is calculated, and the calculated target achievement degree is displayed on the display unit 14. And the information output unit 22. That is, target values such as exercise time, walking distance, and calorie consumption are set at the start of exercise, and are stored in RAM, for example.
The elapsed time of exercise, the walking distance, and the calorie consumption from the start of exercise to the present are stored in the information storage means 40.
Can be calculated on the basis of the data stored in the target. Therefore, the target achievement degree can be calculated by dividing the calculated exercise elapsed time, walking distance, calorie consumption, and the like by target values.

The exercise pitch meter 10 constructed as described above
Is used, for example, as follows. First, the cover 122 is opened and the power switch 161 is turned on so that the operation becomes possible. Then, after the first setting mode changeover switch 163 is turned on, the input switch 165 is operated to sequentially input the stride, age and gender while checking the display contents of the display unit 14. When the input is completed, the first setting is performed. The input data is determined by turning on the mode switch 163 again.

Thus, the walking pitch number calculating means 301
, The walking pitch P is automatically calculated, and the pitch sound output unit 20 outputs a pitch sound based on the calculated pitch number. This pitch sound is output at a relatively large volume, and can be confirmed by listening to the pitch sound even when it is not worn on the pinna.

Next, the second setting mode changeover switch 16
After turning on 4, the user operates the input switch 165 to check the display contents of the display unit 14 while exercising time, walking distance,
One of a plurality of pieces of exercise information such as consumed calories (for example, consumed calories) is input as a target value. When the input is completed, the input data is determined by turning on the second setting mode changeover switch 164 again. In addition,
The target value can be set for two or more pieces of exercise information.

When these input settings are completed, the cover 1
After the body 22 is closed, the space between the main body 12 and the ear mounting part 183 is widened against the urging force of the torsion coil spring 123b, so that the ear mounting part 183 is hooked on the auricle ER as shown in FIG. The part 12 is held by the pinna ER.
At this time, the ear mounting part 183 is connected to the torsion coil spring 123b.
The pinion ER is brought into close contact with the pinna ER with the urging force (elastic force)
The main body 12 is securely held by the auricle ER by fitting to the base TN of the main body.

As described above, when the main body 12 is held by the pinna, the body temperature sensor 24 comes into contact with the head near the pinna ER to detect the body temperature, and the detection circuit 26 outputs a detection signal. . When the detection signal is output, the volume change unit 441 of the amplifier circuit unit 44 is operated, and the volume of the pitch sound output from the pitch output unit 20 decreases. As a result, the pitch sound is output at an appropriate volume when the exercise is performed. Then, the input switch (cum-start switch) 165 is turned on while the main body 12 is held on the auricle, and exercise such as jogging is started in accordance with the pitch sound. In addition, input switch (also start switch)
When the 165 is turned on, the timer 36 is operated, and the exercise time is managed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart schematically showing the operation from the input setting of personal information to the start of exercise in the exercise pitch meter 10 described above. That is, first, it is determined whether or not the step, age, and gender, which are the unique information of the exerciser, have been input (step S1). If this determination is affirmative, the walking pitch number is automatically calculated by the walking pitch number calculating means 301 (step S3), and a pitch sound is output from the pitch sound output unit 20 based on the calculated pitch number. (Step S5). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the exercise pitch meter 10 is worn on the auricle based on the temperature detection of the body temperature sensor 24 (step S7). When the determination is affirmative, the volume of the pitch sound is adjusted (step S9). ). When the determination is negative in steps S1 and S7,
It waits until the determination is affirmed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation of the exercise pitch meter 10 for outputting a support message during exercise. That is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the exercise (step S21). If the determination is affirmative, a support message corresponding to the elapsed time is output from the voice storage means 38 by the support message output instructing means 303. It is read and output from the information output unit 22 (step S23).

