JP2004226076A - Step counting system and pedometer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a step counting system and a pedometer capable of transmitting steps or the like counted by the pedometer through communication equipment so that high-grade information or various interesting information based on the steps counted by the pedometer can be acquired, while avoiding cost increase or enlargement of the pedometer. <P>SOLUTION: This pedometer includes a clock means for showing the date and time, a storage means for storing the steps detected by a detection means and counted at each prescribed time unit, and a communication means for creating data registration mail attached by the date and time shown by the clock means at the mail creation time and the steps at each prescribed time unit until the date and time by using the connected communication equipment, and transmitting the data registration mail to a server by using the communication equipment. The server includes a totalization means for totalizing correlatively the counted steps and the calculated date and time retrospectively based on the date and time at the mail creation time attached to the data registration mail. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a pedometer for detecting at least the body movement accompanying walking or running of the human body and counting the number of steps of the walking or running, and a communication device connected to the pedometer and transmitting and receiving data via a network. The present invention relates to a step counting system and a pedometer.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, interest in health has been high, and many people use a pedometer for daily health management. The pedometer is for displaying the counted number of steps, and is intended for the user to confirm the number of steps and to secure proper daily exercise to improve health.
[0003]
However, simply displaying the counted number of steps is not fun and boring. Some conventional pedometers are displayed by converting the number of steps and a preset stride into a walking distance, and calculating the walking distance. Then, based on the previously stored map information, walking, the walking course, and the distance, a device that virtually displays the current position on the map information and a scene of the point when the vehicle arrives at a predetermined point on the map information And those having a function of visually displaying a special product or the like (for example, see Patent Document 1). These are intended to maintain the interest of the user and to have a purpose in walking.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-296139 A (paragraphs [0009] to [0016], FIG. 6)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in order to realize such a function, it is necessary to enhance the operability and display of the pedometer, and there are problems such as not only increasing the cost but also increasing the size of the pedometer.
[0006]
Further, even if it has the function of performing the display as described above, if it is used for a long period of time, it will lose its whiteness and become tired. Further, if another function is desired, replacement is necessary.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can obtain high-level information based on the number of steps counted by a pedometer and various types of highly interesting information while avoiding an increase in the cost and size of the pedometer. Another object of the present invention is to provide a pedometer and a pedometer that enable transmission of the number of steps counted by the pedometer via a communication device.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 provides a server, a communication device capable of creating mail, transmitting and receiving mail via the network with the server, and a body associated with walking or running of a human body. A pedometer having detection means for detecting movement, and a pedometer for counting the number of steps of walking or running, wherein the pedometer is a clock means for indicating date and time, and the detection means A storage unit for storing the number of steps detected and counted in a predetermined time unit, and a date and time indicated by the clock unit and a predetermined time unit up to the date and time indicated by the clock unit at the time of creating a mail using the connected communication device. Notification means for creating a data registration mail with the number of steps, and transmitting the data registration mail to the server using the communication device. The date and time the mail creation attached to Le retroactively as a reference, is characterized in that it comprises a collecting unit that aggregates in association with date and time of the calculated and the counted number of steps.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the notifying means transmits the data registration mail in a predetermined format, and the counting means counts in accordance with the predetermined format.
[0010]
Further, in the invention according to claim 3, the pedometer further includes a storage unit for storing a mail address of the server, and the notifying unit generates the mail address by further attaching the mail address to the data registration mail. It is characterized by.
[0011]
Further, the invention according to claim 4 has a detecting means connected to a communication device having an external key input function capable of transmitting information input from the outside to a network, and detecting a body movement accompanying walking or running of a human body. A pedometer for counting the number of steps of walking or running, a clock means indicating date and time, a storage means for storing the number of steps detected and counted by the detection means for each predetermined time unit, and Using an external key input function, a notice to create a data registration mail by attaching the date and time indicated by the clock means and the number of steps for each predetermined time unit up to the date and time when creating the mail, and transmitting the data registration mail And means.
