DD147046A1 - PORTABLE DEVICE FOR CYCLE DISPLAY - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device to be worn on the body, combined with a commodity, preferably a wristwatch, for displaying the monthly cycle of the woman. The aim of the invention is to be able to carry out an uncomplicated observation and control of the monthly cycle of the woman on the basis of the basal temperature. The object is to provide a device which automatically mitigates the basal body temperature, evaluates the measurement results and displays the resulting information in a generally comprehensible form. It is intended to be easy to handle and to be used without any special intervention in the daily life habits. According to the invention, a temperature measuring element, preferably a thermistor, which heats the body temperature and which is disposed at a skin contact point of a body worn on the body Adds trimming values to microprocessors located in the article which control a display device attached to the article. Preferably, the item worn on the body is a wristwatch. The mentioned display device is designed to indicate the probability of the conception readiness.

Description

Dr. rer. nato habil. Joachim Böhm Berlin, 27. 09. 1979 Dr · med · Klaue Dietζ

Zustellungsbevollmächtigt:

Academy of Sciences of the GDR Central Institute of Optics and Spectroscopy - Patent Office

1199 Berlin-Adlershof, Rudower Chaussee 5

Portable device for cycle display

Field of application of the invention

The invention relates to a device to be worn on the body, combined with a commodity, preferably a wristwatch, for displaying the monthly cycle of the woman,

Characteristic of the known technical solutions

Electronic and also mechanical watches, in particular wristwatches, have been manufactured for a long time with additional display devices, eg of the date. Using highly integrated electronic components with low space and power requirements

Wristwatches are also already equipped with additional computational devices (small computers, microprocessors), which are used for different punctures.

The observation and control of the monthly cycle of the woman as well as the knowledge of its respective current phase has meaning for the family planning and birth control (determination of the concept optimum and conception-unfavorable phases).

Known are simple methods of cycle control based on an observation of the onset of monthly menstruation and a count of intervening days. Special calendars, tables and variously designed counting aids are also in use for this purpose. According to gynecological findings, these procedures are not sufficiently reliable and therefore considered inadequate.

In most cases (about 85 %) is sufficiently reliable indicator of the cycle is the so-called basal body temperature or its course during the cycle (Döring, GK, "The temperature method of contraception", 7th edition, Thieme-Verlag, Stuttgart 1968 ). The basal temperate must generally be carefully measured and noted daily before getting up. The correct interpretation of the course of the Basalteraperatur over the time of the cycle presupposes the layman certain knowledge. The daily temperature measurement is often annoying. In addition, psychic impairments were already detected in this procedure.

Object of the invention

The aim of the invention is to carry out an observation and control of the monthly cycle of the woman due to the basal body temperature, without having to accept the mentioned disadvantages of the previous procedure.

Explanation of the essence of the invention

The invention has for its object to provide a device which measures the basal temperature automatically, evaluates the measurement results and displays the resulting information in a generally understandable form. It should be easy to handle and without special intervention in the other daily life habits applicable.

According to the invention the object is achieved in that a temperature measuring element, preferably a thermistor, is arranged at a skin contact point of a body worn object, which measures the body temperature and supplies the measured values in the object microprocessors, which control a display device attached to the object "Preferably, the item worn on the body is a wristwatch.

However, it can also be a jewelry item, such as a bracelet, a chain, a medallion or a ring. The mentioned display device is designed such that it indicates the probability of the conceptional readiness.

embodiments

The invention permits a multiplicity of embodiments and variants, which in particular also relate to the program of the microprocessors for processing the measurement and display data. This will be explained in more detail in the following embodiments.

example 1

The course of temperature during a cycle is normally characterized by a rise in basal body temperature of 0.3 · 0.8 K, approximately in the middle of the cycle, which accompanies the so-called ovulation, which determines the course of the cycle. The measuring program is set up so that the day of this temperature rise is detected. This is possible after various measuring programs, which is explained in the following examples.

Example la:

The measurement switches on daily at a certain point in time, at which the clock must be carried and which is chosen so that the most favorable conditions for the measurement of the basal temperature are expected.

Example Ibt

The measurement of body temperature takes place when the watch is worn, continuously or at short intervals. From these data, the day of the rise in basal body temperature is determined by averaging or other special programs, so that the watch does not have to be continuously worn continuously. The information to be derived from the determination of the day of the increase in basal body temperature (ovulation) can be determined by various programs and displayed in various ways.

Example 1c; .

The day of ovulation is displayed directly, for example as a date. The wearer has to draw the following conclusions.

Example 1d;

From the established date, a relative probability for conception readiness is derived and in the form of a simple numerical scale (eg 1 to 10)

expressed and displayed. According to gynecological findings, the probability of conception readiness gradually increases from the fifth day of the cycle from the day menstruation starts, reaches a maximum on the days before ovulation and on the day of ovulation itself, and then drops to a very low value abc These probabilities can be expressed in a simple numeric scale in an easy-to-understand and understandable way. The correct number is either determined after a plague program or a dynamic program is used that also stores the data from previous cycles and uses them to set more precise probabilities , in particular the days before ovulation, determined.

Example 1e :

One is content with a coarser evaluation of the probability for the conception readiness, eg with two, three or four values. These few values can also be indicated by colors instead of numbers. The display as such is possible in all embodiments in manifold ways. The display device can be arranged at a suitable location open or hidden from the general view. The display can be continuous or only after pressing a Repetierbefehls. Advantageously, an indicator value should "not specified possible" or _e "device fault" or "temperature curve irregular, not cycle as" be provided ·

Example 2

Not in all cases of T _e is mperaturverlauf during a cycle by an increase in basal "temperature from one day to another in but the rise in temperature occurs continuously or in small increments over a greater period of time. In these cases, a program can be used, the the course of the

Comparing the temperature with a mean value and deriving a probable day for ovulation. "From this day, the further information can be obtained analogously to Example 1.

Example 3

The invention is used as a diagnostic auxiliary device. For this purpose, the measured temperature data are stored in an additionally present in the clock device. The clock has a special electronic output, to which a peripheral device is connected from time to time to retrieve and print the stored data. The printed data are then available for a diagnostic evaluation and control of the course of body temperature.

With the device according to the invention a reliable means is provided which allows a constant observation and control of the monthly cycle of the woman on the basis of the basal body temperature without special intervention in the other habits of life. In combination with a daily necessities worn on the body or with a jewelery item, the proposed solution allows a simple, inconspicuous handling without mental impairments. The device also allows the layman to easily read data of interest related to the course of the cycle, such as the likelihood of conception readiness, and derive behaviors therefrom.

Claims (2)

invention claim 1 _{β A} portable cycle display device, characterized in that a temperature measuring element, preferably a thermistor, is arranged at a skin contact point of a body worn object, which measures the body temperature and feeds the measured values in the subject microprocessors, which one on the object control mounted display device. 2. Device according to item 1, characterized in that the object worn on the body is a wristwatch · Device according to item 1, characterized in that the object carried on the body is an ornament, for example a bracelet, a chain, a medallion or a ring « 4. Device according to item 1 and one of the items 2 to 3, characterized in that the display device indicates the probability of the conception readiness.