JP2010124873A - Metabolic energy calculating device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that a conventional metabolic energy calculating device does not provide an improvement plan to reduce weight since it sets a wrong target value without reflecting a reduction in a basal metabolic rate or the total required energy due to a decrease in a body temperature in the calculation and makes a user unaware of the tendency to gain weight by accumulating extra energy in the body. <P>SOLUTION: In calculating metabolic energy, a block for calculating an estimated basal metabolic rate is provided. The block for calculating an estimated basal metabolic rate includes a standard body temperature storage part for storing a standard body temperature, a body temperature input means for inputting a body temperature, a body temperature difference calculating part for calculating a difference between the body temperature input by the body temperature input means and the standard temperature as body temperature difference data, and a means for calculating an estimated basal metabolic rate for calculating estimated basal metabolic rate data from the body temperature difference data and standard basal metabolic rate data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a metabolic energy calculation device for calculating dietary and exercise guidelines for preventing obesity, and more particularly to a device for calculating the amount of metabolic energy in the body.

  In recent years, lifestyle-related diseases have become a major social problem with the aging of society, and it is beginning to be required that each individual strive to improve their health so that they do not suffer from lifestyle-related diseases. In particular, management of diet and exercise is indispensable for the prevention of obesity, which is said to be closely related to lifestyle-related diseases.

  For prevention of obesity, dieting and weight loss, assuming the calorie value necessary for the public statistical day, exercise calorie consumption target with heart rate monitor and pedometer, meal menu The target value of calorie intake was determined.

  However, these calorie values are based on the statistically required calorie as the target standard, so there are large individual differences, people who are easy to get an effect even if they practice the same amount of exercise and the same diet food, those who are difficult to obtain It will come out.

By the way, humans perform basic metabolism, which is an activity that is automatically performed in the living body to maintain life activity, exercise metabolism necessary for daily activities such as work and exercise, and digestion and absorption when eating. It is doing three metabolisms with the dietary metabolism that is the activity.
If each metabolism is considered as a metabolic amount, each can be considered as energy, and the total of these three metabolic amounts becomes the total required energy.
The basal metabolic rate occupies about 60% of the total required energy when living a standard life. The exercise metabolism is about 30%, and the dietary metabolism is about 10%.

  Even if you exercise while wearing a heart rate monitor or pedometer, you only consume about 30% of the total amount of exercise energy, so about 60% of the total amount of energy is required. There is an idea that it is more efficient to manage diet and exercise focusing on the basal metabolic rate occupied. Therefore, in recent years, it has become possible to know basal metabolic rate and manage diet and exercise.

The basal metabolic rate can be obtained from various publicly available information. In addition, materials created by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare can also be obtained (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 2).
FIG. 22 is a basal metabolism reference value table formulated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare described in Non-Patent Document 1. It shows the amount of heat required for the body per day in age and gender. In addition, the calorie | heat amount here is synonymous with a calorie or energy. In the following description, “the amount of heat necessary for the body per day” will be expressed as “total required energy”.
FIG. 23 is a table rewritten so that the activity level table formulated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare described in Non-Patent Document 2 can be easily explained. The activity level is obtained by dividing the daily activity status of the user into levels, and is expressed by three-stage numerical values of 1.50, 1.75, and 2.00.

  Also known is a method of performing treatment and nutritional management by calculating a basal metabolic rate from height, weight, age, sex, etc. by the “Harris-Benedict method” well known in energy metabolism. An invention using such a method has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

On the other hand, it is also known that the amount of basal metabolism can be known by measuring biological information. For example, a subject is put into a measurement room and the basal metabolic rate is measured from changes in oxygen concentration and carbon dioxide concentration in the room.
However, since the facilities are large, it is difficult to say that it is for personal use. Therefore, an apparatus that can be measured at home has been proposed.

  For example, it is a metabolic kinetic measurement apparatus that measures body nutrient metabolic kinetics by combining measurement of body fat, body temperature, and heart rate with basal metabolism measurement by a respiratory metabolism measurement method (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  Also, a basal metabolic state estimation device that obtains basal metabolic rate by measurement or formula, calculates calorie consumption from heart rate, specifies the temperature of the part with the highest pressure pulse as body temperature, and specifies the basal metabolic state from body temperature Has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

  Furthermore, a calorie consumption management device that estimates the muscle state from the bioelectrical impedance and converts it into a basal metabolic rate, which is used for the management of calorie consumption in comparison with the standard basal metabolic rate has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 4). reference.).

“Eating habits improvement supervisor text” [online], Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, November 11, 2008 search, Internet <URL: http://www.mhlw.go.jp/bunya/shakaihosho/iryouseido01/info03k. html> “Japanese food intake standards (2005 edition)”, “Attachment”, [online], Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, November 11, 2008 search, Internet <http://www.mhlw.go.jp/houdou /2004/11/h1122-2a.html> JP 2003-173375 A (page 11) JP 2001-104254 A (page 3-5, FIG. 1) Japanese Patent No. 356088 (pages 7-9, FIG. 1) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-188016 (pages 4-5, FIG. 1)

However, the conventional method has a problem that the factor of body temperature is not accurately reflected in the calculation of the basal metabolic rate.
Prior to the explanation of basal metabolism and body temperature, the relationship between the energy required by humans per day, that is, the total energy required and the basal metabolism will be explained.

  As described above, humans are performing three metabolisms: basal metabolism, exercise metabolism, and dietary metabolism. Assuming that each metabolism is the total energy requirement, the total energy requirement may be calculated using an “activity level” that indicates how much exercise or labor an individual performs in daily life. . That is, it is calculated by the following formula.

  Total energy requirement = basal metabolism x activity level

  As shown in the activity level table shown in FIG. 23, the contents of the activity levels are 1.50, 1.75, and 2.00 numbers corresponding to the degree of activity, and the reciprocal (percentage) of the activity level is the whole. It becomes the ratio of the basal metabolic rate to the total required energy.

Next, the relationship between the basal metabolic rate that shows a large proportion of the total required energy and the body temperature will be described.
Basal metabolic rate is the energy required to maintain the basic functions of the body, so the main factors that determine its value are height, weight, age, sex, and body temperature.
Strictly speaking, “body temperature” is “basal body temperature”, but is not important in explaining the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of the present invention. Therefore, in the present specification and claims, simply “body temperature” is used. It expresses.
In particular, according to Non-Patent Document 1, when the body temperature decreases by 1 ° C., the basal metabolic rate is reduced by 13%, and the decrease in body temperature leads to obesity such as a decrease in basal metabolic rate and energy accumulation. It is said to be the cause. This will be described in detail below.

FIG. 22 is a table showing the basal metabolism per kg of body weight (scientifically referred to as the basal metabolism reference value) for each gender and age. For example, in the case of a male having a weight of 67.0 kg and an age of 45, the daily basal metabolic rate is calculated to be 1494.1 kcal (kicalories) by multiplying 67.0 kg by 22.3.
However, in the basal metabolism reference value table shown in FIG. 22, body temperature is not included in the calculation conditions when calculating the basal metabolism reference value.

  By the way, the standard body temperature of Japanese people is said to be 36.89 ° C. ± 0.34 ° C. If the above-mentioned male body condition is in a Japanese standard, the basal metabolic rate of this male can be said to be the above-mentioned 1494.1 kcal. However, the temperature of this man's body temperature was a standard body temperature for a Japanese person, that is, 36.89 ° C until a certain time, but after that, due to lack of exercise etc., the body temperature dropped to 1 ° C to 35.89 ° C. If so, the basal metabolism is no longer 1494.1 kcal, 134.2% of 1494.1 kcal is reduced, 194.2 kcal, and the actual basal metabolism is 1494.1 kcal-194.2 kcal = 1299.9 kcal. I must say.

As shown in FIG. 23, if the activity level of this man is 1.75 (“normal”), the total required energy required for one day when the body temperature of this man is 35.89 ° C. is 1299.9 kcal × 1.75 = 22274.8 kcal.
On the other hand, when the body temperature is a standard body temperature of 36.89 ° C., it is 1494.1 kcal × 1.75 = 2614.7 kcal.

  That is, the basal metabolic rate and the total required energy required per day for this male with a body weight of 67.0 kg and age of 45 change as follows depending on whether or not the body temperature is reflected.

Basal metabolic rate-(actual) basal metabolic rate reflecting body temperature = 1299.9 kcal
・ Basal metabolic rate not reflecting body temperature = 1494.1 kcal
・ Energy difference between the above two cases = 194.2 kcal

Total required energy-(actual) total required energy reflecting body temperature = 2274.8 kcal
・ Total energy requirement that does not reflect body temperature = 2614.7 kcal
・ The energy difference between the two cases = 339.9 kcal

That is, although the basal metabolic rate of this man is 1299.9 kcal, if the body temperature is not reflected, it becomes 1494.1 kcal, and a value as large as 194 kcal will be recognized.
Similarly, although the total energy required for this man is 2274.8 kcal, if the body temperature is not reflected, it will be 2614.7 kcal, and a value as large as 340 kcal will be recognized.

As described above, although the influence of body temperature on the basal metabolic rate and the total required energy is extremely large, the conventional technology does not sufficiently cope with this problem.
That is, in Patent Document 2, since the basal metabolism is measured by actual measurement by the respiratory metabolism measuring device, it can be said that the body temperature is reflected in the calculation of the basal metabolism, but the respiratory metabolism measuring device is used in university hospitals and research periods. It is an expensive device that it owns and is totally unsuitable for use by individuals for health care at home.
In Patent Document 3, the body temperature is used only for specifying the state of the basal metabolic state. In Patent Document 4, the body temperature is not included in the calculation conditions for the basal metabolic rate.

