JP2002191573A - Advice device for health management guide - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an advice device for health management guide with which a degree of obesity synthetically judged from a percent of body fat and a body- mass index is easily recognized and also which is excellent in convenience. SOLUTION: An obesity index is synthetically judged by the combination of the calculated percent of body fat and the body-mass index and an index graphic corresponding to the obesity index is displayed in the second display area 52 of a display part 5.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a health management guideline advice device for providing information relating to a physical index and a body fat percentage as information useful for health management.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, based on personal information obtained by inputting by a user, more specifically, personal information such as height, weight and age of an individual, and body impedance information obtained by measurement. A body fat meter for measuring a body fat percentage is known.

[0003] Thus, the user can know the degree of obesity in the body and can use it for health management. Also, as information useful for health management, a physical index calculated from only height and weight is often used as a guideline for physical appearance.

Therefore, there is a health management guideline advice device which calculates both the body fat percentage and the body mass index and simultaneously displays them. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-192258 discloses a body fat percentage and a body mass index. There is disclosed a technique for displaying the relationship and displaying the relationship on a matrix graph.

[0005] By knowing both the body fat percentage and the body mass index, it is possible to know the degree of obesity in the body and the degree of obesity in appearance (appearance), which can be useful for health management.

[0006]

As described above, if it is possible to know both the body fat percentage and the body mass index, it is useful for health management, but after all, only independent information can be obtained. It was insufficient to recognize the degree of obesity (constitution) determined from the combination of the rate and the body mass index.

That is, in recent years, a method of comprehensively judging the degree of obesity from the combination of the body fat percentage and the body mass index has come to be known. In the case of, the values of the body fat percentage and the body mass index were only obtained individually, so the only way to judge them comprehensively was to evaluate them from a specialized magazine or specialized magazine. .

[0008] Even when the relationship between the body fat percentage and the body mass index is displayed on a matrix graph as in the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-192258, they can be visually and simultaneously easily displayed. It was not possible to know the result comprehensively determined from the combination of the body fat percentage and the body mass index only from this graph simply because it could be read.

In other words, in this case, a comprehensive judgment can be obtained for the first time by referring to an instruction manual, an explanation booklet or the like attached to the apparatus from the results displayed on the graph. Convenience was not enough.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to easily recognize the degree of obesity comprehensively determined from the body fat percentage and the body mass index. It is an object of the present invention to provide a convenient and convenient health care guideline advice device.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, a health management guideline advice device according to the present invention comprises an input means for inputting personal information including at least height and weight, and an impedance of a part of a body. , A display unit for displaying various information, and a calculation unit for calculating a physique index and a body fat percentage based on the personal information input by the input unit and the impedance measured by the measurement unit. And, in the health management guideline advice device comprising, by setting a plurality of obesity index classification in advance by a combination of the body mass index and the body fat percentage,
A different index figure is set for each classification, and from the calculation result of the calculation means, it is determined to which class it belongs, and an index figure corresponding to the determined classification is displayed on the display unit. I do.

Therefore, the user can see the index figure displayed on the display unit to know the obesity index classification set by the combination of the physical index and the body fat percentage, and at a glance, the physical index and the physical fat index. It is possible to know the degree of obesity comprehensively evaluated in combination with the rate.

Here, the input means includes, for example, means for inputting a numerical value or the like with a numeric keypad, means for inputting a numerical value or the like with several buttons (such as a combination of an UP button and a DOWN button), and data from the outside. Means for sending information (means for transferring information from an external device by wire or wirelessly, means for inputting information using a medium such as a memory card, etc.) are also included.

When the information input by the input means is used, a case where information input in the past is stored and used is included.

The measuring means means, for example, means for applying a current to the body from the outside through an electrode and measuring a potential difference caused by the current by the electrode or another electrode, or applying a voltage from the electrode, Means for measuring the current flowing through the body are included.

The display section is a section for visually recognizing information, and is composed of, for example, an LCD or an LED element.

The physique index is an index calculated only from the physique (height and weight) irrespective of age or gender.

The body fat percentage refers to the ratio of the amount of body fat to the weight, which is calculated from personal information such as height, weight and age, and measured body impedance.

The obesity index is an index indicating the degree of obesity comprehensively determined from the body mass index and the body fat percentage.

It is preferable that a name is provided for each of the plurality of obesity index classifications, and when the index graphic is displayed on the display section, the name of the classification is also displayed at the same time.

