JP2005267179A - Sport facility using system and using method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sport facility using system capable of enhancing functionality and convenience when using a sport facility, compared with those in a prior art. <P>SOLUTION: This system is provided with an RFID tag 51b having a nonvolatile memory recorded with member IDs of users, and for transceiving recorded information by a radio signal, and reader writers 22-24 for receiving the radio signal outputted from the RFID tag 51b, for acquiring the recorded member ID, for measuring a time interval approached by the RFID tag 51b in every of the RFID tags 51b, and for recording a repetition frequency and a time of prescribed motion at each of users based on the measured result therein, and a data control computer 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a sports facility utilization system and method suitable for use in sports facilities such as a sports gym and a sports club.

  The purpose of using sports facilities such as sports gyms and sports clubs is generally not just exercise, but (1) health maintenance, (2) beauty, (3) body strengthening, and the like. In order to efficiently achieve these objectives, for example, it is necessary to grasp and manage the exercise menu, the amount of exercise, the state of the body and the like every day toward the final goal.

  An example of a system for managing targets related to health maintenance, beauty, body strengthening, and the like is described in Patent Document 1. In the system described in Patent Document 1, information such as personal information, a training menu, and a training result is transmitted and received between a user terminal and a server connected via a network. Personal information such as name, age, training target, height, weight, and health status sent from the user terminal is stored in a database on the server side. The trainer creates a training menu based on personal information and other information in the database, and transmits it to the user. The user performs training according to the training menu and returns the result. The trainer creates the next training menu based on the training result. In this way, the training menu is created according to the progress, and the training is executed according to the training menu, thereby improving the certainty of achieving the target.

  Patent Document 2 describes an example of a training management system that is individually adapted by using a portable data carrier that can be worn by a trainee. The memory in the data carrier stores data such as identification data, physique data, physical fitness data, physical condition data, exercise history data, and target data. In this system, by setting training based on data stored in a data carrier, it is possible to automatically manage individual trainees without the need for an instructor.

  Further, Patent Document 3 discloses a system that can collect information such as a user's flow line and residence time in a facility by using an exercise menu with a non-contact IC tag. The membership number is recorded on the non-contact IC tag, and data in the non-contact IC tag is read by a sensor installed at the entrance of the training room.

Patent Document 4 describes a training support device that detects a pulse with a sensor attached to a user's finger and notifies the user when the physical condition of the user changes. This device is worn by a user as a wristwatch type, and has a function of comparing the circulation lap and the pulse rate during traveling and displaying according to the result.
JP 2002-197193 A JP 2000-288144 A JP 2002-306633 A JP-A-9-75491

  In the system for achieving the objectives by exercise, the main functions are the function to set the goal, the function menu to determine the exact exercise menu for the setting, the function to determine the amount of exercise, etc. A function of recording (or inputting) an amount of exercise, a function of indicating the next action predicted from the amount of exercise, and the like are provided. Among these functions, in particular, with respect to the function of recording the result of the amount of exercise actually performed by the user, the user often has to perform it manually other than the exercise using some devices. For example, when swimming in a swimming pool used by many users, the distance and speed of swimming are often recorded by the user himself / herself based on memory after exercise. Such a recording operation has a problem that it may be complicated or inaccurate.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a sports facility utilization system and a utilization method that can improve functionality and convenience when using a sports facility as compared with the conventional one. Objective. More specifically, an object of the present invention is to provide a sports facility usage system and a usage method that can automatically record personal information related to the amount of exercise of a user in a sports facility.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention includes a storage unit that records user identification information, and outputs a recording medium that outputs the recording information of the storage unit as a wireless signal, and wireless communication that is output from the recording medium. And acquiring the identification information recorded in the storage means of the recording medium, measuring the operation of the recording medium for each recording medium, based on the measurement result of the measuring means, Recording means for recording time for each user.

  According to the above configuration, when the recording medium is mounted on the user's bag and the user performs a predetermined exercise, the user's bag or a part of the bag on which the recording medium is mounted on the measuring means. By measuring the time interval between approaching and separating, it is possible to record the number of repetitions and time of the exercise performed by the user. That is, information related to the amount of exercise such as the number of repetitions of exercise, the speed of exercise, and the duration can be automatically recorded. This eliminates the complexity of the recording work, improves the accuracy of the recorded information, and makes it possible to perform detailed management of the achievement status with respect to the goal, for example, when using sports facilities And convenience can be improved.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the storage means of the recording medium comprises a ferroelectric memory (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory). According to this, since the storage means can be a rewritable Ferroelectric Random Access Memory with high speed, low power consumption, a large amount of information can be read from and written to the storage medium in a short time. It becomes like this. Therefore, since it becomes possible to process individual information of the user and information on the amount of exercise through the storage medium in a short time, it is possible to easily secure time for encryption processing of transmitted / received data, A lot of information corresponding to each can be processed using a storage medium.

