JP2006175247A - Device for advising guide to health care - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for advising guide to health care, saving the time and trouble for inputting data and operated simply. <P>SOLUTION: This device for advising guide to health care includes an electrode support having an electrode for measuring body impedance at a holding part held by hands, wherein guide information useful for health care is supplied according to the impedance value measured by the electrode and the body specifying information. The device further includes a support means for movably supporting the electrode support and a position detecting means for detecting the position of the holding part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a health management guideline advice device that provides guideline information useful for health management such as body fat percentage and body fat content based on body specifying information such as body weight and height of a subject and body impedance measurement information.

  Conventionally, as such a health management guideline advice device, there is a body fat scale 201 in which electrodes 201a to 201d for body fat percentage measurement are arranged and fixed on a household weight scale as described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-49050. (FIG. 38). In this method, the body fat percentage is estimated from a weight value obtained by placing on a weight scale, personal data (height, age, sex) and body internal impedance measurement values inputted in advance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39, grips 203 and 204 provided with electrodes 202a to 202d for measuring internal impedance of the body are held with both hands, and personal data (height, weight, age, sex) inputted in advance and the impedance There are some which estimate the body fat percentage and the like from the measured values and display them.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-49050

  However, in the body fat scale integrated with a weight scale, when measuring the body fat percentage, it is troublesome because it is necessary to become bare feet one by one. Moreover, since it is integrated with the weight scale, the device body is heavy, and the body fat percentage can be measured only at an installation place such as a bathroom, and it is not portable. Furthermore, although it is not necessary to input the weight, the height has to be manually input by a key switch or the like, which is troublesome.

  On the other hand, the body fat scale of the type that grips the grip part can be measured with a simple operation of gripping the grip part without the need to prepare for bare feet, but the weight and height information are measured separately and can be measured with a key switch, etc. Manual input had to be made, and there was a similar annoyance.

  In addition, such a body fat scale does not require a stable ground plane or space for the subject to be placed, so it can be miniaturized and carried, but the same measurement posture is used each time for freedom of movement. It is actually difficult to ensure measurement accuracy.

  Also, in any body fat scale, in the case of height, there are people who have few opportunities to measure, especially when inputting information, depending on memory, incorrect values may be input, and accurate values are not necessarily accurate. Was not used.

  The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a health management guideline advice device that can be easily operated without the need to input data. is there.

1st invention has the electrode carrier provided with the electrode for measuring a body impedance in the holding | maintenance part hold | maintained by hand, and the impedance value measured using the said electrode and body specific information are used. A health management guideline advice device for providing guideline information useful for health management based on a support means for movably supporting the electrode carrier and a position detection means for detecting the position of the holding portion. It is characterized by that.

  By providing electrodes for body impedance measurement in the holding part, it is possible to measure body impedance by a simple operation of holding by hand and to secure a stable ground plane and a space for the subject to rest Since it is not available, it can be miniaturized and carried, but it was difficult to take the same measurement posture every time in order to move freely. However, as in the present invention, the position detecting means is provided to detect the position of the holding portion, and the electrode carrier supported by the supporting means is moved using the position information of the holding portion as an index, so that the impedance measurement is always performed. It becomes possible to take a certain posture. Therefore, since the impedance measurement condition is stabilized, the reliability of the measurement value is improved, and highly accurate health management guideline information can be provided.

  According to a second invention, in the first invention, there is provided control means for controlling the position of the electrode carrier supported by the support means on the basis of position information detected by the position detection means. .

  In this way, since the position of the electrode carrier can be controlled by the position information of the position detection means so that the position of the electrode carrier becomes an appropriate position during impedance measurement, the subject can adjust the position of the electrode carrier. Without a constant measurement posture.

  According to a third invention, in the first or second invention, a load-bearing part carrier having a load-bearing part for a subject to rest on and measure the weight, and the load-bearing part carrier Wireless communication means for transmitting information to and from the electrode carrier, and weight measurement information of the body specifying information is transmitted from the loaded part carrier side to the electrode carrier side by the wireless communication means. It is characterized by.

  In this way, there is no need to manually input a weight measurement value, and more accurate guideline information can be obtained by a simple operation using an accurate weight measurement value. In addition, by providing information processing means for calculating health management guideline information on the electrode carrier side so that it can be carried, it is possible to separate the opportunities for weight measurement and body impedance measurement both in time and place. This increases the degree of freedom of use.

  In a fourth aspect based on the third aspect, the support means is a base portion provided integrally with the weight measuring means which is the load-bearing portion carrier, and a movable support portion provided movably on the base portion. It is characterized by.

  In this way, it is not necessary to provide an installation place for the support means separately from the body weight measurement means, so that space can be saved, and since the body measurement apparatus can move together with the weight measurement means, the degree of freedom of the installation place increases.

  A fifth invention is characterized in that, in the fourth invention, the support means supports the electrode carrier so that the distance from the body increases as it moves upward relative to the body of the subject. .

  In this way, when the subject is placed on a predetermined position of the portion to be loaded and the impedance is measured while holding the holding portion at the predetermined position with respect to the body, the taller the person, the longer the arm, Since the distance from the holder to the holding portion increases, a constant measurement posture can be always taken regardless of the height.

In the present invention, if a means for storing the weight measurement value and the height measurement value is provided, the weight measurement and the height measurement can be performed on a separate occasion from the body impedance measurement. Measuring at least one of the heights, selecting another appropriate opportunity, measuring body impedance, obtaining health management guideline information, etc. is possible, and the degree of freedom of the usage method is increased.

  The electrode carrier and the load portion carrier may be provided integrally or separately. Even in the case of separate bodies, information transmission between the electrode carrier and the load-bearing part carrier can be performed by wired communication means such as a cable or wireless communication means such as light, sound waves, and radio waves.

  Body-specific information is an index that describes the physical characteristics of a subject used to obtain health management guideline information. In addition to weight and height, there are age, gender, etc. Absent.

  Guide information that can be provided based on the measured body impedance includes, but is not limited to, body fat percentage, body fat mass, obesity, lean mass, water content, basal metabolic rate, and the like.

  As in the first invention, the position detecting means is provided to detect the position of the holding portion, and the electrode carrier supported by the supporting means is moved using the position information of the holding portion as an index. It becomes possible to take a certain posture. Therefore, since the impedance measurement condition is stabilized, the reliability of the measurement value is improved, and highly accurate health management guideline information can be provided.

  According to the second invention, since the position information of the position detection means can be controlled so that the position of the electrode carrier becomes an appropriate position during impedance measurement, the subject adjusts the position of the electrode carrier. Therefore, it is possible to always take a constant measurement posture.

  According to the third invention, there is no need to manually input a measured weight value, and more accurate pointer information can be obtained by a simple operation using an accurate measured weight value. In addition, by providing information processing means for calculating health management guideline information on the electrode carrier side so that it can be carried, it is possible to separate the opportunities for weight measurement and body impedance measurement both in time and place. This increases the degree of freedom of use.