By displaying not only the index graphic but also the name, the degree of obesity can be more easily recognized.

The name may be displayed in the display area where the index graphic is displayed, or may be displayed in a display area different from the display area where the index graphic is displayed.

Also, according to the calculation result of the calculation means,
Before displaying the corresponding index graphic on the display unit, all the set index graphics may be sequentially displayed on the display unit at least once.

Thus, before the user's evaluation is displayed, the user can know in advance what kind of index classification is comprehensively determined from the physique index and the body fat percentage. Yes, when the user's own evaluation is displayed, the degree of obesity can be easily understood.

It is preferable that all the set index figures are sequentially displayed on the display unit at least once during the time when the impedance is measured by the measuring means.

Thus, as in the case described above, it is possible to easily understand the degree of obesity of one's own, and to use the time during which the impedance is measured so that the time is saved. Can be used for

Preferably, the index figure is a pictogram which models a human body.

Thus, the degree of obesity can be easily understood without any prior knowledge.

[0029]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the dimensions of the components described in this embodiment,
The materials, shapes, relative arrangements, and the like are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to them unless otherwise specified.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 9, a health care guideline advice device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the overall configuration of a health management guideline advice device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a health care guideline advice device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the health care guideline advice device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, a health management guideline advice device 1 according to the present embodiment generally includes a device main body 2 and first and second grips 3 and 4 provided at both ends of the device main body 2. Consists of

When used, the first grip 3 gripped by the left hand has a current application electrode 11 for applying a current to the body.
And a voltage measuring electrode 12 for measuring a voltage. Second grip 4 that can be gripped with the right hand when used
Similarly, the current applying electrode 13 and the voltage measuring electrode 1
4 are provided.

A display unit 5 for displaying various information is provided at the upper part of the apparatus main body 2. In the example shown in the figure, an LCD having a display area divided into three places so that various information can be easily recognized. The display unit 5 is constituted by a panel.

More specifically, the display area mainly includes
A first display area 51 for displaying input data when inputting personal information and numerical data after measurement, and an index figure indicating an obesity index, which is a comprehensive determination result that mainly characterizes the present embodiment, are displayed. And a third display area 53 for displaying basal metabolism.

A power switch 6 for turning on or off the power of the apparatus, a setting switch 7 for performing various settings, a measurement switch 8 for starting a measurement, and a personal switch Input unit 9 for inputting information and the like
, An UP button 91 and a DOWN button 92 are provided.

Next, referring to FIG. 3 showing the internal structure,
The use procedure will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, when the user presses the power switch 6, power is supplied from the power supply unit 61 to each unit of the apparatus (S
0).

Next, by pressing the setting switch 7,
The setting mode of various personal information, that is, the body-specific information including height, weight, age, and gender is sequentially switched, and each information can be input. The input of each information is performed by increasing or decreasing the numerical value displayed on the display unit 5 or selecting an option using the input unit 9 (the UP button 91 and the DOWN button 92) constituting the input means (S1).

When the input is completed (S2), the first grip 3 and the second grip 4 provided on both sides of the main body are grasped with both hands, and the arm is stretched straight forward in front of the body to prepare for measurement. Trim. At this time, the crotch between the thumb and the forefinger is brought into contact with the electrodes 11 and 13 for current application, and the palms near the lower part of the ring finger and the little finger are brought into contact with the electrodes 12 and 14 for voltage measurement for positioning. I do.

When the measurement switch 8 is pressed at the stage when the preparation for measurement is completed (S3), a high-frequency current is applied to both hands from the current application electrodes 11 and 13 provided on the first grip 3 and the second grip 4, respectively. The potential difference generated between both hands by this current is measured by the voltage measuring electrodes 12 and 14.

Based on the applied current value and the potential difference, the measurement / arithmetic control unit 100 as the calculating means calculates the body impedance (S4). Based on the body impedance and various personal information, a body fat percentage is calculated according to a predetermined program (S5). Further, a body mass index (BMI) is calculated from the height and the weight (S6).

Based on the calculated body fat percentage and body mass index, an obesity index is comprehensively determined based on a combination thereof, and an index figure corresponding to the index is displayed in the second display area 52 of the display unit 5 (S7). . Note that the numerical values of the body fat percentage and the physique index are also displayed in the first display area 51 of the display unit 5.

Further, a basal metabolic value is calculated from the height, age and gender (S8), and the numerical value is displayed in the third display area 53 of the display unit 5 (S9), and the process is terminated (S10).

