JP2001012966A - Portable electronic device system and portable electronics - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate a sense of incongruity when carried with a portable device and to improve user-friendliness. SOLUTION: The portable electronic equipment system comprises a pedometer 1 attachable to a user' waist belt, and a wrist watch attachable to an arm. A transmitter 5 of the pedometer 1 transmits number-of-steps data output from a number-of-steps measuring unit 4 and an ID stored in an ID memory 6. A CPU 7 of the watch 2 inputs the number-of-steps data received by a receiver 10 and the ID, and discriminates whether the input ID is matched with the ID previously stored in a ROM 8. If the IDs are coincident and are the data transmitted from the user's pedometer 1, the data is updated to the received data, and the number-of-steps based on the updated data is displayed on a display unit 12.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable electronic device system including a pair of electronic devices and a portable electronic device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, pedometers, electronic watches,
2. Description of the Related Art Various electronic devices that are carried and used, such as mobile phones, have appeared. Also, multi-functionalization of these portable electronic devices has been promoted. For example, in a pedometer, not only a function of merely displaying the number of steps, but also a function of calculating calorie consumption, a game function in which a character grows, etc. , Has a plurality of functions.

[0003]

However, when the electronic equipment is made multifunctional, the display screen becomes larger and additional circuits are required. As a result, the equipment body becomes larger and heavier. For this reason, when a large and heavy multi-functional pedometer is worn on the waist, for example, a load is applied to a specific part of the body and the body becomes uncomfortable. However, uncomfortable feeling when carrying is generated. Needless to say, not only the pedometer but also other portable devices have a similar uncomfortable feeling when being carried due to the increase in size and weight. Further, in the case of a device having a display screen, if the device body is large and heavy, the operation when taking out the device and visually recognizing the screen is hindered, and the free recognizing of the screen is also hindered, and the usability is deteriorated. .

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional situation, and provides a portable electronic device system and a portable electronic device which can eliminate a sense of discomfort when the portable device is carried and improve the usability. The purpose is to do.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the present invention, a first electronic device (a pedometer 1 in FIG. 1) and a second electronic device (a pedometer 1 in FIG. 1) are used. The first electronic device includes a data generation unit (step counting unit 4 in FIG. 2) for generating predetermined data, and a transmission for transmitting the predetermined data generated by the data generation unit. Means (transmitting unit 5 in FIG. 2), wherein the second electronic device receives data transmitted by the transmitting means (receiving unit 10 in FIG. 2) and receives the data by the receiving means. Display means (display unit 12 in FIG. 2) for displaying the data.

That is, since the portable electronic device system according to the present invention is configured to be separated into the first electronic device and the second electronic device, the size and weight of the whole system are The electronic device is divided into the first electronic device and the second electronic device. Therefore, even if the functions are increased, the size and weight of each device are suppressed. Therefore,
The uncomfortable feeling at the time of carrying, such as an unpleasant load applied to a specific part of the body when carrying it or the movement being hindered, is suppressed. In addition, if the portable electronic device system is constituted by the first and second electronic devices, the second electronic device provided with the display means is provided.
Since the electronic device is relatively small in size, the usability when viewing the display means of the second electronic device is improved.

Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the transmission means of the first electronic device transmits ID data together with the predetermined data, and the second electronic device stores ID data. Storage means (ROM 8 in FIG. 2), and control means for displaying the data on the display means when the ID data stored in the storage means matches the ID data received by the reception means. (CPU 7 in FIG. 2). Therefore, even when another person using the portable electronic device system is nearby, the data of the other person is not erroneously received and displayed.

[0008] In the third aspect of the invention, the predetermined data is step count data. Therefore, even if the pedometer is multifunctional, the increase in the size and weight of each device is suppressed and the burden on the waist is suppressed by being constituted by the first electronic device and the second electronic device. Absent.