  According to the fourth invention, since it is not necessary to provide an installation place for the support means separately from the weight measurement means, it is possible to save space and to move together with the weight measurement means, thereby increasing the degree of freedom of the installation place.

  According to the fifth invention, when the subject is placed on a predetermined position of the portion to be loaded and holds the holding portion at a predetermined position with respect to the body and performs impedance measurement, the taller person is held from the body. Since the distance to the part becomes large, a constant measurement posture can be always taken regardless of the height.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on the illustrated embodiments.

(Basic form)
Prior to the description of the first embodiment of the present invention, a body fat scale and a weight scale, which are basic health management guideline advice devices of the embodiment of the present invention, will be described based on FIG.

  First, a schematic configuration of the body fat scale (electrode carrier) 1 will be described.

Grip portions 7 and 8 as substantially cylindrical holding portions are provided via bridge portions 3, 4, 5 and 6 extending from the upper end and the lower end of the substantially rectangular parallelepiped main body 2. A display unit 9 for displaying information such as measurement values and health management guideline information is provided on the upper part of the front surface 2a of the apparatus main body unit 2. Below the display unit 9, an UP button 10, a DOWN button 11, height, weight, A setting switch 12, a power switch 13, and a measurement switch 14 are provided for switching between an input mode for body-specific information including age and gender and a personal data call mode.

  The grip portions 7 and 8 are provided with substantially cylindrical current application electrodes 15 and 16 and voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18, respectively, and between the current application electrodes 15 and 16 and the voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18. Small-diameter insulating portions 19 and 20 that are concave in the axial direction are provided.

A communication unit 21 is provided in the lower part of the apparatus body 2 of the body fat scale 1. The communication unit 21 includes a transmission unit T _X 33 and a reception unit R _X 34 which will be described later.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration inside the body fat scale 1.

23 is a high-frequency signal generator for generating a predetermined frequency f ₀ current, 24 is a voltage measuring electrode 17,
18 is a differential amplifier that receives a resistance potential signal from 18; 25 is a band-pass filter for cutting signals other than the frequency f ₀ ; 26 is a demodulation circuit that demodulates high-frequency signal components; and 27 is an analog signal that is converted into a digital signal. A / D converter, 28 is a battery, 13 is a power switch, 9 is a display unit, 29 is an input unit comprising an UP button 10, a DOWN button 11 and a setting switch 12, 14 is a measurement switch, 30 is a measurement control program, A memory (ROM) that stores a calculation table, a conversion table for extracting health management guideline advice information, and the like, 31 is a memory (RAM) that stores body specifying information and measurement values input by the user, and 32 is a predetermined memory Run the program to measure and calculate, calculate health management guideline advice information and display it on the display unit 9, or output it to an external device To CPU33 is transmitting unit T _X 34 receiving unit R _X 35 is a communication control circuit section for controlling the transmitter 33 and the receiver 34.

  Next, a schematic configuration of the weight scale (loaded portion carrier) 41 will be described.

The weight scale 41 mainly includes a base portion 42 placed on the floor surface and a loaded portion 43 provided on the base portion 42 and placed on the subject for weight measurement. A display unit 44 and a communication unit 45 for displaying information such as a weight value are provided on the loaded portion 43. The communication unit 45 includes a transmission unit T _X 50 and a reception unit R _X 51 which will be described later. Further, although not shown, a switch unit for inputting operation information is also provided.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration inside the weight scale 41.

The weight scale 41 includes a sensor unit 46 including a load cell, a transducer 47 that converts an output signal of the sensor unit 46 into an electric signal, an A / D conversion unit 48 that converts an analog signal output from the transducer 47 into a digital signal, A CPU which calculates the measured value of the body weight by calculating the digital signal output from the / D converter 48 based on a predetermined program (the RAM which stores data such as the calculation result and the ROM which stores the program is stored in the CPU) 49, a display unit 44 for displaying the measured value of the body weight, a transmitting unit T _X 50 for transmitting a signal to the body fat scale 1, and a receiving unit R _X for receiving a signal from the body fat scale 1. 51, the conversion and the receiving unit R _X 51 to the transmission signal of the output signal from the CPU49 performs transmission and reception of control to signal the transmission unit T _X 50 and the receiving unit R _X 51 Communication circuit controller 52 performs the conversion of the input signal to the CPU49 Shin signal, the switch unit 53 for inputting operation information, from the power supply unit 54 for supplying power. The transmission unit T _X 33, the reception unit R _X 34, the communication control circuit unit 35, the reception unit R _X 51, the transmission unit T _X 50, and the reception unit R _X 51 constitute a wireless communication unit.

  The outline of the measuring method by this apparatus 1 is demonstrated.

  The subject turns on the power switch 13, selects the height, age, and sex input modes with the setting switch 12, and selects values with the UP button 10 and the DOWN button 11. Input. If the body identification information is stored in advance, the data is called by selecting the data call mode with the setting switch and selecting the personal number for specifying the data with the UP button 10 and the DOWN button 11. Also good.

  Next, the grip portions 7 and 8 of the apparatus 1 are grasped with both hands from the apparatus front surface 2a side (see FIG. 4). At this time, the crotch between the index finger and the thumb is in contact with the current application electrodes 15 and 16, the middle finger is wound around the insulating parts 19 and 20, and the palm part between the base of the ring finger and little finger and the wrist is formed. It contacts the voltage measuring electrodes 17 and 18.

  Both feet are placed on the weighted portion 43 of the weight scale 41 to stand upright, and the grip portions 7 and 8 are held with both hands, and both arms are held in a state of being almost straight at the shoulder height and straight forward of the body (FIG. 5). (Refer to), and turn on the measurement switch 14. A weight measurement value is transmitted from the weight scale 41 to the body fat scale side, and a body resistance potential generated by a high-frequency current applied from the current application electrodes 15 and 16 is detected by the voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18 to thereby determine the body impedance. The body fat percentage and the body fat amount are calculated by the BIA method based on the measured value, the body specifying information input in advance, and the received weight measurement value, and displayed on the display unit 9. The method for calculating the body fat percentage and the body fat mass is not limited to this. In addition, health management guideline information such as lean mass, water content, basal metabolic rate, and obesity level can be calculated based on the measured body impedance, but is not limited thereto.

  The flowchart of FIG. 6 shows the above-described measurement procedure by the processing procedure in the body fat scale.

  First, the power switch is turned on (step 0).

  Next, body specifying information such as gender, age, and height value is input (step 1).

