JP2000329580A - Pedometer with map meter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a pedometer with map meter having a new function whereby the distance to a destination is calculated by tracing to the destination on a map, and the number of steps or a calory to be consumed is displayed, thereby realizing a sense of purpose and a sense of accomplishment until reaching the destination of walking or the like. SOLUTION: An operation of multiplying the number of revolution and a scale factor corresponding to a reduced scale of a map is carried out when a wheel part 2 is traced from a start point to a destination on the map. The number of steps, a distance and an estimated calory to be consumed are displayed on a liquid crystal display screen 4. The number of steps and calory to be consumed can be known beforehand simultaneously with the target distance between the start point and the destination on the map. When the distance, the number of steps or the calory to be consumed is inputted, how much one should travel so that the inputted distance or number of steps becomes the target distance or number of steps can be known on the map by tracing on the map.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pedometer with a map meter that can realize a new function by incorporating a mechanism of a map meter into the pedometer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It is possible to know the actual distance on a map by tracing the map with a small wheel attached to the tip of a rotary needle type meter and multiplying a value displayed on the meter by a scale of the map. There is a map meter that can be used. There is also a pedometer that displays the number of steps taken and the distance.

[0003]

In the former, it is possible to know the distance on a map, but it is not possible to feel the digestion distance on each road when actually walking. In the latter case, it is possible to know at that point whether the actual number of steps or distances has been reached by walking, but it is not possible to clearly recognize where and how far the steps or distances have been walked on the map. . If a destination is selected in advance on the map to know the distance and it is possible to know how much the user walked at each position until reaching the destination, the sense of purpose of walking can be further enhanced. An object of the present invention is to provide a novel function that has not been used before, calculate a distance to a destination by tracing to a destination on a map, and display the number of steps or calorie consumption to reach a destination such as walking. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pedometer with a map meter that can realize a sense of purpose and a sense of accomplishment until the pedometer.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, a pedometer with a map meter according to the present invention comprises: a wheel section for tracing a map or the like by rotating; and an electric device for converting the rotation of the wheel section into an electric signal. A signal conversion unit, an input operation unit, a step counting unit that counts the number of steps, a liquid crystal display unit, a sound output unit, and a rotation signal obtained by tracing with the wheel unit. The first function to calculate the distance by multiplying the number of steps and the number of steps or the estimated calorie consumption corresponding to the distance and to display the same on the liquid crystal display unit and the calorie consumption by the input operation unit allow the calorie consumption to be calculated. Calculating means having a second function of calculating the number of steps or the distance of the step and displaying it on the liquid crystal display section. The third aspect of the present invention is that the calculating means causes the liquid crystal display unit to display a distance calculated from the rotation signal obtained by tracing with the wheel unit, and subtracts and displays the distance by counting steps by the step counting unit. Features have been added. Further, the liquid crystal display unit according to the present invention is configured to display time in addition to the number of steps or the distance.

[0005] According to the above configuration, for example, walking can be performed while having a sense of purpose which has not existed in the past, and it is possible to further promote not only walking but also similar use.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external view showing an embodiment of a pedometer with a map meter according to the present invention.
(A) is a front view, (b) is a side view. It has a rectangular shape and a rounded outer shape, and has a liquid crystal display screen 4 in the center. A wheel unit 2 for realizing the function of a map meter is provided in the lower right part of the side surface. Three buttons for data input and setting are arranged on the lower peripheral portion of the front. Attachment part 3 on the back to hold it to a band
Is provided.

[0007] By tracing the wheel portion 2 between the starting point and the destination on the map to calculate the distance, and activating the conversion function,
On the liquid crystal display screen 4, for example, the number of steps, the distance to the destination, and the estimated calorie consumption can be displayed. In addition, by inputting the distance to be traveled in advance, the number of steps, calorie consumption, and required time can be displayed, and by tracing on the map in this state, it is possible to know from where on the map the distance to be traveled. be able to. Further, it is also possible to sequentially add and display the number of steps and distance traveled as a pedometer.