  In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the recording medium outputs a radio signal with power obtained by non-contact power transmission. According to this, since it is not necessary to provide an energy source device such as a battery in the storage medium, it is possible to reduce the size and weight of the device and reduce the burden when the storage medium is attached to the user. Can do.

  In the present invention, the measuring means is installed in the vicinity of the end of the swimming pool, and the recording means calculates the number of repetitions and time of the swimming or underwater walking movement obtained from the measurement result, and the distance of the swimming or underwater walking. And recording in terms of speed. According to this configuration, the distance and speed of swimming and walking underwater can be accurately recorded including, for example, a change in speed, without the user performing a special recording operation during exercise. Further, since the identification information of the user is recorded on the recording medium, the user can be accurately identified even when there are a plurality of users in one swimming pool.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the measuring means is installed in the vicinity of an execution position of strength training, and the recording means records the number of executions of strength training. According to this configuration, even if the user does not perform a special recording operation during exercise, the number of times of strength training can be accurately recorded including, for example, a change in time required for each time.

  The present invention also includes a storage medium that records user identification information, uses a recording medium that outputs the recording information of the storage section as a radio signal, receives wireless communication output from the recording medium, and And acquiring the identification information recorded in the storage means, measuring the time interval for which the recording medium approaches for each recording medium, and the number of repetitions of the predetermined motion based on the measurement result in the measuring process and And a recording process for recording time for each user.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. The system shown in FIG. 1 is installed in one sports facility such as a sports gym and a sports club, and is installed in a data management computer 1, a personal information database 2, a reception 11, exercise equipment 12-14, and the like. Reader / writers 21 to 24, communication lines 31 to 34 connecting them, and wristbands 51 to 54 worn by each user on the wrist.

  The data management computer 1 is an information processing apparatus such as a personal computer, and manages information about each user when using the sports facility by executing an application for the system on predetermined basic software. Do. The data management computer 1 also transmits / receives information to / from the RFID tags of the wristbands 51 to 54 via the reader / writers 21 to 24.

  The personal information database 2 is a database for managing personal information of each user who uses the sports facility. As shown in FIG. 2, in the personal information database 2, personal information of users registered as members of the sports facility is recorded for each member. In the example shown in FIG. 2, each member information includes a member ID (member identification information), an enrollment date, age, sex, name, purpose, health condition at the time of enrollment (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, body fat percentage, …), Past history (number of use, date of use,…), payment terms, final target value, exercise menu (daily), exercise amount (daily), health status (daily), etc. Yes. Here, the purpose refers to matters such as health maintenance, beauty, body strengthening, and the like that the user intends to reach when using the sports facility. The final target value is a value obtained by quantifying a target item. Depending on the content of the purpose, absolute values or increase / decrease values such as values relating to body weight, muscle strength, body fat percentage, pulse, other physical condition, values indicating exercise ability (for example, how many seconds swimming 100 meters, how many times dumbbell 40 kg) (or The rate of increase / decrease) is composed of one or a plurality of combinations. The exercise menu (daily) is the content of exercise to be executed on each use day. The amount of exercise (daily) is the amount of exercise actually performed on the exercise menu. The health status (daily) is information representing the health status (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, body fat percentage,...) Of each usage day.

  In the system shown in FIG. 1, when using this sports facility, the reception 11 performs reception processing, receives the wristband 51, and the user wears it on the wrist. The reception 11 also presents the user with an exercise menu (exercise menu (daily)) to be performed on the day. The wristband 51 includes a wearing band 51a and an RFID tag 51b. The RFID tag 51b (Radio Frequency Identification tag) is a wireless IC chip used for identifying a person, an object, etc., and has a non-volatile memory in which information such as identification information is recorded. It has a function of transmitting and receiving information in the nonvolatile memory to and from the writers 21 to 24 by radio signals. In the non-volatile memory in the RFID tag 51b, information such as an exercise menu performed on the day is recorded in addition to individual identification information for each user at the reception 11.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of recorded information in the RFID tag 51b. In this example, information such as a member ID, exercise menu (daily), exercise amount (daily), health status (daily), etc. is recorded. It is going to be done. The member ID, exercise menu (daily), exercise amount (daily), health status (daily), and the like are the same as those recorded in the personal information database 2.

  The wristbands 52 to 54 are configured similarly to the wristband 51. However, the information recorded in the RFID tag of each wristband is different for each user.