  Next, measurement preparation processing such as initial setting of the timer and checking of each circuit element and display element is performed (step 2), and it is determined whether or not the measurement switch is ON (step 3). If No, the determination is repeated, and if Yes, a time delay process is performed for several seconds (Step 4), and then notification that the measurement is started is displayed on the display unit (Step 5).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the impedance measurement value is stable within a normal range by a plurality of preliminary measurements (steps 6 and 7). If abnormal or unstable, the display unit or the like is informed so that the contact with the electrode unit is firmly obtained (step 8), and the confirmation of steps 6 and 7 is repeated until the impedance measurement value is stabilized within the normal range. If it is within the normal range and stable, measurement processing is performed (step 9). When the measurement process is finished, the measurement result (Zh) is stored in the memory area (step 10).

  Next, the weighing scale is requested to send the measurement result (step 11), and the weighing scale transmits a measurement result information transfer start message and executes transmission (step 12). Is received (step 13), the data receiving process is terminated by the transfer end message on the weight scale side (step 14), and the received data is stored in the memory area as weight information (W) (step 15).

Next, the impedance measurement result (Zh) and the weight information (W) are read from the memory area (step 16), and the body fat percentage (% Fat), body fat mass (BFM), etc. are substituted into the estimation formula from these information. (Step 17).

  Next, the fact that the measurement calculation is completed is notified by displaying it on the display unit (step 18), and the calculation result and the advice result are displayed on the display unit (step 19).

  Information is output to an external output device such as a printer via the communication function (step 20), and the process ends.

(First reference form)
FIG. 7 shows a body fat scale and a weight scale according to the first embodiment.

  About the structure similar to the above-mentioned basic form, description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the weight scale 60 is provided with a digital measure unit 61 as height measuring means so that the height can be measured together with the weight.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a part related to the digital measure unit 61 of the weight scale 60. Other configurations are the same as the basic configuration.

  The digital measure unit 61 is a measure tape 62 wound around a predetermined shaft, a sensor unit (drawing amount detection means) 63 such as a rotary encoder that detects the rotation speed or rotation angle of the shaft, and converts the output of the sensor unit into an electrical signal. And an A / D converter 65 that converts an analog signal output from the transducer into a digital signal, and is controlled by the CPU 49.

  A U-shaped claw portion 62 a is provided at the end of the measure tape 62. Usually, the measure tape (control member) 62 wound around the shaft of the storage unit (not shown) is pulled out and placed in an upright position on the loaded portion 43 of the scale 60, and the apparatus main body 2 is almost horizontal. The body fat scale 1 is held so that the height is measured by hooking the nail portion 62a on the insulating portions 19 or 20 of the grip portions 7 and 8 (see FIG. 9).

  The height value thus measured is stored in a predetermined memory area and transmitted to the body fat scale 1 in the same manner as the weight value transmission procedure shown in FIG.

  In this way, by simply measuring the body weight and height and inputting them to the body fat scale, it is possible to save the trouble of separately measuring these numbers and inputting them with the key switch. In addition, if the body weight and height are measured once in a bathroom or the like, the body fat percentage and the like can be measured at various occasions based on data received at hand with a highly portable body fat scale.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 10 shows a body fat scale as a health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment.

  About the structure similar to a basic form, description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.

  The body fat scale 71 includes a support device (support means) 73 fixed to the wall surface 79a and a main body device (electrode carrier) 72 supported by the support device 73 so as to be movable. The support device 73 includes a base portion 74 fixed to the wall surface 79 a and a support arm 75 that can move in parallel to the wall surface 79 a with respect to the base portion 74. The body device 72 supported by the support arm 75 can be held in an appropriate position by the subject moving in parallel with the wall surface 79a.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration inside the characteristic part of the main unit 72.

The configuration of the main unit is substantially the same as the basic configuration, but does not have a communication function with the scale. In FIG. 11, the configuration around the CPU 32 is the same as that in FIG. In this embodiment, the reception unit R _X 78 receives a reflected wave from the floor surface 79 b such as a radio wave transmitted from the transmission unit T _X 77, and a distance between the floor surface 79 b and the main unit 72 is received by the distance measurement circuit unit 76. Is measured to detect the height of the arm holding the main body device 72. The transmission unit T _X 77 and the reception unit R _X 78 are arranged below the main body device 72. If the arm height has already been input, if the arm height is different from the current arm height, a notification is made so as to take a correct posture. The subject can perform measurement in a constant posture every time by moving the main body device 72 according to this information. In this embodiment, the distance measuring circuit unit 76, the transmission unit T _X 77, and the reception unit R _X 78 constitute a position detection unit.

  The processing procedure will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the power switch 13 is turned on (step 30).

  Next, a personal number, sex, age, height value, and weight value are input (step 31). Next, it is determined whether or not “arm height” (Hh0) corresponding to the personal number is stored (step 32).

  If the “arm height” (Hh0) corresponding to the personal number is stored, the height Hh1 from the floor surface 79b of the main device 72 is detected (step 33), and it is determined whether or not Hh1 = Hh0 ( Step 34). If Hh1 = Hh0, the fact that the arm height is the same as that at the previous measurement is notified on the display unit 9 (step 35), and the process proceeds to step 36. If Hh 1 ≠ Hh 0, the main unit 72 notifies the display unit 9 of a difference from the previous position, for example (step 37), and proceeds to step 36.

  If the “arm height” (Hh0) corresponding to the personal number is not stored, the display unit 9 is notified so that the correct measurement posture is taken (step 38), and the correct measurement posture is taken. It is determined whether or not (step 39). If the correct measurement posture is not taken, the process returns to step 38 to notify again. When the correct measurement posture is taken, the height Hh1 of the main body device 72 from the floor 79b is detected (step 40), and the process proceeds to step 36. The determination of whether or not the correct measurement posture has been taken may be made by displaying a question on the display unit 9 and allowing the subject to answer using a switch or the like, but is not limited thereto.

  In step 36, it is determined whether or not measurement is started. If data change is necessary, the process returns to step 31 and data is re-input. If the measurement is not started, the process returns to step 32. When measurement is started, impedance is measured (step 41), and body fat percentage% Fat [%] and body fat mass BFM [kg] are calculated (steps 42 and 43).

  Next, it stores as Hh0 = Hh1 and updates the data (step 44).

  Next, the body fat percentage% Fat [%] and the body fat amount BFM [kg] are displayed on the display unit 9 or output to an external printer or the like (step 45), and the process is terminated.

  In this way, measurement can be performed with a constant measurement posture every time, and measurement accuracy can be improved, and highly reliable information can be obtained even when tracking changes in data over time. Fatigue that keeps raising arms is also reduced.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 13 shows a body fat scale as a health management guideline advice device according to the second embodiment.

  The same reference numerals are used for the same configurations as in the basic mode and the first embodiment, and the description is omitted.