Next, it is determined whether the initially set exercise time, calorie consumption, and the like have reached the target values (step S25), and if the determination is negative (that is, if the exercise has not been completed), the process proceeds to step S25. Returning to S21, the subsequent operations are repeatedly executed. When the determination is affirmative in step S25, the exercise ends, and the output operation of the support message ends. In addition, the output operation of the support message may be output at irregular time intervals by using a random number table or the like instead of the predetermined time intervals set in advance.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart schematically showing the operation of the exercise pitch meter 10 for reporting the fat burning state, which is exercise information during exercise. That is, the notification switch 16
6 is turned on to issue a fat burning state notification instruction, and then a predetermined time (eg, 20 minutes) from the start of exercise.
Is determined (step S31), and if the determination is affirmative, the fat burning state message corresponding to the elapsed time is read from the voice storage means 38 by the fat burning state notification instruction means 308, and The contents are displayed on the display unit 14.
The information and the information output unit 22 are notified by text and voice (step S33).

Next, it is determined whether or not the initially set target value (exercise time, calorie consumption, etc.) has been reached (step S35). If the determination is negative (ie, the exercise has not been completed). Returning to step S31, the subsequent operations are repeatedly executed. When the determination is affirmative in step S35, the exercise has been completed, and the notification operation of the fat burning state also ends.

When the notification switch 166 is turned on to give a notification of predetermined exercise information, the elapsed time during exercise, the calorie consumption, the walking distance, the number of steps, etc. are performed in the same steps as in the flowchart shown in FIG. Will be notified in characters and voice by the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22 in response to the notification instruction.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart schematically showing the operation of informing the target achievement degree during the exercise of the exercise pitch meter 10. That is, it is determined whether or not the notification switch 166 for instructing the target achievement degree for predetermined exercise information such as exercise time and calorie consumption has been turned on (step S41), and if the determination is affirmed, the predetermined exercise is determined. The target achievement degree during the exercise with respect to the information is calculated by the target achievement degree calculation / notification instructing means 312 (step S43), and the calculated target achievement degree is reported by text and voice by the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22. (Step S45).

When the exercise is completed halfway (the stop switch 167 is repeatedly turned on a predetermined number of times), and when the stop switch 167 is further turned on thereafter, the target achievement degree after the exercise is completed is reduced. It is calculated by the goal achievement degree calculation / notification instructing means 312 and is notified by the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22 in characters and voice. FIG. 9 shows a display example of the target achievement degree on the display unit 14. When the stop switch 167 is repeatedly turned on, for example, twice after the exercise result after the exercise is output to the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22, the exercise result after the exercise is displayed by the graph display instruction unit 306. 14 will be displayed as a graph.

Here, the second setting mode changeover switch 16
4 and the RAM 34 constitute target value setting means. Also,
The stop switch 167, the target achievement degree calculation / notification instruction means 312, and the display unit 14 or the information output unit 22 constitute achievement degree notification means for notifying the target achievement degree after the end of exercise.
The achievement degree notifying unit also executes a graph display operation by the graph display instruction unit 306.

Although the exercise pitch meter of the present invention is constructed as in the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications as described below are provided. It is possible to adopt.

(1) The amplifying circuit section 44 constituting the pitch sound generating section is controlled by the volume changing section 441 when the fat burning start time (for example, 20 minutes after the start of the exercise) has been reached since the start of the exercise. Is activated to increase (or decrease) the volume of the pitch sound. In this way, by changing the volume of the pitch sound before and after the fat burning start time is reached, the athlete can visually confirm that fat is burning and actively continue the exercise. can do. In this case, the CPU 30 may be provided with pitch sound changing means as function realizing means. Note that, instead of changing the volume, for example, changing the frequency of the pitch sound output from the pitch sound output unit 20 by changing the band of the filter that passes the pitch sound signal, or changing the sound quality,
The pitch (or chord) may be changed.