[0012]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a detecting device connected to a communication device having an external key input function capable of transmitting information input from the outside to a network, and detecting a body movement accompanying walking or running of a human body. A pedometer for counting the number of steps of walking or running, a clock means indicating date and time, a storage means for storing the number of steps detected and counted by the detection means for each predetermined time unit, and Using an external key input function, create a data registration mail with the date and time associated with the number of steps per predetermined time unit based on the number of steps per predetermined time unit and the date and time indicated by the clock means, Notification means for transmitting the data registration mail.
[0013]
Further, the invention according to claim 6 further includes storage means for storing a mail address of a transmission destination of the data registration mail, and the notifying means creates the data registration mail by further attaching the mail address to the data registration mail. It is characterized by.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A feature of the present invention is that a pedometer is connected to a mobile phone as a communication device capable of transmitting and receiving data via a network, and the pedometer counts by communicating with a server via the network using the mobile phone. The point is to make it possible to obtain information based on the number of steps. Another advantage is that more advanced information can be obtained by associating the number of steps with the time.
[0015]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a step counting system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
(Overall configuration of the system)
First, the overall schematic configuration of the step counting system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the step counting system, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the pedometer, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a mobile phone as the communication device.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 1, the step counting system includes a mobile phone 2, a pedometer 1 connected to the mobile phone 2 via a cable 3, and a server that communicates with the mobile phone 2 via the Internet as a network. 4. The pedometer 1 and the cable 3 and the mobile phone 2 and the cable 3 are detachably connected. Although FIG. 1 shows connection via the cable 3, the connection may be made directly with the mobile phone 2. Needless to say, the server 4 can be connected to a plurality of mobile phones 2 via a network.
[0018]
As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, the pedometer 1 includes a CPU 11, a clock unit 12, a key 13, a battery 14, an interface 15 as a connection unit, a walking detection sensor 16, a walking counter 17, and a step number memory as a storage unit. 18 and a display unit 19.
[0019]
The walking detection sensor 16 detects a body movement at the time of walking or running, and includes, for example, a pendulum for detecting body movement, and a sensor having a switch function at the tip of the pendulum. A signal is generated every time.
[0020]
The clock means includes a clock and a calendar, and indicates a date, a day of the week, and a time based on a clock signal and a calendar generated by the clock when the date and time and the time are set in advance. The date and time are set by operating the key 13.
[0021]
The step counter 17 counts while accumulating the signal generated by the walking detection sensor 16.
[0022]
The number-of-steps memory 18 stores the count value counted and accumulated by the number-of-steps counter 17, that is, the number of steps for each predetermined time unit. Further, in addition to the number of steps for each predetermined time unit, the total number of steps which is the total number of steps for each predetermined time unit is stored.
[0023]
The display 19 switches and displays the number of steps or the total number of steps for each predetermined time unit by pressing the key 13. In addition, the display of the state of the pedometer, for example, counting the number of steps, transmitting a user registration mail and data registration mail described later, and performing various settings is performed.
[0024]
The key 13 is composed of a SET key 13a, an UP key 13b, and a DOWN key 13c. The keys 13 are selectively pressed to switch the display, to set the date and time, and to count values and the number of steps accumulated in the step counter 17. The number of steps in the memory 18 can be reset, and a user registration mail and a data registration mail described later can be created and transmitted.
[0025]
The interface 15 is for connecting to the mobile phone 2 via the cable 3 shown in FIG.
[0026]
The ROM 20 stores at least a program for controlling each part of the pedometer, a program for creating and transmitting a user registration mail and a data registration mail, and the like. In addition, the storage unit of the present invention stores a mail address of the server 4 for transmitting mail to the server 4 on the Internet. Also, a list of mobile phone models that can be used by being connected to the pedometer 1 is stored.
[0027]
The CPU 11 sends and receives signals to and from other circuit units based on the program written in the ROM 20, executes various control operations, and uses the mobile phone 2 to be described later to transmit a user registration mail and data. It has a function to create and send registration mail. That is, it has a function as the “notifying means” of the present invention.
[0028]
The battery 14 supplies power to each part. It is also desirable to provide a backup function for protecting the contents of the step counter 18 and the step memory 18 at the time of battery replacement.