  The body fat scale 81 includes a support device (support means) 83 fixed to the wall surface 79a and a main body device (electrode carrier) 82 supported movably on the support device 83. The support device 83 includes a base portion 84 fixed to the wall surface 79 a and a support arm 85 that can move in parallel to the wall surface 79 a with respect to the base portion 84. The main body device 82 supported by the support arm 85 can be moved in parallel with the wall surface 79a by the examinee and held at an appropriate position. However, the main body device 82 is supported by the positional relationship between the base portion 84 and the main body device 82. The arm height at the time of the examiner's measurement posture is detected, and personal data of the arm height is already stored, and if it is different from the current arm height, the main unit 82 is moved to the position at the previous measurement posture. It is automatically moved.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the relevant part of the main body device 82 and the inside of the support device 83.

In the main body device 82, the transmission unit T _X 77, the reception unit R _X 78, and the distance measurement circuit 76 are omitted from the main body device 82 according to the first embodiment. Since the configuration of the main unit is the same as the basic form of FIG. 2 except that it does not have a communication function with the scale, detailed configuration is omitted.

  A rack 89 is provided on the support arm 85 that supports the main body device 82. The base portion 84 is provided with a pinion 90 that meshes with a rack 89, and the pinion 90 is rotated by a motor 91 driven by a motor drive circuit 92 controlled by the CPU 32 of the main body device 82 to move the main body device 82. In addition, a sensor unit (position detecting means) 93 that detects the number of rotations with a rotary encoder or the like attached to the drive shaft of the motor 91, a transducer 94 that converts the output of the sensor unit into an electrical signal, and an analog signal output from the transducer are digital An A / D converter 95 that converts the signal is also provided. The CPU 32 detects the position of the main body device from the rotational speed information through the amount of rack movement. In this embodiment, the CPU 32, the rack 89, the pinion 90, the motor 91, and the motor drive circuit 92 constitute a control means. The processing procedure will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the power switch 13 is turned on (step 50).

  Next, a personal number, sex, age, height value, and weight value are input (step 51). Next, it is determined whether or not “arm height” (Hh0) corresponding to the personal number is stored (step 52).

  If the “arm height” (Hh0) corresponding to the personal number is stored, the height Hh1 from the floor surface 79b of the main device 82 is detected (step 53), and it is determined whether or not Hh1 = Hh0 ( Step 54). If Hh1 = Hh0, the fact that the arm height is the same as that at the previous measurement is notified on the display unit 9 (step 55), and the process proceeds to step 56. If Hh1 ≠ Hh0, the motor 91 is driven to automatically move the main unit 82 to the previous position (step 57), and the process proceeds to step 56.

If the “arm height” (Hh0) corresponding to the personal number is not stored, the display unit 9 is notified so that the correct measurement posture is taken (step 58), and the correct measurement posture is taken. (Step 59). If the correct measurement posture is not taken, the process returns to step 58 to notify again. When the correct measurement posture is taken, the height Hh1 of the main body device 82 from the floor surface 79b is detected (step 60), and the process proceeds to step 56. The determination of whether or not the correct measurement posture has been taken may be made by displaying a question on the display unit 9 and allowing the subject to answer using a switch or the like, but is not limited thereto.

  In step 56, it is determined whether or not measurement is started. If data change is necessary, the process returns to step 51 and data is re-input. If measurement is not started, the process returns to step 52. When the measurement is started, the impedance is measured (step 61), and the body fat percentage% Fat [%] and the body fat mass BFM [kg] are calculated (steps 62 and 63).

  Next, the data is stored as Hh0 = Hh1, and the data is updated (step 64).

  Next, the body fat percentage% Fat [%] and the body fat amount BFM [kg] are displayed on the display unit or output to an external printer or the like (step 65), and the process is terminated.

  In this way, measurement can be performed with a constant measurement posture every time, and measurement accuracy can be improved, and highly reliable information can be obtained even when tracking changes in data over time. Fatigue that keeps raising arms is also reduced.

  In this embodiment, the arm height is detected from the positional relationship of the main body device with respect to the base unit, but the arm height is detected by the same distance measurement method as in the first embodiment, and the main body device is automatically detected. You may make it move.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 16 shows a body fat scale and a weight scale as the health management guideline advice device according to the third embodiment.

  About the structure similar to a basic form and 2nd Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the characteristic portion of the main body device (electrode carrier) 102 of the body fat scale 101 and the inside of the support device (support means) 103.

  The configuration of the main body apparatus is substantially the same as that of the body fat scale 1 according to the basic form except that the distance measurement circuit unit 76 is provided together with the communication control circuit unit 35. The configuration of the support device 103 is the same as that of the second embodiment except that the configuration for detecting the arm height such as the sensor unit is omitted. Since the configuration of the scale 41 is the same as that of the basic form, the details are omitted.

In this embodiment, the distance between the main device 102 and the weight scale 41 is measured using the transmission unit T _X 33 and the reception unit R _X 34 that transmit and receive data to and from the weight scale 41, and the position of the main device 102, The arm height is detected. The transmission unit T _X 33 and the reception unit R _X 34 are arranged at the lower part of the main body. In this embodiment, the communication control circuit unit 35, the transmission unit T _X 33, and the reception unit R _X 34 constitute wireless communication means, and the distance measurement circuit unit 76, the transmission unit T _X 33, and the reception unit R _X 34 serve as position detection means. Constitute.

  The measurement procedure in this embodiment is a procedure for calculating the body fat percentage% Fat [%] and the body fat mass BFM [kg] in the second embodiment (steps 62 and 63), and the weight scale in steps 10 to 17 in the basic form. It is replaced with a calculation procedure including transmission and reception.

In this way, it is possible to save the labor of inputting the body weight value, and further, it is possible to perform measurement with a constant measurement posture every time, and it is possible to improve measurement accuracy and to provide reliability even when tracking changes in data over time. High information can be obtained. Fatigue that keeps raising arms is also reduced.

(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 18 shows a body fat scale and a weight scale as the health management guideline advice device according to the fourth embodiment.

  The same reference numerals are used for the same configurations as those in the basic mode and the second embodiment, and description thereof is omitted.

  The internal configuration of the weight scale (weight measurement means, load-bearing part carrier) 111 is the same as the basic configuration shown in FIG. 3, and transmission / reception is performed between the main body device 110 and the weight scale 111. In this embodiment, the main body device (electrode carrier) 110 is supported by a support arm 113 which is a movable support portion provided so as to be movable along a support column 112 as a base portion standing integrally with a weight scale 111. The position of the main body device 110, that is, the arm height is detected based on the position of the support arm 113 on the support column, and the subject placed on the loaded portion 111a is moved to an appropriate position to perform measurement.

  FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a characteristic portion of the main body device and a support arm. The configuration of the main unit is the same as that of the basic mode shown in FIG.

  A sensor unit (position detecting means) 114 having a position sensor such as a photo interrupter, a transducer 115 for converting the output of the sensor unit 114 into an electric signal, and an A / D conversion for converting an analog signal output from the transducer 115 into a digital signal A device 116 is provided, and the arm height is detected by detecting the position of the support arm 113 on the column 112.

