KR20010096307A - Method and device for construction of internet diet site which can collect vital signs such as weight or bodyfat automatically - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and apparatus for building an Internet diet site capable of automatically receiving a body information is provided to automatically transfer a body information, such as weight, fat, etc., to a web site through Internet without operating a computer. CONSTITUTION: A scale with a subminiature Internet communication device using a one-chip microprocessor is installed in a user's home or store. The scale is connected to Internet at a predetermined point of time once a day to transfer a weight information measured on the day to a web server. The web server stores the received information in a database. When the user logs on, the web server processes the stored data into a graph or statistics and outputs the same to a web browser of the user. Or, the web server sends the data through a facsimile or a mail service. Any equipment which allows an Internet communication device using the subminiature one-chip microprocessor to be embedded can be used as the scale, such as a fat scale, a thermometer, etc.

Description

Method and device for construction of internet diet site which can collect vital signs such as weight or bodyfat automatically}

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for building an internet diet management site, and is particularly for Internet users who are interested in diets and who wish to easily receive diet management through the Internet.

Conventional diet management method visits chain-type businesses periodically to measure weight, body fat, height, etc., and consult the results of diet and how to proceed (Jenny Craig, USA). Easy diet management has been greatly improved (see ediets.com, cyberdiet.com).

The core of such an Internet diet management method is as follows. First, a portal site that aggregates diet-related information is constructed and a user is registered as a paid or free member. And for members who wish to systematic diet management, they provide diet foods and diets, and the results of diets are measured by the user himself or herself by measuring their weight or body fat, turning on the computer, accessing the Internet, and inputting them on a web browser. . The website then analyzes the user's diet performance and sends future diet plans or advice via e-mail or telephone consultation.

In this method, users should not only periodically measure their diet information such as weight, but also need to turn on the computer and access the internet to input their own, so that regular physical information is difficult to enter and the user is bothered to enter the diet program. There is a problem that the scientific proof of the problem becomes difficult.

On the other hand, an example similar to the automatic measurement technology to be achieved by the present invention can not be found in the field of measuring diet-related body information, but can be found in the field of methods and devices using the telemedicine technology using the Internet. Looking at these techniques can be found a number of differences compared to the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention.

First of all, the remote life diabetes measuring method provided by lifechart.com in the US is to purchase a diabetic meter, measure the blood sugar, and then access the modem device installed in the home and transmit the blood sugar value to the website. Therefore, two steps are required: measurement and transmission. And there is no application yet for health-related body information such as weight or body fat.

On the other hand, the patent (patent 1999-006265C) filed in Korea in January 1999 by Seta and Fujimoto Co., Ltd. shows the difference between the present in-home medical system and the present invention. They have filed a patent for a device that has a medical measurement terminal in their home and a built-in modem that measures blood glucose or blood pressure and sends it to the hospital. However, this method is questionable in that it is necessary for expensive medical devices to be distributed to homes.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention, to solve the above problems, the diet program participants via the Internet to easily reflect their diet results, that is, information such as weight or body fat automatically without the operation of the computer To provide a way to send to a website via.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems.Management apparatus necessary for building an internet management internet portal site, weight scale or body fat scale or height meter with increased internet communication, and measured body information are transmitted through the Internet. To provide a communication device.

1 illustrates a method of reading diet information of a user on the Internet according to the present invention.

Figure 2 shows how a user checks his diet information on the Internet.

3 shows an internet communication device implemented with a one-chip microprocessor in a measuring instrument.

4 illustrates an apparatus for transferring information to the Internet by power line where telephone line connection is not possible.

Body information measuring apparatus of the configuration of the present invention for solving the above technical problem, there are a variety of devices such as body weight; body fat; height; blood pressure, but will be described by taking a weight scale as a preferred embodiment.

In the method for forming an internet diet program for automatically receiving body information according to the present invention for solving the above technical problem, the weight and user identification number and measurement time information from the weight scale of the home or business to the website The method of transmitting up to the site and gathering this information from the website and displaying the trend graph and the statistical value over time includes the steps of: (a) installing a scale with an internet communication device in a home or business; (B) The Internet communication device automatically wakes up at a certain time of day and automatically accesses the Internet, and then transmits the information measured on that day, ie, user identification number, weight measurement value, measurement time, to a website that has previously been memorized. step; (C) the web server of the web site automatically recording the received measurement information in a database linked with the web using the user identification number as an index; (D) if the user later accesses the Internet, visits the website, inputs his identification number, and displays the measured information as a graph or statistical value in a web browser; (E) evaluating the clinical and nutritional significance of the graph and the performance of the existing diet and outputting advice on future diet directions, if the user selects it.

