JP2002291704A - Biological information inspection device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem of a conventional biological information inspection device or health management device that a user has to estimate how to maintain and improve his life habit by knowledge or past experience of the user himself because the inspection device only discloses a measurement result to the user, and the management device only estimates a result or an improvement index of the life habit. SOLUTION: In this biological information inspection device, an operation and display part is detachable. The inspection device allows manual or automatic input of motion quantity or the life habit such as a meal by the carrying of the detached operation display part by the user, and discloses an improvement index to the user thereafter in consideration of life habit input values and measurement values of the inspection device. Thereby, the user can integrally manage the life habit and the biological information measurement values measured as the result, and can easily know that the user have to acquire what-like life habit for maintenance and improvement of the biological information measurement values to avoid false decision.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the addition of an automatic lifestyle input mechanism to an operation / display unit of a biological information inspection apparatus, and particularly to a lifestyle index required for maintaining and improving biological information values. The present invention relates to a biological information inspection device suitable for disclosure to a user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The excrement measuring device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-198660 is described in detail below. As one embodiment of the biological information inspection device, a waste measurement device obtained by a toilet action in a toilet is taken up. An excrement measuring device that measures the components of the user's excrement obtained by the toilet action in the toilet, a measuring machine that is not fixed to the toilet and has a function of analyzing the components contained in the excrement,
A urinal attached to the toilet bowl, the urinal is locked to the toilet rim, and both are connected by a flexible member, and the driving means inside the urinal is controlled by the measuring machine. It is configured. A urine collection arm provided between a urine collection dish for collecting excreta excreted from a user and a urine collector provided with a drive mechanism for moving the urine collection dish to a predetermined position has a hollow structure, and has a hollow structure. The arm is composed of a part for securing strength, a part for transferring excrement, and a part for transmitting an electric signal related to excrement, each of which is configured to detect when excrement enters the urine collection dish. ing. The detected urine travels inside the piping path communicating between the urine sampler and the measuring device, is sent to the measuring device, and is diluted with a buffer solution to affect the measured value of the enzyme electrode sensor. To reduce the effect of
It analyzes various components in urine. The excrement collection device is housed and washed substantially near the rim surface of the toilet bowl, and drives the urine collector inside the bowl using the electric motor as an actuator. A method disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-53319 will be described in detail below as a method of disclosing a specific lifestyle improvement index relating to eating and exercise to a user. Personal data inputting means for inputting personal data, intake data inputting means for inputting data on eating habits, intake calorie calculating means for calculating calorie intake based on data input by the intake data inputting means, and data on exercise A calorie consumption calculating means for calculating calorie consumption based on the data inputted by the exercise data input means, a comparing means for comparing the calorie consumption and the calorie consumption, and a comparing means. Evaluation means for evaluating the evaluated result; and display means for displaying the result evaluated by the evaluation means. This health management device measures the lifestyle of the user, and determines the result, for example, weight gain and
It is intended to disclose the decrease and the like. Also, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 11-
No. 56819, a means for inputting and displaying data such as the number of steps, calories consumed, calories ingested, weight, exercise record, etc. is prepared. A device provided with data communication means with a user terminal has also been invented.

[0003]

In a conventional biological information testing device and a health management device referred to as a pedometer (registered trademark), the biological information testing device only discloses measurement results to a user. In addition, the health management device only implements lifestyle improvement indicators and estimates of the results, and there is no coordination between the two. As a result, the user can maintain and improve his or her own lifestyle. There was no choice but to estimate it based on one's own knowledge and past experience. In some cases, it took time to maintain and improve, and on the contrary, it worsened.
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems,
An object of the present invention is to provide a biological information inspection apparatus that easily discloses a specific lifestyle improvement index to a user, and as a result, there is no concern that a biological information measurement value may cause an incorrect action to be maintained or improved. It is in.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems, Functions and Effects In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is to provide a biological information inspection apparatus,
The operation and display unit of the biological information inspection apparatus is made detachable, and the detached operation display unit enables the user to manually or automatically input lifestyle such as exercise and diet by carrying the user, In view of both the measurement values of the information inspection device and the input values of lifestyle, the improvement index for subsequent users is disclosed, so that the user can check the lifestyle and the biological information measured as a result. Can be partly managed, and it is easy to know what kind of lifestyle should be taken in order to maintain / improve the measured values of biological information, without making a wrong decision.

