JP2003061940A - Caloric balance calculating system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a caloric balance totaling system for supporting practice of personal diet and exercise remedy by application of personal portable information terminal such as a cellular phone or PDA. SOLUTION: This caloric balance calculating system is provided with a means formed by a portable information terminal capable of data communicating with an external device for integrating intake caloric value of every designated period according to data related to the intake calorie, a means for integrating the consumption caloric value of every designated period according to the data related to the consumption calorie, a means for setting and storing consumption caloric value by basal metabolism, a weight change/calorie balance difference converting means for recording the periodically measured weights and calculating a caloric value corresponding to a difference of caloric balance according to the weight fluctuation in each period, and a means for comparing the intake caloric value of each period and a caloric value obtained by adding the basal metabolism consumption caloric value to the consumption caloric value of each period with the caloric value calculated by a weight change/caloric balance difference converting means, expressing the same in time series and outputting the same.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a calorie balance compiling device for supporting diet therapy and exercise therapy, and more particularly to a calorie balance compiling device to which a personal portable information terminal such as a mobile phone or a PDA is applied.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve results by practicing scientific diet and exercise therapy, adopting a method that can be reasonably continued in daily life, and changing one's lifestyle and weight gain and loss. It is important to maintain a sense of purpose by getting a sense of the outcome of the therapy, such as the causal relationship between.
For example, it is useful to carry a pedometer (registered trademark), record daily steps and weight, and realize the correlation between them.

As is well understood by many, it is the amount of food that has the most direct effect on weight gain and loss.
However, in scientific dietary therapy, it is necessary to understand not only the frequency and amount of meals, but also the relationship between the content of meals and the amount of energy intake, and to know what to pay attention to in daily diet. is there. To that end, it is extremely useful to record the amount and content of meals along with body weight and to realize their correlation. In addition to this, it would be ideal if we could understand the correlation with the amount of energy consumed that fluctuates according to the way physical activity is performed in daily life, and be able to use it in the practice of therapy. However, these are highly specialized subjects of research such as sports medicine and nutrition, and cannot be easily understood and practiced by the general public.

[0004] In order to support the practice of diet and exercise therapy for each person, each person records necessary data related to daily life based on the guidance of the expert, and the expert analyzes the data. The results of the practice and future precautions will be explained to each person in an easy-to-understand manner. The inventors have considered that many parts of this process should be automated by computer-based information technology.

At present, in Japan, many ordinary people routinely carry mobile phones. Mobile phones that can connect to the Internet have become widespread, mobile phones that can download and execute Java programs and the like have increased, and mobile phones equipped with a short-range communication interface such as Bluetooth have also appeared. This is a computer that is suitable for the above purpose.

An object of the present invention is to apply a personal portable information terminal such as a mobile phone or PDA to an information processing system for supporting the practice of personal diet and exercise therapy. To provide.

[0007]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION A calorie balance totalizing apparatus according to the present invention is basically composed of a personal portable information terminal capable of data communication with a nearby external device by a short-distance wireless communication means, and is based on input data related to calorie intake. Calorie intake means for estimating and integrating the calorie intake value for each predetermined period, and a calorie consumption integrating means for estimating and integrating the calorie consumption value for each predetermined period based on the input data related to the calorie consumption. A basal metabolic rate storage means for setting and storing the calorie consumption value, and a weight change which calculates a caloric value corresponding to the difference in calorie balance based on the weight fluctuation amount in each of the periods by recording the weight measured at regular intervals Calorie balance difference conversion means, calorie value for each period calculated by the ingested calorie integration means, and the consumed calorie product The caloric value obtained by adding the basal metabolic consumption calorie value to the caloric value for each period calculated by the means is compared with the caloric value calculated by the weight change / calorie balance difference conversion means and is expressed in time series and output. And a calorie value output means for controlling the calorie value.

In a second aspect of the present invention, in the above calorie balance totalizing device, the ingested calorie integrating means communicates with a data sending terminal linked to an accounting register of a restaurant or a grocery store to eat or drink food or purchase food. It is characterized by acquiring the type and amount of or the calorie conversion value thereof.

In a third aspect of the present invention, in the calorie balance totalizing apparatus, the calorie consumption integrating means communicates with a data sending terminal linked to a training machine such as an athletic gym to determine the type and intensity of exercise, the time of execution, and the like. The calorie conversion value of is acquired.

