JP2008279181A - Biological measuring device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a biological measuring device, autonomously measuring health data without user's intention of measurement in a daily life. <P>SOLUTION: This biological measuring device A includes: a control device 200; a fingerprint sensor 320; a measuring device 100 for measuring biological data and returning the measurement result to the control device 200 on detecting a measurement start signal supplied from the control device 200; a personal parameter table TBL1 where name data, fingerprint data and personal parameters are associated with one another; an output device 400 for displaying an image; and a man sensing sensor 220. A CPU 210 of the control device 200 reads a personal parameter corresponding to the fingerprint data concerned from the personal parameter table TBL1 on acquiring fingerprint data, estimates health data based on the personal parameter and the measured biological data, and displays an image based on the health data on the output device 400. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a biometric apparatus that measures biometric data of a user and generates health data useful for the health management of the user based on the biometric data.

Biological measuring devices capable of generating data (hereinafter referred to as “health data”), such as a body fat percentage and a visceral fat cross-sectional area, which are indicators of a health condition are widely used. As this type of biometric apparatus, for example, there is an apparatus having a function of measuring body weight and body fat percentage and discriminating a user based on a measurement result, like the biometric apparatus described in Patent Document 1.
JP 2002-345774 A

By the way, in order to measure health data, the user operates the power switch of the biometric apparatus. In particular, when measuring bioimpedance, it was necessary to ride on the biometric apparatus with bare feet. In other words, in order to measure health data, it is necessary for the user to act with an awareness that the measurement will be performed from now on.
However, since it is cumbersome to act in consideration of measurement, there is a problem that even if the user knows that it is important to grasp the health condition, he / she is reluctant to measure. Furthermore, when a plurality of people such as family members share a single biometric apparatus, there is a problem that it is necessary to specify an individual, which places a burden on the user.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a biometric device capable of autonomously measuring health data without the user being aware of measurement in daily life. And

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is a biometric apparatus including a control unit that manages the health status of a plurality of users, and generates personal data that identifies individuals when operated by the users. Personal authentication means, biological data measuring means for automatically measuring the state of the user's biological body and outputting biological data when the user comes to the installation location, and personal parameters indicating the characteristics of the personal biological body A personal parameter storage means for storing the personal data in association with the personal data, a display means for displaying an image, and a detection means for detecting that the living body has approached the biological measurement apparatus and generating a detection signal, The control means obtains the detection signal and controls the biometric data measurement means to be measurable. When obtaining the personal data, the control means refers to the personal parameter storage means and The personal parameter corresponding to the biometric data is read out, based on the personal parameter and the biometric data measured by the biometric data measuring means, health data serving as an index of health status is estimated, and an image based on the health data is There is provided a biometric apparatus characterized by being displayed on a display means.
In this biometric apparatus, when the user approaches the installation location of the biometric data measurement means, the control means controls the biometric data measurement means so as to be measurable, and when the user comes to the installation location of the biometric data measurement means, the biometric data The measuring means automatically measures the biometric state of the user and outputs biometric data. When the user operates the personal authentication means, the personal authentication means generates personal data for identifying the user. Based on the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data and the biometric data measured by the biometric data measuring means, the control means estimates the health data as an index of the health condition and displays an image based on the health data on the display means. Let
Therefore, according to this biometric apparatus, it is possible to autonomously measure health data without the user being conscious of measurement in daily life. Further, according to this biometric apparatus, when a certain user operates the personal authentication means, based on the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data generated by the personal authentication means and the biometric data measured by the biometric data measurement means. Since the health data is estimated and an image based on this health data is displayed, the user can know the latest index of his / her health status with a simple operation of personal authentication means, and this biometric measurement Privacy can be protected even when the device is shared by multiple users.

Further, the present invention is a biometric apparatus provided with a control means for managing the health status of a plurality of users, the input means for outputting an operation signal when operated by the user, and personal data for identifying an individual. The personal authentication means to be generated, the biological data measuring means for automatically measuring the state of the user's biological body and outputting the biological data when the user comes to the installation location, and the characteristics of the personal biological body Personal parameter storage means for storing personal parameters in association with the personal data, display means for displaying an image, and detection means for detecting that the living body has approached the biometric device and generating a detection signal. The control means obtains the detection signal and controls the biometric data measurement means to be measurable, and when the operation signal is detected, the personal data generated by the personal authentication means And referring to the personal parameter storage means, reading the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data, and based on the personal parameters and the biological data measured by the biological data measuring means, an index of health status The biometric device is characterized in that the health data to be estimated is estimated and an image based on the health data is displayed on the display means.
In this biometric apparatus, when the user approaches the installation location of the biometric data measurement means, the control means controls the biometric data measurement means so as to be measurable, and when the user comes to the installation location of the biometric data measurement means, the biometric data The measurement means automatically measures the state of the user's living body and outputs the biological data. When the user operates the input means, the personal parameter and the biological data measurement corresponding to the personal data generated by the personal authentication means Based on the biological data measured by the means, the control means estimates health data that is an index of the health condition, and causes the display means to display an image based on the health data.
Therefore, according to this biometric apparatus, it is possible to autonomously measure health data without the user being conscious of measurement in daily life. According to this biometric apparatus, when the input means is operated, health data is obtained based on the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data generated by the personal authentication means and the biometric data measured by the biometric data measuring means. Since the image based on the health data is estimated and displayed, the user can know the latest index of his / her health status by a simple operation of the input means, and the biometric device has a plurality of Privacy can be protected even when shared with users.