(2) As shown in FIG. 2, when a volume control section 46 composed of a variable resistor or the like is connected to the CPU 30, the volume control section of the amplifier circuit section 44 is adjusted by adjusting the volume control section 46. By operating 441, the volume of the pitch sound output from the pitch sound output unit 20 can be manually adjusted. Thereby, when the exercise pitch meter 10 is held by the auricle, the volume can be manually adjusted to an arbitrary volume, and the convenience is improved. In addition, even in the case of an exerciser whose hearing is inferior to normal, the volume can be adjusted to a level suitable for the exerciser, and the exercise pitch meter 10 can be effectively used.

(3) As shown in FIG. 10, the number of pitches calculated by the walking pitch number calculating means 301 is subtracted, and for example, the value is set to a value of the calculated pitch number P1 × 0.9. Then, at the start of the exercise, a pitch sound may be output at the subtracted pitch number, and after a predetermined time (3 minutes in the drawing), the pitch sound may be gradually returned to the initially calculated pitch number at a fixed rate ( In the present invention, such a function is referred to as a warm-up function.) This way,
It is possible to effectively prevent a sudden load from being applied to the exerciser at the start of the exercise, and it is possible to perform exercise with high safety.

In this case, as shown in FIG.
0 as the function realizing means, the walking pitch number calculating means 301
A pitch subtracting means 301a for subtracting a certain number from the pitch number calculated at the time of starting the exercise;
Pitch return means 301b may be provided to gradually return the pitch number subtracted in 1a to the pitch number calculated by the walking pitch number calculation means 301 at a fixed rate after a predetermined time has elapsed. The pitch subtraction means 301a
Includes not only subtraction but also multiplication (for example, multiplication by 0.9). Also, pitch return means 301b
May be such that the pitch number is not increased at a fixed rate, but is returned to the initial pitch number at a time after a certain time has elapsed.

(4) As shown in FIG. 12, the pitch number calculated by the walking pitch number calculating means 301 gradually (for example, one hour) after a certain period of time (for example, one hour) from the start of exercise. (Pitch number P1 × 0.01 / min) may be subtracted. With this configuration, the burden on the exerciser can be changed according to the physical strength at that time (that is, exercise intensity can be kept constant). As a result, when the exerciser becomes tired It is possible to effectively prevent an excessive exercise load from being applied to the user, and to exercise with high safety.

In this case, as shown in FIG.
0 as a function realizing means, a pitch reducing means 301c for gradually decreasing the pitch number calculated by the walking pitch number calculating means 301 at a fixed rate after a lapse of a certain time from the start of exercise.
Should be provided. Note that the pitch reducing means 301c may be such that the pitch number is reduced at a stroke after a certain period of time without being gradually reduced at a fixed rate.

(5) As shown in FIG. 13, as a pitch instructing means for giving a pitch instruction, for example, a speaker 201,
The vibration generator 202 and the light blinker 203 can be selectively switched for use. Speaker 201
Means that the pitch instruction is executed with a sound output at regular intervals, the vibration generator 202 executes with the vibration output at regular intervals, and the light blinker 203 executes with the light output at regular intervals. is there.

In this case, for example, a pitch instruction means change switch 168 newly provided in the main body 12 is connected to the CPU 30, while the speaker 201, the vibration generator 202 and the light flicker 203 are connected to the electronic circuit 50 by the amplifier circuit 44. And the pitch instructing means change switch 16
The electronic switch 50 may be sequentially switched by repeating the ON operation of step 8. As described above, when the pitch indicating means can be selected, even an exerciser having a hearing impairment or a visual impairment can select an appropriate pitch indicating means, and effectively use the exercise pitch meter. Can be. The switch 168 and the electronic switch 50 constitute switching means for selectively switching a plurality of types of pitch instruction means.