FIG. 2A is a view showing an embodiment of a map meter section and a pedometer section of a pedometer with a map meter according to the present invention, and shows a case where a rotary encoder and a seesaw section of a gear containing a bracket are used. Is shown.

When the wheel section 20 traces the map, it rotates along the map. The wheel portion 20 meshes with the outer periphery of the gear 19 containing the metal fitting. A number of metal fittings 19 a are arranged near the peripheral edge of the metal gear 19 with metal fittings, and each metal fitting part passes under the metal fitting detecting unit 21. Therefore, the metal fittings 19a are sequentially turned according to the rotation of the wheel portion 20,
The amount of rotation is converted into an electric signal by being detected by the metal fitting detecting unit 21 and input to the CPU 10. CPU 10
1/25 based on the gear ratio between the wheel portion and the gear 19 containing the bracket portion.
The calculation is performed at the 000 scale, and when a map of another scale is used, the scale value is input from the input unit 14 described later, so that the calculation can be performed at the input scale value.

Next, the configuration of the pedometer unit for detecting the number of steps is as follows.
It comprises a seesaw portion 24 and contact portions 22a and 22b. The seesaw portion 24 has a weight 24a at one end, and is configured to be swingable about a central portion 24b as a fulcrum. The seesaw portion 24 swings by vertical movement while walking, and the other end portion 24c alternately contacts the contact portions 22a and 22b. This contact is detected by the contact detection unit 23, and a detection signal is sent to the CPU 10 in response to each contact. CPU1
0 is calculated by converting it to 70 cm per step by default.
In addition, it is possible to adjust the length of one step by a step adjustment function described later.

FIG. 2B is a view showing an embodiment of a map meter section and a pedometer section of a pedometer with a map meter according to the present invention, showing a case where a rotary encoder of a gear with a slit is used. The gear 26 meshing with the wheel portion 28 is provided with a number of slits 26a near the periphery. The slit 26a is a light emitting unit 27 of the optical detecting unit 27.
a and the light receiving portion 27b. 1
When the slit passes, the light receiving unit 27b outputs a signal, and the signal is input to the CPU 10.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a circuit of a pedometer with a map meter according to the present invention. Contact rotating part 1
With the rotation of 7, the rotary encoder 16 outputs a pulse signal. The pedometer unit 12 outputs a signal corresponding to each step. The CPU 10 controls these signals and the input unit 14.
Various calculations are performed based on the input data from and the outputs of the liquid crystal display unit 11 and the speaker unit 15 are controlled. CP
The clock used for U10 can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 by being frequency-divided by the frequency dividing unit 18.

When a predetermined number of steps or a predetermined distance are taken, the CPU 10 can play a melody from the speaker unit 15 to notify the user of the melody. The input unit 14 has three buttons 14a, 14b, and 14c. These buttons can select the next mode or input data. The configuration of each function of the CPU 10 is as follows, and can be selected as a mode. The pedometer function is realized by the step counting unit 10a, and the number of steps input from the pedometer unit 12 is counted, and the number of steps walked is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 in a count-up or count-down display mode. The conversion function is realized by the conversion unit 10b, and the distance on the map is displayed after being converted into the number of steps, time, and calorie consumption.

The map meter function is a map meter section 10c.
The distance traced on the reduced scale map is scaled, the distance is calculated and displayed. In addition, a distance to be walked (the number of steps) is input in advance, and a subtraction process is performed by tracing the reduced scale map to display how far on the map the target distance and the number of steps can be taken.
The measuring function is realized by the measuring unit 10d, and the size of the object to be measured is calculated and output by tracing the portion. The stride adjustment function is provided by the stride adjustment unit 1
0e, and by pressing a button of the input unit 14, a stride suitable for the person can be set. Adjustment range is 30
cm to 100 cm. The back calculation function is realized by the back calculation unit 10f. For example, the required number of steps is calculated and displayed by inputting calories to be consumed from the input unit 14, for example. The clock function is realized by the clock unit 10g, and can be used as a clock.