In order to achieve the above object, a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that operation and display signals are communicated by radio transmission between the biological information inspection apparatus and the operation and display unit. There is no need to connect the information measuring machine with the operation and display unit. For example, the user may have a kitchen for meal information, a bedroom for sleep information, a living room for tobacco and other luxury goods,
Exercise information does not need to be changed or prepared for information input, such as carrying it with you. As for the biological information measuring device, place the measuring device in the place that is most easily measured, such as a weight / body fat meter in the washroom, a blood pressure monitor in the living room, an electrocardiograph in the bathroom, and an excrement meter in the toilet. Good.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the operation and display unit has a predetermined start-up means, and when the start-up means operates, starts bidirectional communication with the biological information inspection apparatus. With this feature, the bidirectional communication circuit only needs to be opened for a predetermined period of time even when the power source for driving the operation and the display unit to be carried is a battery, so that the power source life can be extended.

In order to achieve the above object, a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the operation and display unit of the biological signal inspection device is set to an operation and display state that matches the biological information inspection device that has started communication. Thus, the operation of a plurality of biological information inspection apparatuses and the confirmation of the display contents can be performed with a single operation and display unit.

[0008] To achieve the above object, the operation and display unit of the biological signal testing device is mounted on a testing device for measuring excrement for toilets, and at least a signal for starting excrement measurement is provided. And display the qualitative or quantitative value to the user after the end of the measurement, so that it is possible to obtain information about the excrement that immediately reflects the results of diet and exercise, and as a result, The user can immediately take an action regarding a meal, exercise, or the like.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the operation and display section of the biological information testing device has predetermined ID information, and the measurement result of the biological signal testing device is based on the ID information. In the case where the operation of the biological signal testing device and the communication with the display unit are not attained, the information is retransmitted at the next communication opportunity only when the ID information matches. Even if it is necessary to move to a place where the information measurement result takes time, the result can be known at the next measurement. In addition, since the information is protected by the ID information, there is no fear that another person may know his / her own information.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the operation and display unit of the biological information inspection apparatus is a touch switch integrated with a panel display mechanism. There is no need to increase more switches than necessary.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the operation and display unit of the biological information testing apparatus can be attached to a device having no function of inputting a lifestyle. A visitor other than the visitor can also experience various biological information testing devices.

In order to achieve the above object, it is preferable that the operation and display unit of the biological information inspection apparatus has predetermined ID information, has a character in which a pseudo personality is set, and has a measurement value of the biological information inspection apparatus. And the behavior corresponding to at least one of the lifestyle input values is disclosed to the user, so that the user can enjoy the lifestyle management as a result while having fun.

[0013] To achieve the above object, claim 10
The behavior is characterized by disclosing the time-series behavior to the user as the behavior relative to at least one of the measured value of the biological information testing device and the lifestyle input value, so that the result is disastrous like a lifestyle-related disease. Even if it takes time to
The necessity of lifestyle improvement can be easily disclosed to the user as the cause and the result.

[0014] In order to achieve the above object, claim 11
Since the outer shell of the excrement measurement device provided in the inner toilet of the biological information inspection device is characterized by a box shape having a wheel structure that can be pulled out and moved to the lower surface, a feeling of oppression that instruments exist in the toilet is provided. Never give to the user.