In other words, if the difference in basal metabolism based on the body temperature difference is quantitatively calculated and not used for monitoring the user's body or health management, a decrease in basal metabolism caused by a decrease in body temperature or the total necessity It is not possible to correctly grasp the decrease in energy.
Therefore, a device is desired that informs the user that the basal metabolic rate is reduced due to the low body temperature, and that excess energy is accumulated in the body (it is an easily fattening constitution).

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and calculate a basal metabolic rate that reflects the user's body temperature. And the correct basal metabolic rate or total required energy is also notified to the user of so-called hypothermia that is not standard body temperature, and the user is made aware of how easy it is to get fat because the body temperature is lower than the standard, and It is to realize a metabolic energy calculation device that provides numerical measures for improving meals and exercises to eliminate the tendency to gain weight at low cost.

  In order to achieve the above object, the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of the present invention employs the following configuration.

The metabolic energy calculation device of the present invention includes a personal data input unit for inputting personal data, a basal metabolic standard value storage unit for storing basal metabolic standard values, and personal data and basal metabolic standard values input by the personal data input unit. A metabolic energy calculation device having a standard basal metabolism calculation unit for calculating standard basal metabolism data from
A standard body temperature storage unit that stores standard body temperature data, a body temperature input unit that inputs body temperature, a body temperature difference calculation unit that calculates a difference between the body temperature data input by the body temperature input unit and the standard body temperature data as body temperature difference data; And an estimated basal metabolic rate calculating means for calculating estimated basal metabolic rate data from the standard basal metabolic rate data and the body temperature difference data.

  As a result, the standard basal metabolic rate, that is, the standard basal metabolic rate of the standard Japanese, is calculated, and the temperature difference between the user's body temperature and the standard body temperature, that is, the body temperature difference and the standard basal metabolic rate are reflected. Since the calculated basal metabolic rate, that is, the estimated basal metabolic rate is calculated, the basal metabolic rate of the user can be provided accurately.

  Furthermore, the metabolic energy calculation device may include a basal metabolism amount difference calculating unit that calculates basal metabolism amount difference data from the standard basal metabolism amount data and the estimated basal metabolism amount data.

  As a result, the difference between the standard basal metabolic rate (that is, the standard basal metabolic rate of the Japanese standard) and the estimated basal metabolic rate (that is, the user's basal metabolic rate that reflects the user's body temperature) Can be calculated as

Further, the estimated basal metabolism calculation means includes a basal metabolism difference calculation unit that calculates basal metabolism difference data from the body temperature difference data and the standard basal metabolism data, basal metabolism difference data, and standard basal metabolism data. An estimated basal metabolic rate calculation unit that calculates estimated basal metabolic rate data may be configured.

  As a result, the increase or decrease in basal metabolism due to the difference between the user's body temperature and the standard body temperature is calculated, and the estimated basal metabolism is calculated by correcting the basal metabolism, so the estimated basis that reflects the user's body temperature is calculated. Metabolic amount can be calculated accurately.

  Furthermore, the metabolic energy calculation device may have a fatness index conversion block that converts the basal metabolism amount difference data into a weightiness index.

  Thereby, the basal metabolism amount difference data can be converted as a specific numerical value that the degree of fatness is the fatness index.

  Furthermore, the fatality index conversion block using the basal metabolism amount difference data may be a food, exercise, or accumulated fat amount, or a conversion unit that combines them.

  As a result, the degree of weight gain can be converted into food, exercise, or accumulated fat mass, so that the user can easily take measures to recognize weight gain and advance weight loss.

  Further, the body temperature input means for inputting the body temperature may be a body temperature sensor or a numerical value setting means for setting a numerical value of the body temperature.

  Further, the body temperature input means for inputting the body temperature may be a numerical value setting means for setting a numerical value of the body temperature.

  Thereby, since a user's body temperature is correctly input into the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention, calculation of an estimated basal metabolic rate becomes more accurate.

  Furthermore, the metabolic energy calculation device includes an activity level input means for inputting an individual activity level, and a standard total energy for calculating standard total required energy data from the activity level data and standard basal metabolism data input by the activity level input means. You may provide the required energy calculation part and the estimated total required energy calculation part which calculates estimated total required energy data from activity level data and estimated basal metabolism data.

  As a result, the standard total required energy (standard daily total energy of the standard Japanese) and not only the basal metabolism but also the exercise metabolism are estimated and the estimated total required energy (the user's day reflecting the user's body temperature). And the total energy) can be calculated with specific numerical values.

  Furthermore, the metabolic energy calculation device may include a total required energy difference calculation unit that calculates total required energy difference data from the standard total required energy data and the estimated total required energy data.

  In this way, the difference between the standard total required energy (standard Japanese total energy) and the estimated total required energy (user daily total energy reflecting the user's body temperature) can be expressed as a specific numerical value. Can be calculated.

  Further, the present invention is characterized by having a blockiness index conversion block for converting the total required energy difference data into a blockiness index.

  Thereby, the total required energy difference data can be converted as a specific numerical value such that the degree of ease of weighting is the weightiness index.

  Furthermore, the fatness index conversion block using the total required energy difference data may be a food, exercise, or accumulated fat mass, or a conversion means that combines them.

  As a result, the degree of weight gain can be converted into food, exercise, or accumulated fat mass, so that the user can easily take measures to recognize weight gain and advance weight loss.

  Furthermore, the activity level input means for inputting the activity level may include an input means for inputting information from an external device, and the activity level numerical value may be set based on the information input from the input means. .

  As a result, the activity level of the user is accurately input to the metabolic energy calculating apparatus of the present invention, so that the calculation of the standard total required energy and the estimated total required energy becomes more accurate.

  An informing means may be provided, and at least one of estimated basal metabolism data, basal metabolism difference data, fatness index, and body temperature data may be reported.

  As a result, the user can obtain necessary information, and can easily and quantitatively know his / her ease of weight gain.

As described above, according to the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to calculate the basal metabolic rate reflecting the user's body temperature. Furthermore, the total required energy reflecting the user's body temperature and individual activity level can be calculated.
In this way, it is possible to know the basal metabolic rate and the total required energy reflecting the body temperature even for a user who is not a standard body temperature, for example, a low body temperature.
Since the body temperature is lower than the standard, the user can notice how easily he / she gains weight, and can further provide dietary and exercise measures to eliminate the ease of gaining weight. Furthermore, since the amount of fat accumulated when left untreated can be specifically provided as a numerical value, the user can effectively reduce weight.

A feature of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of the present invention is that standard basal metabolism data is input, a difference between the stored standard body temperature and the measured body temperature is calculated as body temperature difference data, and the body temperature difference data is Thus, the standard basal metabolic rate data is corrected, and estimated basal metabolic rate data, which is a basal metabolic rate reflecting the user's body temperature, is calculated.
The best mode for carrying out the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 to 10 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of a metabolic energy calculating apparatus according to the present invention.
The metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this embodiment calculates an estimated basal metabolic rate that reflects the user's body temperature.
1 is a functional block diagram, FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram, and FIG. 3 is an external view. 4 and 5 are main flowcharts, and FIG. 6 is a detail flowchart. 7 to 9 are external views showing display contents, and FIG. 10 is a chart schematically showing the contents of the memory unit.

[Description of Configuration 1: FIG. 1]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 1, the metabolic energy calculation device 1 according to the present embodiment includes a standard basal metabolism calculation block 2, an estimated basal metabolism calculation block 3, a weight index conversion block 6, and a calculation result display unit 7. Is done.

[Description of Standard Basal Metabolism Calculation Block 2]
The standard basal metabolism calculation block 2 includes a basal metabolism reference value storage unit 21, a personal data input unit 22, and a standard basal metabolism calculation unit 24. Standard basal metabolism data P4, which is data, is calculated.

An outline of the operation of the standard basal metabolic rate calculation block 2 is as follows.
The standard basal metabolism calculation block 2 inputs personal data by the personal data input unit 22 and corresponds to the personal data P2 that is the output of the personal data input unit 22 from the information stored in the basal metabolism reference value storage unit 21. The standard basal metabolism reference value P1 is read, and the standard basal metabolism calculation unit 24 calculates standard basal metabolism data P4 based on the personal data P2 and the basal metabolism reference value data P1. Then, standard basal metabolism data P4 is output as the output of the standard basal metabolism calculation block 2.
Standard basal metabolism is defined as standard basal metabolism calculated based on standard Japanese statistical data.

  The personal data input unit 22 includes a plurality of switches provided in an input switch described later, and inputs personal data of the user. The personal data is output as personal data P2 including height, weight, age, and sex.

  The basal metabolism reference value storage unit 21 stores standard Japanese basal metabolism by sex and age. For example, the basal metabolism reference value table shown in FIG. 22 is stored. The basal metabolism reference value corresponding to the sex and age of the personal data P2 is output as the basal metabolism reference value data P1.

  The standard basal metabolism calculation unit 24 calculates standard basal metabolism data P4 from the body weight data of the personal data P2 and the basal metabolism reference value data P1.

The operation of the standard basal metabolic rate calculation block 2 will be described below by taking a 45-year-old male weighing 67.0 kg as an example.
The personal data input unit 22 inputs the user's personal data and outputs personal data P2. The personal data P2 is applied to the sex and age conditions of the basal metabolism (the basal metabolism reference value table shown in FIG. 22) stored in the basal metabolism reference value storage unit 21. In the example, since the male is in his 40s, the basal metabolism reference value data P1 is read as 22.3 kcal / kg · 1 day.
Next, the standard basal metabolism calculating unit 24 multiplies the read basal metabolism reference value data P1 by the body weight 67.0 kg of the personal data P2, and calculates the standard basal metabolism data P4 as shown in the following formula 1. To do.