  Further, a scale may be provided on the support 112 to adjust the position of the support arm 113, or the arm height is detected by using the communication means of the main body device as position detection as in the third embodiment. You may do it.

  In this way, it is possible to save the labor of inputting the body weight value, and further, it is possible to perform measurement with a constant measurement posture every time, and it is possible to improve measurement accuracy and to provide reliability even when tracking changes in data over time. High information can be obtained. Fatigue that keeps raising arms is also reduced.

  Further, the main body device is provided integrally with the scale, and can be installed in a place where the main body device is not installed, such as a wall surface, and the degree of freedom of the installation location is increased.

(Fifth embodiment)
FIG. 20 shows a body fat scale and a weight scale as a health management guideline advice device according to the fifth embodiment.

  The same components as those in the fourth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. Also in this embodiment, the main body 110 of the body fat scale is supported by the support arm 113 which is a movable support portion provided so as to be movable along the support column 117 as a base portion standing integrally with the weight scale 111. The upper portion of the column has an inclined portion 117a inclined in a direction in which the subject protrudes his / her arm. The higher the height of the subject placed on the predetermined portion of the loaded portion 118 of the weight scale 111, the higher the body from the upright body. The distance to becomes far. In general, the higher the height, the longer the arm, so it is possible to take a measurement posture more suitable for the body shape.

(Second reference form)
FIG. 21 shows a body fat scale and a weight scale as a health management guideline advice device according to the second embodiment.

  Regarding the configuration of the body fat scale (electrode carrier) 1 and the weight scale (bearing part carrier) 121 according to the present embodiment, the storage unit 122 as a storage means for the body fat scale 1 is provided in the weight scale 121. Except for this, it is almost the same as the basic form. About the structure similar to a basic form, description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.

  When measuring the body weight or not using the body fat scale 1, the body fat scale 1 can be stored in the storage portion 122 of the weight scale 121, and the storage performance is improved. When stored in the storage unit 122, the display unit 9 of the body fat scale 1 is exposed and can be read from the upper surface, and the display unit 44 of the weight scale 12 and the display unit 9 of the body fat scale 1 can be listed. For example, information such as ideal weight can be displayed on the display unit 9 of the body fat scale 1 to measure the weight. In this way, the information of the body fat scale 1 and the information of the weight scale 121 can be compared and contrasted, so that the measurement result and the health management guideline information can be used more effectively.

(Third reference form)
FIG. 22 shows a body fat scale and a weight scale as a health management guideline advice device according to the third embodiment.

  The configuration of the body fat scale 131 and the weight scale 132 is substantially the same as the basic form. About the structure similar to a basic form, description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.

  The body fat scale (electrode carrier) 131 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and is provided with a display unit 9 and a UP button, DOWN button, setting switch, power switch, and measurement switch (not shown) in the center. Further, the grip portions 131a and 131b, which are holding portions arranged symmetrically with respect to the display portion 9, have current application electrodes 15 and 16 on the center side and voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18 on the outer side in the circumferential direction. It is formed in a band shape. A communication unit 21 is provided on the lower surface of the central portion.

  An operation unit (not shown) is provided on the weight scale (loaded portion carrier) 132. The display unit on the weight scale 132 side is omitted, and the weight is displayed by the display unit 9 of the body fat scale 131. As shown in FIG. 22 (b), a storage part (storage means) 133 having a concave surface having an arc-shaped cross section is provided at the front edge of the load part 43 of the scale, as shown in FIG. 22 (a). The substantially cylindrical body fat scale 131 can be stored along the concave surface. A communication unit 45 is provided at the edge of the storage unit 133.

  The internal configuration of the body fat scale 131 and the weight scale 132 is the same as that of the basic configuration except that the weight scale 132 is not provided with a display unit, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  22A shows a state in which the body fat scale 131 is stored in the weight scale 132, and FIG. 22B shows a state in which the body fat scale 131 is detached from the weight scale 132 and impedance measurement or data transmission is performed.

  When measuring the impedance, as shown in FIG. 23, grasp the current application electrodes 15 and 16 and the voltage measurement electrodes 1 and 18 of the body fat scale 131 with both hands so that the body fat scale is horizontal. Extend both arms and hold at the shoulder level in front of the body. When transmitting data, the communication unit 21 of the body fat scale 131 and the communication unit 45 of the weight scale 132 are opposed to each other.

  Since the measurement procedure is the same as that of the basic form, the description is omitted.

  In this way, the storing property is improved, and the labor of separately measuring the weight value and manually inputting it by a key switch or the like can be saved, and the operation can be simplified. Further, since only the body fat scale can be carried separately, the portability is improved, and it is possible to obtain the health management guideline information by easily placing it close to any place and easily measuring it.

(4th reference form)
FIG. 24 shows a body fat scale and a weight scale as a health management guideline advice device according to the fourth embodiment. Constituent elements similar to those of the basic form and the third reference form are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
The description is omitted.

  Contact portions 144 as contact portions at positions corresponding to the current application electrodes 15 and 16 and the voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18 on the concave surface of the storage portion (storage means) 143 of the weight scale (loaded portion carrier) 142. , 145, 146, 147 are provided. The measurement data of the weight scale 142 is transmitted through the contact portions 144 to 147 of the weight scale 142, the current application electrodes 15 and 16 and the voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18 of the body fat scale (electrode carrier) 141.

  FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration inside the main part of the body fat scale 142.

The PULSE port 148 a of the CPU 148 is connected to the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier 150 through a low pass filter (LPF) 149. The T _X port 148 b of the CPU 148 is also connected to the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier 150. The operational amplifier 150 has an inverting input terminal connected to the current application electrode 15 and an output terminal connected to the current application electrode 16. The voltage measurement electrode 17 and the voltage measurement electrode 18 are connected to the inverting input terminal and the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier 151, respectively. The output terminal of the operational amplifier 151 is connected to a Port-A port 148 c of the CPU 148 via an integrator (integration A / D circuit) 152. The output terminal of the operational amplifier 151 is connected to the R _X port 154 of the CPU148 via the waveform shaping circuit 153. The configuration of the input unit, display unit, etc. is the same as the basic form shown in FIG.

  The subject grips the grip portions 141a and 141b, applies a high frequency current by the current application electrodes 15 and 16, and measures the impedance by detecting the body resistance potential by the voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18, thereby measuring the body fat percentage. And the point which calculates body fat mass etc. is the same as that of a basic form. The measurement posture is the same as that in FIG. 23 according to the third reference embodiment.

  FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the main parts of the weight scale 142 and the body fat scale 141 when the body fat scale 141 is housed in the housing section 143 of the weight scale 142 and communication is performed through the contact portion.