Further, the present invention is a biometric apparatus provided with a control means for managing the health status of a plurality of users, the input means for outputting an operation signal when operated by the user, and personal data for identifying an individual. The personal authentication means to be generated, the biological data measuring means for automatically measuring the state of the user's biological body and outputting the biological data when the user comes to the installation location, and the characteristics of the personal biological body Personal parameter storage means for storing personal parameters in association with the personal data, display means for displaying an image, and detection means for detecting that the living body has approached the biometric device and generating a detection signal. The control means acquires the detection signal and controls the biometric data measurement means so as to be measurable, acquires the personal data generated by the personal authentication means, and the personal parameter With reference to the memory means, the personal parameter corresponding to the personal data is read out, and health data serving as an index of health status is estimated based on the personal parameter and the biological data measured by the biological data measuring means And when the said operation signal is detected, the image based on the said health data is displayed on the said display means, The biometric apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned is provided.
In this biometric apparatus, when the user approaches the installation location of the biometric data measurement means, the control means controls the biometric data measurement means so as to be measurable, and when the user comes to the installation location of the biometric data measurement means, the biometric data The measuring means automatically measures the state of the user's biological body and outputs the biological data, and the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data generated by the personal authentication means and the biological data measured by the biological data measuring means. Based on this, the control means estimates the health data as an index of the health condition, and when the input means is operated, the control means causes the display means to display an image based on the health data.
Therefore, according to this biometric apparatus, it is possible to autonomously measure health data without the user being conscious of measurement in daily life. Further, according to this biometric apparatus, health data is estimated based on the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data generated by the personal authentication unit and the biometric data measured by the biometric data measurement unit, and the input unit is operated. Then, since an image based on the health data is displayed, the user can know the latest index of his / her health status by a simple operation such as an operation of the input means, and the biometric device has a plurality of Privacy can be protected even when shared with users.

  In this biometric apparatus, the personal authentication means includes second storage means for storing at least one of the biometric data and the health data in association with the personal data, the biometric data measured in the current measurement, and the biometric data A personal data generating unit configured to compare at least one of the health data with at least one of the biometric data and the health data read from the second storage unit and generate the personal data based on a comparison result; You may do it. According to the biometric apparatus of this embodiment, personal data for identifying an individual can be generated without using a biometric sensor such as a fingerprint sensor or a retina sensor.

  In each of the above-described biometric measurement devices, the biometric data measurement unit performs calibration to enable measurement of biometric data when the calibration start signal is detected, and the control unit acquires the detection signal and then performs the calibration. A start signal may be output to the biometric data measuring unit, and the biometric data measuring unit may be controlled to be measurable. According to the biometric apparatus of this embodiment, calibration is performed when the living body approaches the biometric apparatus, so that the measurement accuracy can be increased without complicating the user's operation.

  In each of the above-described biometric measurement devices, the biometric data includes data indicating the weight of the user and data indicating bioimpedance, and the biometric data measurement unit includes a weight scale for measuring the weight of the user, An impedance meter for measuring the bioimpedance of the user, wherein the display means is transparent when operation is stopped, is fixed to the front surface of a mirror, and an image can be seen with the user standing on the scale It may be arranged at a position. According to the biometric apparatus of this aspect, the accuracy of estimation can be increased as compared with the case where health data is estimated based on bioelectrical impedance or body weight. In addition, the biometric apparatus of this embodiment has an advantage that the display means does not disturb the daily life of the user when not operating, and does not require the user to perform additional operations when operating. is there.

Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In FIG. 1, the whole structure of the biometric apparatus A which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is shown. As shown in FIG. 1, the biometric apparatus A uses a measurement apparatus 100 that measures biometric data indicating the state of the living body, a control apparatus 200 that functions as a control center of the entire apparatus A and generates health data, An input device 300 operated by a user, and an output device 400 that informs the user of information. For data transmission between the control device 200 and the measurement device 100, the input device 300, and the output device 400, it is preferable to use wireless communication from the viewpoint of freely arranging these components.

  The “health data” in the present embodiment includes data serving as health status indicators such as body fat, visceral fat, body water content, muscle mass, bone mass, basal metabolism, and the like. The health data is estimated by the control device 200 according to a predetermined arithmetic expression based on personal parameters indicating individual characteristics such as height, age, and sex, and biological data. Examples of the biometric data include data indicating the weight of the user and data indicating the bioimpedance of the user. That is, the health data is data estimated based on the biological data. This “estimation” includes using the biological data as it is as health data.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an outline of a bathroom incorporating the biometric apparatus A and a dressing room provided adjacent to the bathroom. In this example, the measuring device 100 is embedded in the floor in front of the washstand 10. That is, there is no step on the periphery of the measuring apparatus 100. In this example, the input device 300 and the output device 400 are provided on the front surface of the mirror 20 as shown in FIG.

  The input device 300 includes a touch panel 310 and a fingerprint sensor 320. The touch panel 310 is transparent, and is configured to detect an area touched by a finger and output an operation signal when the user touches it with a finger. The fingerprint sensor 320 is transparent, and when the user touches with the index finger, the fingerprint is detected and the fingerprint data is output.