Further, in the invention described in claim 4, the second electronic device has a storage means (FIG. 3) for storing a target value.
And a notifying means (vibration motor 11 in FIG. 2) which performs a notifying operation when the value of the data received by the receiving means reaches the target value. Therefore, for example, when the step count data reaches the target step count stored in the storage means, the notifying means operates, so that the user can recognize this.

[0010] In the invention according to claim 5, the first electronic device is an incoming signal transmitter (an incoming signal transmitter 22 in FIG. 6) for transmitting an incoming signal to a corresponding portable terminal. The transmitting means (transmitting section 26 in FIG. 7) transmits the incoming information together with the data, and the first electronic device transmits the data and the incoming information by the receiving means (receiving section 10 in FIG. 7). The data is received and displayed by the display means (display unit 12 in FIG. 7). Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of functions while suppressing an increase in the size of the incoming signal transmitter.

Further, in the invention according to claim 6, the transmitting means further transmits the mail data transmitted to the corresponding portable terminal, the receiving means receives the mail data, and the display means Displays this mail data. Therefore, by taking out the small second electronic device provided with the display means without taking out the large portable terminal, the mail data can be easily and quickly confirmed.

Further, in the invention according to claim 7, the second electronic device is a wrist device worn on a wrist.
Therefore, predetermined data or the like can be visually recognized with the same ease as checking the current time with a wristwatch.

According to the present invention, in a portable electronic device carried by a user, a receiving means for receiving at least one of the step count data and the incoming call information sent from outside is provided; Display means for displaying at least one of the step count data and the incoming call information received by the receiving means, and when the value of the step count data received by the receiving means reaches a preset target value, and A notification unit is provided for notifying when any one of the incoming call information is received. Therefore, when the step data and the incoming information are sent from outside, the step data and the incoming information are displayed on the display means,
When the value of the step count data reaches a preset target value or when incoming call information is received, a notification to that effect is given.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the portable electronic device system according to the present embodiment includes a pedometer 1 that can be attached to a waist belt of a user U and a wristwatch 2 that can be attached to an arm. I have.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pedometer 1 includes a power supply 3, a step counting section 4, a transmitting section 5, an ID memory 6, and the like. The power supply 3 is a battery that supplies necessary power to each unit. The step number measurement unit 4 includes an acceleration sensor, a counter, and the like, counts the number of steps of the user U, and outputs the result as step number data. The ID memory 6 stores an ID unique to the portable electronic device system including the pedometer 1 and the wristwatch 2 owned by the user U. The transmitting unit 5 wirelessly transmits the step count data output from the step counting unit 4 and the ID stored in the ID memory 6.

On the other hand, the wristwatch 2 has a CPU 7,
Reference numeral 7 operates according to a program stored in the ROM 8, and controls the respective units using the RAM 9 as a work area. The CPU 7 includes a receiving unit 10, a vibration motor 11, a display unit 12, a power supply 13, a switch unit 14,
And a counting circuit 17 are connected. The receiving unit 10 receives the data transmitted from the transmitting unit 5 and supplies the data to the CPU 7. The vibration motor 11 gives vibration to the wristwatch 2 by rotating. The display unit 12 includes an LCD and its driving circuit,
Reference numeral 3 denotes a battery for supplying necessary power to the CPU 7 and each unit.

The switch unit 14 includes a switch required for a wristwatch, a target step number input key for inputting a target step number, a walking distance key and a calorie consumption key shown in a flowchart described later. The oscillating circuit 15 outputs a clock signal of a predetermined frequency. The frequency dividing circuit 16 divides the frequency. The counting circuit 17 counts the signal from the frequency dividing circuit 16 to generate time data. Is to be entered.

The ROM 8 stores I
The same ID as the ID stored in the D memory 6 is stored. As shown in FIG. 3, a target step area 91, a step area 92, a walking distance area 93, and a calorie consumption area 94 are provided in a part of the RAM 9.
The target step count area 91 stores the target step count input by the user operating the target step count input key, and the step count area 92 stores the received step count data. The walking distance area 93 stores the walking distance calculated based on the number of steps data, and the calorie consumption area 94 stores the calorie consumption similarly calculated based on the number of steps data.