  The user who has performed reception processing at the reception 11 measures information such as body weight, muscle strength, body fat percentage, and pulse using, for example, a health condition measurement device (not shown). The information is registered in the personal information database 2 by the data management computer 1 and recorded in the RFID tag 51b of the wristband 51 via a reader / writer (not shown).

  Next, each user performs exercise using the exercise equipment 12 for dumbbell exercise, the exercise equipment 13 for jogging, and the exercise equipment (swimming pool) 14 for swimming in accordance with the exercise menu for that day. At that time, in the exercise facility 12, the reader / writer 22 detects the vertical movement (illustrated by arrows) of the wristband 52 of the user, and the number of vertical movements of the dumbbell 60 is measured based on the detection. The measured value is recorded in the personal information database 2 by the data management computer 1 and also in the RFID tag of the wristband 52.

  In the exercise facility 13, the reader / writer 23 detects the back-and-forth movement (illustrated by arrows) of the user's wristband 53, and the number of jogging steps and the speed are measured based on the movement. The measured value is recorded in the personal information database 2 by the data management computer 1 and also in the RFID tag of the wristband 53. In the exercise equipment 14, the reader / writer 24 detects the approach or separation movement (illustrated by an arrow) of the user's wristband 54, and the swimming distance and speed are measured based on the detection result and the dimensions of the exercise equipment 14. Is done. The measured value is recorded in the personal information database 2 by the data management computer 1 and also in the RFID tag of the wristband 54.

  Next, the configuration of the RFID tag 51b will be described with reference to FIG. The RFID tag 51b includes an antenna 501 such as a loop antenna and an IC (integrated circuit) 510. In this case, power transmission and information transmission are performed using an induction electromagnetic field induced by the antenna 501.

  The IC 510 includes a high frequency circuit 511, a power supply unit 512, a data demodulation circuit 513, a data modulation circuit 514, a data control circuit 515, a memory 516, and an encryption processing circuit 517. The high frequency circuit 511 supplies AC power obtained from the induction electromagnetic field received by the antenna 501 to the power supply unit 512 and outputs a high frequency signal having a predetermined frequency to the data demodulation circuit 513 or input from the data modulation circuit 514. The modulated signal is amplified and output to the antenna 501. The power supply unit 512 includes a power supply circuit that outputs input AC power as a DC power supply having a predetermined voltage, a reset circuit that outputs a reset signal to each unit, and a clock circuit that supplies a clock signal to each unit. The data demodulation circuit 513 demodulates the high frequency signal input from the high frequency circuit 511 and outputs it as a data signal. The data modulation circuit 514 outputs a high-frequency signal having a predetermined frequency modulated by the input data signal to the high-frequency circuit 511.

  The data control circuit 515 decodes and interprets the data signal output from the data demodulation circuit 513 by the encryption processing circuit 517, writes data to the memory 516, and reads data from the memory 516 according to instructions in the data signal. To do. At that time, the data control circuit 515 encrypts the data read from the memory 516 by the encryption processing circuit 517 and then outputs the data to the data modulation circuit 514.

  The memory 516 is an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory. In particular, for example, a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) that is a ferroelectric memory is used as the nonvolatile memory. FeRAM is a non-volatile memory that uses a ferroelectric as a memory element, and can be highly integrated compared to a flash memory or the like, and has features of high speed and low power consumption. Therefore, when the memory 516 is FeRAM, a large amount of information can be read and written in a non-contact manner in a short time. In this case, since it becomes possible to process individual information on the user and information on the amount of exercise in a short time, it is possible to easily secure time for encryption processing of transmitted / received data or to correspond to each user. A lot of information can be processed using a storage medium.

  The encryption processing circuit 517 encrypts and decrypts the data signal by an encryption method such as a known common key encryption method. In the example of FIG. 4, circuits other than the high-frequency circuit 511 in the IC 510 are configured in one chip, or the three circuits of the data control circuit 515, the memory 516, and the encryption processing circuit 517 are configured in one chip. Can do.

  Next, the configuration of the reader / writers 21 to 24 in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 5, the reader / writers 21 to 24 include an antenna 210, a data transmission unit 211, a data transmission control unit 212, and an application interface 213. The antenna 210 is a loop antenna or the like, and generates a induction electromagnetic field having a predetermined frequency to transmit power to the antenna 501 in FIG. 4 and transmits a signal using a predetermined modulation signal. Receive or send. The data transmission unit 211 generates a signal output from the antenna 210 or demodulates a signal received by the antenna 210.

