JP2004275328A - Portable game machine utilizing bioelectric impedance - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable game machine utilizing bioelectric impedance in an extremely simple constitution, which can be manufactured and provided at a low cost, readily and easily enjoyed between friends and between a boyfriend and a girlfriend by looking at the number of lighted LEDs while having communication, and also easily distributed as merchandise unlike before as a service item for a very high advertisement effect by a new advertisement medium. <P>SOLUTION: The portable game machine utilizing the bioelectric impedance is provided with a body formed of an insulation material, a pair of electrodes arranged away from each other at the plane part of the body, a plurality of LEDs a required number of which can be made to flicker corresponding to a bioelectric impedance amount generated by bringing fingers into contact with the pair of electrodes respectively, and a button type battery power source disposed inside the body. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable game machine using a bioelectrical impedance that can be enjoyed by blinking a plurality of LEDs according to a bioelectrical impedance (resistance value) generated by bringing a finger into contact with a pair of electrodes. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a portable device using a bioelectrical impedance generated by bringing a finger into contact with an electrode, for example, a “visceral fat meter” disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2003-052659
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a measuring instrument such as a conventional portable visceral fat meter using bioelectrical impedance that can reflect a blood pressure value and a result of a blood test, a special arithmetic circuit corresponding to the bioelectrical impedance is used. Required, as a result, the structure becomes complicated, the price becomes expensive, and since such a product is not originally intended for play, it can be easily used as a game machine, for example. At present, it is not equipped with a function to enjoy playing.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and its purpose is to provide it at a very low price, and can easily enjoy communication and casual enjoyment. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable game machine using bioelectric impedance that is optimal as a new advertising medium that can be easily distributed.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, in a portable game machine utilizing bioelectric impedance according to the present invention, as described in claim 1, a body formed of an insulating material and a flat portion of the body are provided. A pair of electrodes spaced apart from each other, a plurality of LEDs and / or audio circuits whose required number can blink in accordance with the amount of bioelectrical impedance generated by bringing a finger into contact with the pair of electrodes, And a button-type battery power source provided in the body.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on embodiments of the invention shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0008]
FIGS. 1 to 6 show a card-type game machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The card-type game machine 1 includes a card-shaped body 2 made of an insulating material, The required number can blink in accordance with the pair of electrodes 3A and 3B spaced apart from each other on the two flat portions 2a and the amount of bioelectrical impedance generated by bringing a finger into contact with the pair of electrodes 3A and 3B, respectively. It comprises a plurality of LEDs 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, a battery 5 such as a button-type battery disposed in the body 1, and a switch 6. Note that reference numeral 6 in the figure denotes a design printed in a cross shape, and the design 6 is not limited to the illustrated example, but includes a game machine name and other patterns, a character figure, a company name, and a company product. Can display advertisements, other symbols and characters. Further, a solar battery can be used as a power source.
[0009]
The body 1 is formed of an insulating material such as plastic, and has a size substantially the same as that of a card calculator, for example, and a size that is convenient for carrying.
[0010]
The pair of electrodes 3A and 3B are formed by inductive metal pieces or metal plating, and the middle finger and the index finger of the right hand are brought into contact with the electrodes 3A and 3B, for example. Of course, another finger may be used. Furthermore, it is also possible to use each person's finger one by one in a state where men and women hold hands.
[0011]
FIG. 3 is an electric circuit of the card-type game machine 1 using the bioelectric impedance shown in FIG.
[0012]
The control unit 10 calculates the bioelectric impedance measured at the electrodes 3A and 3B, that is, the resistance voltage value, and calculates one or more of the LEDs 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D according to the increase or decrease of the resistance voltage value. It is controlled so as to light the individual.
[0013]
A constant current generation circuit 12 for supplying a constant current is connected to the electrode 3A, and the constant current generation circuit 12 is connected to the control unit 10. A voltage measurement circuit 13 is connected to the electrode 3B, and the voltage measurement circuit 13 is also connected to the control unit 10.
[0014]
The LEDs 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are also connected to the control unit 10.
[0015]
Next, the operation of the card-type game machine 1 configured as described above will be described. First, when a finger is brought into contact with the electrode 3A, power is supplied from the battery 5 to each part. In this embodiment, an automatic power-off timer is incorporated in the control unit 10 in order to cut off the power supply. Of course, an on / off switch may be separately provided, and the automatic power-off timer may be omitted.