A fourth aspect of the invention is characterized in that, in the calorie balance totalizing apparatus, the weight change / calorie balance difference conversion means communicates with a data transmission terminal linked with a scale to obtain a weight measurement value. It is what

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION === Outline of Calorie Balance Totaling Device === The calorie balance totalizing device according to the present embodiment has a browser function capable of browsing information on the Internet via a mobile phone network and is downloaded from the Internet. Java
Java applet execution function to execute programs,
The mobile phone is provided with a Bluetooth communication function for performing interactive data communication with another information device having a Bluetooth interface. The user always carries this calorie balance totalization device, and the information on the energy consumed by meals and the energy consumed by exercise etc. is input via the Bluetooth communication function, etc. Is presented to.

A calorie balance compiling program is downloaded in advance to the calorie balance compiling device and an execution environment is prepared. With the calorie balance calculation program, the data actually measured by the register of the restaurant and the food store, the fitness machine of the athletic gym, the scale, etc. is taken in,
It is a program that controls the function of totaling calorie balance based on it. As will be described later, this program sorts actual measurement data into intake calories, planned intake calories, consumed calories, basal metabolic calories, body weight fluctuation calories, etc. The control is performed so that the data is appropriately aggregated and displayed to the user.

Data can be input to the calorie balance totalizing device automatically via a Bluetooth interface as illustrated below, but can also be manually input by a user's key operation. Therefore, it is possible to input data from a measuring device or the like that does not have a Bluetooth interface.

Further, the input data can be displayed as a list on the liquid crystal display of the calorie balance totalizing device or can be changed / deleted by the user's key operation.

In the present embodiment, regarding data input, actual data and the like are input to the calorie balance totalizing device simply by bringing the device near a device to which a standardized data communication terminal equipped with a Bluetooth interface is connected.
FIG. 1 shows a system configuration example to which the calorie balance totalizing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is applied. As will be described later, it is possible to acquire actual measurement data from a register 2 of a restaurant or a food store, a fitness machine 3 of an athletic gym, a weight scale 5, and the like.

=== Input of Calorie Intake === In a certain restaurant, the calorie conversion value is registered in the register 2 together with the price for each menu provided. This register has a Bluetooth interface, and is equipped with a function of appropriately transmitting data to a terminal capable of communicating via this interface.

When the customer of the restaurant finishes the meal and visits the register 2 for accounting, a Bluetooth communication link is established with the calorie balance totalization apparatus 1 of the customer. When the clerk of the restaurant types the menu in the register 2, the calorie conversion value is called together with the price corresponding to the menu. When the calorie value is transmitted to the calorie balance totalization device 1, the communication link is disconnected. Calorie balance totalization device 1 that received the calorie conversion value
Is recorded in the memory as calorie intake with the date and time data indicating the date and time.

Similarly, when a food item is bought at the food counter, the total of the calorie conversion values together with the date and time data is recorded in the memory of the calorie balance totalizing device 1 as the calorie intake. If it is not actually eaten, it may be deleted by the user's key operation. Alternatively, it is possible to record the planned calorie intake in another area when the user buys it, and record it again as the calorie intake together with the date and time data by an appropriate key operation when the user actually eats.

=== Input of Calorie Consumption === Next, in the athletic gym, each fitness machine 3 is equipped with a Bluetooth interface. When the user starts using the machine, a communication link between the user's calorie balance tallying device 1 and the Bluetooth interface is established, and data such as the type of exercise and the intensity of the exercise set on the machine 3 by the user, Data such as the blood pressure of the user measured by the machine 3 is sequentially transmitted. Upon receipt of these data, the calorie balance totalization device 1 temporarily stores the data, and at the end of the exercise, the calorie consumption converted value by the user's exercise is calculated based on the type of exercise, weight, blood pressure, exercise intensity, exercise time, and the like. Is stored in the memory as the calorie consumption along with the date and time data or the period data indicating the period from the start of exercise to the end of exercise.

In a karaoke shop, a karaoke device 4 having a function of displaying the calories consumed by singing and a Bluetooth interface displays the consumed energy when the singing is finished and transmits it to the calorie balance totalizing device 1 of the singer. It is recorded in the memory as calorie consumption along with date and time data.

=== Basal metabolism === Basal metabolism is the minimum amount of energy that is consumed for breathing, etc., for humans to maintain life, and is a value determined by age, sex, and weight. Is. The basal metabolic rate per unit weight / unit time according to the age and sex of the user is registered in advance in the calorie balance totalization device 1 of the present embodiment. By multiplying this by the weight of the user, the basal metabolic rate per unit time of the user can be calculated. Further, by multiplying this basal metabolic rate per unit time by time, the basal metabolic rate for that period can be calculated.

