JP2007325842A - Personal digital assistant with health care function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a personal digital assistant capable of measuring the health utilizing characteristics of a personal digital assistant without mistaking a measuring object. <P>SOLUTION: A cellular phone device 100 is provided with a personal authentication function specifying a measuring object by bioinformation, and a health measuring function automatically started when specifying the measuring object by the personal authentication function and measuring an item selected and set out of a pulse, a blood pressure and a body temperature. When a determination key 14a is operated, a control part of the cellular phone device 100 detects the vein pattern of a hand finger by an infrared camera incorporated in the part of the determination key 14a and executes the personal authentication. When succeeding the personal authentication, the control part of the cellular phone device 100 starts the measurement of the pulse, the blood pressure and the body temperature under the use of specified application by the sensor incorporated in the part of the determination key 14a. When detecting a value of a threshold or more as the result of the measurement, the cellular phone device 100 executes a prescribed warning operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal having a health management function for measuring body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and the like.

  In recent years, various convenient functions such as a camera and GPS have been added to mobile terminals typified by mobile phones. In addition, sensors capable of measuring body temperature, pulse, blood pressure and the like from fingers and the like have been developed, and portable terminals equipped with functions for measuring body temperature, pulse, blood pressure and the like using these sensors have also been proposed. For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-26210 discloses a blood pressure measurement unit that measures blood pressure from a time difference between pulse waves, and a body fat percentage that calculates a body fat percentage from impedance values of a plurality of locations of the body and previously registered body data. A mobile phone and a mouse provided with a calculation means are disclosed.

  In relation to the health management function, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-34547 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-41749 propose a system that can transmit measured data to a health management database via a network.

  In addition, the security of personal information is required to be strengthened based on the Personal Information Protection Law that came into effect from April 2005. Conventional mobile phones have only been collated with a personal identification number, but recently, in addition to fingerprint authentication, an authentication method using biometric authentication such as a face, voice print, pupil iris, or vein pattern has been proposed. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2006-11711 discloses a mobile phone device having an authentication function using a vein pattern.

JP 2006-26210 A JP 2005-34547 A JP 2004-41749 A JP 2006-11711 A

  Daily health measurements are considered effective in preventing adult diseases and lifestyle-related diseases. As described in Patent Document 1, if it is possible to perform daily health measurement with a portable terminal that is carried every day, it is possible to perform health measurement without being limited by place or time.

  However, the devices described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 above do not have a function for identifying the person to be measured, and other people's data is mixed with health management data that should be continuously recorded and monitored for the same person. There is a possibility that. Also, as there are people with high blood pressure and low blood pressure, the individual healthy values vary, so there is a problem that it is impossible to accurately report abnormal physical condition without specifying the measurement subject. is there.

  In addition, in order to start the health measurement with the health management function mounted on the devices described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 described above, key operation, finger placement, and the like are necessary. There is also a problem that health measurements cannot be made without intention.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of performing daily health measurements without mistaken measurement subjects.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, any one of a pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature is automatically activated when a personal authentication unit that identifies a measurement target by biometric information and authentication by the personal authentication unit is successful. There are provided a portable terminal characterized by comprising a health measuring unit that measures an item that has been selected and set, and a health management system using the portable terminal.

  According to the object of the present invention, the personal authentication unit can desirably employ a configuration that is activated by pressing any key that is frequently used by the mobile terminal user.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform reliable health measurement after identifying the person to be measured in daily operations.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile phone device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile phone device according to this embodiment includes a radio unit 10 that receives information transmitted from a base station of a mobile phone network via an antenna 11, and a display unit that includes a liquid crystal display device or the like. 12, an operation unit 14 configured by a number button, a pointing device described later, a memory unit 16 that stores and holds authentication information and health measurement data of a measurement subject, a speaker unit 20, a camera unit 22, a GPS The unit 24 includes a control unit 18 that controls these units.

  Further, in the mobile phone device according to the present embodiment, the temperature sensor and the pulse wave sensor (the other pulse wave sensor for blood pressure measurement is a number at the position of the determination key (see 14a in FIG. 2) of the pointing device of the operation unit 14. A body temperature measuring unit 30 that measures body temperature based on body temperature and pulse information input from these sensors, and a blood pressure measuring unit 32 that measures blood pressure. The pulse measuring unit 34 for measuring the pulse and the living body detecting unit 36 for detecting whether the measurement is possible (whether the finger is placed on the determination key) are provided.