In this embodiment having the above-described configuration, the user U attaches the pedometer 1 to the waist belt and wears the wristwatch 2 on the wrist, as shown in FIG. When starting walking, a set key (not shown) provided on the pedometer 1 is operated to set the step count data of the step count measuring unit 4 to “0”. Further, a target step count is input by operating a target step count input key of the wristwatch 2, and the target step count is stored in the target step count area 91.

When the user starts walking, the transmission section 5 of the pedometer 1 transmits the step count data output from the step count measurement section 4 and the ID stored in the ID memory 6. On the other hand, the CPU 7 of the wristwatch executes processing for displaying the current time on the display unit 12 based on the time data input from the counting circuit 17, and repeatedly executes the processing according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, first, the data receiving process is performed, and the receiving unit 1
The step number data and the ID received at step 0 are fetched (step SA1).

Subsequently, the acquired ID and the RO
It is determined whether or not the ID stored in M8 matches (step SA2). If they do not match, the process proceeds to “END” without performing the subsequent steps data processing. Therefore, even when there is another person who forms a similar portable electronic device system nearby and data is transmitted from the pedometer 1 of the other person, the processing after step SA3 is performed using the other person's step count data. Nothing is done.

If the IDs match, and the data is the step count data transmitted from the pedometer 1 of the user U, the transmitted data is compared with the step count data already stored in the step count area 91 to obtain the transmitted step count data. It is determined whether or not there is a change (step SA3). If there is no change, there is no need to update the step count data stored in the step count area 91, so the process proceeds from step SA3 to step SA9.

If there is a change in the step count data, the step count data stored in the step count area 91 is updated to the received step count data, and the step count based on the updated step count data is displayed on the display unit 12 (step SA4). ). By the processing in step SA4, the display unit 12
As shown in (A), the current time 12 displayed in advance is displayed.
The number of steps 12a is displayed together with b.

Next, it is determined whether or not the walking distance key has been turned on (step SA5). When the ON operation is performed, the walking distance is calculated based on the step number data stored in the step number area 91, and the calculated walking distance is stored in the walking distance area 93, and then displayed on the display unit 12 (step SA6). . By the processing in step SA6, the display unit 12 displays the current time 12b as shown in FIG.
At the same time, the current walking distance 12c is displayed.

Further, it is determined whether or not the calorie consumption key has been turned on (step SA7). When the operation is turned on, the calorie consumption is calculated based on the step count data stored in the step count area 91, and the calculated calorie consumption is stored in the calorie consumption area 94, and then displayed on the display unit 12 (step SA8). . By the processing in step SA6, the display section 12 displays the current time 12b and the consumed calories 12d since the start of walking, as shown in FIG. 5C.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of steps stored in the step area 92 has reached the target number of steps stored in the target step area 91 (step SA9). (Step SA10).
Therefore, the user U can recognize that the target number of steps has been reached by the vibration from the wristwatch 2 and, as shown in FIG. 5D, that the target number of steps has been reached by the displayed number of steps 12a at this time. You can check.

As described above, according to the portable electronic device system according to the present embodiment, not only can the number of steps be measured and displayed, but also the walking distance, the calorie consumption, and the current time can be displayed. It has multiple functions such as notification of reaching the target number of steps. However, since the stem is composed of the pedometer 1 and the wristwatch 2, the size and weight of the entire system are divided into the pedometer 1 and the wristwatch 2. Therefore, even if the functions are increased, the size and weight of each device (the pedometer 1 and the wristwatch 2) are suppressed. Therefore, even if the pedometer 1 is attached to the waist belt and the wristwatch 2 is worn on the arm, an uncomfortable load is imposed on the waist or arm, or the movement of the pedometer 1 is hindered. Is done. In addition, it is not necessary to look into the pedometer 1 attached to the waist belt, and it is possible to easily confirm the number of steps and the walking distance with the same feeling when visually checking the time with the wristwatch 2, thereby improving usability. .