[0029]
Here, the appearance of the pedometer 1 and the contents displayed on the display 19 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0030]
FIGS. 4A and 4B are external views of the pedometer 1, and FIG. The pedometer 1 includes a main body 1a and a cover 1b as shown in FIG. 4A. The main functional section of the pedometer 1 is housed in the main body 1a, and a display is provided on the upper surface side. 19, a SET key 13a, an UP key 13b, and a DOWN key 13c are provided. Although not shown, a connection terminal as the interface 15 is provided on the lower end side of the main body 1a. The cover 1b is provided so as to be openable and closable with the hinge 1c at the upper end side of the main body 1a as a fulcrum. When the cover 1b is open as shown in FIG. The keys 13 such as the key 13b and the DOWN key 13c can be operated, and the display 19, the SET key 13a, the UP key 13b, the DOWN key 13c and the like are protected in the closed state shown in FIG.
[0031]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the display 19 includes a content display portion 19a for displaying the contents of various settings and the number of steps, and symbols 19b to 19d for displaying the state of the pedometer 1. The symbol 19b is illuminated during the step counting operation, the symbol 19c is illuminated when the user registration mail and the data registration email are transmitted, and the symbol 19d is illuminated during various settings.
[0032]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the mobile phone 2 realizes a function as a telephone and can transmit and receive mail to and from the server 4 on the Internet. The mobile phone 2 has a control unit 21, an operation unit 22, and a display unit as a display unit. It comprises a unit 23, a memory 24, a clock means 25, a communication unit 26, an interface 27, a microphone 28 and a speaker 29.
[0033]
The interface 27 is connected to the pedometer 1 via the cable 3 shown in FIG. 1 and enables input from the pedometer 1 by an external key input function. The external key input function is usually for facilitating input of a mail text chapter or the like by key operation of the keyboard when the interface 27 is connected to the keyboard. The interface 27 is a connection terminal with the keyboard. In the present embodiment, the pedometer 1 is connected to this connection terminal, and input from the pedometer 1 is enabled by an external key input function.
[0034]
The memory 24 stores various information such as a telephone number.
[0035]
The operation unit 22 includes ten keys, *, # keys, function keys, and the like, and the display unit 23 includes an LCD. In addition, by operating and inputting keys according to the screen displayed on the display unit 23, an e-mail can be created or a received e-mail can be displayed. At that time, the communication unit 26 communicates with the relay station, and transmits mail to the server 4 on the Internet via the relay station and receives mail from the server 4 via the relay station. Further, it is possible to perform an operation by performing an input using the above-described external key input function instead of the input from the operation unit 22.
[0036]
The clock means 25 includes a clock and a calendar, and when a date and time and a time are set in advance, the clock means 25 indicates the year, month, day, day of the week, and time based on the clock signal and the calendar.
[0037]
The control unit 21 includes a CPU and a system memory (not shown) for controlling each unit.
[0038]
Further, the server 4 transmits and receives e-mails to and from the mobile phone 2 via the Internet, obtains the number of steps, the total number of steps, and the like for each predetermined time unit by the pedometer 1 from the data registration mail described below, and counts them. To provide information based on the email. Further, a count start time is calculated by performing a retrospective of the number of steps for each of a plurality of predetermined time units received based on the date and time attached to the data registration mail, and a predetermined time is calculated based on the count start time. It has a function as a counting means for calculating a time for each unit and associating and counting the number of steps counted for each predetermined time unit and the calculated time. Further, the server 4 has application software for creating various information based on the result of the aggregation, and has a function of transmitting various information created by the application software to the mobile phone 2 by e-mail and providing the same.
[0039]
Here, input from the pedometer 1 using the external key input function of the mobile phone 2 will be described. The input from the pedometer 1 is performed by an input signal such as a signal by a key operation of a keyboard connected via the normal interface 27. An input signal such as a signal by a key operation is, for example, when “1234” is input, and when a keyboard is used, the keys of the keyboard are set in the order of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and “enter”. Since the input signal is pressed and input, the input signal in this case is a signal for inputting the same signals as those of the keys “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and “enter” of the keyboard in that order. Is a signal in which the same signals as those of the keys "A", "B", "C", "D", and "ENTER" on the keyboard are input in that order. By inputting the same input signal as the key operation of the keyboard from the pedometer 1 to the mobile phone 2, for example, a transition to a mail creation screen, an input of a mail address, a count value for each predetermined time unit, and a total It can be described as a mail text such as a count value.