  The output device 400 is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescent) panel, and has a function of being transparent when not operating and displaying an image when operating. That is, the output device 400 functions as a display unit that displays an image. When the output device 400 does not operate, the user sees the output device 400 as a simple mirror 20.

  FIG. 4 shows a display example of the output device 400. As shown in this figure, the measurement date and time is displayed at the upper left of the screen, the weight and the body fat percentage are displayed at the upper right, and a graph showing changes in the body weight and the body fat percentage is displayed below the measurement date and time. . A plurality of instruction contents are displayed in the area of the touch panel 310. When the user touches “View More Details”, more detailed biological data and health data are displayed. When the user touches “View Yesterday ’s Details”, detailed biological data and health data of yesterday are displayed. Further, when the user touches “Scale again”, the measurement is performed again.

  FIG. 5 shows an electrical configuration of the measuring apparatus 100. The measuring device 100 controls the wireless communication unit 140, a memory 150 storing a control program, a weight scale 160 for measuring the weight of the user, an impedance meter 170 for measuring the bioimpedance of the user, and these units. CPU110 which performs. The output device 400 is disposed at a position where an image can be seen while the user stands on the scale 160.

  The wireless communication unit 140 can transmit and receive data to and from the control device 200 via wireless communication means such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or IrDA (Infrared Data Association; registered trademark). The impedance meter 170 includes a current supply unit 170A and a voltage detection unit 170B. When the user rides on the measuring apparatus 100, the current supply unit 170A applies a weak high-frequency constant current to the soles of the user via the electrodes 1a and 2a formed on the upper surface of the measuring device 100 to detect the voltage. The unit 170B measures the potential difference via the electrodes 1b and 2b. The CPU 110 calculates the bioelectrical impedance based on the supplied current value and the detected potential difference.

  Further, when the CPU 110 detects a preparation start signal supplied from the control device 200 via the wireless communication unit 140, the CPU 110 executes a calibration process on at least one of the weight scale 160 and the impedance scale 170. In the calibration process, zero point adjustment and correction of errors due to temperature and changes with time are executed. Further, when detecting a measurement start signal supplied from the control device 200 via the wireless communication unit 140, the CPU 110 measures the weight and bioelectrical impedance and returns the measurement result as biometric data to the control device 200. That is, when a user comes to the installation location, the measuring apparatus 100 functions as a biometric data measuring unit that automatically measures the biometric state of the user and outputs biometric data.

  FIG. 6 shows an electrical configuration of the control device 200. The control device 200 includes a wireless communication unit 240, a memory 250, and a human sensor 220. The human sensor 220 includes, for example, a light emitting unit that emits infrared light and a light receiving unit that receives the infrared light. When the signal level output from the light receiving unit changes beyond a predetermined range, it detects that a person is approaching. The detection signal is output to the CPU 210. In this example, the human sensor 220 is arranged at the bottom of the wash basin 10, but this is arranged on the ceiling of the dressing room to detect that the user has entered the room where the biometric device A is arranged. A detection signal may be output. In short, it is only necessary to detect within a range in which the user may approach the biometric apparatus A and perform measurement. That is, the human sensor 220 functions as a detection unit that detects (detects) that a living body has approached the biometric apparatus A (more specifically, the measurement apparatus 100) and generates a detection signal (detection signal).

  The memory 250 is a rewritable nonvolatile storage means. The memory 250 stores a personal parameter table TBL1, a progress data table TBL2, and a control program PRA.

  FIG. 7 shows the stored contents of the personal parameter table TBL1. As shown in the figure, in the personal parameter table TBL1, name data and fingerprint data, and personal parameters indicating height, age, and sex are stored in association with each other. The name data indicates the name of the individual in the biometric apparatus A, for example, “Dad”, “Mom”, “Taro”. The fingerprint data is data indicating a fingerprint generated by the fingerprint sensor 320. Fingerprint data and name data function as personal data for identifying an individual. That is, the fingerprint sensor 320 functions as a personal authentication unit that generates personal data for identifying an individual when operated by a user. Fingerprint data, name data, and personal parameters are stored in the personal parameter table TBL1 based on the user's operation of the input device 300 when the biometric apparatus A is introduced. That is, the memory 250 (more specifically, the personal parameter table TBL1) functions as a personal parameter storage unit that stores personal parameters indicating the characteristics of the individual's biological body in association with the personal data.

  In the progress data table TBL2, name data, biological data (weight) and health data (body fat percentage) are stored together with the measurement date and time. Therefore, by searching the progress data table TBL2 using the name data as a key, it is possible to know the transition of the individual biometric data and health data.

Further, the control program PRA describes a command for controlling the control device 200, and the CPU 210 controls the entire biometric device A according to the control program PRA and estimates health data based on the personal parameters and the biometric data. . For example, the CPU 210 generates the body fat percentage% Fat as health data according to the following equation (1).
% Fat = f1 · Z · W / H ² −f2 (1)
However, f1 and f2 are constants and have different values depending on gender. Z is bioelectrical impedance, H is height, and W is weight. Z and W are received from the measuring apparatus 100 as biological data. “Height” is read from the personal parameter table 250. Here, in the first term of the formula (1), “W / H ² ” is a physique index BMI, which indicates the degree of obesity. The constants f1 and f2 in the equation (1) are derived by performing multiple regression analysis based on the body fat percentage obtained by the DXA (Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry) method. The body fat percentage estimation method includes the DXA method and the bioimpedance method employed in the present embodiment. The DXA method uses two types of radiation having different wavelengths, and obtains the composition of the human body from the amount of transmission. The DXA method can measure the body fat percentage with high accuracy, but there is a problem that the apparatus is large in size and exposed to radiation although the amount is extremely small. On the other hand, according to the bioimpedance method employed in the present embodiment, the body fat percentage% Fat can be estimated easily and safely.

