JP2000227341A - Pedometer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a pedometer which can increase the walking will of a user by giving the user a feeling of accomplishing his purpose by displaying an area selected from previously inputted data in a displaying section and, at the same time, by successively changing the color of the picture elements in the area of the displaying section whenever the number of steps of the user reaches a prescribed value by counting the number of steps. SOLUTION: The CPU 18 of a pedometer displays an area walking game mode, a number-of-step mode, or a walking distance mode selected from a program stored in a ROM 19 in a displaying section 2 and performs arithmetic processing on a number of steps inputted form a number-of-step detecting means 12. When a user selects the area walking game mode, the blank map of one block is displayed in the displaying section 2. When the user starts walking by wearing the pedometer, the number of steps of the user detected by means of the detecting means 12 is inputted to a microcomputer 1 and the CPU 18 starts the arithmetic processing by counting the number of steps. When the number of steps reaches a prescribed value (for example, 100), one of the picture elements in the map is colored in black and, whenever an added number of steps reaches a prescribed value, the remaining picture elements are colored in black.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pedometer, and more particularly to a pedometer for sequentially changing the color of an area displayed on a display unit based on a predetermined number of steps.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally known pedometers display a step number detected by a step number detecting means and a walking distance obtained by calculating a step number detected by the step number detecting means and a previously input stride value. Things to do were common.

[0003]

However, in such a pedometer, since the number of steps and the walking distance are only displayed as numbers, the feeling of dryness is strong and the goal is achieved even if one has a sense of purpose. In many cases, considerable effort was required.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a pedometer capable of easily achieving a sense of accomplishment of a goal and improving a willingness to walk.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a pedometer for detecting the number of steps by a step number detecting means, wherein the pedometer is selected from a display unit having a large number of pixels and data input in advance. Area display means for displaying an area on the display unit, and calculation / display means for adding and changing the number of steps and sequentially changing and displaying pixels in the area of the display unit every time a predetermined number of steps is reached are provided. It is characterized by.
Further, the calculation / display means displays the number of steps for each use, the number of days elapsed since the start of use, the total number of steps since the start of use, and the walking distance for each use based on a preset stride value and the number of steps, depending on the mode selection. It is possible to display the number of days elapsed from the start and the total walking distance from the start of use. Further, the pedometer may be provided with a backup memory for writing and storing the processed data and storing the data even when no power is supplied.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail based on embodiments shown in the drawings. The pedometer 1 according to the present embodiment includes an area walking game mode in which a plurality of pixels in an area displayed on the display unit 2 are sequentially changed in color each time a predetermined number of steps is reached, A step count mode that displays the number of days elapsed and the total number of steps since the start of use, and a walking distance that displays the walking distance for each use from the preset stride value and the number of steps, the number of days elapsed since the start of use, and the total walking distance since the start of use Mode.

This pedometer 1 is, as shown in FIG.
A clip 4 for attaching the pedometer 1 to clothes such as a belt or a skirt is provided on the back surface of the case 3 formed so as to fit in the palm of a person. Is provided with a through hole 5 through which a string hanging from the neck is passed.

On the front surface of the case 3, the display unit 2 for displaying each mode on a screen is provided substantially at the center. The display unit 2 has a large number of pixels (1024 in this embodiment).
Pixel). Below the display unit 2, three large buttons 6, 7, 8 are arranged side by side.
Buttons for a clear / screen switch and a decision / screen switch. One small button 9 disposed between the buttons 7 and 8 is for a reset switch.

In the case 3, a battery 10, a microcomputer 11, and a step number detecting means 1 shown in FIG.
2, an operation switch group 13 operated by the buttons 6, 7, 8; a reset switch 14 operated by the button 9; a clock unit 15;
The buzzer & melody sound transmitting means 17 and the like are stored.
The reset switch 14 is used to initialize the microcomputer 11 in order to return to a normal operation when a malfunction occurs due to an influence of static electricity or noise.

The step number detecting means 12 detects the number of steps,
The data is output to the microcomputer 11. As the number-of-steps detecting means 12, a mechanical or electronic sensor such as a pendulum sensor or an acceleration sensor for detecting vibrations caused by walking can be used.