[0015]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an operation and display unit embodying the present invention. Shell 1
Is provided with a hook 2 for fixing to a belt or the like when carried by a user. The outer shell 1 can be rotated by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the display unit 1-a and the operation unit 1-b, and both can be rotated only when necessary using the locking means 3. I have. Operation unit 1-b shown separately
When the user's gender, height, weight, age, and the like are input by the switch mechanism, when the user moves the body, such as a vibration sensor (not shown) built in the outer shell 1 or an acceleration sensor, the number of steps and consumption are increased. Calories can be calculated. This mechanism incorporates a mechanism called "pedometer" described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 11-53319 and 11-56819. The outer shell 1 is provided with an infrared light transmitting / receiving window 4 for performing bidirectional communication with the biological signal measuring device. As a communication means, infrared rays, radio waves, and the like can be used.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a display state of the first embodiment of the operation and display unit embodying the present invention. When the locking means 3 is operated, the outer shell 1 moves the display unit 1-a and the operation
−b. A liquid crystal panel 1-c is provided on the display unit 1-a, and the input result of the exercise amount as a lifestyle and the switch mechanism 1 of the operation unit 1-b are provided.
The calorie intake of the meal input by d is displayed.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a lifestyle (life) input state of the operation and display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As a lifestyle, it is possible to manually input the sleep time and the number of cigarettes smoked.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a lifestyle (meal) input state of the operation and display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As an input of a meal, an item and an amount of the consumed food can be input from a menu display screen (not shown). The result of this input is the intake as shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the biological information inspection apparatus of the present invention. One of the earliest manifestations of lifestyle is the quantitative and qualitative value of excretion components. This embodiment shows a state in which an excrement measuring device is installed in a toilet as a biological information inspection device. Toilet 5
A tank 6 for storing water for transporting excrement is attached. A toilet seat mechanism 7 on which a user sits is fixed to the toilet 5. The excrement collection mechanism 8 of the user is locked to the rim surface 5-a of the toilet bowl 5, and the collection mechanism (not shown) moves inside the toilet bowl surface 5-b to collect the excrement. . The collected excrement is conveyed to the measuring device 9 and qualitatively and quantitatively measured. The measuring section of the present embodiment has a box shape in which the moving means 10 is disposed at the bottom as compared with the measuring section shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 07-198660 by the present applicant.
Since the practice of installing excrement measurement devices in toilets has not yet taken root, it is similar to cabinets that store cleaning members such as detergents and sanitary items such as sanitary products and toilet paper that are often installed in toilets. By placing it in the corner of the toilet as a bent shape, it prevents the user from feeling mentally oppressed. In general, many excrement measurement devices require a sensor mechanism (not shown) and a consumable member for maintaining and managing the accuracy, and can be pulled out only when necessary by a moving means. The measuring instrument 9 is connected to the sampling mechanism 8 and the tank 6, and can perform everything from sampling analysis to cleaning of the inside of the piping, so that the user does not have to take time for measurement. . The measuring instrument 9 is provided with an infrared light transmitting / receiving window 11 for performing bidirectional communication with the operation and display unit. This indicates that in the toilet, the operation and display unit is an operation and display unit dedicated to the excrement measuring device.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the biological information inspection apparatus according to the present invention. In this embodiment, a state in which a body weight / body fat meter 13 is combined with a lower part of a dresser 12 in a washroom which is often arranged next to a bathroom is shown. An electrode 13-a is arranged on the upper surface of the body weight / body fat meter 13, and the body fat percentage is measured by measuring the impedance of the user at the same time as, for example, measuring the weight with a load cell. In the washroom, the operation and display unit is an operation and display unit dedicated to the weight and body fat meter. Although the excrement measurement device and the body weight / body fat meter are shown as the biological information inspection devices, any biological information inspection device such as a sphygmomanometer and a thermometer may be combined.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of the display contents when the operation and display section of the present invention are combined with the first embodiment. When the liquid crystal of the display unit is also used as a touch switch, it is easy to correspond to the dedicated operation switches and display contents when combined with various biological information testing devices, and the number of switches of the operation unit 1-b is increased. I don't have to. In the present embodiment, it is shown that the user inputs whether the user is male or female by operating the switch, and as a result, the urinary sugar level contained in the excrement is measured. The biometric information inspection apparatus is intended to prevent a person who does not know the operation method, such as a child, from touching it. However, a dedicated operation and display unit also realizes a child lock. Also, if the measuring instrument 9 sets a user-specific ID, even if the user leaves the toilet before checking the measured value during the measurement, the user can operate and display the previous result together with the next measurement. It is also possible to send to the department, which increases the degree of freedom of the user. When a visitor wants to use the biological information testing apparatus, if an operation and a display unit having no lifestyle input means are prepared, only the feeling of measurement can be performed.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the display contents when the operation and display section of the present invention are combined with the first embodiment. The measurement values of the biological information inspection apparatus are medical and are poorly recognized by ordinary users. When the personified character judges and discloses the measurement result as in the present embodiment, the user can easily understand the content. As a result, the user can enjoy lifestyle management while having fun. Since not only the measured values of the biological information measuring device but also the lifestyles such as meals and exercises are input to the operation and display unit, it is possible to disclose a judgment based on both.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the display contents when the operation and display section of the present invention are combined with the first embodiment. Lifestyle-related diseases often take a long time to develop disastrous complications. If you continue your current lifestyle and show measurements or lifestyles that are likely to develop complications a few years later, add the concept of time and disclose what conditions are possible, This indicates that the user is warned. In this embodiment, the personified character indicates that diabetes complications will develop 10 years later, and the user can easily estimate his own result.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing an embodiment of display contents when the operation and display unit of the present invention is combined with the second embodiment. The operation and the display are changed to the contents that match the weight / body fat meter. The operation and the contents of the display unit are switched by the two-way communication.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an operation and display unit embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a display state of a first embodiment of an operation and display unit implementing the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a lifestyle (life) input state of the operation and display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a lifestyle (meal) input state of the operation and display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the biological information inspection apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the biological information inspection apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of display contents when the operation and display unit of the present invention are combined with the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the display contents when the operation and display unit of the present invention are combined with the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the display contents when the operation and display unit of the present invention are combined with the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing an embodiment of display contents when the operation and display unit of the present invention is combined with the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer shell 1-a Display part 1-b Operation part 1-c Liquid crystal panel 1-d Switch mechanism 2 Hook 3 Locking means 4 Infrared radiation window 5 Toilet 5-a Rim surface 5-b Toilet ball surface 6 Tank 7 Toilet seat Mechanism 8 sampling mechanism 9 measuring instrument 10 moving means 11 infrared transmitting / receiving window 12 dresser 13 body weight / body fat 13-a electrode