The T _X2 port 154a of the CPU 154 is connected to the voltage measurement electrode 17 through the waveform shaping circuit 155 by the contact portion 146. At this time, the voltage measuring electrode 18 is grounded through the contact portion 147. The current application electrode 15 is connected to the RX2 port 154b of the CPU 154 through the waveform shaping circuit 155 by the contact portion 144. The current application electrode 16 is grounded through the contact portion 145 and is connected to the R _X2 port 154 b of the CPU 154 through the waveform shaping circuit 156 through the resistor 157. In this embodiment, the current application electrodes 15 and 16, the voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18, the contact portions 144 to 147, the CPU 148 and the CPU 154 constitute information transmission means.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the body fat scale 141 including the weight value measurement data communication between the body fat scale 141 and the weight scale 142.

  When the power switch of the body fat scale 141 is turned on, a measurement pulse is output through the current application electrode 16 (step A1).

Next, the pulse width for impedance calculation based on the voltage detected by the voltage measuring electrodes 17 and 18 is measured (step A2). In this case, if the weight scale 142 is turned on and the weight measurement is completed (step B1), the weight scale 142 is connected to the voltage measurement electrode 17 from the T _X2 port 154a through the contact portion 146. Since this pulse is output (step B2), the body fat scale 141 measures this pulse.

  The body fat scale side 141 determines whether or not the measured pulse width is tt [sec] (step A3).

  If the pulse width is not tt [sec], the impedance measurement mode is set, and body specifying information such as gender, height, and age (weight) is set (step A4). Next, it is determined whether or not the weight value has been set and measurement is started (step A5). If No, the process returns to Step A1, and if Yes, the impedance is calculated from the pulse width (Step A6). Next, the body fat percentage and body fat mass are calculated (step A7), and the body fat percentage and body fat mass are displayed on the display unit 9 (step A8).

  If the pulse width is tt [sec] in step A3, the measurement pulse is stopped (step A9), and the identification code is output from the TX port 148a to the current application electrode 16 (step A10).

On the weight scale side 142, after outputting a pulse having a width of tt [sec] in step B2, it is determined whether or not an identification code is input from the current application electrode 16 to the R _X2 port 154b through the contact portion 145 ( Step B3). If there is no input, step B3 is repeated and the input of the identification code is awaited. If there is an input, the encoded weight value is output to the voltage measuring electrode 17 through the contact portion 146 (step B4).

After outputting the identification code in step A10 in the body fat meter 141 side determines whether there is an input from the voltage measuring electrodes 17 to R _X port 148d through the contact section (step A11). If there is no input, step A11 is repeated to wait for input. If there is an input, code analysis of the input data is performed (step A12), the weight value is displayed on the display unit 9 and stored in a predetermined memory area, and the process returns to step A1.

  Thus, in the normal impedance measurement mode, a constant current sine wave for measurement is output from the current application electrode 16, and the voltage measurement electrodes 17 and 18 are generated by applying the measurement constant current. The voltage is detected. The detected voltage is converted into a pulse width through an integrator, and the CPU 148 digitizes the voltage value by measuring the pulse width.

  Here, by applying encoded data to the voltage measurement electrode 17 from the weight scale 142 through the contact portion 146, communication with the weight scale becomes possible without separately preparing a communication sensor or connector. Can be simplified.

Whether the input from the voltage measurement electrode is transmission data or an impedance measurement waveform is determined by applying a predetermined voltage to the voltage measurement electrode 17 from the T _X2 port 154a for a predetermined time (tt [sec]). However, when the pulse width measured by the CPU 148 is a predetermined numerical value, the CPU 148 can prepare by receiving data and can recognize the encoded data transmitted subsequently. FIG. 28 shows the output of the PULSE port 148a of the CPU 148 on the body fat scale 141 side and the output of the T _X2 154a port on the weight scale 142 side in time series when shifting from the normal impedance measurement mode to the communication mode. is there.

  In this way, the storage property is improved, and it is not necessary to separately measure the weight value and manually input it with a key switch or the like, and the operation can be simplified. In addition, since the body fat scale is excellent in portability, it is possible to obtain the health management guideline information by simply placing it at a close location and easily measuring it.

(5th reference form)
FIGS. 29A and 29B show a body fat scale as a health care guideline advice device according to the fifth reference embodiment.

  About the structure similar to a basic form, description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.

  In this embodiment, the first sensor 162 is provided at the center of the bottom surface 2g, and the second sensor 163 is provided at the center lower end of the body fat scale front surface 2a. The first sensor 162 measures the distance between the body fat scale (electrode carrier) 61 and the floor surface at the time of measurement, and estimates the height value of the subject from this. On the other hand, the distance between the body fat scale and the chest is measured by the second sensor 163, and the estimated value of the height by the first sensor is corrected.

  FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing an outline of the internal configuration of the body fat scale 161.

In the present embodiment, the first transmitter T _X1 162a and the first receiver R _X1 162b that constitute the first sensor 162, and the second transmitter T _X2 163a and the second receiver R _X2 163b that constitute the second sensor 163, A distance measurement circuit unit 164 to which these are connected is provided, and the transmission unit T _X , the reception unit R _X, and the communication control circuit unit 35 are omitted from the basic configuration. The distance measurement circuit unit 164 is connected to the CPU 32 and sends information such as measurement results to the CPU 32 side and performs measurement based on signals from the CPU 32. Here, the first sensor 162 and the distance measurement circuit unit 164 constitute a distance measurement unit, and the second sensor 163 and the distance measurement circuit unit 164 constitute a second distance measurement unit.

A schematic configuration of the distance measurement circuit unit 164 is shown in FIG. Hereinafter, only the first transmitter T _X1 162a and the first receiver R _X1 162b side will be described, but the same applies to the second transmitter T _X2 163a and the second receiver R _X2 163b. In the distance measurement circuit unit 164, a pulse formed by the pulse generation circuit based on a signal from the CPU 165 is transmitted from the transmitter 168 of the first transmission unit T _X1 by the driver 167. The transmitted ultrasonic wave is reflected on the floor surface, and the reflected wave is received by the receiver 169 of the first receiver R _X1 , and sent to the CPU 165 through the waveform shaping process in the waveform shaping circuit. The distance from the body fat scale to the floor surface can be calculated by measuring the time until the transmitted ultrasonic wave is received. In addition, near infrared rays can be used as the distance measuring method, but the distance measuring method is not limited to these.

  FIG. 32 shows a measurement processing procedure.

  First, the power switch is turned on (step 70).

Next, sex, age, and weight are input (step 71).
Next, it is determined whether or not the measurement switch is ON (step 72). If NO, the determination is repeated, and if Yes, the distance (Lh) between the body fat scale and the floor is measured (step 73).

  The measured value (Lh) of the distance between the body fat scale and the floor is substituted into a predetermined estimation formula H = a * Lh + b (a and b are constants) to calculate an estimated height (step 74).

Next, a measurement process of the distance (L _a ) between the body fat scale and the subject's chest (this distance is also the arm length) is performed (step 75).