[0040]
With such a configuration, the number of steps counted by the pedometer 1 is transmitted to the server 4 via the mobile phone 2 and the Internet, the number of steps is totaled by the server 4, and the network and the mobile phone 2 are transmitted from the server 4 based on the totaled result. , It is possible to obtain information on the number of steps counted. The processing procedure is described below.
[0041]
(Processing procedure)
First, an outline of a processing procedure in the pedometer 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. First, the model of the mobile phone used for the pedometer 1 and the date and time are set (initial setting process: step S01, hereinafter abbreviated as S01, and other steps are also omitted). Subsequently, a user registration mail is transmitted to the server 4 (user registration processing: S02). When these settings and registration are completed, the pedometer 1 counts the number of steps (step number measurement process: S03). Here, when the counted number of steps is transmitted to the server 4 (S04, Yes), a data registration mail to which the number of steps for each predetermined time is attached is transmitted to the server 4 using the mobile phone 2 (data registration). Processing: S05). If the setting is to be changed (S06, Yes), the setting of the mobile phone model can be changed and the setting of the date and time can be changed (setting change processing: S07).
[0042]
Next, each processing procedure described above will be described in detail.
[0043]
(Initial setting process, user registration process)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the key operations in the initial setting process and the user registration process, and the display and the transition of the display during the initial setting process. First, when the mobile phone 2 is connected to the mobile phone 2 with the cable 3, a screen for setting the model of the mobile phone to be used (display screen H101, hereinafter abbreviated as H101; other displays are also displayed) is displayed. The model is scrolled with the UP key 13b or the DOWN key 13c, and when the model to be used is displayed, the SET key is pressed to determine. The models displayed here are stored in the ROM 20 in advance as usable mobile phones, and are sequentially displayed by key operation. In addition, it is needless to say that the use of mobile phones is determined only by way of example, and may not be performed unless otherwise specified. Next, a screen (H102) for setting the “year” is displayed. Similarly, the year displayed by the UP key 13b or the DOWN key 13c is scrolled, and when the current year is displayed, the SET key is pressed to determine. Similarly, “month”, “day”, “hour”, and “minute” are set, and the date and time of the clock unit 12 are set. Thereafter, the clock unit 12 ticks the time and date by a clock signal, and further, based on a calendar. Displays the date and time. During this setting, the symbol 19d lights up, indicating that the setting is being performed.
[0044]
Next, a registration screen (H107) is displayed. When the SET key 13a is pressed, a user registration mail is created and transmitted, and a display (H108) indicating that is made. At this time, the pedometer 1 detects the connection of the mobile phone, and stores the phone number as the connected phone as the user's phone. Then, by using the external key input function described above, an input signal for displaying a mail creation screen, an input signal for various entries, an input signal for transmission, and the like are input to the mobile phone 2 to create a mail. A screen is displayed, an e-mail address and a subject stored in the ROM 20 are entered, an e-mail text is entered, and an e-mail is transmitted.
[0045]
Here, FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the format of the user registration mail. In the body of the mail, the registration date and time of the mail (MM / DD / YYYY / MM / DD / HH / NN), telephone number (09012345678), and model name (P ** i) are written as a series of data without line breaks. *** i ".
[0046]
The transmission of the telephone number, the model name, etc. to the e-mail is for server management and identification, etc., and the management, identification, etc. are not limited to this. It may be a password or the like. When the transmission of the user registration mail is completed in this way, a screen (H109) for confirming the end of the transmission is displayed, and the registration is completed by pressing the SET key 13a. Further, during this registration, the symbol 19c lights up, indicating that the mail is being created and transmitted.