[Formula 1]
Standard basal metabolic rate data P4 = 22.3 kcal / kg · day × 67.0 kg = 1494.1 kcal / day

[Description of Estimated Basal Metabolite Calculation Block 3]
Next, an outline of the configuration and operation of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 will be described.
The estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 includes a standard body temperature storage unit 30, a body temperature input unit 31, a body temperature difference calculation unit 32, an estimated basal metabolic rate calculation unit 39, and a basal metabolic rate difference calculation unit 33. Data P9 and basal metabolic rate difference data P10 are calculated.

An outline of the operation of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 is as follows.
The estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 receives the body temperature from the body temperature input means 31, and calculates the body temperature difference from the standard body temperature data P 3 stored in the standard body temperature storage unit 30 and the body temperature data P 7 that is the output of the body temperature input means 31. The body temperature difference data P8 is calculated by the unit 32, the estimated basal metabolism data P9 is calculated by the estimated basal metabolism data calculation means 39 from the standard basal metabolism data P4 and the body temperature difference data P8, and the estimated basal metabolism data P9 Based on the standard basal metabolic rate data P4, the basal metabolic rate difference calculating means 33 calculates basal metabolic rate difference data P10. That is, the output as the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 is the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 and the basal metabolic rate difference data P10.

Hereinafter, the operation of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 will be described in detail.
The standard basal metabolism data P4 calculated by the standard basal metabolism calculation unit 24 of the standard basal metabolism calculation block 2 described above is a standard value based on standard Japanese statistical data corresponding to the user. Therefore, it is considered that Japanese standard values are reflected in body temperature.
On the other hand, body temperature is different for each user, and basal metabolism is also different for each user. As already explained, since it is known that the basal metabolism decreases by 13% when the body temperature decreases by 1 ° C., the standard basal metabolism data P4 is corrected according to the body temperature of the user, and the user Estimated basal metabolic rate data P9, which is a basal metabolic rate reflecting the body temperature, is calculated.

  Further, the difference between the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 and the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 is calculated as basal metabolic rate difference data P10 for use in conversion of the fatness index described later.

The standard body temperature storage unit 30 stores 36.89 ° C., which is the average body temperature of Japanese people, and outputs it as standard body temperature data P3.
The body temperature input means 31 inputs a different body temperature of each user by a method described later and outputs it as body temperature data P7.
The means for inputting the body temperature includes both a method of actually measuring and inputting the body temperature using a body temperature sensor 12 described later, and a method of inputting the body temperature by numerically setting from the personal data input unit 22.

  The body temperature difference calculation unit 32 calculates body temperature difference data P8 from the body temperature data P7 and the standard body temperature data P3. The body temperature difference data P8 is calculated by the following equation 2.

[Formula 2]
Body temperature difference data P8 = standard body temperature data P3-body temperature data P7

The estimated basal metabolic rate calculation unit 39 calculates the estimated basal metabolic rate, which is the basal metabolic rate reflecting the user's body temperature, from the body temperature difference data P8 and the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 input from the standard basal metabolic rate calculation block 2. Data P9 is calculated.
As described above, when the body temperature decreases by 1 ° C., the basal metabolic rate decreases by 13%. Using this, the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 is calculated by the following equation 3.

[Formula 3]
Estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 = standard basal metabolic rate data P4 × (1−0.13 × temperature difference data P8)

An example of a user who is 45 years old, 67.0 kg, and whose body temperature is 35.89 ° C. will be described in detail.
Since the male body temperature data P7 is 35.89 ° C. and the standard body temperature data P3 is 36.89 ° C., the body temperature difference data P8, which is the output of the body temperature difference calculating unit 32, is expressed as shown in Equation 2. The difference is taken to be 1.0 ° C.
Estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 is calculated by considering the 13% decrease in basal metabolic rate when the body temperature decreases by 1 ° C. relative to 1494.1 kcal / day of standard basal metabolic rate data P4 shown in Formula 1. As shown in FIG. 3, it is calculated as 1299.9 kcal / 1 day.

The basal metabolic rate difference calculating means 33 calculates basal metabolic rate difference data P10 from the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 and the standard basal metabolic rate data P4.
Basal metabolic rate difference data P10 is calculated by the following equation 4.

[Formula 4]
Basal metabolic rate difference data P10 = standard basal metabolic rate data P4-estimated basal metabolic rate data P9

  In the case of this user, the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 is calculated as 194.2 kcal / day by subtracting 1299.9 kcal / day from 1494.1 kcal / day.

[Explanation of fatness index conversion block 6]
Next, an outline of the configuration and operation of the fatness index conversion block 6 will be described.
The fatness index conversion block 6 includes food conversion means 62, exercise conversion means 63, and accumulated fat amount conversion means 64, converts the basal metabolism difference data P10 into food, exercise, and accumulated fat mass, Food index data P13, exercise index data P14, and fat index data P15 are output.
That is, the basal metabolism amount difference data P10 is converted into an index (food, exercise, or accumulated fat amount) that is easy for the user to understand. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which food, exercise, and accumulated fat amount are converted into three, but of course, only one of them may be converted.

The outline of the operation of the fatness index conversion block 6 is as follows.
The fatness index conversion block 6 converts the basal metabolism amount difference data P10, which is surplus energy accumulated every day, into three fatality indices and outputs it. The food conversion means 62 converts the basal metabolism difference data P10 into the food index data P13, the exercise conversion means 63 converts the basal metabolism difference data P10 into the exercise index data P14, and the accumulated fat mass conversion means 64 calculates the basal metabolism difference difference. Data P10 is converted into fat index data P15 and output.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the fatness index conversion block 6 will be described in detail. As in the description so far, an example of a male user who is 45 years old, 67.0 kg, and whose body temperature is 35.89 ° C. is used.

[Description of Food Conversion Unit 62]
First, the food conversion means 62 will be described.
The food conversion means 62 stores 1 gram of arbitrary food or kcal value per unit number, converts the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 into the amount of arbitrary food, and outputs it as food index data P13.
Any food is, for example, a rice ball. One rice ball is known to be approximately 120 kcal to 230 kcal. This is because how to cook rice, rice varieties, and ingredients vary depending on the ingredients. According to information disclosed in magazines, hospital public relations magazines, etc., the average is considered to be 160 kcal.
The food index data P13 is calculated by the following formula 5.

[Formula 5]
Food index data P13 = basal metabolic rate difference data P10 / kcal for one rice ball

That is, the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 is converted into the number of rice balls and output as food index data P13.
Since the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 shown in Formula 4 is calculated as 194.2 kcal / day, it is divided by the energy of 160 kcal for one rice ball, and the food index data P13 is 1.2 / 1. Calculated as day.
From this result, it can be seen that this user can stop obesity at the basal metabolic rate stage by eating 1.2 rice balls a day.

[Explanation of motion conversion means 63]
Next, the motion conversion means 63 will be described.
The exercise conversion means 63 stores an arbitrary exercise consumption kcal, converts the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 into an arbitrary exercise amount, and outputs it as exercise index data P14.
An arbitrary movement is, for example, a rapid walking movement (fast walking). For example, when a person with a weight of 60 kg walks for 10 minutes at a step width of 70 cm at a speed of 4 km / h, it is said that the figure is about 30 kcal. According to information disclosed in magazines, hospital public relations magazines, etc., the relationship between the number of steps in rapid walking and calorie consumption can be 300 kcal / 10,000 steps.
The motion index data P14 is calculated by the following formula 6.

[Formula 6]
Exercise index data P14 = basal metabolism difference data P10 / kcal consumption kcal

That is, the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 is converted into the number of steps of rapid walking exercise and output as exercise index data P14.
Since the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 shown in Equation 4 is calculated as 194.2 kcal / day, it is divided by the energy consumption of 300 kcal / 10,000 steps of rapid walking exercise, and the exercise index data P14 is 6470 steps / One day is calculated.
From this result, it can be seen that this user can stop obesity at the basal metabolic rate stage by adding 6470 steps of rapid walking every day.

[Explanation of Accumulated Fat Mass Conversion Unit 64]
Next, the stored fat amount conversion means 64 will be described.
The accumulated fat amount conversion means 64 stores the kcal value per 1 kg of fat amount, converts the basal metabolism amount difference data P10 into the accumulated fat amount, and outputs it as fat index data P15.
According to information disclosed in magazines, hospital bulletins, etc., the relationship between fat mass and calorie consumption is known to be 7200 kcal / 1 kg.
The fat index data P15 is calculated by the following formula 7.

[Formula 7]
Fat index data P15 = basal metabolic rate difference data P10 / kcal of 1 kg of fat

That is, the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 is converted into accumulated fat mass and output as fat index data P15.
Since the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 shown in Formula 4 is calculated as 194.2 kcal / 1 day, it is divided by the energy 7200 kcal per 1 kg of fat, and the fat index data P15 is 0.0270 kg / 1 day. obtain. Then, it is calculated as 9.84 kg / 1 year by multiplying 365 days.
From this result, it can be seen that if this user is left as it is, the body weight increases by about 10 kg per year at the stage of basal metabolic rate, and most of the weight is fat.

[Description of Calculation Result Display Unit 7]
Next, an outline of the configuration and operation of the calculation result display unit 7 will be described. The calculation result display unit 7 is a means for notifying the user of the calculated result. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the alerting | reporting means is incorporated in the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 1, the alerting | reporting means and the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 1 can also be made into a different body.
The calculation result display unit 7 includes an estimated basal metabolism display area 71, a basal metabolism difference display area 73, a food index display area 74, an exercise index display area 75, and a fat index display area 76, and calculates an estimated basal metabolism. The output of the block 3 and the weight index conversion block 6 is displayed.

The outline of the operation of the calculation result display unit 7 is as follows.
The estimated basal metabolic rate display area 71 displays estimated basal metabolic rate data P9. The basal metabolism difference display area 73 displays basal metabolism difference data P10.
The food index display area 74 displays food index data P13 obtained by converting the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 into the number of rice balls. The exercise index display area 75 displays exercise index data P14 obtained by converting the basal metabolism amount difference data P10 into the number of steps of rapid walking exercise. The fat index display area 76 displays fat index data P15 obtained by converting the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 into the amount of fat accumulated in the year, thereby notifying the user of the fatness status.
An example of the display is shown below.