In addition, the CPU 210 can estimate the visceral fat cross-sectional area VFA according to the following equation (2).
VFA = v1 · Z · W / H ² −v2 + v3 · E (2)
However, v1, v2, and v3 are constants and have different values depending on gender. E is age. “Height” and “age” are parameters for generating a visceral fat cross-sectional area VFA, and are supplied from the user terminal 200 as personal data of the user.
Here, in the third term of the formula (2), “v3 · E” is because, generally, when the elderly person becomes older, there is a tendency of lack of exercise and visceral fat tends to increase. The constants v1 to v3 in Expression (2) are derived by performing multiple regression analysis based on the visceral fat cross-sectional area VFA obtained by the CT (Computed Tomography) method. The visceral fat cross-sectional area estimation method includes a CT method and a bioimpedance method employed in the present embodiment. In the CT method, a narrow X-ray beam is exposed to a cross section of a living body from multiple directions, the transmitted X-ray is detected, and the spatial distribution of the degree of X-ray absorption within the cross section is calculated by a computer. It is to be imaged. CT method. Similar to the DXA method, the visceral fat cross-sectional area can be measured with high accuracy, but there is a problem that the apparatus becomes large and is exposed to radiation although it is very small. On the other hand, according to the bioimpedance method employed in the present embodiment, the visceral fat cross-sectional area VFA can be estimated easily and safely.

  Next, processing executed by the CPU 210 in the control device 200 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. First, the CPU 210 monitors the output of the human sensor 220 and receives a detection signal (step S1), and transmits a preparation start signal to the measurement apparatus 100 (step S2). When the CPU 110 of the measuring apparatus 100 detects the preparation start signal, the calibration process described above is executed. This increases the accuracy of measurement. Thereafter, the CPU 110 monitors the weight data output from the weight scale 160, and when the value of the weight data exceeds a predetermined value, it is considered that the user can stand on the measuring apparatus 100 and can measure. Then, the CPU 110 measures the weight and bioelectrical impedance automatically, that is, without waiting for the user's instruction, and transmits the measurement result to the control device 200 as biometric data. As described above, when the user stands in front of the mirror 20, the measuring apparatus 100 is embedded in a predetermined position on the floor where the foot comes into contact, and thus acquires biometric data without making the user aware of the measurement. It becomes possible.

  In the process of step S3, the CPU 210 of the control device 200 determines whether or not biometric data has been received. When the biological data is received, the biological data is stored in the work area of the memory 250 (step S4). Thereafter, the CPU 210 determines whether or not the fingerprint data is received from the fingerprint sensor 320 (step S5). The user touches the fingerprint sensor 320 with the index finger only when he / she wants to know his / her own biological data and health data. In other words, if you are not happy, you do not have to touch the fingerprint sensor 320. This allows the process to proceed only when it is desired to know the health condition. Note that the CPU 210 may measure the time since the reception of the biometric data, and if the fingerprint data is not received even if the measurement time elapses a predetermined time, the series of processing may be terminated. Or CPU210 may detect that the detection signal of the human sensitive sensor 220 has stopped, and may complete | finish a process.

  When the fingerprint data is received, the CPU 210 advances the process to step S6 and executes personal authentication. In this case, the CPU 210 authenticates the individual by comparing the received fingerprint data with a plurality of fingerprint data stored in the personal parameter table TBL1 and extracting the closest fingerprint data. However, if the evaluation value is smaller than a predetermined value as a result of evaluating the degree of matching of fingerprint data, it may be processed as an error. In this case, fingerprint data, name data, and personal parameters may be registered on condition that a password is input.

  Next, the CPU 210 reads out personal parameters corresponding to the specified fingerprint data from the personal parameter table TBL1 (step S7). Then, CPU210 produces | generates health data based on a personal parameter and biometric data (step S8), and transmits these to the output device 400 (step S9). At this time, the historical data table TBL2 is searched using the name data as a key, the past biological data and health data are read, and these are transmitted to the output device 400 together with the measured biological data and health data this time. May be. When receiving the biometric data and health data, the output device 400 displays the data on the screen. Thus, the user can know the health condition. Further, the CPU 210 stores the health data and the biological data obtained by the current measurement in the progress data table TBL2 (step S10).

  As is clear from the above description, the CPU 210 functions as a control unit that manages the health states of a plurality of users, and obtains a detection signal generated by the human sensor 220 and controls the measurement apparatus 100 so that it can be measured. When the fingerprint data generated by the fingerprint sensor 320 is acquired, the personal parameter corresponding to the fingerprint data is read by referring to the memory 250 (more specifically, the personal parameter table TBL1). Based on the measured biological data, health data serving as an index of health status is estimated, and an image based on the estimated health data is displayed on the output device 400.

