JP2006029970A - Ultraviolet ray measuring and warning device, and writing tool with ultraviolet ray measuring alarm - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultraviolet ray measuring and warning device and a writing tool with an ultraviolet ray measuring alarm easily attached to a wear, an accessory or a human body, when going out to an outdoor field irradiated with an ultraviolet ray, and capable of issuing notification to a carrying person when detecting a prescribed intensity or more of ultraviolet ray harmful to the human body, or a prescribed amount or more of ultraviolet ray accumulated exposed dosage. <P>SOLUTION: This device is provided with the ultraviolet ray measuring alarm 35 provided with an ultraviolet sensor 11, an exposed dosage integrating means for calculating the accumulated exposed dosage, based on an output from the ultraviolet sensor 11, an ultraviolet intensity warning means for issuing an alarm when the exposed ultraviolet intensity comes to a prescribed level or more, and/or an exposed dosage warning means for issuing an alarm when the exposed accumulated exposed dosage comes to a prescribed value or more, and the writing tool comprising a writing tool body 31 and a cap 32 comprising a material transmitting the ultraviolet ray, and the ultraviolet ray measuring alarm 35 is attached to a top part of the writing tool body 31. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an ultra-small ultraviolet ray measuring warning device that can be worn on clothing, accessories, or a human body, and a writing instrument with an ultraviolet ray measuring warning device equipped with an ultraviolet ray measurement warning device having an ultraviolet ray measurement warning function.

  In recent years, exposure to ultraviolet rays harmful to the body due to the destruction of the ozone layer has been regarded as a problem. It is well known that ultraviolet rays are harmful to the skin, and it is a problem that cannot be ignored especially for women and children. Conventionally, however, the measurement of ultraviolet rays requires an expensive and relatively large measuring device, and there has been no device that can always carry around and easily measure the ultraviolet intensity and the amount of ultraviolet radiation exposure. In addition, the conventional ultraviolet ray measuring device only displays the measurement result as a numerical value. When measuring ultraviolet rays exceeding a predetermined intensity harmful to the human body or when exposed to an amount of ultraviolet rays harmful above a predetermined amount, It was not easy to warn with a buzzer sound or voice.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when going outside the field irradiated with ultraviolet rays, it can be easily attached to clothing, accessories, or a human body, and has a predetermined intensity of ultraviolet rays harmful to the human body or an ultraviolet ray exceeding a predetermined level An object of the present invention is to provide an ultraviolet ray measurement warning device and a writing instrument with an ultraviolet ray measurement warning device that can easily inform the user of the exposure dose when it is detected.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is to calculate an accumulated exposure dose from an ultraviolet sensor part that measures ultraviolet rays protected by a protective cap made of a material that transmits ultraviolet rays, and an output of the ultraviolet sensor part. Ultraviolet light having means for accumulating exposure doses, UV intensity warning means for issuing a warning when the intensity of the exposed UV radiation exceeds a predetermined value, and / or exposure dose warning means for issuing a warning if the cumulative exposure dose to be exposed exceeds a predetermined value An ultraviolet ray measurement warning device comprising: a measurement warning device; and an attachment means for attaching the ultraviolet ray measurement warning device to clothing, accessories, or a human body.

  The invention according to claim 2 is an ultraviolet sensor unit for measuring ultraviolet rays, an exposure dose integrating means for calculating a cumulative exposure dose from the output of the ultraviolet sensor unit, and a warning when the intensity of the exposed ultraviolet rays exceeds a predetermined level. Written consisting of an ultraviolet ray intensity warning means and / or an ultraviolet ray measurement warning device comprising an exposure dose warning means for issuing a warning when the cumulative exposure dose exposed exceeds a predetermined value, and a writing instrument body and a cap made of a material that transmits ultraviolet rays. The ultraviolet measurement warning device is mounted on the top of the writing tool main body, and the cap is mounted on the top of the writing tool book so as to cover the ultraviolet sensor part of the ultraviolet measurement warning device. It is in a writing instrument with an ultraviolet measurement warning device.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a UV measurement warning device is attached to clothing, a clothing accessory, or a human body with a mounting means, and exposed to the ultraviolet light, it is exposed to ultraviolet rays having a predetermined intensity or more, When the cumulative exposure dose of ultraviolet rays exceeds the specified value, the UV intensity warning means and the exposure dose warning means will notify them, so that the survivors can easily know about it and take countermeasures. .