Next, a process for comprehensively determining the degree of obesity from the combination of the body fat percentage and the body index will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is an obesity index determination table in the health management guideline advice device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of determining the positions of the vertical and horizontal axes in the determination table shown in FIG. .

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the vertical axis represents the body fat percentage, the horizontal axis represents the body mass index (BMI), and a combination thereof is used to obtain an obesity index. A table is provided.

In the illustrated example, the obesity index is preset so that it can be classified into five categories. In addition, each classification has an individual name, specifically, a name such as "thin", "normal", "fat fat", "hidden obesity", and "obesity", and different index figures.

As shown in FIG. 5, the index figure is composed of pictograms that model a human body, and can be easily understood without any prior knowledge.

Here, the calculation and evaluation of the body fat percentage on the vertical axis uses a generally known method, and calculates and calculates the body fat percentage from weight, height, age, and body impedance. The values are determined by gender. The calculation formula and determination used for the calculation are as shown in FIG. 6 and are well-known methods, and therefore, detailed description will be omitted.

In this way, the judgment is made in four stages of "low", "standard", "slightly high" and "high" according to the body fat percentage.

The calculation and evaluation of the physique index (BMI) on the horizontal axis uses the method specified by the WHO, calculates the physique index from height and weight, and makes a judgment based on the values. In other words, the evaluation is based solely on the physical physique, regardless of gender or age. The calculation formula and determination used for the calculation are as shown in FIG. 6 and are well-known methods, and therefore, detailed description will be omitted.

[0052] In this way, the "thin"
Judgment is made in four stages of "normal", "one degree of obesity", and "two or more degrees of obesity".

As described above, a comprehensive obesity index is determined from the combination of the body fat percentage and the body index using the determination table.

More specifically, as clearly shown in FIG.
(1) When it is determined to be "skinny" by the BMI and determined to be "low" or "standard" by the body fat percentage, it is comprehensively determined to be "skinny" in the obesity index classification, 2) When it is determined as “normal” by the BMI and is determined as “low” or “standard” based on the body fat percentage, it is generally determined as “normal” in the obesity index classification, and (3) ) If the BMI is determined to be "thin" or "normal", and the body fat percentage is determined to be "slightly high" or "high",
It is determined as "hidden obesity" in the obesity index classification,
(4) If the BMI determines “1 degree of obesity” or “2 degrees or more of obesity” and the body fat percentage determines “low” or “standard”, the overall obesity index classification (5) BMI is determined as "1 degree obesity" or "2 degrees or more obesity",
In addition, when it is determined as “slightly high” or “high” based on the body fat percentage, it is generally determined as “obesity” in the obesity index classification.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a comprehensive obesity index is determined from a combination of the body fat percentage and the body mass index, and an index figure corresponding to the index is displayed. Just by looking at it, you can understand the overall judgment result.

Therefore, there is no need to refer to documents, instruction manuals, and the like, unlike the prior art, and there is no need for prior knowledge.

Also, in the present embodiment, before the judgment result is displayed, that is, before the index figure based on the judgment result is displayed in the second display area 52 of the display unit 5, all of the set indices are set. The graphics are sequentially displayed in the second display area 52.

The time period for displaying this is as follows:
For example, a dedicated time zone for displaying these immediately after the power is turned on can be provided.However, in view of eliminating wasted time, when multiple users use the power-on, all users can display these displays. From the viewpoint of visibility, it is desirable to perform the measurement while measuring the impedance.

This will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 shows a state of the display unit during the measurement of the impedance.

As shown in the figure, when the measurement is started, "measurement in progress" is displayed in the first display area 51 of the display unit 5 to inform that the measurement is being performed, and the elapsed time is further displayed. In order to facilitate recognition, a display is performed in which the number of dots is increased as time passes.

In the second display area 52 of the display unit 5, an index figure corresponding to "thin" in the obesity index classification is displayed until 0.5 seconds after the start of the measurement, and from 0.5 to 1 second. The index figure corresponding to "normal" in the obesity index classification is displayed, and the index figure corresponding to "hidden obesity" in the obesity index classification is displayed for 1 to 1.5 seconds.
Until 2 seconds, an index figure corresponding to "body fatness" in the obesity index classification is displayed, up to 2 to 2.5 seconds, an index figure corresponding to "obesity" in the obesity index classification is displayed, and then "thin" again. Is repeated.