The microcomputer 11 includes a CPU 18 as a central processing unit, a ROM 19 to which the entire program for controlling the operation of the pedometer 1 such as the local walking game mode, the number of steps mode, the walking distance mode, and the like.
R that temporarily stores the processing signal, operation value, data, and the like of the PU 18, and also temporarily stores the elapsed time input from the clock unit 15, the number of steps input by the step number detection unit 12, and the like.
AM20.

The CPU 18 displays any one of the regional walking game mode, the number of steps mode, and the walking distance mode selected from the program in the ROM 19 on the display unit 2, and the number of steps input from the step number detecting means 12. Is processed in accordance with each mode.

In the program of the local walking game mode, a graphic representing a specific area is input. For example,
In the present embodiment, a blank map of the whole of Japan and a partial blank map which divides the whole of Japan into a plurality of blocks and divides the prefectures included in the blocks into blocks are input in advance and displayed on the display unit 2. A plurality of pixels in the selected area are sequentially changed in color each time a predetermined number of steps is reached. It should be noted that the graphic representing the specific area can be rewritten to a graphic representing an area such as the United States, Europe, or the like.

The programs in the step count mode and the walking distance mode are substantially the same as those used in the conventional pedometer. In the step count mode, the number of steps for each use, the number of days elapsed from the start of use, and the Displays the total number of steps,
As shown in FIG. 4, the number of steps since the start of use, the number of steps for each use, and the number of days elapsed since the start of use are displayed on the display unit 2 in order from the top, and the number of steps for each use can be cleared. In the walking distance mode, the walking distance for each use from the preset stride value and the number of steps, the number of days elapsed since the start of use,
The accumulated walking distance from the start of use is displayed. As shown in FIG. 5, the accumulated distance from the start of use, the walking distance for each use, and the number of days elapsed from the start of use are displayed on the display unit 2 in order from the top. The displayed walking distance for each use can be cleared.

The backup memory 16 writes and saves the data processed by the microcomputer 11 at a set time every day, and outputs the saved data to the microcomputer 11 at the start of use the next day. Further, even when the battery 10 is removed when the battery 10 is replaced, the stored data is retained, and the stored data is output to the microcomputer 11 when the battery 10 is mounted. For example, an EEPROM can be used. As a result, when the battery is replaced, the processed data is not lost. Also, when the microcomputer 11 is initialized in order to return to a normal operation at the time of malfunction due to the influence of static electricity or noise, data is similarly output to the microcomputer 11.

A method of using the pedometer 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to the schematic flowchart of FIG. First, the user operates the mode changeover switch button 6 from the initial screen (step a) to select one of the local walking game mode, the number of steps mode, and the walking distance mode. When the step mode is selected (step b), as shown in FIG.
The display unit 2 displays the total number of steps since the start of use, the number of steps for each use,
The number of days that have elapsed since the start of use is displayed, and each number increases as it is used. When the walking distance mode is selected (step c), as shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 2 displays the integrated distance from the start of use, the walking distance for each use, and the number of days elapsed since the start of use. As you do, each number increases.

When the local walking game mode is selected (step d), a blank map of one block, for example, a map of Hokkaido is displayed on the display unit 2 (step e). If it is determined to be Hokkaido as it is, the determination / screen switch button 8 is operated to determine. However, when selecting a block blank map of another area, the block blank map displayed by operating the mode changeover switch button 6 or the clear / screen changeover switch button 7 is changed, and a map of a desired prefecture is selected. (Step f). At this time, one of the pixels in the selected map blinks, and the name of the selected prefecture is displayed below the map. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when a map of Tokyo is selected from a block white map composed of Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba, one of the pixels in the map of Tokyo flashes and “Tokyo” is displayed. Is displayed. Here, when the determination / screen changeover switch button 8 is operated to determine (step g), the blinking pixel is fixed.

In this state, when walking is started with the pedometer 1 mounted, when the number of steps detected by the step number detecting means 12 is input to the microcomputer 11, the CPU 18
Starts the calculation by counting the number of steps (step h), and when the number of steps reaches the set predetermined number, the color of one of the pixels in the Tokyo map is changed to black (step i). Each time the added number of steps reaches a predetermined number, the remaining pixels are sequentially changed to black. The number of steps that change the color of one pixel is
For example, it is set to 100 steps. With the increase in the number of steps, the discoloration of the pixels in the map of "Tokyo" is completed, and the pixels are painted black (step j). When the buzzer & melody sound transmitting means 17 is activated, the melody sound is transmitted to the user. Notify (step k).