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat ゛ (Reference) G08C 19/00 G08C 19/00 V (72) Inventor Kumi Katayama 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture No. 1 F-term (reference) in Tohoku Kikai Co., Ltd.

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A living body information inspection apparatus and an operation and display unit of the living body information inspection apparatus are detachable, and a detached operation display unit allows the user to carry his / her lifestyle such as exercise amount and meal by carrying it. A biological information testing device which is capable of being input manually or automatically, and discloses an improvement index for a user in the future in consideration of both a measured value of a biological information testing device and a lifestyle input value. 2. The biological information inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein communication between the operation and display signals is performed by wireless transmission between the biological information inspection apparatus and the operation and display unit. 3. The living body according to claim 1, wherein the operation and display unit has a predetermined starting unit, and when the starting unit operates, starts bidirectional communication with the biological information inspection apparatus. Information inspection device. 4. The biological information inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation and display unit of the biological signal inspection apparatus enters an operation and display state that matches the biological information inspection apparatus that has started communication. apparatus. 5. The operation and display unit of the biological signal testing device, when attached to a testing device for measuring excrement for toilet, at least a signal for starting excretion measurement and a qualitative or quantitative value after the measurement is completed. The biological information inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein is displayed to a user. 6. The operation and display unit of the biological information inspection device has predetermined ID information, and the measurement result of the biological signal inspection device is stored in the biological signal inspection device according to the ID information. 4. The biometric information inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the operation and the communication with the display unit are not attained, the information is retransmitted at the next communication opportunity only when the ID information matches. 7. The biological information inspection apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the operation and display unit of the biological information inspection apparatus is a touch switch integrated with a panel display mechanism. 8. The biological information inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation and display unit of the biological information inspection apparatus can be attached to an apparatus that does not have a lifestyle input function. 9. The operation and display unit of the biological information inspection apparatus has predetermined ID information, has a character in which a pseudo personality is set, and has at least one of a measured value of the biological information inspection apparatus and a lifestyle input value. The biological information inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the behavior is disclosed to a user. 10. A behavior relative to at least one of a measured value of the biological information inspection device and a lifestyle input value,
4. The biological information inspection apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a behavior in a time series is disclosed to a user. 11. The excrement measuring device provided in the inner toilet of the biological information testing device has a box shape having a wheel structure that can be pulled out and moved to a lower surface. Ecological information inspection equipment.