(6) The stop switch 1 is used when the exercise must be stopped for a certain period of time at a railroad crossing or the like during the exercise.
By turning on 67, the functions of the timer 36, the walking pitch generator 42, and the like are temporarily stopped, and by turning on the stop switch 167 again, the functions of the timer 36, the walking pitch generator 42, and the like are restored. It is good to keep it. Thereby, since the time is not counted while the exercise is stopped, the exercise information such as the exercise elapsed time and the calorie consumption can be obtained accurately. In this case, a stop instruction unit for temporarily stopping functions of the timer 36, the walking pitch generation unit 42, and the like may be provided as a function realizing unit of the CPU 30. The stop instruction means and the stop switch 167 constitute a function stop means.

(7) Although the predetermined switch of the operation section 16 has a plurality of functions by a plurality of ON operations, independent switches may be provided. Alternatively, a ten key may be provided, and a predetermined operation may be performed by a combination of a plurality of keys.

(8) The display of the exercise information and the like is performed by the display unit 14 and the information output unit 22 by text and voice. However, any one of them can be performed if necessary.

(9) The exercise pitch meter of the present invention is not limited to the ear-hung type, but can be applied to various types such as a conventional wristwatch type and an earphone type with a controller. is there.

[0108]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the number of pitches is calculated by inputting parameters including the step length, age, and gender of the exerciser. It is possible to perform appropriate exercise based on the information unique to the exerciser instead of performing exercise.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the information informing means for informing the exercise information during the operation of the pitch instructing means is provided, exercise information such as elapsed exercise time and calorie consumption can be obtained during exercise. You can continue to exercise with interest.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the exercise information is notified by voice, the exercise information such as the exercise elapsed time and the calorie consumption can be accurately known even during exercise.

According to the invention of claim 4, since the exercise elapsed time is reported as exercise information, it is possible to recognize how much exercise should be continued, and to continue exercise with hope. Can be.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the fat burning state is notified as the exercise information, the fat burning effect by the exercise can be recognized with certainty, and the exercise can be continued while having fun.

Further, according to the invention of claim 6, since the calorie consumption is notified as the exercise information, the calorie consumption by the exercise can be confirmed, and the exercise can be continued with a dream.

Further, according to the invention of claim 7, since the goal achievement degree during the exercise is reported as the exercise information, it is possible to confirm how much more the exercise should be continued,
Exercise can be continued with motivation.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the walking distance during the exercise is reported as the exercise information, it is possible to recognize how long the walking should be continued, and to continue the exercise with hope. can do.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the number of steps in the middle of exercise is reported as exercise information, so that it is possible to confirm how long the exercise should be continued. Can continue.

According to the tenth aspect, since the support message is output during the exercise, the exercise is effectively prevented from being monotonous, and the exercise can be continued while having fun.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since the support messages are output at predetermined time intervals, it is fun to listen to the next support message, and the exercise can be continued happily.

Further, according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since the support messages are output at irregular time intervals, monotonous exercise is effectively prevented, and exercise can be continued while having fun. .

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, since the pitch instructing means is constituted by the pitch sound output section for outputting the pitch sound, the exercise can be continued lightly by listening to the pitch sound.

Further, according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the pitch sound changes before and after the fat burning start time is reached, so that it is possible to know that the fat sound has reached the fat burning starting time by the change in the pitch sound. Exercise can be continued.

According to the fifteenth aspect, since the volume of the pitch sound changes before and after the fat burning start time is reached, it is possible to reliably know that the fat burning starting time has been reached by the change in the volume. it can.

According to the sixteenth aspect, since the sound quality of the pitch sound changes before and after the fat burning start time is reached, it is easy to know that the fat burning start time has been reached by the change in the sound quality. it can.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, since the pitch of the pitch sound changes before and after the fat burning start time is reached, it is easy to know that the fat burning start time has been reached by the change in the pitch. it can.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, since the manual adjusting means for manually adjusting the volume of the pitch sound is provided, it is possible to listen to the pitch sound at a volume suitable for oneself, and it is comfortable. Exercise can be continued.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the mounting detecting means for detecting that the main body is mounted on the auricle, and the pitch sound is automatically reduced to a low volume when the main body is mounted on the auricle. Since it has automatic adjustment means to adjust, you can hear the pitch sound at an appropriate volume without adjusting yourself,
Exercise can be continued comfortably.