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the writing instrument used on a daily basis is equipped with an ultraviolet ray measuring warning device, the writing tool with the ultraviolet ray measuring warning device is carried and the ultraviolet ray is irradiated. In this case, if an ultraviolet ray exceeding the specified intensity is exposed or the cumulative exposure dose of the ultraviolet ray exceeds the specified value, the UV intensity warning means or the exposure dose warning means will notify you so that the survivors can easily know that. It is possible to take measures against it. Moreover, since the UV measurement warning device is attached to a writing instrument that is used daily, the user can carry the UV measurement warning device without being aware of it in daily life.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an ultraviolet ray measurement warning device according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the ultraviolet measurement warning device 10 includes an ultraviolet sensor 11, a voltage amplifier 12, a one-chip microcomputer 13, a battery 14, a result display LED 15, and a result display speaker 16. Note that a commercially available ultraviolet sensor 11 is used.

  The ultraviolet measurement output (detection signal) measured by the ultraviolet sensor 11 is amplified by the voltage amplifier 12 and input to the microcomputer 13. When the measured ultraviolet intensity is higher than a predetermined level harmful to the human body, the microcomputer 13 turns on the result display LED 15 or drives the result display speaker 16 to attach the ultraviolet measurement warning device 10. Tell the person who is doing it. Further, the microcomputer 13 turns on the result display LED 15 when the accumulated exposure dose value exceeds a harmful predetermined dose value, or drives the result display speaker 16 to attach the ultraviolet ray measurement warning device 10. Inform those who are.

  In this case, the LED 15 is a plurality of LEDs 15 having different emission colors, and the “red” LED 15 is driven when the ultraviolet intensity is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and the “blue” LED 15 is driven when the cumulative exposure dose exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the color may be changed and displayed. Also, if the cumulative exposure dose exceeds the specified amount, such as “Please take UV countermeasures now because the ultraviolet rays are strong” by the speaker 16 for displaying results, for example, “You received a lot of ultraviolet rays, skin health. So let's evacuate in the shade or indoors "to inform the person wearing the UV measurement warning device 10 by voice. Further, a buzzer may be provided to warn by a buzzer sound or a timbre change.

  The voltage amplifier 12, the one-chip microcomputer 13, the battery 14, the result display LED 15, and the result display speaker 16 are mounted in a predetermined arrangement in a single housing 18 as shown in FIG. An ultraviolet ray measurement warning device 20 is configured by covering the surface of the ultraviolet ray sensor 11 with a cap 19 made of a transparent material that transmits ultraviolet rays. The ultraviolet measurement warning device 20 is provided with a mounting means 21 from a screw or nut used for a badge or the like to be mounted on clothing. Further, the attachment means may be one that can be attached to an accessory or a human body by a band, a pin, or the like. Further, the ultraviolet measurement warning device 20 may be attached to an accessory such as a pendant. 2A is a front view of the ultraviolet ray measurement warning device, and FIG. 2B is a side view thereof.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a writing instrument with an ultraviolet measurement warning device according to the present invention. The writing tool (for example, a ballpoint pen) 30 includes a writing tool main body 31 having a writing part 34 at the tip, and a cap 32 that can be attached to and detached from the head of the writing tool main body 31. The cap 32 is made of a transparent material that transmits ultraviolet rays. Reference numeral 33 denotes a sensor installation table. The sensor installation table 33 includes an ultraviolet sensor 11, which is a component constituting the ultraviolet measurement warning device 10 shown in FIG. 1, a result display LED 15, a voltage amplifier not shown, a one-chip micro A computer and a battery are mounted to constitute an ultraviolet measurement warning device 35. In this way, the UV measurement warning device 35 in which various parts are mounted on the sensor mounting base 33 is mounted on the top of the writing tool body 31, and the cap 32 is mounted on the top of the writing tool body 31 so as to cover the UV sensor 11. Thus, a writing instrument with an ultraviolet ray measurement warning device is constructed. Although not shown, a result display speaker may also be provided at a predetermined position on the cap 32 or the writing instrument body 31 or on the sensor base 33 so that the sound is output to the outside.