In the portable electronic device system according to the present embodiment, the pedometer 1 and the wristwatch 2 are combined to transmit the pedometer data from the pedometer 1 to the wristwatch 2. The data may be transmitted from the health appliance side and displayed on the wristwatch side by a combination of a heart rate or other health appliance and a wristwatch. in this case,
When the measured value becomes an abnormal value, the vibration motor 11 may be operated to notify this. Further, the portable electronic device system according to the present invention may be applied to sports equipment such as a cycle computer.

FIGS. 6 to 11 show a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the portable electronic device system according to the present embodiment includes an incoming signal transmitter 22 detachably connected to a lower end of a mobile phone 21 and a wristwatch 2.

As shown in FIG. 7, the incoming signal transmitter 22 includes an incoming interface 24, an incoming signal detection / control unit 25, a transmitting unit 26, a power supply 27, a step counting unit 28, and the like. The incoming call interface 24 has input terminals connected to the output terminal 1A provided at the lower end of the mobile phone 1, and receives incoming information from the mobile phone 21 through these terminals. The incoming signal detection / control unit 25 takes in an incoming signal and the like from the incoming interface 24 and step data and the like from the step counting unit 28, and controls the transmitting unit 26 to transmit these data. The power supply 27 is a battery that supplies necessary power to each unit, and the step count measurement unit 28 includes an acceleration sensor, a counter, and the like, counts the number of steps of the user, and outputs the data as step count data.

The wristwatch 2 has a circuit configuration similar to that of the first embodiment, and includes a CPU 7, a ROM 8, a RAM
9, a receiving unit 10, a vibration motor 11, a display unit 12, a power supply 13, a switch unit 14, an oscillation circuit 15, a frequency dividing circuit 16, and a counting circuit 17 are provided. In part of RAM9,
As shown in FIG. 8, a target step area 91, a step area 92, and a walking distance area 93 similar to those of the above embodiment are provided, and a sender data area 95 and a short mail area 96 are provided. The caller data area 95 stores caller data transmitted from the mobile phone 21 via the incoming signal transmitter 22 when the mobile phone 21 receives a call. In addition, short mail area 96
Stores short mail data transmitted from the mobile phone 21 via the incoming signal transmitter 22 when the mobile phone 21 receives the short mail.

In the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the user puts the mobile phone 21 to which the incoming signal transmitter 22 is connected in a known case and ties it to the waist belt, and wears the wristwatch 2 on the wrist. I do. When the user starts walking, a set key (not shown) provided on the incoming signal transmitter 22 is operated to set the step count data of the step count measuring unit 28 to “0”. Further, the target step count is input by operating the target step count input key of the wristwatch 2, and the target step count is stored in the target step count area 91.

Then, the incoming signal detection / control unit 25 of the incoming signal transmitter 22 repeats the processing according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 based on the program stored therein. That is, incoming interface 2
It is determined whether or not there is an incoming call on the mobile phone 21 based on the input signal from the mobile phone 4 (step SB1). If there is an incoming call, the sender data input from the mobile phone 21 is transmitted from the transmitting unit 26 ( Step SB2). Similarly, it is determined whether or not the mobile phone 21 has received the short mail based on the input signal from the incoming interface 24 (step SB3). If the short mail is received, the short mail input from the mobile phone 21 is transmitted. It is transmitted from the unit 26 (step SB4). Further, in step SB5 following step SB3 or step SB4, the step counting section 28
Transmit the step count data output from.

On the other hand, the CPU 7 of the wristwatch
Based on the time data input from, the process of displaying the current time on the display unit 12 is executed, and the process is repeatedly executed based on the program according to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not the sender data (sender name and phone number) transmitted from the incoming signal transmitter 22 has been received (step SC1). A caller display process based on the received caller data is executed (step SC2).