-Display of estimated basal metabolic rate display area 71 (P9) = 1299.9 kcal / day-Display of basal metabolic rate difference display area 73 (P10) = 194.2 kcal / day-Display of food index display area 74 (P13) ) = 1.2 pcs / day ・ Display of exercise index display area 75 (P14) = 6470 steps / day ・ Display of fat index display area 76 (P15) = 9.84 kg / year

  In addition to displaying numerical values as described above, the display content of the calculation result display unit 7 is a ratio of a certain reference value, for example, a standard basal metabolic rate or an estimated basal metabolic rate if the difference is a basal metabolic rate. Of course, it is also possible to express this as a percentage (%) and to express it as a pie chart or bar chart that is easy to grasp visually.

  Further, the notification of the calculation result is not limited to the visual notification as described above, but of course, notification using an acoustic means such as a voice, an alarm, or a chime is possible. Since a patient suffering from a disease in which the management of the estimated basal metabolic rate is particularly strictly required may cause visual impairment, the acoustic notification means is very effective.

[Description of circuit configuration: FIG. 2]
Next, the circuit configuration of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 2, the metabolic energy calculation device 1 includes a body temperature sensor 12, a temperature converter 13, a microprocessor 9, a display 11, an input switch 10, and a power supply 14.

Although not shown, a thermistor is built in the tip of the body temperature sensor 12, and the temperature is converted into the first body temperature signal P 7 a by the thermistor, converted into the second body temperature signal P 7 b by the temperature converter 13, and input to the microprocessor 9. Is done.
That is, the temperature converter 13 converts the first body temperature signal P7a into a second body temperature signal P7b suitable for processing by the microprocessor 9.

The microprocessor 9 includes a calculation unit, a calculation unit, a conversion unit, and a storage unit for each data. This is a so-called microcontroller.
The microprocessor 9 includes an arithmetic processing unit 91 and a memory unit 92, and receives an internal processing program using personal data P2 and body temperature data P7 (second body temperature signal P7b when measuring and inputting body temperature) as inputs. Based on the above, data calculation and internal control are performed. Then, estimated basal metabolic rate data P9, basal metabolic rate difference data P10, food index data P13, exercise index data P14, and fat index data P15 are output.
The memory unit 92 includes a data memory 921 that stores personal data, calculation processing results, and the like, and a fixed value memory 922 that stores fixed values.

The input switch 10 is a data input means, and includes a personal data input unit 22 and a power switch 15. The personal data input unit 22 includes a selection switch 22a, an up switch 22b, a down switch 22c, a determination switch 22d, and a body temperature measurement switch 22e.
The user operates the switch to input height, weight, age, and sex. Then, the personal data input unit 22 outputs the personal data P2 to the microprocessor 9. When the body temperature is input by numerical setting, the body temperature data P7 is input by operating the above switch (for example, operating the up switch 22b and the down switch 22c a plurality of times). Then, the personal data input unit 22 outputs the body temperature data P7 to the microprocessor 9.

The power source 14 is a power source such as a battery. An output Ps for driving the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 1 is supplied.
The power switch 15 outputs a power control signal Pa for controlling the drive power output Ps to the microprocessor 9.

It is desirable to use a liquid crystal display element that can display numbers, pictograms, marks, and the like, and that can be expected to reduce power consumption, as the display 11 that is a notification means.
The display 11 includes a calculation result display unit 7 that displays the calculation result and a personal data display unit 8 that displays personal data P2 and the like. The calculation result display unit 7 includes an estimated basal metabolism display area 71, a basal metabolism difference display area 73, a food index display area 74, an exercise index display area 75, and a stored fat content display area 76. . The personal data display unit 8 includes a numerical area 81 and a marker area 82. The numerical area 81 displays numerical information of personal data, and the marker area 82 displays items of personal data.

[Description of Appearance of Device: FIG. 3]
Next, the external view of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG.
The size of the metabolic energy calculation device 1 is a size that is convenient for carrying around a small notebook or credit card including a body temperature sensor, and convenience is considered in daily use.
The body temperature sensor 12 is connected to the metabolic energy calculation device 1 with a flexible cable, and has a convenient structure for measuring body temperature even during sleeping or during daytime activities.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, a dot matrix type liquid crystal display device is used as the display unit 11. For this reason, it is not divided for each display area.
In the estimated basal metabolic rate display area 71, “estimated basal metabolic rate 1300 kcal” is displayed, and in the basal metabolic rate difference display area 73, “difference from standard 194 kcal” is displayed.
In the portion of the food index display area 74, “Easy to gain 1.2 rice balls” is displayed. Similarly, in the portion of the exercise index display area 75, “fast walk 6470 steps” is displayed. In the accumulated fat amount display area 76, “If this is the case, the fat will increase by 9.8 kg after one year” is displayed.
In the numerical area 81, the body temperature of the user is displayed as “35.89 ° C.”.
In the marker area 82, “height, weight, age, sex, activity, body temperature” is displayed, and items for inputting personal data are displayed.
Note that the letter “M” indicates the sex of the user.

[Description of basic operation by operation flow: FIGS. 4 to 10]
Next, the basic operation of the metabolic energy calculating apparatus of the present embodiment will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 6, the external views of FIGS. 7 to 9, and the chart showing the contents of the memory unit of FIG.

  First, when the user presses the power switch 15 in FIG. 7, the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 1 shifts to an operating state (step ST1).

First, the lighting of the display 11 is confirmed. As shown in FIG. 7, all the display elements of the display 11 are turned on to notify the user of the presence or absence of display characters (step ST2).
When a dot matrix type liquid crystal display device is used for the display device 11, all dots may be lit.

Next, personal data including the height, weight, sex, and age of the user, and body temperature data in the case where the body temperature is input by numerical setting, are input.
That is, after the lighting confirmation in step ST2, as shown in FIG. 8, the “height” marker in the marker area 82 in the personal data display section 8 is lit, and if the user has already entered the height, the value However, if nothing is entered, the default value is displayed in the numerical value area 81 of the personal data display section 8 as “165 cm”. Therefore, the value is increased or decreased using the up switch 22b and the down switch 22c. Then, after setting to a predetermined value, for example, “173.0 cm”, the determination switch 22d is pressed.

  When the determination switch 22d is pressed, the height data is stored in the height data area 92a of the memory unit 92 built in the microprocessor 9 as shown in FIG. In addition, although the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 1 of this embodiment does not require height data in the calculation of each data, it is assumed that it is input as dominant physical information (step ST3).

Through the same procedure, information on “weight”, “age”, and “sex” is stored in the weight data area 92b, the age data area 92c, and the sex data area 92d of the memory unit 92.
When gender information is input, either “M” (male) or “F” (female) displayed in the numerical value area 81 is selected, and the determination switch 22d is pressed.
As in the example already described, these pieces of information are exemplified by a weight of 67.0 kg, an age of 45 years, and a male sex.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the “body temperature” marker in the marker area 82 is lit, and if the user has already input the body temperature, the value is “37.00” if nothing has been input. Since the default value is displayed in the numerical value area 81 such as “° C.”, when the body temperature is input by numerical value setting, the value is increased or decreased using the up switch 22b and the down switch 22c, and a predetermined value, for example, “35” is set. . ”89 ° C.” and then press the enter switch 22d.

  Further, when measuring and inputting using the body temperature sensor 12, it is further pushed beyond the body temperature setting range of 34.00 ° C. and 42.00 ° C. with the up switch 22b or the down switch 22c, for example, “L” is pressed. Display and press the enter switch 22d. When the determination switch 22d is pressed, the body temperature is stored as the body temperature data P7 in the body temperature data area 92f of the memory unit 92. Note that “L” is stored when the above operation is performed without using the body temperature sensor 12.

  Step ST3 corresponds to the personal data input unit 22 of the standard basal metabolism calculation block 2 and the body temperature input means 31 of the estimated basal metabolism calculation block 3 shown in FIG.

  Next, the basal metabolism reference value table shown in FIG. 22 stored in advance in the basal metabolism reference value storage unit 92t of the memory unit 92 and the user's age 45 input in step ST3 and stored in the age data area 92c. The basal metabolism reference value data P1 of the user is read from the age and the sex male of the user stored in the sex data area 92d, and the standard basal metabolism data P4 is calculated (step ST4).

  Since the basal metabolism reference value P1 is read out as 22.3 kcal / kg · day, as shown in Equation 1, the standard basal metabolism is multiplied by the user's body weight 67.0 kg stored in the body weight data area 92b. Data P4 is calculated as 1494.1 kcal / 1 day, and stored in the standard basal metabolic rate data area 92j.

  Step ST4 corresponds to the standard basal metabolism calculation unit 24 of the standard basal metabolism calculation block 2 shown in FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not to measure body temperature. That is, if the content of the body temperature data area 92f of the memory unit 92 is set to “L”, the process proceeds to the next body temperature measurement step ST6, and if the content of the body temperature data area 92f is not set to “L”, the step is performed. Proceed to ST7 (step ST5).

  If the content of the body temperature data area 92f of the memory unit 92 is set to “L”, the “body temperature” marker in the data display area 82 of the personal data display unit 8 is lit, and the user is measured for body temperature. Prompt. The user puts the body temperature sensor 12 under the armpit or the tongue in the mouth, and presses the body temperature measurement switch 22e (step ST6).

  When the body temperature measurement switch 22e is pressed, the body temperature is converted into the first body temperature signal P7a by the body temperature sensor 12, and further converted into the second body temperature signal P7b by the temperature converter 13 and input to the microprocessor 9. At this time, the “body temperature” marker in the marker area 82 of the personal data display unit 8 may blink to notify the user that the body temperature measurement is continuing.