According to the twentieth aspect of the present invention, since the body temperature sensor for detecting the body temperature of the place where the main body is mounted is provided, the presence or absence of the main body mounted on the body is reliably detected, and Is automatically adjusted.

According to the twenty-first aspect of the present invention, a pitch subtracting means for subtracting the calculated pitch number by a fixed number at the start of exercise and returning the subtracted pitch number to the pitch number calculated after a lapse of a fixed time. Since there is provided a pitch return means for causing the exerciser to start suddenly, it is possible to effectively prevent a sudden load from being applied to the exerciser at the start of exercise.

According to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, since there is provided a pitch reducing means for reducing the number of pitches after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of exercise, an excessive burden is applied when the exerciser becomes tired. Can be effectively avoided.

According to the twenty-third aspect of the present invention, since the storage means for storing the exercise information is provided, the exercise results so far can be confirmed during the exercise, after the exercise is completed, and the like.
It can be used as data for determining a future exercise schedule and the like.

According to the twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, since there is provided a cumulative notification means for reporting the exercise information in a cumulative manner, it is possible to effectively plan a future exercise schedule and the like.

Further, according to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, since the result notifying means for notifying the exercise result after the exercise is completed, the result of the exercise can be accurately confirmed and the exercise can be continued. Motivation can be effectively elicited.

According to the twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, since the target value setting means for setting the target exercise value is provided, the exercise can be progressed systematically, and the physical strength can be effectively increased. it can.

According to the twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, since the achievement level notifying means for notifying the target achievement level after the end of the exercise is provided, it is possible to recognize the exercise result after the end of the exercise,
It can be used as a reference for future exercises.

According to the twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, the degree of attainment of the target is displayed in a graph, so that the result of the exercise up to that time can be visually confirmed effectively, and how to proceed with the exercise in the future Can be helpful.

According to the twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of pitch indicating means can be selectively switched, so that an appropriate pitch indicating means can be selected even if there is a defect in visual acuity or hearing. Exercise can be performed.

According to the thirty-first aspect of the present invention, since the function stopping means for temporarily stopping a predetermined function is provided, even if the movement must be inevitably stopped at a railroad crossing or the like, it can be accurately performed. Exercise information can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an exercise pitch meter according to an embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a perspective view as viewed from the front and front, and (b).
FIG. 3 is a perspective view as viewed from the front of the rear surface, and FIG. 3C is a side view as viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a relationship between oxygen intake and walking speed;
(A) is the case of the net oxygen intake, (b) is the gross
It is a figure which shows the case of the oxygen intake of an ss value.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG. 1 is attached to an auricle.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG. 1;

6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG. 1;

8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG.

9 is a diagram showing a display example of exercise information of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG.

10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the number of pitches and the elapsed time of exercise for explaining a modification of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a walking pitch number calculating means for explaining a modification of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the number of pitches and a movement elapsed time for explaining a modification of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a part of a control configuration for explaining a modification of the exercise pitch meter shown in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Exercise pitch meter 12 Main body part 14 Display part (information notification means) 16 Operation part (input means) 18 Ear mounting holding part 20 Pitch sound output part (pitch instruction means) 22 Information output part (information notification means) 24 Body temperature sensor ( Attachment detection means) 40 Information storage unit (storage means) 46 Volume control unit (manual adjustment means) 50 Electronic switch (switching means) 301 Walking pitch number calculation means (pitch calculation means) 305 Movement information cumulative value calculation / notification instruction means ( Cumulative informing means) 312 Target achievement degree calculation / notification instructing means (achievement informing means) 441 Volume change unit (pitch sound changing means) 301a Pitch subtraction means 301b Pitch return means 301c Pitch decrease means

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Takeshi Yuasa 1048 Kadoma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. Inventor Saho Kawai 1048 Kadoma, Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.