As described above, since all the set index figures are displayed at least once, the user can determine which index figures are present, that is, how many types of obesity indexes are classified. Can be recognized without referring to an instruction manual or the like, and when the user's own determination result is displayed, it is possible to easily understand the degree of his or her obesity degree.

FIG. 8 shows a specific display example when the processing is completed.

As shown, the first display area 5 of the display unit 5
1, the body fat percentage and the numerical value of the BMI are displayed, the index figure corresponding to the determination result and the name of the obesity index classification are displayed in the second display area 52, and the basal metabolism is displayed in the third display area 53. .

The second display area 52 displays not only the index graphic but also the name of the classification corresponding to the index graphic so that the user can more easily recognize his or her obesity degree. In order to

The significance of displaying the basal metabolism in the third display area 53 will be described.

If the result of the determination is that the obesity index is “obesity” or “hidden obesity”, it is considered necessary to carry out a diet for health management. Here, in order to perform an effective diet, it is necessary to grasp the balance between the calorie intake and the calorie consumption, and to make sure that the calorie consumption exceeds the calorie intake.

As for the calorie intake, a calorie value can be known from a meal in a commercially available book or the like. On the other hand, calorie consumption can be represented by the sum of basal metabolism and exercise calories. The basal metabolism is the minimum calorie required for human life, and the exercise calorie is the calorie consumed during activities in daily life.

Here, the exercise calories can be measured using a commercially available calorie meter, pedometer, or the like. On the other hand, the calculation formula for basal metabolism is published in published books and diet magazines, and the basal metabolism can be calculated by using this calculation formula.

Since it is troublesome to calculate the basal metabolism, in the case of the present apparatus, a function for calculating the basal metabolism is provided and displayed in the third display area 53.

FIG. 9 shows a calculation formula for calculating basal metabolism. As shown in the figure, since it can be calculated from age, gender, and weight, it can be calculated based on the input information necessary to determine the above-mentioned obesity index.

[0072]

As described above, according to the present invention, since the user can know the obesity degree comprehensively evaluated by the combination of the physique index and the body fat percentage just by looking at the display section, the present invention is convenient. Excellent in nature.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a health management guideline advice device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the health management guideline advice device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of an internal structure of the health management guideline advice device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for using the health management guideline advice device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an obesity index determination table in the health management guideline advice device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of determining the positions of the vertical axis and the horizontal axis in the determination table shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a display example showing a state of a display unit during impedance measurement in the health management guideline advice device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a specific display example when processing in the health management guideline advice device according to the present embodiment is completed.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a calculation formula for calculating basal metabolism.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 health management guideline advice device 2 device main body 3 first grip 4 second grip 5 display unit 51 first display area 52 second display area 53 third display area 6 power switch 61 power supply unit 7 setting switch 8 measurement switch 9 input unit 91 UP button 92 DOWN button 11, 13 Current application electrode 12, 14 Voltage measurement electrode 100 Operation control unit

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Kiichiro Miyata 801 Minami-Fudo-cho, Higashi-iri, Hoshikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Inside Omron Life Science Research Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Masao Kubo Shimogyo, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 801 Omron Life Science Laboratory, Shiouji-dori, Horikawa-Higashi-ku, Ward, Tokyo Omron Life Science Research Institute, Inc. F term (reference) 4C027 AA06 CC00 GG09 HH11 KK01 KK03 KK05

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. Input means for inputting personal information including at least height and weight; measuring means for measuring the impedance of a part of a body; a display for displaying various information; and an individual input by the input means Information, and based on the impedance measured by the measuring means,
Calculating means for calculating a physique index and a body fat percentage; and a health management guideline advice device comprising: A health care guideline advice, wherein an index graphic is set, a classification to which the classification belongs is determined from the calculation result of the calculation means, and an index graphic corresponding to the determined classification is displayed on the display unit. apparatus. 2. The health care according to claim 1, wherein a name is provided for each of the plurality of obesity index classifications, and when the index graphic is displayed on the display unit, the name of the classification is also displayed at the same time. Pointer advice device. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein, before displaying the corresponding index graphic on the display unit, all of the set index graphics are sequentially displayed at least once on the display unit before the corresponding index graphic is displayed on the display unit. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 4. The display unit according to claim 1, wherein all of the index figures set are sequentially displayed on the display unit at least once during the time when the impedance is measured by the measuring means. Health management guideline advice device. 5. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 1, wherein the index figure is a pictogram obtained by modeling a human body.