  Therefore, according to the biometric apparatus A, it is possible to autonomously measure health data even if the user is not conscious of measurement in daily life. Also, according to the biometric apparatus A, when a certain user touches the fingerprint sensor 320 with the index finger, the personal parameters corresponding to the fingerprint data generated by the fingerprint sensor 320 and the biometric measured by the measurement apparatus 100 are detected. Since the health data is estimated based on the data and an image based on the health data is displayed, the user can know the latest index of his / her health condition by a simple operation of touching the fingerprint sensor 320. In addition, privacy can be protected even when the biometric apparatus A is shared by a plurality of users.

  The present invention is not limited to the aspect of the above-described embodiment, and various modifications as exemplified below are possible.

<Modification 1>
In the biometric apparatus A, when the user touches the fingerprint sensor 320 with the index finger's belly, an image based on the user's health data is displayed, but this is deformed, and the user touches the fingerprint sensor 320 with the index finger's belly. The image based on the health data is not displayed even if the user touches the screen, and when the user touches the touch panel 310, the image based on the health data of the user may be displayed (Modification 1). Hereinafter, the biometric apparatus B according to Modification 1 will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of the biometric apparatus B. As shown in this figure, the biometric apparatus B is different from the biometric apparatus A only in that it has a control device 500 and an input device 600 instead of the control device 200 and the input device 300. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of the output device 400 and the input device 600. As shown in this figure, the input device 600 includes a touch panel 310 and a retina sensor 620. That is, the input device 600 (more specifically, the touch panel 310) functions as an input unit that outputs an operation signal when operated by the user.

  As apparent from FIG. 10, a magic mirror 21 is provided in place of the mirror 20 in the dressing room provided adjacent to the bathroom incorporating the biometric apparatus B. The magic mirror 21 functions as a mirror when viewed from the front, and functions as a through glass when viewed from the back. The touch panel 310 and the output device 400 are provided on the front surface of the magic mirror 21, and the retina sensor 620 is provided on the back surface of the magic mirror 21. For this reason, the user does not need to visually recognize the retina sensor 620.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the output device 400 in the biometric device B. The retina sensor 620 is indicated by a virtual line on the upper center side of the figure. The retina sensor 620 detects the retinal pattern of the user who uses the magic mirror 21 and outputs retinal data, and is provided at a position where the user's retinal pattern can be easily detected as shown in FIG. . The retina data functions as personal data for identifying an individual. That is, the retina sensor 620 functions as a personal authentication unit that generates personal data for identifying an individual.

  FIG. 12 shows an electrical configuration of the control device 500. The control device 500 is different from the control device 200 only in that a memory 550 is provided instead of the memory 250. The memory 550 is different from the memory 250 only in that the personal parameter table TBL3 and the control program PRB are stored instead of the personal parameter table TBL1 and the control program PRA. The personal parameter table TBL3 is different from the personal parameter table TBL1 only in that retina data is stored instead of fingerprint data. That is, the memory 550 (more specifically, the personal parameter table TBL3) functions as a personal parameter storage unit that stores the personal parameters indicating the characteristics of the individual's biological body in association with the personal data.

  In the control program PRB, a command for controlling the control device 500 is described, and the CPU 210 of the control device 500 controls the entire biometric device B according to the control program PRB, and health data based on the personal parameters and the biometric data. Is estimated. The contents of the estimation are the same as the contents of the estimation in the biometric apparatus A.

  Next, processing executed by the CPU 210 in the control device 500 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. First, the CPU 210 of the control device 500 performs the same processing as the processing executed by the CPU 210 of the control device 200 (steps S1 to S4). Thereafter, CPU 210 of control device 500 determines whether or not an operation signal and retinal data are received (step S21). Specifically, until the operation signal is received from the touch panel 310, it is repeatedly determined whether or not the operation signal is received from the touch panel 310. When the operation signal is received from the touch panel 310, the retina data is received from the retina sensor 620. When the determination as to whether or not retinal data has been received from the retina sensor 620 is repeated and retinal data is received from the retinal sensor 620, the process proceeds to step S22.

  The generation of retinal data by the retina sensor 620 does not require any user operation. It is only necessary to face the magic mirror 21. Therefore, the user can proceed with the process by facing the magic mirror 21 and touching the touch panel 310 only when he / she wants to know his / her own biological data and health data. In other words, if the user is not satisfied, the touch panel 310 may not be touched or the magic mirror 21 may not be faced. This allows the process to proceed only when it is desired to know the health condition. Note that the CPU 210 of the control device 500 measures the time since the reception of the biometric data, and ends the series of processes when no operation signal or retinal data is received even if the measurement time passes a predetermined time. May be. Or CPU210 of the control apparatus 500 may detect that the detection signal of the human sensitive sensor 220 has stopped, and may complete | finish a process.

  In step S22, the CPU 210 performs personal authentication. In this case, the CPU 210 compares the received retinal data with a plurality of retinal data stored in the personal parameter table TBL3, and authenticates the individual by extracting the closest retinal data. However, as a result of evaluating the degree of matching of the retina data, if the evaluation value is smaller than a predetermined value, it may be processed as an error. In this case, registration of retina data, name data, and personal parameters may be executed on condition that a password is input. Next, the CPU 210 of the control device 500 reads out the personal parameter corresponding to the specified retinal data from the personal parameter table TBL3 (step S23). Thereafter, the CPU 210 of the control device 500 performs the same processing as the processing executed by the CPU 210 of the control device 200 (steps S8 to S10).