  Further, the cellular phone device according to the present embodiment has a vein sensor (infrared LED and infrared CCD camera) at the position of the determination key as a personal authentication unit based on biometric information, and a finger input from the vein sensor. And the vein pattern stored in the memory unit 16 are collated, and a vein authentication unit 38 for authenticating the measurement subject is provided.

  The camera unit 22 and the GPS unit 24 are provided for the function of recording the measurement subject's face image and position information together with the measured data such as the measured pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature. In particular, the latter position information represents a place and a situation where the measurement is performed, and is a valuable material when determining measurement data.

  Of course, the camera unit 22 and the GPS unit 24 may be used for personal authentication. For example, authentication based on a user's face image can be performed, or health measurement can be permitted on the condition that the user is located in a predetermined position (in the office or home).

  FIG. 2 is an external view showing an example of the layout layout of the determination key in the mobile phone device according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile phone device 100 includes a pointing device having a determination key at the center. In this case, the health measurement system and the authentication sensor are arranged on the front surface and the back side of the determination key 14a. According to such an arrangement, every time the user presses the enter key to use the mobile phone device, the person to be measured can be authenticated and the health measurement can be performed as it is.

  3 and 4 are diagrams showing the settable items and the contents of the health measurement function of the mobile phone device according to the present embodiment. First, screen A “health measurement menu” in FIG. 3 is a screen that is displayed immediately after selecting “health measurement” from the menu selection screen of the mobile phone device.

  Referring to screen A “health measurement menu” in FIG. 3, eight setting items “measurement item selection” to “measurement data transmission” are displayed. When the cursor is placed on each setting item and the enter key is pressed, the screen changes to the right screen. Hereinafter, these settable items will be described in order.

[Measurement item selection]
The “measurement item selection” screen of screen A-1 in FIG. 3 is a screen for selecting measurement items such as body temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. For example, the top “body temperature” is selected and the enter key is pressed. Thus, the “body temperature ON / OFF selection” screen of the screen A-1-1 on the right side is displayed. Here, for example, by selecting “ON” and pressing the enter key, the body temperature is set in the measurement item.

[Measurement settings during operation]
The “measurement setting during operation” screen of the screen A-2 of FIG. 3 is a screen for setting an application for performing “measurement during operation” which is a feature of the present invention. By selecting and pressing the enter key, the “Standby ON / OFF selection” screen of the screen A-2-1 on the right side is displayed. Here, for example, by selecting “ON” and pressing the enter key, the stand-by application is set as the target of “measurement during operation”.

[Warning threshold setting]
The “warning threshold setting” screen of the screen A-3 in FIG. 3 is a screen for selecting a warning threshold as a trigger for a warning action by measurement items such as body temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. By selecting and pressing the enter key, the “body temperature setting” screen of the screen A-3-1 on the right side is displayed. Here, for example, by inputting 37 ° C. and pressing the enter key, a warning operation is set when the body temperature becomes 37 ° C. or higher.

[Suspend threshold setting]
The “interrupt threshold setting” screen of the screen A-4 in FIG. 3 is a screen for selecting an interrupt threshold to be used as a trigger for an apparatus operation interrupting operation based on measurement items such as body temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. "And press the enter key, the" Body temperature setting "screen of the screen A-3-1 on the right side is displayed. Here, for example, when 39 ° C. is input and the enter key is pressed, when the body temperature becomes 39 ° C. or higher, the use of the mobile phone device is interrupted (forcibly termination of the application). Is done.

[Measurement interval setting]
The “measurement interval setting” screen of the screen A-5 in FIG. 4 is measured while the application that is the target of the “measurement during operation” set in the “measurement during operation setting” screen of the screen A-2 is continuously used. It is a screen which sets the time interval which performs. Here, for example, by inputting 05 (minutes) and pressing the enter key, measurement is set every five minutes.

[Location information measurement]
The “position information measurement” screen of screen A-6 in FIG. 4 is a screen for setting whether or not to record position information together with measured data. Here, for example, by selecting “ON” and pressing the enter key, the position information recording function during the measurement operation is validated.

[Camera settings]
The “camera shooting setting” screen of the screen A-7 in FIG. 4 is a screen for setting whether or not to record the face image of the measurement subject together with the measured data. Here, for example, by selecting “ON” and pressing the enter key, the face image recording function during the measurement operation is validated.

[Measurement data transmission setting]
The “measurement data transmission setting” screen of the screen A-8 in FIG. 4 is a screen for setting whether or not the measured data is transmitted to a predetermined destination. For example, “ON” is selected and the enter key is pressed. By pressing, the measurement data transmission function is validated, and the “data transmission destination setting” screen of the screen A-8-1 on the right side is displayed. Here, for example, it is possible to set a URL, a user ID, and a password of a server operated by a provider that provides a health management service.