By substituting the distance (L _a ) between the body fat scale and the chest into a predetermined correction formula H = H + c * La ⁿ + d (where c and d are constants and n is a predetermined integer), the height estimation value is first obtained. Is corrected (step 76).

  Next, impedance measurement processing is performed (step 77).

  Next, the body fat percentage (% Fat) and body fat mass (BFM) are calculated by substituting the input body specifying information such as impedance measurement value, gender, etc. and the estimated height value into a predetermined estimation formula. (Step 78).

  Next, calculation results such as body fat percentage and body fat amount and advice results such as obesity obtained from these are displayed on the display unit (step 79), and the process ends.

  Although omitted in the above procedure, the processing from step 4 to step 8 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 may be performed after the start switch determination of the step.

  Thus, by estimating the height from the measured value of the distance between the body fat scale and the floor surface at the time of impedance measurement, it is possible to save the trouble of inputting the height and prevent the input of inaccurate height data. Moreover, the height estimation accuracy can be improved by correcting the estimated height value by the distance between the body fat scale and the subject's chest. Note that the estimation formula and the correction formula in the present embodiment are not limited to those in the above-described form, and a table for estimation and correction may be provided and used.

  It is also possible to store the distance between the body fat scale and the floor and / or the chest, and determine the measurement posture by comparing with the distance data stored at the time of impedance measurement.

  As in this embodiment, when the distance is measured using the first sensor provided on the bottom surface of the body fat scale, it is desirable that the directivity of the first sensor is orthogonal to the floor surface. For this reason, a plurality of similar sensors are attached so that the relative angles with respect to the body fat scale are different, and the angle of the first sensor with respect to the body fat scale is measured by a method such as detecting an output difference thereof. If the measurement value obtained by the sensor is corrected, measurement with higher accuracy becomes possible.

(Sixth reference form)
FIG. 33 shows a body fat scale 181 as a health management guideline advice device according to the sixth embodiment.

  About the structure similar to a basic form, description is abbreviate | omitted using the same code | symbol.

In the present embodiment, the body fat scale 181 includes a movable part (electrode carrier) 182, a base part 183, and a cord (string member) 184. Similar to the body fat scale 161 according to the fifth reference embodiment, the movable part 182 is provided with a sensor for arm length measurement at the central lower end of the front surface 2a. Further, the cord 184 is configured to be wound around a predetermined reel provided in a winding portion (housing portion) 185 of the base portion 183. The base 183 includes a sensor unit (drawing amount detection means, movement amount detection means) 186 having a rotary encoder for detecting the rotation speed or rotation angle of the reel, a transducer 187 for converting the output of the sensor unit 186 into an electrical signal, A second distance measurement circuit unit 189 provided with an A / D converter 188 that converts an analog signal output from 187 into a digital signal is provided. The distance information obtained by the second distance measuring circuit unit is sent to the CPU 32 electrically connected by the lead wire in the cord (see FIG. 34). As the encoder, it is possible to use a light-passing encoder that is provided with a slit that intermittently links the optical path between the LED and the phototransistor in conjunction with the reel, and obtains the number of pulses corresponding to the rotation of the reel from the phototransistor. In addition to this, there is a light-reflective encoder that reflects light on a striped pattern of colors with greatly different reflectivities, such as white and black, and converts the amount of reflected light into pulses, and mechanical contacts according to the rotation angle. A mechanical contact type encoder that turns on and off can be used.

  When the subject holds the grip portions 7 and 8 and holds both arms straight at the shoulder level and straight forward, the winding shaft of the cord reel 184 is biased in the winding direction. The cord 184 does not sag due to its tension.

  The measurement processing procedure in this embodiment is the same as the flowchart of the fifth reference embodiment shown in FIG. The body fat meter-floor distance measurement process in the step is a distance measurement process between the movable part 182 and the base part 183 in this embodiment, and is calculated from the amount of the cord 184 pulled out.

  In this embodiment, the main configuration of the body fat scale is built in the movable part 182, and the second distance measurement circuit unit 189 is provided on the base part 183. However, the current application electrode and the voltage measurement electrode or the display thereof are displayed. The main component including the CPU and the like may be provided on the base unit 183 side, and information may be transmitted by a cable in the cord 184. Moreover, although the winding part of the cord 184 is provided in the base part, the winding part and the second distance measuring circuit may be provided in the movable part.

  Thus, by estimating the height from the measured value of the distance between the movable part and the base part at the time of impedance measurement, it is possible to save the trouble of inputting the height and prevent the input of inaccurate height data. In addition, the height estimation accuracy can be increased by correcting the height estimation value based on the distance between the movable part and the subject's chest.

  It is also possible to store the distance between the movable part and the base part and / or the chest and determine the measurement posture by comparing with the distance data stored at the time of impedance measurement.

  In this embodiment, the movable part and the base part constituting the body fat scale are connected by a cord, but the movable part and the base part are connected by a support column as in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. It is also possible to measure the amount of sliding along the movable column using a light-passing encoder, a light-reflecting encoder, or a mechanical contact encoder. In this way, since the height of the movable part and the base part can be measured with higher accuracy, the estimation accuracy of the height value is also improved.

  In addition, the platform in this embodiment may be provided with a scale, and data may be transmitted between the body fat scale and the scale via a cord to automatically measure height and weight. In this case, if one power source is used for the weight scale and the body fat scale, labor for battery replacement can be saved, and cost saving and space saving can be realized.

(Seventh reference form)
FIG. 35 shows a body fat scale 161 and a weight scale 41 as a health management guideline advice device according to a seventh reference embodiment.

In this embodiment, the body fat scale 161 has the same configuration as that of the fifth reference embodiment, and the weight scale 41 has the same configuration as that of the basic embodiment. The same reference numerals are used for the same configurations as those in the fifth reference mode and the basic mode, and description thereof is omitted.

In this embodiment, the first sensor 162 is provided at the center of the body fat scale bottom surface 2g, and the second sensor 163 is provided at the center lower end of the front surface 2a. In addition, the first transmitter T _X1 and the first receiver R _X1 of the first sensor 162 are used to measure the distance between the body fat scale and the weight scale and to transmit and receive data between the body fat scale and the weight scale. That is, as shown in FIG. 36, the reflected wave from the weight scale 41 transmitted from the transmitter 168 of the first transmitter T _X1 162b is received by the receiver 169 of the first receiver R _X1 162a. Thus, the distance between the body fat scale and the weight scale is measured. In addition, a transmission request signal for weight measurement data is transmitted from the transmitter 168 of the first transmitter T _X1 to the receiver 191 of the receiver R _X 34 of the scale 41, and this signal is waveform-shaped. It is shaped by the circuit 192 and sent to the CPU 193. In accordance with this signal, the CPU 193 reads weight measurement data from a predetermined memory, and a pulse generated by the pulse generation circuit 194 based on this data is sent from the transmitter 196 of the transmitter T _X to the first receiver R _X1 by the driver 195. It is transmitted to the receiver 169. Similarly, when the data transfer ends, a transfer end message is transmitted.