[0047]
(Step counting process)
When the setting and the registration are completed, the pedometer 1 starts counting the number of steps. At this time, the pedometer 1 is worn on clothes, a belt, or the like. The processing procedure in the pedometer 1 will be described with reference to the step number measurement processing flowchart shown in FIG. First, a set date and time is set (S10). For example, in this embodiment, assuming that the predetermined time is one hour and the number of steps per hour is counted, the time is first set to 59 minutes and 59 seconds by referring to the clock means. For example, if the current time is “11:15 on January 1, 2003”, the set date and time is “11:59:59 seconds on January 1, 2003”. Here, the set date and time may be simply one hour later, but in this example, the time is delimited so as to facilitate counting. If the reset is not performed (S11, No), when the walking detection sensor 16 detects a vibration and emits a signal (S13) until the time reaches a preset set date and time (S12, No), the step counter 17 starts counting. Upon receiving the signal, the count value is incremented by "+1" (S14), the number of steps is counted, and this is repeated to accumulate and count the number of steps.
[0048]
Next, when the set date and time has been reached (S12, Yes), the count value of the step counter 17 is transferred to the step memory 18 and stored in a predetermined address of the step memory 18, and the count value of the step counter 17 is reset (S15). The next set date and time is set (S10) (in this case, "12:59:59"). The step counter 17 starts counting the signal and clock signal of the walking detection sensor 16 from "0".
[0049]
In the step count memory 18, as shown in the memory configuration diagram of FIG. 9, for example, the address 0 stores the total number of steps, which is the total count value obtained by accumulating all the count values (the number of steps) transferred from the step counter 17. After 1, the count value (the number of steps) for each hour is stored in numerical order in order of address. When all the addresses are filled, the oldest count value (the number of steps) is rewritten and stored in the stored address. In this way, it is possible to count the number of steps every hour, that is, every predetermined time unit.
[0050]
When the count values of the step counter 17 and the step memory 18 are reset by operating the key 13 (for example, pressing two keys in combination) (S11), the count value of the step counter 17 and the clock The count value of the signal and the number of steps in the step number memory 18 are reset (S16).
[0051]
The number of steps counted in this manner is displayed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 showing the display and the transition of the display during the step counting process. First, although "logo display" is normally performed, the display of H201 to H209 is switched by the SET key 13a and the UP key 13b. For example, as the display content, the total count value is displayed on the host screen (H202), and thereafter, “today”, “one day ago”, and the like are displayed for each day. During this setting, the symbol 19b lights up, indicating that the number of steps is being counted. “TO” indicates a timeout, and transitions when no operation is performed for 5 seconds, for example.
[0052]
(Data registration process)
Next, a data registration process for transmitting the number of steps to the server 4 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the display and the transition of the display during the data registration process. First, the data registration screen (H301) is displayed by pressing the DOWN key on the host screen (H202). Here, when the SET key 13a is pressed, a data registration mail is created and transmitted, and a display (H302) indicating that is made. At this time, by using the external key input function described above, an input signal for displaying a mail creation screen, an input signal for performing various types of input, an input signal for performing transmission, and the like are input to the mobile phone 2 so that the mail is input. A creation screen is displayed, an e-mail address stored in the ROM 20 is entered, a subject is entered, an e-mail text is entered, and an e-mail is transmitted.
[0053]
Here, FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the format (predetermined format) of the data registration mail. In the body of the mail, the registered contents of the mail include the date and time of mail creation (MM / DD / YYYY / DD / HH / NN), telephone number (09012345678), record number (1234), total count value (999999999), section count (4 days ago) ( 1234), section count (three days ago) (1234123341234 ... 1234), section count (two days ago) (123421341234 ... 1234), section count (one day ago) (123421341234 ... 1234), section The count (today) (123421341234... 1234) is entered on a new line. Here, the record number indicates the serial number of the data registration mail from the time of resetting, and the total count value indicates the total count value from the reset time by outputting eight digits, that is, the total number of steps. Means that the number of steps for each predetermined time unit stored in the number-of-steps memory 18 is entered every day in four-digit order from oldest. For example, in this example, the number of steps per hour (four digits of 1234) is 24. The data is collected for one day and entered as a series of data strings without line breaks. For example, if the mail creation date and time is “13:15 on January 10, 2003”, the count value at 13:00 is not yet stored in the step count memory 18, so the newest one-hour step count Is counted between 12:00:00 and 12:59:59 on January 10, 2003. In other words, the section count for today is traced back from the mail creation date and time, the section count for one day before,... The section count for four days ago is extracted, and the line is written every new day in chronological order. When the transmission of the data registration mail is completed in this way, a screen (H303) for confirming the end of the transmission is displayed, and the registration of the data is completed by pressing the SET key 13a. Further, during this registration, the symbol 19c lights up, indicating that the mail is being created and transmitted. In this way, the number of steps in a predetermined time unit (in this example, one hour unit) is transmitted to the server 4.