  As is clear from the above description, the CPU 210 of the control device 500 functions as a control unit that manages the health status of a plurality of users, acquires the detection signal generated by the human sensor 220, and causes the measurement device 100 to operate. When control is performed so that measurement is possible and an operation signal from the touch panel 310 is detected, the retina data generated by the retina sensor 620 is acquired, and the memory 550 (more specifically, the personal parameter table TBL3) is referenced to correspond to the retina data. Personal parameters to be read out, based on the personal parameters and the biological data measured by the measuring device 100, health data serving as an index of health status is estimated, and an image based on the estimated health data is displayed on the output device 400. .

  Therefore, according to the biometric apparatus B, it is possible to autonomously measure health data without the user being conscious of measurement in daily life. Further, according to the biometric apparatus B, when a certain user faces the magic mirror 21 and touches the touch panel 310, the personal parameters corresponding to the retina data generated by the retina sensor 620 and the biometric measured by the measurement apparatus 100 are displayed. Since the health data is estimated based on the data and an image based on the health data is displayed, the user can update the latest state of his / her health by simply touching the touch panel 310 while facing the magic mirror 21. Can be known, and privacy can be protected even when the biometric apparatus B is shared by a plurality of users.

<Modification 2>
In the biometric apparatus B, the health data is estimated and triggered by the user's operation, and an image based on the estimated health data is displayed. The health data is transformed without waiting for the user's operation. It is good also as a form (modification 2) which estimates and displays the image based on the estimated health data triggered by a user's operation. Hereinafter, the biometric apparatus C according to Modification 2 will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of the biometric apparatus C. As shown in this figure, the only difference between the biometric device C and the biometric device B is that it has a control device 700 instead of the control device 500.

  FIG. 15 shows an electrical configuration of the control device 700. The control device 700 is different from the control device 500 only in that a memory 750 is provided instead of the memory 550. The memory 750 is different from the memory 550 only in that the control program PRC is stored instead of the control program PRB. In the control program PRC, a command for controlling the control device 700 is described. The CPU 210 of the control device 700 controls the entire biometric device C according to the control program PRC, and health data based on the personal parameters and the biometric data. Is estimated. The contents of this estimation are the same as the contents of the estimation in the biometric apparatus B.

  Next, processing executed by the CPU 210 in the control device 700 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. First, the CPU 210 of the control device 700 performs processing similar to the processing executed by the CPU 210 of the control device 500 (steps S1 to S4). Thereafter, the CPU 210 of the control device 700 determines whether or not retina data has been received (step S31). Specifically, the determination of whether or not retinal data has been received from the retinal sensor 620 is repeated until retinal data is received from the retinal sensor 620. When retinal data is received from the retinal sensor 620, the process proceeds to step S22.

  The generation of retinal data by the retina sensor 620 does not require any user operation. Note that the CPU 210 of the control device 700 measures the time after receiving the biometric data, and if the retinal data is not received even if the measurement time passes a predetermined time, the series of processing may be terminated. . Or CPU210 of the control apparatus 700 may detect that the detection signal of the human sensitive sensor 220 has stopped, and may complete | finish a process.

  When the retina data is received from the retina sensor 620, the CPU 210 of the control device 700 performs the same processing as the processing executed by the CPU 210 of the control device 500 (steps S22, S23, and S8). Next, the CPU 210 of the control device 700 determines whether an operation signal has been received (step S32). Specifically, the determination whether or not the operation signal is received from the touch panel 310 is repeated until the operation signal is received from the touch panel 310. When the operation signal is received from the touch panel 310, the process proceeds to step S9.

  The user can proceed with the process by touching the touch panel 310 only when he / she wants to know his / her own biological data and health data. In other words, the touch panel 310 should not be touched if it is not suitable. This allows the process to proceed only when it is desired to know the health condition. Note that the CPU 210 of the control device 700 measures the time since the reception of the biometric data, and ends the series of processes when no operation signal or retinal data is received even if the measurement time passes a predetermined time. May be. Or CPU210 of the control apparatus 700 may detect that the detection signal of the human sensitive sensor 220 has stopped, and may complete | finish a process.

  When the operation signal is received from the touch panel 310, the CPU 210 of the control device 700 performs the same processing as the processing executed by the CPU 210 of the control device 500 (steps S9 and S10).

  As is clear from the above description, the CPU 210 of the control device 700 functions as a control unit that manages the health status of a plurality of users, acquires the detection signal generated by the human sensor 220, and causes the measurement device 100 to operate. The retinal data generated by the retinal sensor 620 is acquired so as to be measurable, and the personal parameter corresponding to the retinal data is read with reference to the memory 750 (more specifically, the personal parameter table TBL3). Based on the biological data measured by the measurement device 100, health data that is an index of health status is estimated, and when an operation signal from the touch panel 310 is detected, an image based on the estimated health data is displayed on the output device 400. .