Thus, the user returns to step f, and selects and determines the next desired map of the prefecture, for example, the map of Chiba prefecture as shown in FIG. One of the pixels in is blinking fixed,
"Ciba" is displayed. Then, when walking is started again, all the pixels in the map of Chiba are discolored through the above-described steps h to k. If the user starts walking without selecting the desired prefecture first, or continues walking while selecting the next prefecture, the step count calculation value during that time is accumulated and the next prefecture is stored. Is determined, the color is displayed in the map (step m).

The progress is determined and determined in each of the above steps.
When the screen change switch button 8 is operated, as shown in FIG. 8, it can be confirmed that the walked prefectures of the blank map of Japan are discolored black and displayed on the display unit 2 together with the achievement rate.

When the user has completed walking in all prefectures, the entire white map of Japan is discolored and painted black, and the buzzer & melody sound transmitting means 17 is activated, and a different state from that at the time of completion of walking in prefectures is used. Send a melody sound to inform the user. This means that the user has walked throughout Japan, and one series of the local walking game mode has been completed. As shown in FIG. 9, the number of times of walking for the whole of Japan is as follows.
It is displayed with a map of Japan.

As described above, when the user selects a prefecture when walking, the user can enjoy gait dominating the whole of Japan as if playing a game.
In addition, a feeling of achievement of the goal can be enjoyed, and a willingness to walk can be improved. In addition, the program includes an evaluation message for the number of steps the user has taken in a day, a message congratulating that the user has completed walking in one prefecture,
Since a message congratulating the conquest of gait in Japan as a whole can be displayed on the screen and notified by voice, the willingness to walk can be further improved.

In the above embodiment, the pixels in the area displayed on the display unit are discolored to black. However, the pixels may be displayed in black and discolored to white.
In the case of color display, the color may be changed to another color.
Further, the description has been given of the use method of sequentially selecting desired prefectures, but the order of desired prefectures may be selected in advance.

[0024]

As described above, the pedometer according to the present invention has a display section having a large number of pixels, area display means for displaying an area selected from previously input data on the display section, Calculation and display means for sequentially changing and displaying a plurality of pixels in the area of the display section each time the number of steps reaches a predetermined number of steps, so that the user can feel like walking in the selected area as if playing a game, and have a sense of purpose. It is easy to hold, and it is possible to fully enjoy a feeling of achievement of the goal, and it is possible to improve willingness to walk. Further, the mode can be changed to the number of steps mode or the walking distance mode by selecting the mode. Further, a backup memory can be provided so that data subjected to arithmetic processing is not lost at the time of battery replacement or the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an operation state of a pedometer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pedometer.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing internal components of the pedometer.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a display state in a step count mode.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a display state of a walking distance mode.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a state where a map of a selected prefecture is displayed in the local walking game mode.

FIG. 7: Walking for the selected prefectures is completed,
It is a front view in the state where the next prefecture was selected.

FIG. 8 is a front view of a state in which the progress of the local walking game mode is displayed.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a state in which walking of the whole of Japan is completed.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pedometer, 2 ... Display part, 3 ... Case, 6 ... Mode switch button, 7 ... Cancel / screen switch button, 8 ... Set / screen switch button, 9 ... Reset switch button, 10 ... Battery, 11 ... microcomputer, 12 ... step number detecting means, 13 ... operation switch group,
14 reset switch, 15 clock section, 16 backup memory, 17 buzzer & melody sound transmission means,
18 CPU, 19 ROM, 20 RAM

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A pedometer for detecting the number of steps by a number of steps detecting means, a display unit having a large number of pixels, an area displaying means for displaying an area selected from previously input data on the displaying unit, A pedometer characterized by comprising calculation / display means for sequentially changing and displaying a plurality of pixels in the area of the display section each time the number of steps reaches a predetermined number of steps. 2. The pedometer according to claim 1, wherein the calculation / display unit displays the number of steps for each use, the number of days elapsed since the start of use, and the total number of steps since the start of use by selecting a mode. . 3. The calculation / display means displays a walking distance for each use, a number of days elapsed since the start of use, and an integrated walking distance from the start of use based on a preset stride value and the number of steps by mode selection. The pedometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: 4. Writing and storing the processed data,
The pedometer according to claim 1, further comprising a backup memory for storing data even when no power is supplied.