  FIG. 37 shows the measurement processing procedure.

  First, the power switch is turned on (step 80).

Next, sex and age are input (step 81).
Next, it is determined whether or not the measurement switch is ON (step 82). If NO, the determination is repeated, and if Yes, the distance (Lh) between the body fat scale and the floor surface is measured (step 83).

  Next, weight data reception processing is performed (step 84). Here, processing similar to the processing from step 10 to step 14 in the flowchart of the basic form shown in FIG. 6 is performed.

  The measured value (Lh) of the distance between the body fat scale and the floor is substituted into a predetermined estimation formula H = a * Lh + b (a and b are constants) to calculate an estimated height (step 85).

Next, a measurement process of the distance (L _a ) between the body fat scale and the subject's chest (this distance is also the arm length) is performed (step 86).

Next, by substituting the distance (L _a ) between the body fat scale and the chest into a predetermined correction formula H = H + c * La ⁿ + d (where c and d are constants and n is a predetermined integer), The estimated height is corrected (step 87).

  Next, impedance measurement processing is performed (step 88).

  Next, the body fat percentage (% Fat) and body fat mass (BFM) are calculated by substituting the input body specifying information such as the impedance measurement value, gender, etc. and the estimated height value into a predetermined estimation formula. (Step 89).

  Next, calculation results such as body fat percentage and body fat amount and advice results such as obesity obtained therefrom are displayed on the display unit (step 90), and the process is terminated.

  Although omitted in the above procedure, the processing from step 4 to step 8 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 may be performed after the start switch determination of the step.

  In this way, by estimating the height from the measured value of the distance between the body fat scale and the weight scale at the time of impedance measurement and acquiring the weight measurement data from the weight scale, it is possible to save the labor of inputting the height and the weight and to prevent inaccuracy. Input of height and weight data can be prevented. Moreover, the height estimation accuracy can be improved by correcting the estimated height value by the distance between the body fat scale and the subject's chest. Further, since the distance measuring means between the body fat scale and the weight scale also serves as the communication means between the body fat scale and the weight scale, cost and space can be saved. Note that the estimation formula and the correction formula in the present embodiment are not limited to those in the above-described form, and a table for estimation and correction may be provided and used.

  It is also possible to store the distance between the body fat scale and the floor and / or the chest, and determine the measurement posture by comparing with the distance data stored at the time of impedance measurement.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a health management guideline advice device according to a basic form of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the internal circuit configuration of the body fat scale according to the basic form of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the internal circuit configuration of the weight scale according to the basic form of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a use state of the health management guideline advice device according to the basic form of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a measurement posture at the time of impedance measurement by the health management guideline advice device according to the basic form of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the body fat scale according to the basic form of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the health management guideline advice device according to the first reference embodiment. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a portion related to the digital measure part of the scale according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining how to use the digital measure part of the scale according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a characteristic part of the body fat scale according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the body fat scale according to the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the health management guideline advice device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14: is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure inside the relevant part of the main body apparatus of the body fat scale which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, and a support apparatus. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the body fat scale according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the health management guideline advice device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 17: is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure inside the characteristic part of the main body apparatus of the body fat scale which concerns on 3rd Embodiment, and a support apparatus. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the health management guideline advice device according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a characteristic portion and a support arm of a main body device of a body fat scale according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the health management guideline advice device according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the health management guideline advice device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the health management guideline advice device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the health management guideline advice device according to the third reference embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a health management guideline advice device according to a fourth reference embodiment. FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing an outline of the internal circuit configuration of the body fat scale according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration inside the body fat scale and the weight scale according to the fourth reference embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the body fat scale and the weight scale according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a change in the output of the CPU at the time of transition from the impedance measurement mode to the communication mode. FIG. 29A is a perspective view showing a body fat scale according to the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 29B is a bottom view thereof. FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing an outline of the internal configuration of the body fat scale according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a distance measuring circuit unit of a body fat scale according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a measurement processing procedure in the body fat scale according to the fifth reference embodiment. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a usage state of the body fat scale according to the sixth reference embodiment. FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the distance measuring circuit unit of the body fat scale according to the sixth reference embodiment. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a health management guideline advice device according to a seventh reference embodiment. FIG. 36 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a distance measurement and communication-related part of the health management guideline advice device according to the seventh reference embodiment. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a measurement processing procedure of the health management guideline advice device according to the seventh reference embodiment. FIG. 38 is a view showing a weight scale integrated body fat scale according to a conventional example. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a body fat scale for measuring by gripping a grip portion according to a conventional example.

Explanation of symbols

1, 71, 81, 101, 131, 141, 161, 181 Body fat scale 7, 8, 131a, 131b, 141a, 141b Grip part 15, 16 Current application electrode 17, 18 Voltage measurement electrode 21, 45 Communication part 32, 49, 148, 154 CPU
33, 50, 77 Transmitter TX
34, 51, 78 Receiver RX
35, 52 Communication control circuit unit 41, 60, 111, 121 Weight scale 43, 111a, 118 Loaded unit 61 Digital measure unit 62 Measure tape 63, 93, 114 Sensor unit 72, 82, 102, 110 Main unit 73, 83 , 103 Support device 75, 85, 105, 113 Support arm 76 Distance measurement circuit unit 89 Rack 90 Pinion 91 Motor 92 Motor drive circuit 112, 117 Post 117a Inclined part 122, 133, 143 Storage part 144, 145, 146, 147 Contact Unit 162 first sensor 163 second sensor R _X1 first receiving unit T _X1 first transmitting unit R _X2 second receiving unit T _X2 second transmitting unit 164 distance measuring circuit unit 182 movable unit 184 cord 185 winding unit 189 second Distance measurement circuit

Claims (5)

It has an electrode carrier with an electrode for measuring body impedance in a holding part for holding by hand,
In the health management guideline advice device that provides guideline information useful for health management based on the impedance value measured using the electrode and the body identification information,
A support means for movably supporting the electrode carrier;
A health management guideline advice device comprising position detection means for detecting the position of the holding unit.   2. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 1, further comprising control means for controlling the position of the electrode carrier supported by the support means on the basis of position information detected by the position detection means. A load-bearing part carrier having a load-bearing part for the subject to rest on and measure the weight;
Wireless communication means for transmitting information between the loaded part carrier and the electrode carrier,
3. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein weight measurement information of the body specifying information is transmitted from the loaded portion carrier side to the electrode carrier side by the wireless communication means.   4. The health management guideline according to claim 3, wherein the support means is a base part provided integrally with the body weight measurement means which is the load-bearing part carrier and a movable support part provided movably on the base part. Advice device.   5. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 4, wherein the supporting means supports the electrode carrier so that the distance from the body increases as the body moves upward with respect to the body of the subject.

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