[0054]
(Setting change processing)
Next, the setting change processing will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the display and the transition of the display during the setting change process. First, the setting change screen (H401) is displayed by pressing the DOWN key on the data registration screen (H301). When the SET key 13a is pressed, the screen changes to a screen (H402) for changing the model setting first. However, in the same manner as (initial setting processing, user registration processing), a change of various settings and user registration are performed using the SET key, the UP key 13b, or the DOWN key 13c.
[0055]
Next, an outline of a processing procedure in the server 4 will be described with reference to FIG. First, when a data registration mail is received (S21), user authentication is performed (S22). Next, based on the mail creation date and time attached to the mail, the date and time for the number of steps for each predetermined time unit are calculated and totaled (S23). Information is created based on the result of the aggregation (S307), and the information is attached to a mail and transmitted to the mobile phone 2 (S308).
[0056]
Specifically, user authentication can be performed by comparing a telephone number or the like attached to the already registered user registration mail with a telephone number or the like attached to the received data registration mail. At this time, it is also possible to perform a process of transmitting a mail to that effect or registration, for example, when the registration has not been made.
[0057]
The calculation of the date and time for the number of steps for each predetermined time unit will be described using the data registration mail of this example. If the mail creation date and time is “13:15 on January 10, 2003”, four days before, "January 6, 2003", which is listed in chronological order, so that the initial number of steps "1234" is changed from "0:00:00 on January 6, 2003 to 0:59:59", and The number of steps “1234” is “from 1:00:00 on January 6, 2003 to 1:59:59”, and the date and time can be sequentially associated. Similarly, three days before is “January 7, 2003”, and the date and time can be similarly sequentially associated. The association is performed in this way, and the number of steps is counted in addition to the number of steps counted in the past. At this time, if the number of steps whose date and time overlap is already counted, the existing number of steps is left as it is, and the new number of steps is discarded. Note that the number of steps may be replaced with a new number. In this way, the date and time can be associated with each and counted. In the above description, the date and time are made to correspond sequentially from the oldest one, but the date and time may be made to correspond sequentially from the newest one. In this case, the newest step count is “12:00:00 on January 10, 2003 to 12:59:59”.
[0058]
Further, in this example, the number of steps per hour is divided into units of one day. However, for example, if the number of steps is arranged in chronological order without dividing the date, the mail creation date The date and time of the oldest step count can be associated with the number of section data, and the date and time can be sequentially associated with the oldest one. Also in this case, the date and time may be made to correspond in order from the newest one.
[0059]
The reference date and time may be the mail transmission date and time. In this case, for example, the transmission time is shifted from 13:00 to 13:00 even though the mail creation time is 12:59. In some cases, the counting may be shifted. Therefore, using the mail creation time can eliminate the deviation of the total.
[0060]
Further, when creating the data registration mail, the pedometer 1 is used to look back the date and time so as to correspond to the date and time, and the time is written together with the number of steps in the data registration mail, or the date and time are associated with the number of steps stored in the step count memory 18 in advance ( In this case, the set time) may be stored, and the number of steps and the date and time may be written together with the data registration mail.
[0061]
In this way, by providing the server 4 with application software for creating information based on the totalized result obtained by associating the number of steps in a predetermined time unit with the date and time, for example, the number of steps is calculated from the relationship between the number of steps and the calorie consumption. Information such as “total calorie consumption and calorie consumption for each hour” can be provided. As another example, a “lifestyle check” that provides advice on exercise time based on an action pattern such as whether the user exercised in the middle of the night or exercise during the lunch break is also possible. It can provide information that gives advice such as recommended menus for morning, noon, and dinner from patterns.
[0062]
Further, when the information to be provided becomes tired, the information provided by the server can be added or changed by adding or changing application software, and there is no need to replace the pedometer. Further, if desired information can be selected from various types of information, the pedometer can be improved in taste.