  The data transmission control unit 212 supplies the data signal generated according to the input from the application interface 213 or a predetermined response signal to the data transmission unit 211, or converts the data signal input from the data transmission unit 211 into a predetermined format And output to the application interface 213. Data encryption and decryption is performed by the data transmission control unit 212. The application interface 213 inputs and outputs data signals with a predetermined application executed on the data management computer 1.

  In FIG. 5, some or all of the functions of a predetermined application executed by the data management computer 1 may be executed internally by providing a computer function for application execution in the reader / writers 21 to 24. Good.

  Next, the flow of processing in the system shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the user performs membership registration when using this sports facility (step S11). This member registration need only be performed once. Next, the purpose is input according to the user's request (step S12). Next, a specific final target value according to the purpose is set (step S13). The operation of the information input / set in steps S11 to S13 is performed using a predetermined terminal connected to the data management computer 1, and is registered in the personal information database 2 for each user.

  Next, the exercise menu for the day is set, and the user receives the wristband 51 in which predetermined information such as the member ID is recorded and wears it on the wrist (step S14). The exercise menu is set, for example, by selecting items in an interactive manner while viewing information displayed on the screen of the input terminal together with the trainer of the sports facility. At this time, it is possible to output an expected effect from an appropriate exercise menu. The set exercise menu is recorded in the RFID tag 51b of the wristband 51 and also in the personal information database 2.

  Next, according to the exercise menu, the user sequentially moves to an installation location of exercise equipment such as exercise equipment 12 to 14 in FIG. Here, for example, any one of the reader / writers 22 to 24 receives the wireless communication output from the RFID tag 51b of the wristband 51, acquires the member ID (identification information) recorded in the memory 516, and the RFID tag The time interval at which 51b approaches one of the reader / writers 22 to 24 is measured for each RFID tag 51b. Then, from the measurement result, the number of repetitions of the type of exercise set in the reader / writers 22 to 24 is calculated, and the duration of the exercise is calculated and recorded in the personal information database 2 for each user. However, the data representing the amount of exercise recorded in the personal information database 2 may be a value further converted according to the type of exercise. For example, in the case of swimming, the distance and speed of swimming may be converted into values such as the distance and speed of jogging, and may be recorded in the personal information database 2. A value representing the same momentum is recorded in the RFID tag 51b.

  Next, when the predetermined exercise is completed, the health condition is measured as necessary, and then the RFID tag 51b is attached to the reader / writer by operating a terminal installed at the installation location such as the reception 11 or the exercise equipment 12-14. Confirming the achievement status, effects, etc. for the target. If the final target value has been achieved (“Yes” in step S17), a fee payment process is performed at the reception 11 to complete one segment of the service provided by the sports facility (step S18). . On the other hand, if the final target value has not been achieved (“No” in step S17), the exercise amount up to today and advice on the next exercise menu are displayed on the display screen of the terminal (step S18). Then, when the exercise is performed next time, the processing from step S14 is repeatedly performed according to the achievement status thus far.

  Next, details of the processing in step S15 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 7 is performed by the reader / writers 22-24. First, a predetermined radio signal is output and received repeatedly until any RFID is detected (steps S21 to S22). When a predetermined response signal is detected from any RFID tag, a process of acquiring identification information such as a member ID of the RFID tag is performed (step S23). The elapsed time from when the RFID tag having the same identification information was detected last time is confirmed from the acquired identification information, and if it is longer than the predetermined time (“Yes” in step S24), a new RFID tag is created. It is determined that the state is a close approach, and information on the amount of exercise is recorded according to the identification information of the RFID tag and the type of exercise set in the reader / writer (step S25). On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (“No” in step S24), it is determined that the approaching state of the RFID tag is continued, and the search returns to step S21 to continue searching for the RFID tag. .

  The RFID tag is detected based on, for example, that the wireless signal transmitted from the RFID tag is close to a predetermined strength and that the other is separated, or the data error rate of the received data signal. It is possible to detect using a predetermined threshold according to the above.

  Through the above processing, the approach and separation time intervals of RFID tags and the number of times of approach can be measured for each RFID tag. For example, when a reader / writer is installed near the end of a swimming pool, the RFID tag of the user is detected every time the user approaches the reader / writer by swimming or walking underwater. By measuring the number of times of this approach, the exercise distance can be calculated by multiplying the length and number of swimming pools, and the speed can be calculated by dividing the distance by the time from the start to the end of the exercise. It is also possible to calculate the halfway time for each round trip.