  Therefore, according to the biometric apparatus C, it is possible to autonomously measure health data without the user being aware of measurement in daily life. Also, according to the biometric apparatus C, when a certain user faces the magic mirror 21, based on the personal parameters corresponding to the retinal data generated by the retina sensor 620 and the biometric data measured by the measurement apparatus 100. When the health data is estimated and the touch panel 310 is touched, an image based on the estimated health data is displayed. Therefore, the user can easily perform his / her own health by simply touching the touch panel 310 while facing the magic mirror 21. The latest index of the state can be known, and privacy can be protected even when the biometric device C is shared by a plurality of users. Further, according to the biometric apparatus C, the user can quickly display an image based on his / her health data by touching the touch panel 310.

<Modification 3>
In the biometric apparatus C, the retina sensor 620 is used for personal authentication, but this may be modified so that personal authentication is performed without using a biometric sensor such as the retina sensor 620 (Modification 3). . Hereinafter, the biometric apparatus D according to Modification 3 will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of the biometric apparatus D. As shown in this figure, the only difference between the biometric apparatus D and the biometric apparatus C is that the biometric apparatus D has a control apparatus 800 and an input apparatus 900 instead of the control apparatus 700 and the input apparatus 600. The input device 900 is different from the input device 600 only in that the retina sensor 620 is not provided.

  FIG. 18 shows an electrical configuration of the control device 800. The control device 800 is different from the control device 700 only in that a memory 850 is provided instead of the memory 750. The memory 850 is different from the memory 750 only in that the control program PRD is stored instead of the control program PRC.

  In the control program PRD, a command for controlling the control device 800 is described, and the CPU 210 of the control device 800 controls the entire biometric device D according to the control program PRD, and health data based on the personal parameters and the biometric data. Is estimated. The contents of this estimation are the same as the contents of the estimation in the biometric apparatus C. Further, the CPU 210 of the control device 800 performs personal authentication using the progress data table TBL2 in accordance with the control program PRD. In this personal authentication, the process of step S31 in FIG. 16 is not necessary. That is, personal authentication processing is performed after step S4.

  In this personal authentication process, the CPU 210 of the control device 800 compares the health data estimated in the current measurement with the health data read from the progress data table TBL2, and generates retinal data based on the comparison result. By authenticating an individual. Specifically, for example, retinal data associated with the health data closest to the health data estimated by the current measurement is extracted from the progress data table TBL2. Therefore, according to the biometric apparatus D, retina data can be generated without using a biometric sensor such as a fingerprint sensor or a retina sensor.

  The biometric device D may be modified to compare the biometric data measured in the current measurement with the biometric data read from the progress data table TBL2 in the personal authentication process. Alternatively, the biometric device D may be modified so that at least one of the biometric data and the health data is stored in the progress data table TBL2. That is, according to the present invention, the personal authentication means stores at least one of the biometric data and the health data in association with the personal data, and stores at least one of the biometric data and the health data measured in the current measurement. And a personal data generation unit that compares at least one of the biometric data and the health data read from the second storage unit and generates personal data based on the comparison result.

<Modification 4>
The biometric apparatus A employs a fingerprint sensor 320 that detects a fingerprint when a user touches the belly of the index finger and outputs fingerprint data. Instead, when the user touches the belly of a finger other than the index finger, the fingerprint A fingerprint sensor that detects fingerprints and outputs fingerprint data, a fingerprint sensor that outputs fingerprint data when the user traces the finger pad, a fingerprint sensor that outputs fingerprint data when the user holds the finger pad, and other biological An authentication sensor may be employed. Similarly, in the biometric measuring apparatuses B and C, a retina sensor 620 that detects a user's retinal pattern and outputs retinal data is employed. Instead, an iris sensor or other biometric authentication is used. A sensor may be employed.

<Modification 5>
In the biometric measurement apparatuses A to C, all of the measurement apparatus, the control apparatus, the input apparatus, and the output apparatus are arranged in the dressing room. However, at least one of the measurement apparatus, the control apparatus, the input apparatus, and the output apparatus is modified. One may be arranged in the bathroom. Also, the room where the personal authentication means such as the fingerprint sensor and the retina sensor are arranged may be separated from the room where the input means such as the touch panel is arranged. In addition, communication may be performed between the control device and a computer such as a stationary computer, a notebook computer, or a mobile phone, and the computer may have functions of an input device and an output device. The memory of the control device may be a computer-readable and removable recording medium.