  For example, when the rise in the measured value of body temperature stops, for example, after 20 minutes or more and the temperature rise for 3 minutes becomes 0.1 ° C. or less, the measurement result is stored as body temperature data P7 in the body temperature data area 92f of the memory unit 92. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 9, the value is displayed as “35.89 ° C.” in the numerical value area 81 in the personal data display section 8. In addition, the “body temperature” marker in the marker area 82 changes from blinking to lighting and informs the user that the body temperature measurement is completed.

  Step ST6 corresponds to the body temperature input means 31 of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 shown in FIG.

Next, the standard body temperature data P3 (36.89 ° C.) stored in the standard body temperature storage unit area 92s of the memory unit 92 and the body temperature data P7 (35.89 ° C.) stored in the body temperature data area 92f of the memory unit 92 are stored. ), Body temperature difference data P8 is calculated using equation (2).
That is, the body temperature difference data P8 is calculated as 1.0 ° C. and stored in the body temperature difference data area 92m of the memory unit 92 (step ST7).

Step ST7 corresponds to the standard body temperature storage unit 30 and the body temperature difference calculation unit 32 of the estimated basal metabolism calculation block 3 shown in FIG.

Step ST8 is stored in the standard basal metabolism data P4 (1494.1 kcal / day) stored in the standard basal metabolism data area 92j of the memory unit 92 and the body temperature difference data area 92m of the memory unit 92. Based on the body temperature difference data P8 (1.0 ° C.) and the increase / decrease rate of the basal metabolism per body temperature 1 ° C. (13%), the estimated basal metabolism data P9 is calculated using Equation 3.
That is, the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 is calculated as 1299.9 kcal / day and stored in the estimated basal metabolic rate data area 92p of the memory unit 92, and the estimated basal metabolism of the calculation result display unit 7 as shown in FIG. The amount is displayed in the amount display area 71 (step ST8). In the example shown in FIG. 9, 1299.9 kcal / day is displayed as 1300 kcal for easy viewing.

  Step ST8 corresponds to the estimated basal metabolism calculating means 39 of the estimated basal metabolism calculating block 3 shown in FIG.

In step ST8a, the standard basal metabolism data P4 (1494.1 kcal / 1 day) stored in the standard basal metabolism data area 92j of the memory unit 92 and the estimated basal metabolism data area 92p of the memory unit 92 are stored. Based on the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 (1299.9 kcal / day), the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 is calculated using Equation 4.
That is, the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 is calculated as 194.2 kcal / day and stored in the basal metabolic rate difference data area 92n of the memory unit 92, and the basal metabolic rate of the calculation result display unit 7 as shown in FIG. It displays in the difference display area 73 (step ST8a). In the example shown in FIG. 9, 194.2 kcal / day is displayed as 194 kcal for easy viewing.

  Step ST8a corresponds to the basal metabolic rate difference calculating means 33 of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculating block 3 shown in FIG.

  In step ST9 of FIG. 5, the basal metabolism amount difference data P10 stored in the basal metabolism amount difference data area 92n of the memory unit 92 is converted into three fatness index, that is, food index, exercise index and fat index. Displayed on the display 11 as shown in FIG. Step ST9 includes step ST91, step ST92, and step ST93, as shown in FIG.

In step ST91, the food index data P13 is calculated and displayed on the display 11 of FIG.
In the food conversion data area 92u of the memory unit 92, 1 gram of arbitrary food or kcal per unit number is stored. In the example described above, kcal = 160 kcal / one rice ball is stored.
Basal metabolism difference data P10 (194.2 kcal / 1 day) stored in the basal metabolism difference data area 92n of the memory unit 92 is converted into the number of rice balls using Equation 5.
That is, the food index data P13 is converted to 1.2 pieces / day and displayed in the food index display area 74 of the calculation result display unit 7 as shown in FIG. 9 (step ST91).

In step ST92, the motion index data P14 is calculated and displayed on the display 11 of FIG.
In the motion conversion data area 92v of the memory unit 92, consumption kcal of an arbitrary motion is stored. In the example already described, 300 kcal / 10,000 steps are stored.
Basal metabolism difference data P stored in the basal metabolism difference data area 92n of the memory unit 92
10 (194.2 kcal / day) is converted into the number of steps of rapid walking motion using Equation 6.
That is, the motion index data P14 is converted to 6470 steps / 1 day, and is displayed in the motion index display area 75 of the calculation result display section 7 as shown in FIG. 9 (step ST92).

In step ST93, the fat index data P15 is calculated and displayed on the display 11 of FIG.
In the fat conversion data area 92w of the memory unit 92, kcal per kg of fat is stored. In the example already described, 7200 kcal is stored.
The basal metabolic rate difference data P10 (194.2 kcal / 1 day) stored in the basal metabolic rate difference data area 92n of the memory unit 92 is converted into the fat mass accumulated using Equation 7.
That is, the fat index data P15 is converted to 9.8 kg / 1 year and displayed in the fat index display area 76 of the calculation result display section 7 as shown in FIG. 9 (step ST93).

  Step ST91 is the food conversion means 62 of the fatness index conversion block 6 shown in FIG. 1, step ST92 is the exercise conversion means 63 of the weightiness index conversion block 6, and step ST93 is the weightiness index conversion block. 6 corresponding to the stored fat amount conversion means 64 respectively.

Next, it is determined whether or not the user re-enters personal data.
It is determined whether or not the selection switch 22a of the input switch 10 of FIG. 9 has been pressed. If it has been pressed, the process proceeds to step ST3, and if not, the process proceeds to the next step ST11 (step ST10).

  Next, if the body temperature measurement switch 22e in FIG. 9 is pressed, the process proceeds to step ST6, and if not, the process proceeds to the next ST12 (step ST11).

  Next, if the power switch 15 of the input switch 10 in FIG. 9 is pressed, the process proceeds to step ST14, and if not, the process proceeds to the next step ST13 (step ST12).

  Next, it is determined whether or not an operation has not been performed for 3 minutes. If 3 minutes have not elapsed, the process proceeds to step ST10, and if 3 minutes have elapsed, the process proceeds to next step ST14 (step ST13). In addition, these 3 minutes are an example.

  Next, the microprocessor 9 enters a dormant state, and the operation of the metabolic energy calculation device 1 stops (step ST14).

  As shown in the description of the flowchart above, the user inputs his / her own personal data and body temperature, so that the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 reflecting the body temperature, the basal metabolic rate difference data P10, and the weighting index. (Food index data P13, exercise index data P14, fat index data P15) can be recognized by specific numerical values. And by using this, the weight can be effectively reduced.

A second embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
The metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this embodiment calculates the total energy requirement reflecting the user's body temperature and physical activity energy.
11 is a functional block diagram, FIG. 12 is a circuit block diagram, and FIG. 13 is an external view. 14 and 15 are main flowcharts, and FIG. 16 is a detail flowchart. 17 and 18 are external views showing display contents, and FIG. 19 is a chart schematically showing the contents of the memory unit.
The metabolic energy calculation apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment has the same basic configuration as the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment described above, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted. To do.

  In the functional block diagram of FIG. 11, the metabolic energy calculation device 100 includes a standard basal metabolism calculation block 2, an estimated basal metabolism calculation block 3, a standard total required energy calculation block 4, and an estimated total required energy calculation block 5. It is composed of an easy-to-weight index conversion block 6 and a calculation result display unit 70, and is different from the first embodiment in that a standard total required energy calculation block 4 and an estimated total required energy calculation block 5 are added.

  In the following description, the user will be described as an example of a male who is 45 years old, has a weight of 67.0 kg, a body temperature of 35.89 ° C., and an activity level described later of 1.75.

Since the standard basal metabolic rate calculation block 2 is the same as that in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.
The standard basal metabolism data P4, which is the output of the standard basal metabolism calculation block 2, is 1494.1 kcal / day.

Since the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 is the same as that in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.
The estimated basal metabolism data P9, which is the output of the estimated basal metabolism calculation block 3, is 1299.9 kcal / day.

[Description of Standard Total Required Energy Calculation Block 4]
The standard total required energy calculation block 4 includes a standard total required energy calculation unit 41 and an activity level input means 42.
The activity level input means 42 inputs the activity level of the user by a method described later and outputs activity level data P5.
The standard total required energy calculating unit 41 calculates the standard total required energy of the Japanese person, that is, the standard total required energy data P6, from the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 and the activity level data P5.
The standard total required energy is defined as the total energy required per day calculated based on standard Japanese statistical data.

The activity level input means 42 inputs the activity level of the user and outputs the activity level data P5. As shown in the activity level table shown in FIG. 23, the activity level is the daily activity of the user. It is a numerical value in three stages of 1.50, 1.75, and 2.00 determined according to the situation.
This numerical value input method can be used either by an input switch 10 as an input means described later, or when an external device such as a pedometer or activity meter is connected to an external device connection terminal 16 described later.

  The standard total required energy calculation unit 41 calculates the standard total required energy data P6 from the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 and the activity level data P5. As already invented, the standard total required energy calculation unit 41 outputs the standard total required energy data P6. Multiplying the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 (1494.1 kcal / day) by the activity level (1.75), the total energy required for one day, that is, the standard total required energy data P6 is obtained. The equation is shown in the following equation 8.

[Formula 8]
Standard total required energy data P6 = 14994.1 kcal / day × 1.75 = 2614
. 7 kcal / day

  The standard total required energy calculation block 4 also outputs the activity level data P5 (1.75) to the estimated total required energy calculation block 5 described later.