  After performing the above setting, the health measurement function can be operated in a mode suitable for the health condition of the user. Hereinafter, the operation of the mobile phone device according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation executed at predetermined time intervals in the mobile phone device according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 5, first, when the enter key 14a is operated, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device activates (ON) the living body detection unit 36 (step S101).

  Subsequently, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device starts a timer set with the value set in the screen A-5 “measurement interval setting” in FIG. 4 (step S102).

  When the time set on the screen A-5 “measurement interval setting” has elapsed (timer up; YES in step S103), the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device receives the determination key 14a from the living body detection unit 36. A determination result is received as to whether or not the finger is placed and is in a measurable state (step S104).

  Here, when a determination result indicating that the measurement is possible is not obtained, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device turns off the living body detection unit 36 and ends (step S111).

  On the other hand, when a determination result (“finger detection”) indicating that measurement is possible is obtained, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device determines that the currently operated application is the screen A-2 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the application is enabled (ON) by the “measurement setting during operation” (step S105).

  Here, when the application validated (ON) in the “measurement setting during operation” on the screen A-2 in FIG. 3 is being used (YES in step S105), the control unit 18 of the mobile phone apparatus The authentication unit 38 is activated to perform vein authentication processing (step S106).

  The vein authentication unit 38 detects the finger vein pattern from the built-in infrared CCD camera, compares it with the vein pattern registered in the memory unit 16 in advance, and the subject to be measured in which the input finger vein pattern is registered in advance. It is judged whether it is a thing (step S107).

  As a result of the vein authentication, when it is not possible to confirm that the input finger vein pattern belongs to the measurement subject registered in advance (NO in step S107), the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device The living body detection unit 36 is turned off and the process ends (step S111).

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the input finger vein pattern belongs to the measurement subject registered in advance (“authentication OK”; YES in step S107), the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device The measurement process is started (step S108).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing details of the “health measurement start” process in FIG. The health measurement is performed according to the contents set on the “measurement item selection” screen of screen A-1 in FIG.

  First, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device determines whether or not the body temperature is turned on as a measurement item (step S201). If the body temperature is turned on, the body temperature measuring unit 30 is activated to measure the body temperature. Execute (Step S202).

  Next, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device determines whether or not the pulse is ON as a measurement item (step S203). If the pulse is ON, the pulse measurement unit 34 is activated to measure the pulse. Is executed (step S204).

  Furthermore, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device determines whether or not the blood pressure is turned on as a measurement item (step S205). If the blood pressure is turned on, the control unit 18 activates the blood pressure measurement unit 32 to measure the blood pressure. Execute (Step S206).

  Note that while the health measurement series of steps S201 to S206 are being performed, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device determines whether or not the health measurement is completed (step S109) and the enter key 14a. It is assumed that a determination is made in parallel as to whether or not a finger is placed on the upper side and measurement is possible.

  For example, when a finger is not placed on the determination key 14a and measurement is no longer possible, even when the health measurement is not completed, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device performs the biological detection unit 36. Is turned off and the process ends (step S111).

  On the other hand, when the health measurement is completed safely (YES in step S109), the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device executes a health measurement data storage process (step S112). The measurement data is stored together with the acquisition and storage of the position information and the face image according to the contents set in the “position information measurement” screen and the “camera shooting setting” screen of screens A-6 and A-7 in FIG. .

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing details of the “measurement data storage” process in FIG. Referring to FIG. 7, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device first stores the measured health measurement data in the memory unit 16 (step S301).

  Next, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device determines whether or not the position information measurement function is turned on (step S302), and measures the position information via the GPS unit 24 when the position information measurement function is turned on. Then, the measured position information data is stored in the memory unit 16 in association with the above-described health measurement data (step S304).

  Further, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device determines whether or not the camera photographing function is turned on (step S305), and when it is turned on, takes a picture through the camera unit 22 (step S306). The captured image data is stored in the memory unit 16 in association with the above-described health measurement data (step S307).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 5 again, the control unit 18 of the cellular phone device transmits the measurement data on the “Measurement data transmission setting” screen of the screen A-8 of FIG. Check whether the function is ON (YES in step S113). If the measurement data transmission function is ON, the above-described measurement data (including position information and face image) is set. To the address (step S114).

  Subsequently, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device determines whether each item of the measurement data is equal to or greater than the warning threshold set on the “Warning threshold setting” screen of the screen A-3 in FIG. 3 (Step S115). ).