By the processing in step SC2, the vibration from the vibration motor 11 is transmitted to the user's arm, and as shown in FIG. The telephone number 12f is displayed on the display unit 12 of the wristwatch 2. Therefore, the user can recognize the incoming call by the vibration from the vibration motor 11, and can see the name and the telephone number of the called party by looking at the display unit 12.

Also, it is determined whether or not the short mail data transmitted from the incoming signal transmitter 22 has been received (step SC3). If the short mail data has been received, a short mail display process based on the received short mail data is executed. (Step SC4). By the processing in step SC4, as shown in FIG.
And the telephone number 12h of the caller is displayed on the display unit 12 of the wristwatch 2. Therefore, the user can check the contents of the short mail with the same ease as checking the current time on the wristwatch 2 without taking out the mobile phone 21.

Further, it is determined whether or not the step count data transmitted from the incoming signal transmitter 22 has been received (step SC).
5) If received, the step count data stored in the step count area 91 is updated to the received step count data, and
The number of steps based on the updated step number data is displayed on the display unit 12 (step SC6). By the processing in step SC6, as shown in FIG. 11C, the number of steps 12a is displayed on the display unit 12 together with the current time 12b displayed in advance.
Will be displayed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the walking distance key has been turned on (step SC7). If the ON operation has been performed, the walking distance is calculated based on the step count data stored in the step count area 91, and the calculated walking distance is stored in the walking distance area 93, and then displayed on the display unit 12 (step SC8). . By the processing in step SC8, as shown in FIG.
Along with b, the current walking distance 12c is displayed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of steps stored in the step area 92 has reached the target number of steps stored in the target step area 91 (step SC9), and if so, the vibration motor 11 is operated. (Step SC1
0). Therefore, as described above, the user has the wristwatch 2
It is possible to recognize that the target number of steps has been reached by the vibration from, and as shown in FIG. 11 (E), it is possible to confirm that the target number of steps has been reached from the displayed number of steps 12a.

As described above, according to the portable electronic device system according to the present embodiment, not only can the number of steps be measured and displayed, but also the walking distance, the callee, the short mail, and the current time can be displayed. It has multiple functions, such as being able to notify the user of reaching the target number of steps. However, since the present system includes the incoming signal transmitter 22 and the wristwatch 2, the size and weight of the entire system are divided into the incoming signal transmitter 22 and the wristwatch 2. Therefore, even if it is multifunctional, the size and weight of each device (the incoming signal transmitter 22 and the wristwatch 2) are suppressed. Therefore, the incoming signal transmitter 22 is connected to the mobile phone 21.
Even when the wristwatch 2 is attached to the wrist and the wristwatch 2 is worn on the wrist, there is no uncomfortable feeling when carrying the mobile phone, such as an unpleasant load on the waist or the arm or a hindrance to the movement. . Also, without removing the mobile phone, the watch 2
When the time is visually recognized with, the number of steps, the walking distance, the sender and the short mail can be easily confirmed with the same feeling, and the usability can be improved.

In the portable electronic device system of this embodiment, the incoming signal transmitter 22 connected to the mobile phone 21 and the wristwatch 2 are combined. May be combined with the mobile phone 21 and the wristwatch 2.

In this embodiment, the wristwatch 2 receives both the step count data and the incoming call information.
At least one of these is received and displayed, and, when the value of the received step count data reaches a preset target value and / or when the incoming call information is received, a notification is made. You may do so.

[0044]

As described above, the portable electronic equipment system according to the present invention is configured such that the portable electronic equipment system is separated from the first electronic equipment and the second electronic equipment. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size and weight of each device due to the increase in the number of functions. Therefore, it is possible to suppress discomfort when carrying the portable electronic device, such as applying an unpleasant load to a specific part of the body or hindering movement when carrying the portable electronic device. Thus, the usability when viewing the data can be improved.