[Description of Estimated Total Required Energy Calculation Block 5]
The estimated total required energy calculation block 5 includes an estimated total required energy calculation unit 51 and a total required energy difference calculation unit 52.
The estimated total required energy calculation unit 51 calculates estimated total required energy data P11 reflecting the user's body temperature from the activity level data P5 and the estimated basal metabolism data P9 from the estimated basal metabolism calculation block 3.
The total required energy difference calculation unit 52 outputs total required energy difference data P12 that is the difference between the estimated total required energy data P11 and the standard total required energy data P6.

Since the standard total required energy data P6 output from the standard total required energy calculation block 4 is the total daily energy based on standard Japanese statistical data, the Japanese standard value is also reflected in the body temperature. It is thought that there is. On the other hand, as described in detail in the description of the first embodiment, the body temperature is individually different for each user, and the basal metabolic rate is also individually different. Therefore, it is necessary to correct the total energy of the day according to the body temperature of the user and calculate the total energy of the day that reflects the user's body temperature, that is, the estimated total required energy data P11.
The estimated total energy requirement is defined as the standard total energy requirement calculated based on standard Japanese statistical data, corrected according to the individual body temperature of each user.

The estimated total required energy calculating unit 51 calculates estimated total required energy data P11 from the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 and the activity level data P5.
The estimated total required energy data P11 is calculated by the following formula 9.

[Formula 9]
Estimated total required energy data P11 = estimated basal metabolic rate data P9 × activity level data P5

  In the case of this user, the estimated total required energy data P11 is calculated to be 2274.8 kcal / 1 day by multiplying 1299.9 kcal / 1 day by 1.75.

The total required energy difference calculation unit 52 calculates the total required energy difference data P12 from the standard total required energy data P6 and the estimated total required energy data P11.
The total required energy difference data P12 is calculated by the following formula 10.

[Formula 10]
Total required energy difference data P12 = Standard total required energy data P6-Estimated total required energy data P11

  In the case of this user, the total required energy difference data P12 is calculated as 339.9 kcal / day, taking a difference of 2614.8 kcal / day from 2614.7 kcal / day.

[Explanation of fatness index conversion block 6]
The fatness index conversion index block 6 includes a food conversion means 62, an exercise conversion means 63, and an accumulated fat amount conversion means 64, converts the total required energy difference data P12 into food, exercise and accumulated fat amount, Output as index data P13, exercise index data P14, and fat index data P15.

The food conversion means 62 stores an arbitrary food per gram or kcal value per unit number, converts the total required energy difference data P12 into an arbitrary amount of food, and outputs it as food index data P13.
Any food is, for example, a rice ball. One rice ball is 160 kcal as described above. The food index data P13 is calculated by the following formula 11.

[Formula 11]
Food index data P13 = Total required energy difference data P12 / kcal for one rice ball

Since the total required energy difference data P12 shown in Expression 10 is calculated as 339.9 kcal / day, this is divided by the energy 160 kcal of one rice ball, and the food index data P13 is 2.1 pieces / 1. Calculated as day.
From this result, it can be seen that this user can stop obesity at the basal metabolic rate stage by eating 2.1 rice balls a day.

The motion conversion means 63 stores the kcal consumption of an arbitrary exercise, converts the total required energy difference data P12 into an arbitrary amount of exercise, and outputs it as exercise index data P14.
An arbitrary movement is, for example, a rapid walking movement (fast walking). As described above, in the rapid walking exercise, the relationship between the number of steps of the rapid walking exercise and the calorie consumption is 300 kcal / 10,000 steps. The motion index data P14 is calculated by the following formula 12.

[Formula 12]
Exercise index data P14 = Total required energy difference data P12 / kcal consumption kcal

Since the total required energy difference data P12 shown in Equation 10 is calculated as 339.9 kcal / day, it is divided by the energy consumption of 300 kcal / 10,000 steps of the rapid walking exercise, and the exercise index data P14 is 1330 steps / One day is calculated.
From this result, it can be seen that the user can stop obesity at the basal metabolic rate stage by adding a rapid walking exercise of 1330 steps every day.

The stored fat amount conversion means 64 stores the kcal value per 1 kg of fat amount, converts the total required energy difference data P12 into the stored fat amount, and outputs it as fat index data P15.
The relationship between fat mass and calorie consumption is 7200 kcal / 1 kg as already explained. The fat index data P15 is calculated by the following formula 13.

[Formula 13]
Fat index data P15 = total required energy difference data P12 / kcal of 1 kg of fat

Since the total required energy difference data P12 shown in Expression 10 is calculated as 339.9 kcal / day, it is divided by the energy per 200 kg of fat, and the fat index data P15 is 0.0472 kg / day. obtain. Then, it is calculated to be 17.2 kg / 1 year by multiplying 365 days.
From this result, it can be seen that if this user is left as it is, the body weight increases by about 17 kg per year at the stage of basal metabolic rate, and most of them are fat.

[Description of Calculation Result Display Unit 70]
Next, an outline of the configuration and operation of the calculation result display unit 70 will be described.
The calculation result display unit 70 includes an estimated total required energy display area 71a, a total required energy difference display area 73a, a food index display area 74, an exercise index display area 75, and a fat index display area 76, and calculates an estimated total required energy. The outputs of the block 5 and the weight index conversion block 6 are displayed.

The outline of the operation of the calculation result display unit 70 is as follows.
The estimated total required energy display area 71a displays estimated total required energy data P11. The total required energy difference display area 73a displays the total required energy difference data P12.
The food index display area 74 displays food index data P13 obtained by converting the total required energy difference data P12 into the number of rice balls. The exercise index display area 75 displays exercise index data P14 obtained by converting the total required energy difference data P12 into the number of steps of rapid walking exercise. The fat index display area 76 displays fat index data P15 obtained by converting the total required energy difference data P12 into the amount of fat accumulated in the year, thereby notifying the user of the fatness status.
An example of the display is shown below.

-Display of estimated total required energy display area 71a (P11) = 2274.8 kcal / day-Display of total required energy difference display area 73a (P12) = 339.9 kcal / day-Display of food index display area 74 (P13) ) = 2.1 pieces / 1 day ・ Display of exercise index display area 75 (P14) = 11330 steps / 1 day ・ Display of fat index display area 76 (P15) = 17.2 kg / 1 year

  Note that the display contents of the calculation result display unit 70 shown in FIG. 18 are displayed with simplified numbers in order to make the display easier to view, as in the first embodiment. For example, the display (P11) of the estimated total required energy display area 71a is 2274.8 kcal / 1 day, but shows 2275 kcal.

  In addition, the display content of the calculation result display unit 70 can be expressed as a percentage (%) of the standard basal metabolic rate or the estimated basal metabolic rate if the difference is a basal metabolic rate, as in the first embodiment, It may be expressed by a graph, a bar graph, or the like, and voice or acoustic means may be used.

  The flow of operations of the entire functional block will be described below with reference to FIG. Since the standard basal metabolic rate calculation block 2 and the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

In the operation of the standard total required energy calculation block 4, the standard total required energy calculation unit 41 calculates the standard total required energy data P6 from the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 and the activity level data P5 input by the activity level input means 42.
The outputs as the standard total required energy calculation block 4 are activity level data P5 and standard total required energy data P6.

In the operation of the estimated total required energy calculation block 5, the estimated total required energy data P11 is calculated by the estimated total required energy calculation unit 51 from the activity level data P5 and the estimated basal metabolic rate data P9. Further, the total required energy difference data P12 is calculated by the total required energy difference calculation unit 52 from the standard total required energy data P6 and the estimated total required energy data P11.
The output as the estimated total required energy calculation block 5 is estimated total required energy data P11 that is total energy required for one day and total required energy difference data P12 that is surplus energy at the total energy stage required for one day. is there.

  The operation of the fatness index conversion block 6 converts the total required energy difference data P12, which is surplus energy accumulated every day, into three fatness indices, that is, a food index, an exercise index, and a fat index, and outputs them. That is, the food conversion means 62 converts the total required energy difference data P12 into the food index P13, the exercise conversion means 63 converts the total required energy difference data P12 into the exercise index data P14, and the stored fat amount conversion means 64 sets the total required energy difference data. P12 is converted into fat index data P15 and output.

  The operation of the calculation result display unit 7 includes estimated total required energy data P11 that is an output of the estimated total required energy calculation unit 51 of the estimated total required energy calculation block 5 and total required energy that is an output of the total required energy difference calculation unit 52. The difference data P12, the food index P13 which is the output of the food conversion means 62 of the fatness index conversion block 6, the exercise index data P14 which is the output of the exercise conversion means 63, and the output of the accumulated fat amount conversion means 64. The fat index data P15 is displayed to notify the ease of weight gain.

[Description of circuit configuration: FIG. 12]
Next, only parts different from the first embodiment will be described with respect to the circuit configuration of the metabolic energy calculating apparatus 100 of the present embodiment with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the input switch 10 as the data input means is composed of a personal data input unit 22 and a power switch 15 in the same manner as in the first embodiment, but the activity level can be set numerically. In the case of inputting, it becomes means for inputting the activity level, and the activity level data P5 is output.

  Reference numeral 16 denotes an external device connection terminal for connecting an external device such as a pedometer or activity meter and the metabolic energy calculating apparatus 100, and outputs the output of the pedometer or activity meter as activity level data P5a. To do.

  The calculation result display unit 70 of the display 11 includes an estimated total required energy display area 71a, a total required energy difference display area 73a, a food index display area 74, an exercise index display area 75, and an accumulated fat amount display area 76. , Composed of.

[Description of Appearance of Device: FIG. 13]
Next, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described with respect to the external view of the metabolic energy calculating apparatus 100 of the present embodiment with reference to FIG.

  The external device connection terminal 16 shown in FIG. 12 can be provided in any part of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 100, but in the example shown in FIG. As the terminal shape, since a known terminal (for example, pin jack) can be used, details are omitted.