[0016]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the card-type game machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The operation when measuring the bioelectric impedance according to the present invention will be described based on this flowchart. First, when a finger touches the electrode 3A, power is supplied to the circuit and the control unit shown in FIG. 5 (Step 1). In step 1, the circuit is initialized, and in this embodiment, an automatic power-off timer incorporated in the control unit 10 is set. For example, if the finger does not touch any of the electrodes 3A or 3B during the predetermined time set to 5 minutes, the timer instructs expiration (step 4). In step 5, the power is turned off to prevent the battery from being consumed when the game machine 1 is left unattended.
[0017]
In step 2, it is determined whether a finger has touched the electrode 3A. When the power is turned on, the process proceeds to step 3. The resistance voltage value of the bioelectric impedance is measured based on a known procedure. In step 4, the automatic power off timer is checked. If the timer does not indicate expiration, the process returns to step 2. If the timer indicates expiration, the power is turned off in step 5.
[0018]
As a usage mode of the card-type game machine 1 configured as described above, each person makes his / her own finger touch the electrodes 3A and 3B and self-diagnoses the mood and health condition of the day based on the number of lighting of the LED. Enjoy various games according to the TPO, such as enjoying the game by touching the index finger of each person with the electrodes 3A and 3B while holding the hands of men and women and judging the compatibility with the number of LEDs lit. Can be.
[0019]
FIGS. 7 to 9 or FIG. 10 show a configuration in which the shapes of the bodies 10 and 20 give a soft impression emphasizing not the card type of the first embodiment but the streamline type and enjoy the appearance design. Since the basic internal configuration and operation are the same as those of the card-type game machine 1 of the first embodiment, except that the arrangement position and / or the number of LEDs are changed, detailed description thereof is omitted here. I do.
[0020]
FIGS. 11 to 14 show that the design of the electrodes 33A and 33B is not an elliptical shape as in the card-type game machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, but is formed in a substantially waterdrop shape emphasizing a streamlined shape to give a soft impression. The basic internal configuration and operation are the same as those of the card-type game machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, except that the appearance is designed to be enjoyed and the design 36 is formed in a circular shape. Detailed description is omitted here.
[0021]
Further, according to the present invention, not only the bioelectrical impedance is measured and the LED is turned on, but also, for example, an audio chip having a known configuration is provided, and the audio is made to correspond to the electric resistance of the bioelectrical impedance. A configuration may be adopted in which a chip is played and the game is enjoyed with the tone of the voice chip.
[0022]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the body 2 is formed in a card shape or the like has been described as an example, but the shape of the body is not limited to a specific shape. The present invention can be implemented using conventional materials, methods and equipment. Accordingly, these materials, methods and devices are not described in detail herein. In the above description, specific details such as specific materials, structures, chemicals, processes, etc., have been set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the invention can be practiced without depending on these specific details. In other instances, well-known processing structures have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention. Although only certain preferred embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, the invention can be used in various other combinations and environments and changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0023]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the portable game machine utilizing bioelectric impedance according to the present invention, a body formed of an insulating material, and a pair of electrodes spaced apart from each other on a plane portion of the body, It has a plurality of LEDs, the required number of which can blink in accordance with the amount of bioelectrical impedance generated by bringing a finger into contact with the pair of electrodes, and a button-type battery power source disposed in the body. It can be manufactured and provided at a very low cost because it is very easy to configure, and it is easy to enjoy watching the number of LEDs lit while communicating with friends and lovers. It can be easily distributed as an unprecedented product as a service product. Unlikely to.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a card-type game machine using bioelectric impedance according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the game machine shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the game machine shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a side view of the game machine shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an electric circuit of the game machine shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation executed by the game machine shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a portable game machine using bioelectric impedance according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view of the game machine shown in FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a side view of the game machine shown in FIG. 7;
FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a portable game machine using bioelectric impedance according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a card-type game machine using bioelectric impedance according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a plan view of the game machine shown in FIG.
FIG. 13 is a rear view of the game machine shown in FIG. 11;
14 is a side view of the game machine shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 10, 20 game machine 2 body 3A, 3B electrode 4A, 4B, 4C, 4DLED
5 Battery 10 Control unit

Claims (1)

A body formed of an insulating material, a pair of electrodes spaced apart from each other on a plane portion of the body, and a required number corresponding to a bioelectric impedance generated by bringing a finger into contact with the pair of electrodes. A portable game machine using bioelectrical impedance, comprising: a plurality of blinkable LEDs and / or audio circuits; and a button-type battery power source disposed in the body.

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