<Modification 6>
In the biometric measuring apparatuses A to C, the measuring apparatus is embedded in the floor, but it may be modified to be embedded in a plate-like foot dryer that warms the user's foot. In addition, the biometric devices A to C display biometric data and health data. However, the biometric data and health data are deformed, and not only these data but also explanations of these data and advice based on these data are displayed. You may make it do. As this advice, advice regarding diet and exercise for maintaining or improving health can be exemplified. Furthermore, it is good also as a form which obtains comment and advice by a control apparatus communicating with another computer via communication networks, such as the internet.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the biometric apparatus A which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the outline | summary of the bathroom incorporating the biometric apparatus A and the dressing room provided adjacent to this. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the input device 300 and the output device 400 of the biometric apparatus A. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the output device 400 of the biometric apparatus A. It is a figure which shows the electrical constitution of the measuring apparatus 100 of the biometric apparatus A. It is a figure which shows the electrical constitution of the control apparatus 200 of the biometric apparatus A. It is a figure which shows the memory content of personal parameter table TBL1 of the biometric apparatus A. It is a flowchart which shows the process which CPU210 of the control apparatus 200 performs. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the biometric apparatus B which concerns on the modification of the biometric apparatus. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the output device 400 of the biometric apparatus B and the input device 600. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the output device 400 of the biometric apparatus B. It is a figure which shows the electrical constitution of the control apparatus 500 of the biometric apparatus B. It is a flowchart which shows the process which CPU210 of the control apparatus 500 performs. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the biometric apparatus C which concerns on the modification of the biometric apparatus. It is a figure which shows the electrical constitution of the control apparatus 700 of the biometric apparatus C. It is a flowchart which shows the process which CPU210 of the control apparatus 700 performs. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the biometric apparatus D which concerns on the modification of the biometric apparatus. It is a figure which shows the electrical constitution of the control apparatus 800 of the biometric apparatus D.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b ... Electrode, 10 ... Wash-stand, 100 ... Measuring apparatus, 110 ... CPU, 140 ... Wireless communication part, 150, 250, 550, 750, 850 ... Memory, 160 ... Weight scale, 170 ... Impedance 170A ... current supply unit, 170B ... voltage supply unit, 20 ... mirror, 200, 500, 700, 800 ... control device, 210 ... CPU, 220 ... human sensor, 240 ... wireless communication unit, 300, 600, 900 ... Input device, 310 ... Touch panel, 320 ... Fingerprint sensor, 400 ... Output device, 630 ... Retina sensor, A, B, C, D ... Biometric device, PRA, PRB, PRC, PRD ... Control program, TBL1, TBL3 ... Personal parameter table, TBL2 ... progress data table.

Claims (6)

A biometric apparatus provided with a control means for managing the health status of a plurality of users,
Personal authentication means for generating personal data for identifying an individual when operated by the user;
When the user comes to the installation location, biological data measuring means for automatically measuring the state of the user's biological body and outputting biological data;
Personal parameter storage means for storing personal parameters indicating the characteristics of an individual's biological body in association with the personal data;
Display means for displaying an image;
Detecting means for detecting that the living body has approached the living body measuring apparatus and generating a detection signal;
The control means includes
Acquiring the detection signal and controlling the biometric data measuring means so as to be measurable,
When acquiring the personal data, referring to the personal parameter storage means, read the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data, based on the personal parameters and the biological data measured by the biological data measuring means, Estimate health data that is an indicator of health status,
Displaying an image based on the health data on the display means;
The biometric apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. A biometric apparatus provided with a control means for managing the health status of a plurality of users,
An input means for outputting an operation signal when operated by the user;
A personal authentication means for generating personal data for identifying an individual;
When the user comes to the installation location, biological data measuring means for automatically measuring the state of the user's biological body and outputting biological data;
Personal parameter storage means for storing personal parameters indicating the characteristics of an individual's biological body in association with the personal data;
Display means for displaying an image;
Detecting means for detecting that the living body has approached the living body measuring apparatus and generating a detection signal;
The control means includes
Acquiring the detection signal and controlling the biometric data measuring means so as to be measurable,
Upon detecting the operation signal, the personal data generated by the personal authentication means is acquired,
Health that serves as an indicator of a health condition is read by referring to the personal parameter storage means, and reads out the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data, and based on the personal parameters and the biological data measured by the biological data measuring means Estimate the data,
Displaying an image based on the health data on the display means;
The biometric apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. A biometric apparatus provided with a control means for managing the health status of a plurality of users,
An input means for outputting an operation signal when operated by the user;
A personal authentication means for generating personal data for identifying an individual;
When the user comes to the installation location, biological data measuring means for automatically measuring the state of the user's biological body and outputting biological data;
Personal parameter storage means for storing personal parameters indicating the characteristics of an individual's biological body in association with the personal data;
Display means for displaying an image;
Detecting means for detecting that the living body has approached the living body measuring apparatus and generating a detection signal;
The control means includes
Acquiring the detection signal and controlling the biometric data measuring means so as to be measurable,
Obtaining personal data generated by the personal authentication means;
Health that serves as an indicator of a health condition is read by referring to the personal parameter storage means, and reads out the personal parameters corresponding to the personal data, and based on the personal parameters and the biological data measured by the biological data measuring means Estimate the data,
When the operation signal is detected, an image based on the health data is displayed on the display means.
The biometric apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The personal authentication means is
Second storage means for storing at least one of the biological data and the health data in association with the personal data;
Comparing at least one of the biological data and the health data measured in the current measurement with at least one of the biological data and the health data read from the second storage means, and based on a comparison result, A personal data generating means for generating personal data;
The biometric apparatus according to claim 3. The biological data measuring means performs calibration to enable measurement of biological data upon detecting a calibration start signal,
The control means, when acquiring the detection signal, outputs the calibration start signal to the biological data measuring means, and controls the biological data measuring means so as to be measurable.
The biometric apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the biometric apparatus is characterized in that: The biometric data includes data indicating the weight of the user and data indicating bioimpedance,
The biological data measuring means includes
A scale for measuring the weight of the user;
An impedance meter for measuring the bioimpedance of the user,
The display means includes
Transparent when operation stops,
It is fixed to the front of the mirror and is arranged at a position where the user can see the image while standing on the scale.
The biometric apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the biometric apparatus is characterized in that:

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