[Description of Basic Operation by Operation Flow: FIGS. 14 to 19]
Next, the basic operation of the metabolic energy calculating apparatus 100 of the present embodiment will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 16, the external view of FIGS. 17 and 18, and the chart showing the contents of the memory unit of FIG. 19. . The description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment. It is assumed that metabolic energy calculation apparatus 100 has the configuration shown in FIG.

  The personal data input (step ST3) from the power-on (step ST1) is the same as in the first embodiment. The lighting confirmation diagram for lighting all the display elements of the display 11 is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  After confirming the lighting of step ST2, through the same procedure as described in the first embodiment, information on “weight”, “age”, and “sex” is stored in the weight data area 92b and age data area 92c of the memory unit 92. And stored in the sex data area 92d. In addition, as for the information, the weight is 67.0 kg, the age is 45 years old, and the sex is male as an example, as already described.

  After the personal data input in step ST3, as shown in FIG. 17, the marker of “activity” in the marker area 82 is lit, and if the user has already input the activity level, the value is input if anything. If not, the default value is displayed in the numerical value area 81 as “1.75” (ordinary level). Therefore, the value is increased or decreased by using the up switch 22b and the down switch 22c in FIG. After the value is set to, for example, “1.75” (normal level), the determination switch 22d is pushed.

  When the activity level is input using an external device such as a pedometer or activity meter, it is further pushed by the up switch 22b or the down switch 22c beyond the upper limit (2.00) or lower limit (1.50). For example, “E” is displayed and the determination switch 22d is pressed. When the determination switch 22d is pressed, the numerical value of the activity level P5 is stored in the activity level data area 92e of the memory unit 92 (step ST3a). If an external device is not used, “E” is stored when the above operation is performed.

  Step ST3a corresponds to the activity level input means 42 of the standard total required energy calculation block 4 shown in FIG.

  Since the standard basal metabolic rate calculation (step ST4) is the same as step ST4 of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

Step ST4a is stored in the activity level data area 92e in the standard basal metabolism data P4 (1494.1 kcal) stored in the standard basal metabolism data area 92j of the memory unit 92, as shown in Expression 8. The standard total required energy data P6 is calculated by multiplying the activity level data P5 (1.75).
That is, the standard total required energy data P6 = 14994.1 kcal × 1.75 = 2614.7 cal / 1 day is calculated and stored in the standard total required energy data area 92k of the memory unit 92 (step ST5).

  Step ST4a corresponds to the standard total required energy calculation unit 41 of the standard total required energy calculation block 4 shown in FIG.

Determination of body temperature measurement (step ST5) is the same as step ST5 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Body temperature measurement (step ST6) is the same as step ST6 of the first embodiment.
Similarly, body temperature difference calculation (step ST7) is performed in step ST7 of the first embodiment, and estimated basal metabolism calculation (step ST8) is performed in step ST8 of the first embodiment and basal metabolism difference calculation (step ST8a). ) Is the same as step ST8a of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

In step ST20, as shown in Equation 9, the estimated basal metabolism data P9 (1299.9 kcal) stored in the estimated basal metabolism data area 92p of the memory unit 92 and the activity level data area 92e of the memory unit 92 are stored. The estimated total required energy data P11 is calculated from the activity level data P5 (1.75).
That is, the estimated total required energy data P11 = 11299.9 kcal × 1.75 = 2
274.8 kcal / 1 day, and is stored in the estimated total required energy data area 92q of the memory unit 92 and displayed in the estimated total required energy display area 71a of the calculation result display unit 7 as shown in FIG.

  Step ST20 corresponds to the estimated total required energy calculation unit 51 of the estimated total required energy calculation block 5 shown in FIG.

In step ST21, as shown in Expression 10, the estimated total required energy data P11 (2274.8 kcal / day) stored in the estimated total required energy data area 92q of the memory unit 92 and the standard total required energy of the memory unit 92 are stored. The total required energy difference data P12 is calculated from the standard total required energy data P6 (2614.7 cal / 1 day) stored in the data area 92k.
That is, the total required energy difference data P12 = 2614.7 cal / 1 day−2274.8 kcal / 1 day = 339.9 kkal / 1 day is calculated and stored in the total required energy difference data area 92r of the memory unit 92, As shown in FIG. 18, it displays in the total required energy difference display area 73a of the calculation result display part 7. FIG.

  Step ST21 corresponds to the total required energy difference calculation unit 52 of the estimated total required energy calculation block 5 shown in FIG.

  In step ST9, as shown in Expression 11, Expression 12, and Expression 13, the total required energy difference data P12 stored in the total required energy difference data area 92r of the memory unit 92 is converted into three fatality index, that is, food index and exercise. The index and the fat index are converted and displayed on the display 11 as shown in FIG. Step ST9 includes step ST94, step ST95, and step ST96, as shown in FIG.

  In step ST94, the food index data P13 is calculated and displayed on the display 11 of FIG. Similarly, in step ST95, exercise index data P14 is calculated and displayed on the display 11 of FIG. 18, and in step ST96, fat index data P15 is calculated and displayed on the display 11 of FIG.

  Step ST94 is the food conversion means 62 of the fatness index conversion block 6 shown in FIG. 11, step ST95 is the exercise conversion means 63 of the weightiness index conversion block 6, and step ST96 is the weightiness index conversion block. 6 corresponding to the stored fat amount conversion means 64 respectively.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not to reset the activity level and personal data.
It is determined whether or not the selection switch 22a in FIG. 18 has been pressed. If it has been pressed, the process proceeds to step ST3, and if not, the process proceeds to the next step ST11 (step ST10).

  Next, if the body temperature measurement switch 22e in FIG. 18 is pressed, the process proceeds to step ST6, and if not, the process proceeds to the next step ST12 (step ST11).

  Next, if the power switch 15 in FIG. 18 is pressed, the process proceeds to step ST14, and if not, the process proceeds to the next step ST13 (step ST12).

  Next, it is determined whether or not an operation has not been performed for 3 minutes. If 3 minutes have not elapsed, the process proceeds to step ST10, and if 3 minutes have elapsed, the process proceeds to next step ST14 (step ST13). The time of 3 minutes is an example as in the first embodiment.

  Next, the microprocessor 9 enters a sleep state, and the operation of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 100 stops (step ST14).

  As shown in the above description of the flowchart, the user inputs his / her own personal data and body temperature, so that the estimated total required energy data P11 reflecting the body temperature, the total required energy difference data P12, and the weighting index. (Food index data P13, exercise index data P14, fat index data P15) can be recognized by specific numerical values. And by using this, the weight can be effectively reduced.

Next, the configuration and operation of the third embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Compared with the first and second embodiments, the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 300 of the present embodiment differs in the process of calculating the estimated basal metabolism by correcting the basal metabolism with the body temperature. The metabolic energy calculation apparatus 300 of the present embodiment can provide the estimated basal metabolic rate and the estimated total required energy reflecting the body temperature, for example, to a so-called hypothermic user.
In the metabolic energy calculating apparatus 300 of the third embodiment, the configuration of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block is different from the configuration of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 3 of the first and second embodiments.
FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 300, and FIG. 21 is a main flowchart. In each figure, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted, and only the configuration and operation of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 300 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 20, the estimated basal metabolism calculation block 300 includes a standard body temperature storage unit 30, a body temperature input unit 31, a body temperature difference calculation unit 32, and an estimated basal metabolism calculation unit 390. Thus, the point which is provided with a standard body temperature memory | storage part, a body temperature input means, a body temperature difference calculation part, and an estimated basal metabolism amount calculation means is the same as that of 1st and 2nd embodiment already demonstrated. The difference is the configuration of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation means 390.
The estimated basal metabolic rate calculating means 390 includes a basal metabolic rate difference calculating unit 33a and an estimated basal metabolic rate calculating unit 39a. Since the standard body temperature storage unit 30, the body temperature input means 31, and the body temperature difference calculation unit 32 have already been described, description thereof will be omitted.

  In the estimated basal metabolic rate calculating means 390, the basal metabolic rate difference calculating unit 33a calculates the increase or decrease in the basal metabolic rate from the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 and the body temperature differential data P8 from the standard basal metabolic rate calculation block 2, that is, Basal metabolic rate difference data P100 is calculated, and then the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation unit 39a calculates estimated basal metabolic rate data P90 from the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 and basal metabolic rate difference data P100.

  The body temperature difference data P8 is 1.0 ° C. as calculated by the expression 2 as in the first and second embodiments. As already explained, basal metabolism decreases by 13% when body temperature decreases by 1 ° C. The basal metabolic rate difference calculating unit 33a of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculating means 39 calculates basal metabolic rate difference data P100 using the following equation (14).

[Formula 14]
Basal metabolic rate difference data P100 = standard basal metabolic rate data P4 × rate of basal metabolic rate per 1 ° C. body temperature × body temperature difference data P8

  In the case of this user, the basal metabolic rate difference data P100 is calculated as 194.2 kcal / 1 day by multiplying 1494.1 kcal / day by 0.13 / ° C. and 1 ° C.

Further, the estimated basal metabolic rate calculating unit 39a calculates estimated basal metabolic rate data P90 by the following equation 15.

[Formula 15]
Estimated basal metabolic rate data P90 = standard basal metabolic rate data P4-basal metabolic rate difference data P100

  In the case of this user, the estimated basal metabolic rate data P90 is calculated as 1299.9 kcal / day by subtracting 194.2 kcal / day from 1494.1 kcal / day.

In the third embodiment, the estimated basal metabolism calculation block 300 outputs the estimated basal metabolism data P90 and the basal metabolism difference data P100 as described above.
Compared with the first and second embodiments, the process of calculating the estimated basal metabolism by correcting the basal metabolism by the body temperature is different, but the estimated basal metabolism data P9 described in the first and second embodiments. And the calculated results of the estimated basal metabolic rate data P90 and the calculated results of the basal metabolic rate difference data P10 and the basal metabolic rate difference data P100 described in the first embodiment are all the same.