Claims (30)

[Claims] 1. An input means for inputting parameters including a step length, an age, and a sex of an exerciser, a pitch calculating means for calculating a walking pitch number based on the input parameters, and a pitch calculating means for calculating a walking pitch number based on the calculated pitch number. A pitch instructing means for instructing a pitch by pitching, wherein the pitch calculating means obtains the pitch number from an equation of P = V / I, where P is the number of steps (steps / minute). Pitch meter.
Here, V is √ ((a2 × VO2max−a3) / a
The walking speed (m / min) of the exerciser determined by the expression of 1). I
Is the step length (m / step) of the exerciser. VO2max is the maximum oxygen uptake (ml / k) of an exerciser determined by age and gender.
g / min). a1, a2 and a3 are positive constants. 2. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 1, further comprising information notification means for notifying exercise information during operation of the pitch instruction means. 3. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 2, wherein said information notifying means notifies exercise information by voice. 4. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 2, wherein the exercise information is an exercise elapsed time. 5. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 2, wherein the exercise information is a fat burning state. 6. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 2, wherein the exercise information is calorie consumption. 7. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 2, wherein the exercise information is a target achievement degree. 8. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 2, wherein the exercise information is a walking distance. 9. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 2, wherein the exercise information is the number of steps. 10. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 1, further comprising a message output unit that outputs a support message during operation of the pitch instruction unit. 11. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 10, wherein said message output means outputs a support message at predetermined time intervals. 12. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 10, wherein said message output means outputs a support message at irregular time intervals. 13. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 1, wherein said pitch indicating means comprises a pitch sound output section for outputting a pitch sound. 14. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 13, further comprising pitch sound changing means for changing a pitch sound before and after the fat burning start time is reached. 15. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 14, wherein said pitch sound changing means changes a sound volume. 16. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 14, wherein said pitch sound changing means changes sound quality. 17. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 14, wherein said pitch sound changing means changes a pitch. 18. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 13, further comprising manual adjustment means for manually adjusting the volume of the pitch sound. 19. A mounting device comprising a main body and an ear mounting and holding section, wherein the mounting detecting means detects that the main body is mounted on an auricle of an exerciser by the ear mounting and holding section, and the main body. 14. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 13, further comprising automatic adjusting means for automatically adjusting a pitch sound to a low volume when the device is worn on the auricle. 20. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 19, wherein said mounting detecting means includes a body temperature sensor for detecting a body temperature of a place where said main body is mounted. 21. A pitch subtracting means for subtracting a certain number of pitches calculated by said pitch calculating means at the start of exercise, and a pitch number subtracted by said pitch subtracting means is calculated by said pitch calculating means after a lapse of a predetermined time. The exercise pitch meter according to any one of claims 1 to 20, further comprising a pitch return unit configured to return to the set pitch number. 22. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a pitch reducing means for reducing the number of pitches calculated by said pitch calculating means after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of exercise.
The exercise pitch meter according to any one of the above. 23. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 2, further comprising storage means for storing the exercise information. 24. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 23, further comprising a cumulative reporting unit that reports the exercise information in a cumulative manner. 25. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 1, further comprising a result notifying unit for notifying the result of the exercise after the end of the exercise. 26. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 1, further comprising target value setting means for setting a target exercise value. 27. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 26, further comprising attainment degree informing means for informing the degree of attainment of the target after the exercise is completed. 28. The achievement degree notifying means displays a target achievement degree in a graph.
The exercise pitch meter as described. 29. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said pitch instructing means comprises a plurality of types, and a switching means for selectively switching said plurality of types of pitch instructing means is provided. The exercise pitch meter as described. 30. The exercise pitch meter according to claim 1, further comprising function stopping means for temporarily stopping a predetermined function.