Also, ID data is transmitted together with predetermined data from the first electronic device, and only when the ID data matches, the data is displayed on the first electronic device. Even when another person using the electronic device system is nearby, the data of the corresponding first electronic device is displayed accurately without receiving and displaying the data of the other person by mistake. be able to.

Also, since the data transmitted from the first electronic device side is step count data, the first electronic device and the second
With this configuration, the size and weight of each device can be suppressed, and the burden on the user when carrying the device can be reduced. In addition, since the notifying unit that performs the notification operation when the value of the received data reaches the target value is provided, it is possible to accurately notify the user of reaching the target value.

In addition, since the first electronic device is an incoming signal transmitter for transmitting an incoming signal to the portable terminal and the incoming information is transmitted together with predetermined data, the size of the incoming signal transmitter can be increased. It is possible to increase the number of functions while suppressing the occurrence. Furthermore, since the mail data to the portable terminal is transmitted from the first electronic device side and is displayed on the second electronic device side, the large-sized portable terminal can be easily and quickly taken out without being taken out. You can check the mail data.

Further, since the second electronic device is a wrist device worn on the wrist, it is possible to visually recognize predetermined data and the like as easily as checking the current time with a wristwatch. .

The portable electronic device according to the present invention comprises:
At least one of the step count data and the incoming call information sent from the outside is received, and at least one of the received step count data and the incoming call information is displayed, and the value of the received step count data is set in advance. Since the notification is made when the target value is reached or when the incoming information is received, the user can be properly notified of the arrival at the target value and the reception of the incoming information.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an image diagram showing an example of use of a system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the system.

FIG. 3 is a memory configuration diagram of a RAM.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing on the wristwatch side.

FIG. 5 is a display transition diagram of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the system.

FIG. 8 is a memory configuration diagram of a RAM.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process on the incoming signal transmitter side.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing on the wristwatch side.

FIG. 11 is a display transition diagram of the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pedometer 2 Wristwatch 4 Pedometer 5 Transmitter 6 ID memory 7 CPU 10 Receiver 12 Display

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A first electronic device comprising a first electronic device and a second electronic device, wherein the first electronic device includes: a data generating means for generating predetermined data; and a predetermined data generated by the data generating means. Transmitting means for transmitting the data transmitted by the transmitting means, and receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the transmitting means; and displaying means for displaying the data received by the receiving means. Characteristic portable electronic equipment system. 2. The transmission means of the first electronic device transmits ID data together with the predetermined data, and the second electronic device has a storage device storing ID data and a storage device storing the ID data. 2. The portable device according to claim 1, further comprising control means for displaying the data on the display means when the received ID data matches the ID data received by the receiving means. Electronic equipment system. 3. The portable electronic device system according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined data is step count data. 4. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a storage unit configured to store a target value; and a notification unit configured to perform a notification operation when a value of data received by the reception unit reaches the target value. 4. The portable electronic device system according to claim 1, wherein: 5. The first electronic device is an incoming signal transmitter for transmitting an incoming signal to a corresponding portable terminal, wherein the first electronic device transmits the incoming information together with the data by the transmitting means, 4. The portable electronic device system according to claim 1, wherein the device receives the data and the incoming call information by the receiving unit and displays the data and the incoming information by the display unit. 6. The transmitting means further transmits the mail data transmitted to the corresponding portable terminal, the receiving means receives the mail data, and the display means displays the mail data. The portable electronic device system according to claim 5, wherein 7. The portable electronic device system according to claim 1, wherein the second electronic device is a wrist device worn on a wrist. 8. A portable electronic device carried by a user, a receiving means for receiving at least one of step number data and incoming information sent from the outside, and step number data received by the receiving means. Display means for displaying at least one of the incoming information, and either one of when the value of the step count data received by the receiving means reaches a preset target value and when the incoming information is received A portable electronic device, comprising: a notifying unit for notifying at the time.