  In general, the methods of the first and second embodiments are appropriate when the body temperature dependence of the basal metabolic rate published in public materials or academic papers is emphasized, while the temperature, humidity, etc. When calculating changes in basal metabolic rate due to multiple factors such as environmental conditions, physiological factors such as heart rate and sweating (physiological signals), the method of the third embodiment can be used to calculate the change in multiple factors. It is considered appropriate to establish a method for calculating the corresponding change in basal metabolism in advance, calculate the change in basal metabolism for each factor, and collectively correct the basal metabolism.

[Description of basic operation by operation flow: FIGS. 10 and 21]
Next, the operation of the estimated basal metabolic rate calculation block 300 will be described using the chart showing the contents of the memory unit in FIG. 10 and the main flowchart in FIG.
In FIG. 21, steps ST1 to ST7 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

In step ST80, the standard basal metabolism data P4 stored in the standard basal metabolism data area 92j of the memory unit 92, the body temperature difference data P8 stored in the body temperature difference data area 92m of the memory unit 92, and the body temperature. Based on the rate of increase / decrease in basal metabolism per 1 ° C. (13%), basal metabolism difference data P100 is calculated as shown in Equation 14.
That is, the basal metabolic rate difference data P100 is calculated as 194.2 kcal / 1 day, and is stored in the basal metabolic rate difference data area 92n of the memory unit 92 (step ST80).

Next, in step ST80a, basal metabolic rate difference data stored in the basal metabolic rate difference data area 92n of the memory unit 92 from the standard basal metabolic rate data P4 stored in the standard basal metabolic rate data area 92j of the memory unit 92. P100 is subtracted to calculate estimated basal metabolic rate data P90 as shown in Equation 15.
That is, the estimated basal metabolic rate data P90 is calculated as 1299.9 kcal / day, and is stored in the estimated basal metabolic rate data area 92p of the memory unit 92 (step ST80a).

  Step ST9 to step ST14 are the same as the main flowchart of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

Other functional block diagram, circuit block diagram, external view, external view of display content, table showing contents of memory unit, basal metabolism reference value table shown in FIG. 22 and activity level shown in FIG. 23 The table is the same as in the first or second embodiment, and is omitted.

  In the above first, second, and third embodiments, the case where the measured body temperature is lower than the standard body temperature has been described. However, when the measured body temperature is higher than the standard body temperature, the basal metabolic rate difference data P10, P100 or the total required energy difference P12 is added with a minus sign, and “−” is displayed in the food index display area 74, exercise index display area 75, and fat index display area 76, of course. Other processing methods are possible.

  As described above, according to the metabolic energy calculation apparatus 300 of the present embodiment, the estimated basal metabolic rate and the estimated total required energy reflecting the body temperature are provided to the so-called hypothermic user, and the body temperature is higher than the standard. Since it is low, the user is made aware of how easy it is to gain weight with food, exercise and the amount of fat accumulated, so it is possible to effectively lose weight.

  In the description of the fatness index conversion block 6, the energy of one rice ball is 160 kcal, the energy consumption of the rapid walking exercise is 300 kcal / 10,000 steps, and the energy per 1 kg of fat is 7200 kcal. Of course, these numerical values are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, although these numerical values are stored in the fixed value memory 922 of the memory unit 92, these numerical values may be changed by operating the input switch 10 or the like.

  In addition, the configurations, operation flows, and the like shown in the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and can be arbitrarily changed as long as they satisfy the gist of the present invention. it can.

  The metabolic energy calculation device of the present invention can calculate an estimated basal metabolic rate and estimated total required energy reflecting body temperature. For this reason, the user can be made aware of how easily he / she gains weight. Therefore, it is suitable for a health device used for the prevention of diet and lifestyle-related diseases.

It is a functional block diagram of a 1st embodiment of a metabolic energy calculation device of the present invention. It is a circuit block diagram of a 1st embodiment of a metabolic energy calculation device of the present invention. It is an external view of 1st Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a main flowchart of 1st Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a main flowchart of 1st Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a detail flowchart of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is an external view which shows the display content of 1st Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is an external view which shows the display content of 1st Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is an external view which shows the display content of 1st Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a graph which shows typically the content of the memory part of 1st Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a circuit block diagram of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is an external view of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a main flowchart of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a main flowchart of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a detail flowchart of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is an external view which shows the display content of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is an external view which shows the display content of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a graph which shows typically the content of the memory part of 2nd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of 3rd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. It is a main flowchart of 3rd Embodiment of the metabolic energy calculation apparatus of this invention. 3 is a chart showing a basal metabolism reference value table described in Non-Patent Document 1. It is a chart explaining the activity level as described in Non-Patent Document 2.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,100 Metabolic energy calculation apparatus 2 Standard basal metabolism calculation block 21 Basal metabolism reference value memory | storage part 22 Personal data input part 24 Standard basal metabolism calculation part 3,300 Estimated basal metabolism calculation block 30 Standard body temperature memory part 31 Body temperature input Means 32 Body temperature difference calculating unit 33 Basal metabolic rate difference calculating unit 33a Basal metabolic rate difference calculating unit 39, 390 Estimated basal metabolic rate calculating unit 39a Estimated basal metabolic rate calculating unit 4 Standard total required energy calculating block 41 Standard total required energy calculating unit 42 Activity level input means 5 Estimated total required energy calculation block 51 Estimated total required energy calculation section 52 Total required energy difference calculation section 6 Easiness of fatness index conversion block 62 Food conversion means 63 Motion conversion means 64 Accumulated fat mass conversion means 7, 70 Calculation result display section 71 Estimated basal metabolic rate display area A 71a Estimated total required energy display area 73 Basal metabolism difference display area 73a Total required energy difference display area 74 Food index display area 75 Exercise index display area 76 Fat index display area 8 Personal data display section
81 Numerical area 82 Marker area 9 Microprocessor 91 Arithmetic processing section 92 Memory section 921 Data memory 92a Height data area 91b Weight data area 92c Age data area 92d Gender data area 92e Activity level data area 92f Body temperature data area 92j Standard basal metabolism data Area 92k standard total required energy data area 92m body temperature difference data area 92n basal metabolism difference data area 92p estimated basal metabolism data area 92q estimated total required energy data area 92r total required energy difference data area 922 fixed value memory 92s standard body temperature storage unit Area 92t Basal metabolism reference value storage unit 92u Food conversion data area 92v Motion conversion data area 92w Fat conversion data area 10 Input switch DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Display 12 Body temperature sensor 13 Temperature converter 14 Power supply 15 Power switch 16 External apparatus connection terminal 22 Personal data input part 22a Selection switch 22b Up switch 22c Down switch 22d Determination switch 22e Body temperature measurement switch P1 Basal metabolism reference value data P2 Personal data P3 Standard body temperature data P4 Standard basal metabolism data P5 Activity level data P5a External device signal P6 Standard total required energy data P7 Body temperature data P7a First body temperature signal P7b Second body temperature signal P8 Body temperature difference data P9, P90 Estimated basal metabolism data P10 , P100 Basal metabolism difference data P11 Estimated total required energy data P12 Total required energy difference data P13 Food index data P14 Exercise index data P15 Fat index data Pa Power control signal P Driving power output

Claims (13)

A personal data input section for inputting personal data;
A basal metabolism reference value storage unit for storing basal metabolism reference values;
A standard basal metabolic rate calculation unit for calculating standard basal metabolic rate data from the personal data input by the personal data input unit and the basal metabolic reference value P1,
In a metabolic energy calculation device having
A standard body temperature storage unit for storing standard body temperature data;
Body temperature input means for inputting body temperature;
A body temperature difference calculating unit that calculates the difference between the body temperature data input by the body temperature input means and the standard body temperature data as body temperature difference data;
A metabolic energy calculation apparatus comprising: estimated basal metabolism calculation means for calculating estimated basal metabolism data from the standard basal metabolism data and the body temperature difference data.   The metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a basal metabolic rate difference calculating unit that calculates basal metabolic rate difference data from the standard basal metabolic rate data and the estimated basal metabolic rate data.   The estimated basal metabolic rate calculating means includes a basal metabolic rate difference calculating unit that calculates basal metabolic rate difference data from the body temperature difference data and the standard basal metabolic rate data, the basal metabolic rate difference data, and the standard basal metabolic rate. The metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising: an estimated basal metabolic rate calculation unit that calculates estimated basal metabolic rate data from the data.   The metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a fatality index conversion block that converts the basal metabolic rate difference data into a fatality index.   5. The metabolic energy calculating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the fatness index conversion block includes a food, exercise, or accumulated fat amount, or a conversion unit that combines them.   6. The metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the body temperature input means for inputting the body temperature is a body temperature sensor.   6. The metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the body temperature input means for inputting the body temperature is a numerical value setting means for setting a numerical value of the body temperature. An activity level input means for inputting an individual activity level;
A standard total required energy calculation unit for calculating standard total required energy data from the activity level data input by the activity level input means and the standard basal metabolism data;
An estimated total required energy calculating unit for calculating estimated total required energy data from the activity level data and the estimated basal metabolic rate data;
The metabolic energy calculation device according to claim 1, comprising:   9. The metabolic energy calculating apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising a total required energy difference calculating unit that calculates total required energy difference data from the standard total required energy data and the estimated total required energy data.   The metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a fatality index conversion block that converts the total required energy difference data into a fatality index.   The metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the fatness index conversion block includes food, exercise, accumulated fat mass, or conversion means combining them.   The activity level input means includes input means for inputting information from an external device, and sets the value of activity level data based on the information input from the input means. 11. The metabolic energy calculation apparatus according to any one of 11 above. Having notification means,
13. The at least one of the estimated basal metabolism data, the basal metabolism difference data, the fatness index, and the body temperature data is reported. 13. Metabolic energy calculation device.

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