  The operations of the ultraviolet sensor 11, the result display LED 15, the voltage amplifier, the one-chip microcomputer, and the battery are the same as those of the ultraviolet measurement warning device 10 shown in FIG. In this way, by mounting the ultraviolet measurement warning device 35 on the top of the main body 31 of the writing tool 30, and covering the ultraviolet sensor 11 with a transparent cap 32 that transmits ultraviolet light, the writing tool with the ultraviolet measurement warning device is configured. When the writing instrument with an ultraviolet measurement warning device is inserted into a chest pocket or the like, the ultraviolet light reception rate and the light emission confirmation of the result display LED 15 can be improved. It should be noted that power supply / stop from the battery to electronic components such as a voltage amplifier and a microcomputer does not use an on / off type power switch, but uses ultraviolet light based on the strength of the input signal (ultraviolet detection signal) from the ultraviolet sensor 11. When the intensity is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, power may be supplied to each component to perform measurement, and when the intensity of ultraviolet light is less than or equal to a predetermined value, the supply of power may be stopped to stop the measurement. Thereby, the power consumption of the battery can be saved and the battery life can be extended.

  By attaching the UV measurement warning device 35 to the writing tool 30 as described above and making it a writing tool with an UV measurement warning device, the user can not only measure the intensity of ultraviolet rays and the cumulative exposure dose, but also as a writing tool. Since it can be used, it becomes easier to carry on a daily basis, and it is possible to actively take measures to suppress / prevent skin damage and aging caused by ultraviolet rays such as spots and wrinkles on the skin. In addition, by wearing the ultraviolet ray measurement warning device 20 having the configuration shown in FIG. 2 on clothing, accessories, and the body, the user can easily know that the intensity of ultraviolet rays and the cumulative exposure dose have exceeded predetermined harmful values. Therefore, it is possible to take positive measures to suppress / prevent skin damage and aging caused by ultraviolet rays. In the above example, an example is given in which a warning is issued when the cumulative exposure dose value exceeds a predetermined value, but a UV measurement warning device or a writing instrument with a UV measurement warning device is attached, and UV measurement starts. A warning may be issued when the exposure dose value per unit time has exceeded a predetermined value.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims and the specification and drawings. Is possible.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the ultraviolet-ray measurement warning apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an external appearance structure of the ultraviolet-ray measurement warning apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an external appearance structure of the writing instrument with an ultraviolet measurement warning device which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Ultraviolet measurement warning device 11 Ultraviolet sensor 12 Voltage amplifier 13 Microcomputer 14 Battery 15 Result display LED
16 Speaker for displaying results 18 Case 19 Cap 20 UV measurement warning device 21 Mounting means 30 Writing tool 31 Writing tool main body 32 Cap 33 Sensor installation base 34 Writing unit 35 Ultraviolet measurement warning device

Claims (2)

  An ultraviolet sensor unit that measures ultraviolet rays protected by a protective cap made of a material that transmits ultraviolet rays, an exposure dose integrating means that calculates the cumulative exposure dose from the output of the ultraviolet sensor unit, and the intensity of the ultraviolet rays that are exposed to a predetermined level or more UV intensity warning means for issuing a warning and / or an ultraviolet radiation measurement warning device having an exposure dose warning means for issuing a warning when the cumulative exposure dose that has been exposed exceeds a predetermined value, and the ultraviolet measurement warning device for clothing or clothing or An ultraviolet ray measurement warning device comprising a mounting means for mounting on a human body. An ultraviolet sensor that measures ultraviolet rays, an exposure dose integrating means that calculates a cumulative exposure dose from the output of the ultraviolet sensor, an ultraviolet intensity warning means that issues a warning when the intensity of the exposed ultraviolet rays exceeds a predetermined level, and / or An ultraviolet ray measurement warning device having an exposure dose warning means for issuing a warning when the cumulative exposure dose exceeds a predetermined value, and a writing instrument comprising a writing instrument body and a cap made of a material that transmits ultraviolet rays, the writing instrument body A writing instrument with an ultraviolet measurement warning device, wherein the ultraviolet measurement warning device is attached to the top of the writing instrument, and the cap is attached to the top of the writing instrument book so as to cover the ultraviolet sensor part of the ultraviolet measurement warning device .

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