The first function uses the map meter function and the conversion function. First, if the scale of the traced map is different from the scale set by default, the user presses a button of the input unit to adjust the scale. Next,
Activate the map meter function and follow the walking course on the map. Thereby, the CPU 10 calculates the distance and displays it on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Then, by further pressing the button, the conversion function is activated, the required number of steps, the estimated required time, and the required calorie consumption are calculated and displayed. The displayed content is the CPU 10
It is registered in the memory inside. When the pedometer function is activated and walking is started in this state, the number of steps is counted down every time the user walks, and the progress is displayed momentarily. This feature is 3rd
Function.

The first function is most suitable for planning walking. By simply tracing the map of the planned course when planning a trip or walking, the number of steps, time, and calorie consumption can be known, so that a trip or walking event plan can be made according to the person or the group.
Next, the second function uses the back calculation function. That is, by inputting the calorie consumption from the input unit 14, the number of steps or distance corresponding to the calorie consumption can be calculated and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Also,
The measure function can then be used, for example, to check the measurement of a part of the rug (eg, waist).

[0017]

As described above, according to the present invention, a wheel section for tracing a map or the like by rotating, an electric signal conversion section for converting the rotation of the wheel section to an electric signal, an input operation section, The distance is calculated by multiplying the rotation signal obtained by tracing with the step counting section, the liquid crystal display section, the sound output section, and the wheel section by the magnification corresponding to the scale of the traced object,
By calculating the number of steps corresponding to the distance or the estimated calorie consumption and displaying the result on the liquid crystal display unit and inputting the calorie consumption with the input operation unit, the number of steps or distance corresponding to the calorie consumption is calculated and displayed on the liquid crystal display. And a calculating means having a second function to be displayed on the section.
Therefore, by using the pedometer of the present invention, it is possible to realize a sense of purpose and a sense of accomplishment until reaching the destination by walking or the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an embodiment of a pedometer with a map meter according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a map meter section and a pedometer section of a pedometer with a map meter according to the present invention;
(A) shows the case where a rotary encoder and a seesaw portion of a gear with a fitting are used, and (b) shows the case where a rotary encoder of a gear with a slit is used.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a circuit of a pedometer with a map meter according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pedometer with map meter 2, 20, 28 ... Wheel part 3 ... Mounting part 4 ... Liquid crystal display screen 10 ... Operation part 11 ... Liquid crystal display part 12 ... Step counting part 13 ... Power supply (battery part) 14 ... Input part 14a , 14b, 14c ... button 15 ... speaker 16 ... rotary encoder 17 ... contact rotating part 18 ... frequency dividing part 19 ... gear with fitting part 21 ... fitting detection part 22a, 22b ... contact part 23 ... contact detection part 24 ... seesaw part 24a … Weight 26… Slit gear 27… Optical detector 27a… Light emitting unit 27b… Light receiving unit

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A wheel section that traces a map or the like by rotating it, an electric signal conversion section that converts the rotation of the wheel section into an electric signal, an input operation section, a step counting section that counts the number of steps, and a liquid crystal display. Part, the sound output part, and the rotation signal obtained by tracing with the wheel part is multiplied by a magnification corresponding to the scale of the tracing target to calculate the distance, and the number of steps corresponding to the distance or the estimated calorie consumption is calculated. A first function to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit and a second function to calculate the number of steps or distance corresponding to the calorie consumption by inputting the calorie consumption with the input operation unit and display the same on the liquid crystal display unit. A pedometer with a map meter. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the calculating means displays a distance calculated from a rotation signal obtained by tracing on the wheel portion on the liquid crystal display portion, and subtracts and displays the distance by counting the number of steps by the step counting portion. 3. The pedometer with a map meter according to claim 1, wherein the pedometer according to claim 3 is added. 3. The pedometer with a map meter according to claim 1, wherein a required time is displayed in addition to the number of steps or the distance on the liquid crystal display unit.