  Also, for example, when a reader / writer is installed at a place where dumbbell exercise is performed and the dumbbell is moved up and down, the approach and separation of the RFID tag can be detected, or during the upper limit upper body exercise when abdominal muscle exercise is performed If the approach and separation of the RFID tag can be detected, the number of times of the movement can be recorded. That is, by installing a reader / writer in the vicinity of the muscle training execution position and measuring the number of times the RFID tag approaches, the number of muscle training executions can be recorded. In addition, since the approach of the RFID tag is measured for each RFID tag using identification information unique to the RFID tag, the amount of exercise of each user is measured even when multiple users are approaching or mixed. Is possible.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a function for setting a target, an accurate exercise menu for the setting, a function for determining and instructing the content to be executed, such as the amount of exercise, and measuring and inputting the amount of exercise when acting according to the instruction Since it has the function to perform and the function to show the next action predicted from the amount of exercise, the functionality and convenience of the sports facility utilization system can be improved. It is also effective to provide a function for outputting the expected effect from the appropriate exercise menu, an achievement status with respect to the target, an effect condition confirmation function, and an advice function for the next time.

  In addition, since an appropriate menu suitable for oneself can be selected, it can be used efficiently and without overload. In addition, by combining with a clock-type biological function measuring device, etc., it is possible to manage the health condition in real time, and when the abnormality occurs in the body, it is possible to make a system that promptly stops the action and further changes the menu .

  In the above embodiment, the electromagnetic induction method is used as the non-contact transmission / reception method using the RFID tag. However, other non-contact power such as a radio wave method and an electromagnetic coupling method is also used. It is also possible to adopt a configuration using transmission and information transmission methods. Further, the identification information recorded in the memory 516 may not be the same as the member ID, and the data management computer 1 or the like can identify the correspondence with the member ID (each user). Any identification code can be used.

  For example, when installing a reader / writer in the vicinity of the swimming pool, install the reader / writer on both ends (both sides) of the swimming pool so that the travel time for both the reciprocating movement and the return movement can be measured. You can also. Moreover, when using the instrument with the measurement function for exercise | movement, you may make it measure exercise amount using the measured value measured with the instrument. In addition, an RFID tag indicating the mass is affixed to a device such as a dumbbell, and both the user's momentum and the device information such as the mass being used are automatically recorded using a reader / writer. Also good.

  The user's goal and the exercise menu for the day are set based on the member ID, the exercise facility 12 and the data management computer 1 measure the exercise amount, and when the predetermined exercise is completed, the exercise amount recorded in the personal information database 2 is obtained. The achievement status for the target may be displayed on the display unit or the like.

  In addition, the system of the above embodiment has mainly explained training to make the mind and body, but when applied to sports such as marathons, triathlons, etc. It is also possible to foresee and eliminate dangers involving sudden modulation. In addition, as explained in the application at the training gym, there is no problem even at home as long as it has equipment.

The system diagram which shows the structure of the system of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the data in the personal information database 2 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the data in the RFID tag 51b of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the RFID tag 51b of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the reader / writers 21-24 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the system of FIG. The flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the process of FIG.6 S15.

Explanation of symbols

1 data management computer, 2 personal information database, 21-24 reader / writer, 51-54 wristband, 51b RFID tag, 516 memory

Claims (7)

A storage medium that stores the identification information of the user, and outputs the recording information of the storage means as a radio signal;
Measuring means for receiving wireless communication output from the recording medium, obtaining identification information recorded in the storage means of the recording medium, and measuring the operation of the recording medium for each recording medium;
A sports facility utilization system comprising: a recording unit that records the number of repetitions and time of a predetermined exercise for each user based on a measurement result by the measurement unit.   2. A sports facility utilization system according to claim 1, wherein the storage means of the recording medium comprises a ferroelectric memory (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory).   The sports facility utilization system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the recording medium outputs a radio signal by power obtained by non-contact power transmission. The measuring means is installed near the end of the swimming pool,
The recording means records the number of repetitions and time of swimming or underwater walking movement obtained from the measurement result in terms of distance and speed of swimming or underwater walking, and records them. The sports facility usage system described in the section. The measuring means is installed in the vicinity of the execution position of strength training,
The sports facility utilization system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the recording means records the number of times of strength training execution. Using a recording medium that has storage means for recording user identification information, and that outputs the recording information of the storage means as a radio signal,
A wireless communication output from the recording medium, receiving the identification information recorded in the storage means of the recording medium, and measuring the time interval for which the recording medium approaches for each recording medium;
A method for using a sports facility, comprising: a recording process for recording a number of repetitions and time of a predetermined exercise for each user based on a measurement result in the measurement process. Based on the user's identification information, set the user's goal and the exercise menu for the day,
Measure the momentum by the measuring means,
A sports facility utilization system comprising means for confirming an achievement status for the target based on the amount of exercise recorded on a recording medium when predetermined exercise is completed.

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