The user regularly measures the weight with the scale 5 equipped with the Bluetooth interface, and each time the calorie balance totalizing device 1 receives the measurement data via the communication link between the Bluetooth interfaces and the date and time data. Store temporarily. In the calorie balance totalization device 1, the basal metabolic rate calculated as described above based on these data is stored in the memory as basal metabolic calories together with the period data.

=== Data Aggregation / Display === The difference between the calorie intake and the calorie consumption is often represented mainly by an increase or decrease in body weight. From this fact, the calorie conversion value per unit weight that is empirically obtained is generally known. In the calorie balance totalization device 1 of the present embodiment, the calorie conversion value per unit weight is multiplied by the above-mentioned weight to calculate the calorie conversion value based on the weight change amount, which is stored in the memory as the weight change amount calorie.

The calorie balance totaling program displays the intake calories / consumed calories / basal metabolic calories / weight change calories stored in the memory as described above on the liquid crystal panel of the calorie balance totalizing device 1 at an appropriate time. And report to the user. For example, the caloric value obtained by subtracting the consumed calorie and the basal metabolic calorie from the ingested calorie in the period designated by the user's key operation is displayed in comparison with the calorie for the weight change. The calorie intake calculated here does not always account for the total energy taken in by the body, and the value obtained by adding the calorie consumption and the basal metabolic calories does not account for the total energy consumed by the body. Not exclusively. However, the balance of the total energy actually entered and exited by the body and the calorie value obtained by subtracting the consumed calories and the basal metabolic calories from the ingested calories calculated by the calorie balance totalization apparatus 1 are roughly proportional. Therefore, by displaying such a comparison, it is possible to experience the amount of food and energy consumption that the body actually feels and the weight change during that period in association with each other.

=== Others === In addition to the above-mentioned calorie for weight fluctuation, the difference between the ideal body weight and the current body weight may be converted into calorie and displayed. This makes it easier for you to feel the sag up to your goal and is effective in motivating you to lose weight.

Further, it is convenient to provide the calorie balance totalization device 1 with a pedometer. Since I carry it with me at all times, it can be used effectively and my calorie consumption can be calculated more accurately.

In addition, it is also effective to equip a dance game machine at a game center or a karaoke store with a Bluetooth interface so as to be counted as calorie consumption.

[0028]

According to the calorie balance totalizing apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to experience the amount of food and energy consumption that the body actually feels and the variation in body weight in association with each other. In addition, measurement data and the like can be captured and aggregated without requiring a troublesome input operation. Therefore, the user can manage the balance of energy entering and leaving himself / herself while having fun without being overly obsessed with the sense of duty.
As a result, a strong will to maintain a diet is likely to persist, and a further diet effect can be expected.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an application example of a calorie balance totalizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Calorie balance counting device 2 registers 3 fitness machines 4 Karaoke device 5 scales

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An ingestion which comprises a personal portable information terminal capable of data communication with a nearby external device by short-distance wireless communication means, and estimates and integrates an ingested calorie value for each predetermined period based on input data related to ingested calories. A calorie integration means, a calorie consumption integration means for estimating and integrating a calorie consumption value for each predetermined period based on input data related to the calorie consumption, and a basal metabolism amount storage means for setting and storing the calorie consumption value by basal metabolism, A weight change / calorie balance difference conversion means for recording a weight measured at regular intervals and calculating a caloric value corresponding to the difference in calorie balance based on the weight fluctuation amount in each period, and calculated by the ingested calorie integrating means The calorie value for each period and the calorie value for each period calculated by the consumed calorie integrating means A caloric value output means for comparing the caloric value to which the calorie value of basal metabolism consumption has been added with the caloric value calculated by the weight change / calorie balance difference conversion means and for expressing the caloric value in time series and outputting the calorie value. A calorie balance totalizing device. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the calorie intake accumulating means communicates with a data sending terminal linked to an accounting register of a restaurant or a grocery store, and the types and amounts of food and drinks purchased and foods purchased or A calorie balance totalization device characterized by acquiring a calorie conversion value. 3. The calorie consumption integration means according to claim 1, wherein the calorie consumption integration means communicates with a data transmission terminal linked to a training machine such as an athletic gym to obtain the type and intensity of exercise, the duration of exercise, or their calorie conversion values. A calorie balance totalization device characterized in that 4. The calorie balance totalization device according to claim 1, wherein the weight change / calorie balance difference conversion means communicates with a data transmission terminal linked with a weight scale to acquire a weight measurement value.