  Here, when the data of any measurement item of the measurement data is equal to or greater than the warning threshold value, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device further displays each item of the measurement data as “ It is determined whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the interruption threshold set on the “interruption threshold setting” screen (step S116).

  Here, when the data of any measurement item of the measurement data is equal to or greater than the interruption threshold, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device displays an interruption notice of application use on the display unit 12 and interrupts the speaker unit 20. After performing the warning sound (step S117), the current application is forcibly terminated (step S118).

  On the other hand, when each item of the measurement data is less than the interruption threshold value in step S116, the control unit 18 of the mobile phone device displays a warning on the display unit 12 and sounds a warning on the speaker unit 20 (step S116). S119).

  The contents of the above-mentioned interruption notice display and warning display may be any contents that display items that exceed each threshold, their values, etc., and alert the measurement subject, and transmit measurement data as necessary. Etc. may be urged.

  As described above, the preferred embodiment of the present invention embodied in the mobile phone device has been described. However, in the portable terminal having the authentication function and the health measurement function, the health can be determined when the person to be measured can be specified by the authentication function. It is possible to make various modifications without departing from the gist of the present invention, in which the measurement function is automatically activated and health measurement can be performed during daily use of the portable terminal. Not too long.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, an example in which an authentication function using a finger vein pattern is provided as an authentication function has been described. However, other biometrics (biometrics) methods such as a fingerprint, a face and a voiceprint, and an iris of a pupil Needless to say, in this case, it is possible to use a camera or a scanner installed in the portable terminal.

  In the above-described embodiment, the three items of body temperature, pulse, and blood pressure are the measurement / monitoring items. However, as in Patent Document 1, the body fat percentage and the like may be added to the measurement / monitoring items.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the warning threshold value and the interruption threshold value larger than the warning threshold value can be set. However, it is possible to monitor the health condition using only one of the warning threshold value and the interruption threshold value. is there. Further, for example, when two or more items are equal to or higher than the warning threshold value, an operation with a higher warning effect (for example, the “interruption operation”) may be performed.

  Similarly, when two or more items are equal to or greater than the interruption threshold, an operation with a greater warning effect (for example, reporting to a server operated by a provider providing a predetermined health management service) is performed. Etc. are considered.

It is a block diagram showing the structure of the mobile telephone apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an external view showing an example of the layout of the determination key in the mobile phone device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the settable item and the content of the health measurement function of the mobile phone device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the settable item and the content of the health measurement function of the mobile phone device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Radio | wireless part 11 Antenna 12 Display part 14 Operation part 14a Determination key 16 Memory part 18 Control part 20 Speaker part 22 Camera part 24 GPS part 30 Body temperature measurement part 32 Blood pressure measurement part 34 Pulse measurement part 36 Living body detection part 38 Vein authentication part 100 Mobile phone equipment

Claims (11)

A personal authentication unit that identifies a person to be measured based on biometric information, and a health measurement that is automatically activated when authentication by the personal authentication unit is successful, and measures an item selected and set from pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature Having a department,
A mobile terminal characterized by. The personal authentication unit is activated by pressing a predetermined key of the mobile terminal;
The mobile terminal according to claim 1. The predetermined key is a determination key of a pointing device of the mobile terminal,
Performing personal authentication by collating with a biometric information pattern of a measurement subject registered in advance by a biometric information sensor installed on the surface of the determination key;
The mobile terminal according to claim 2. The predetermined key is a determination key of a pointing device of the mobile terminal,
A sensor for measuring any one of the pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature is disposed on the surface of the determination key;
The portable terminal according to claim 2 or 3, wherein For each application installed in the mobile terminal, it is possible to set whether or not the health measuring unit can be operated,
A measurement target person can be specified by the personal authentication unit, and the measurement by the health measurement unit is started while using the operation-set application,
The portable terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein If any of the pulse, blood pressure, or body temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold, performing a predetermined warning action;
The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein: When any one of the pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold, the application that is being used is forcibly terminated, and the application that is being used is forcibly terminated.
The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A GPS unit, and a function of associating and storing position information obtained by the GPS unit and data measured by the health measurement unit;
The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein: A camera unit, and a function of storing the user's face image obtained by the camera unit and the data measured by the health measurement unit in association with each other;
The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein: Furthermore, a transmission function for transmitting the health measurement data to a predetermined transmission destination is provided.
The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein:   A health management system comprising: the mobile terminal according to claim 10; and a server that receives data of health measurement from the mobile terminal and manages the data for each measurement target person.

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