[0063]
In the above description, a mobile phone is used as the communication device. However, the communication device may be a personal computer having a function of enabling input from a pedometer or application software.
[0064]
Alternatively, the created data registration mail may be temporarily stored in the memory 24 or the like without being transmitted immediately, and then transmitted. Even in such a case, since the data registration mail is provided with the mail creation date and time, the date and time associated with the counting does not deviate. Even if a transmission error occurs for some reason, even if retransmission is performed, the data registration mail is attached with the mail creation date and time, so that the date and time corresponding to the counting is not shifted.
[0065]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the step count information of the pedometer can be transmitted to the server via the network using the communication device, and further, the server can count the step count in correspondence with the date and time. Then, various information can be provided by the total result and the application software prepared in the server. Further, by adding or changing the information that can be provided, it is possible to provide information that does not get tired.
[0066]
Therefore, the user can confirm the number of steps, raise the consciousness of ensuring proper daily exercise, and improve the health of the user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing one embodiment of a step counting system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a pedometer according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a mobile phone according to the present embodiment.
FIGS. 4A and 4B are external views of a pedometer according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram for explaining a display of a pedometer display.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of the pedometer according to the embodiment;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a state of transition between operation and display of the pedometer according to the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a format of a user registration mail.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a step counting procedure of the pedometer according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an address in a memory and a count value (the number of steps).
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a transition of operation and display of the pedometer according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pedometer and the transition of display according to the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a format of a data registration mail.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a state of operation of the pedometer and transition of display according to the embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of a server according to the present embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 pedometer
11 CPU
12 Clock means
13 key
14 batteries
15 Interface
16 Walking detection sensor
17 Step counter
18 Step memory
19 Display
20 ROM
2 mobile phones
21 Control unit
22 Operation section
23 Display
24 memory
25 Clock means
26 Communication unit
27 Interface
28 microphone
29 speaker
3 cable
4 Server

Claims (6)

A server, capable of creating mail, a communication device for sending and receiving mail via the server and the network, and a detecting means for detecting a body movement accompanying walking or running of the human body; A pedometer for counting, and a pedometer counting system comprising:
The pedometer is
Clock means for indicating the date and time;
Storage means for storing the number of steps detected and counted by the detection means for each predetermined time unit,
Using the connected communication device, a data registration mail is created by attaching the date and time indicated by the clock means and the number of steps for each predetermined time unit up to the date and time when creating the mail, and using the communication device. Notification means for transmitting the data registration mail to the server,
The server is
A step counting system comprising: a counting means for counting the number of steps counted in association with the calculated date and time retroactively with reference to the date and time at the time of creating the mail attached to the data registration mail. The notifying unit transmits the data registration mail in a predetermined format,
The step counting system according to claim 1, wherein the counting means counts according to the predetermined format. The pedometer is
A storage unit for storing a mail address of the server,
3. The step counting system according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit creates the mail address by further adding the mail address to the data registration mail. It is connected to a communication device having an external key input function capable of transmitting information input from the outside to a network, and has a detecting means for detecting a body movement accompanying walking or running of a human body, and counts the number of steps of the walking or running. A pedometer,
Clock means for indicating the date and time;
Storage means for storing the number of steps detected and counted by the detection means for each predetermined time unit,
Using the external key input function of the communication device, a data registration mail is created by adding the date and time indicated by the clock means and the number of steps in each of the predetermined time units up to the date and time when the mail is created. And a notifying means for transmitting the pedometer. It is connected to a communication device having an external key input function capable of transmitting information input from the outside to a network, and has a detecting means for detecting a body movement accompanying walking or running of a human body, and counts the number of steps of the walking or running. A pedometer,
Clock means for indicating the date and time;
Storage means for storing the number of steps detected and counted by the detection means for each predetermined time unit,
A data registration mail to which the number of steps for each predetermined time unit and the date and time associated with each number of steps for each predetermined time unit based on the date and time indicated by the clock means using an external key input function of the communication device. And a notifying unit for transmitting the data registration mail. A storage unit for storing a mail address of a transmission destination of the data registration mail,
The pedometer according to claim 4, wherein the notifying unit creates the mail address by further adding the mail address to the data registration mail.

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