According to the present invention for solving the above technical problem, the apparatus for forming an Internet diet program that automatically receives the body information, (a) the scale combined with the Internet communication device is a one-chip microprocessor and modem circuit and time measuring circuit and Integrated configuration with user identification button or membership card reader; (b) Two separate microchips, one-chip microprocessor and modem, installed on the scale to allow access to the Internet, and a separate internet communication device equipped with one-chip microprocessor and modem to access the Internet. Device configuration; It is characterized by being.

With reference to the accompanying drawings below

For example, the operation method of the Internet diet site will be described in detail.

1 illustrates a process in which weight information is transmitted to the Internet.

First, the user purchases an internet scale and installs it in a home or business. All installation procedures are completed by applying AC power to the scale and connecting the telephone line. If it is difficult to install a telephone line, a scale with a power line modem and an internet communication device in the shape of a telephone stand are installed in the field.

At some point each day, the Internet communication device installed at the site makes a phone call to access the Internet, and transmits the weight information measured that day to the web server along with the measurement time and user identification number.

2 shows a process in which a user obtains his own measurements.

The web server puts this information into a database. Then, when the user connects to the Internet through a web browser and enters a user identification number, the web server reads the user's weight information from the database. It is processed into information evaluating statistics and diet performance and output to the user's web browser. On the other hand, if the user cannot connect through a computer, the result can be reported to the user by fax or regular mail.

For example, the device required for the operation of the Internet diet site according to the present invention will be described in detail.

One or two devices are used in the installation environment. 3 shows a weight scale device incorporating an internet communication device. This device is suitable for easy telephone line connection or ADSL connection. The apparatus includes: an Internet Protocol control unit (UPP, IP) unit integrated in a one-chip microprocessor; and an Internet access control unit (PPP) unit; and a portion which actually controls a modem; and a weight measuring unit; User identification unit; characterized in that it has a time measuring unit. The user identification is performed by multiple switches on the scale so that the user presses the switch every time he / she is measured or inputs his identity card into the scale. The time measuring unit measures the time using the time returned by querying the web server time using UDP / IP whenever it is connected to the Internet.

Meanwhile, FIG. 4 illustrates a case in which a weight scale device having a power line modem and a one-chip microprocessor and a micro internet communication device are separately used when the telephone line is not easily connected. In this case, there is an advantage that the place of installation of the scale is free because it communicates using the indoor power line.

According to the present invention, the procedure for transmitting their physical information to the Internet is simplified, and the diet management task through the Internet is simplified. As the user can observe his / her physical information for a long time, it is possible to promote diet and promote the existing diet industry by scientifically verifying the efficiency of various diet-related foods and programs.

Claims (5)

In the method of building an Internet diet site that automatically receives body information, (a) installing a scale with a built-in micro internet communication device using a one-chip microprocessor in the home or business of the user; (b) the scale is connected to the Internet once a day at a certain time and transmits the weight information measured that day to a specific web server; (c) the web server stores the received information in a database; (d) when the user logs in, the web server processes the stored data into graphs or statistics and outputs the data to the user's web browser, or sends a fax or general mail. How to build an internet diet site to receive body information According to claim 1, wherein the weight scale of step (a) is a body fat scale; How to build an Internet diet site that automatically receives body information, characterized in that other devices that can be built-in thermometer, blood pressure monitor, blood glucose meter, etc. Internet communication device using the ultra-small one-chip microprocessor In the device for building an Internet diet site that automatically receives body information, In the scale with the built-in Internet communication device, the Internet communication device is composed of a one-chip microprocessor and a modem, the Internet diet site building device for automatically receiving body information, characterized in that the solution to the Internet protocol in software. The method according to claim 3, The Internet communication device is an Internet diet site building device that automatically receives the body information, characterized in that one of the general telephone line, ADSL, LAN, power line modem. According to clause 3, The scale has a built-in power line modem and one-chip microprocessor, and is connected to the indoor power line, and separately made a small Internet communication device with a one-chip microprocessor, power line modem, and a general modem to be installed indoors and communicate with each other, An internet diet site building device for automatically receiving body information, characterized in that all the Internet communication devices are built in the scale without using a power line modem.