JP2011234842A - Remote controller and health management system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote controller suitable for visually recognizing changes or the like in metabolism data with a simple configuration, and to provide a health management system using the same.SOLUTION: In the system, when a user operates an operation means of a remote controller 21, a TV portal site is displayed. When the operation means 41 is operated after the TV portal site is displayed, the metabolism data is transmitted to an audio video device, such as a television 22 or the like, and processed information of the metabolism data is displayed by a center server 35. Programs of the center server 35 for displaying the processed information of the metabolism data by referring to a database 37 can be simplified, thereby allowing a user to visually recognize changes or the like in the metabolism data with a simple configuration.

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote controller that can communicate with a health measuring device such as a sphygmomanometer, a thermometer, and an electrocardiograph, and that operates an audiovisual device such as a television or a video, and a health management system using the remote controller.

  In recent years, with increasing interest in health, there is a need for a health management system that can easily manage body temperature, weight, blood pressure, and the like at home.

  Such a conventional health management system will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a system configuration diagram of a conventional health management system, in which 1 is an electrocardiograph having a function of communicating measured electrocardiographic data, and 2 is a blood pressure monitor having a function of communicating measured blood pressure data 3 is a thermometer having a function of communicating measured body temperature data, and 4 is a weight scale having a function of communicating measured weight data.

  An information terminal 5 communicates with health measuring devices such as an electrocardiograph 1, a sphygmomanometer 2, a thermometer 3, and a weight scale 4 and accumulates metabolic data such as electrocardiogram data, blood pressure data, body temperature data, and weight data. It is a device and is installed on the television 6.

  The information terminal device 5 is connected to the television 6 and is connected to the provider 8 via the telephone line 7.

  The provider 8 is connected to the center server 10 via the Internet 9, and the center server 10 is connected to the hospital 11 and the health advice center 12 to constitute a health management system 13.

  In the health management system 13 configured as described above, metabolic data measured by the health measuring device is first accumulated in the information terminal device 5. The metabolic data stored in the information terminal device 5 is sent from the information terminal device 5 to the hospital 11 and the health advice center 12 via the telephone line 7, the provider 8 and the Internet 9.

  In the hospital 11 and the health advice center 12, diagnostic data 15 shown in the screen diagram of FIG. 11 for giving advice for maintaining health based on metabolic data is created. The diagnostic data 15 is sent to the information terminal device 5 via the Internet 9, the provider 8 and the telephone line 7.

  Then, the information terminal device 5 sends the diagnostic data together with the metabolic data stored in the information terminal device 5 to the television 6, and the television 6 displays the diagnostic data 15 and the metabolic data 16 on the display 14 as shown in FIG. 11, for example. In addition, the operation display 17 of the information terminal device 5 is displayed side by side.

  Here, in the conventional health management system, the information terminal device 5 is arranged on the television 6 and connected to the television 6 and the telephone line 7 and is difficult to carry. Therefore, when receiving metabolic data from the health measuring device, The health measuring device was carried to the vicinity of the information terminal device 5 for communication.

  As prior art document information related to the invention of this application, for example, Patent Document 1 is known.

JP 2002-259570 A

  However, in the conventional health management system, since the information terminal device 5 that accumulates metabolic data is connected to the television 6 and the telephone line 7, it is complicated to carry the information terminal device 5 off the television 6. Therefore, every time metabolic data is collected, a health measuring device has to be brought in the vicinity of the information terminal device 5.

  The present invention solves such a conventional problem, and uses a remote controller that can be easily carried, operates the operation means of the remote control, displays the TV portal site on the television, and then operates the operation means. Then, the metabolic data is transmitted to the audiovisual equipment and the processed display of the metabolic data is displayed on the TV. With a simple configuration, a remote controller suitable for visually confirming changes in the metabolic data, and the like. The purpose is to provide a health management system using the.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following configuration.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the metabolic data is received from the health measuring device by the wireless receiving means of the remote controller, the control means stores the metabolic data in the data storage means, and the control means is stored in the data storage means. The metabolic data is transmitted to the audiovisual equipment via the wireless transmission means by operating the operation means, and the metabolic data can be stored in the data storage means and carried, and the metabolic data can be transferred to the audiovisual equipment such as a TV or a video. Therefore, a remote controller suitable for a health management system with a simple configuration can be obtained.

  The invention according to claim 2 includes a center server connected to the audiovisual equipment via the Internet, and a database server connected to the center server and having a database, and the metabolic data received from the audiovisual equipment is stored in the database. At the same time, the center server refers to the database to display the processing display of the metabolic data, and has an effect of providing a health management system capable of visually confirming the change of the metabolic data.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the health management system according to claim 2, wherein the remote control according to claim 1 is provided, and when the operation means of the remote control is operated, the television portal site is displayed, and the television portal site is displayed. After that, when the operation means is operated, the metabolic data is transmitted to the audiovisual equipment and the center server displays the processed display of the metabolic data. Since it is via the TV portal site, the metabolic data is referred to the database. It has the effect that the configuration of the program of the center server that displays the data processing display can be simplified.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the health management system according to claim 2, further comprising a portable wireless terminal connected to the center server via the Internet, wherein the center server refers to the database and metabolizes the portable wireless terminal. For example, when explaining changes in blood pressure, weight, etc. to a doctor at a hospital or the like, it can be explained visually using the user's mobile phone, so efficient health management is possible. It has the effect of becoming possible.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the health management system according to claim 2, further comprising a computer connected to the center server via the Internet, wherein the center server refers to the database and displays the processed metabolic data on the computer. For example, it is possible to explain changes in blood pressure, weight, etc. accurately by a doctor using a computer used in hospitals, etc., so that more efficient health management is possible. Have.

  As described above, according to the present invention, there is an advantageous effect that a remote controller suitable for visually confirming a change in metabolic data and a health management system using the remote controller can be realized with a simple configuration. It is done.

The block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of the health management system by 1st embodiment of this invention. Block diagram showing the system configuration of the TV and remote control Flow chart showing the operation of the health management system Explanatory diagram of display change of the health management system Explanatory diagram of display change of the health management system Configuration diagram of metabolic data stored in the data storage means of the remote control used in the health management system Flow chart showing the operation of the health management system The block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of the health care system by 2nd embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of the other health care system by 2nd embodiment of this invention. System configuration diagram of a conventional health management system Screen of conventional health management system

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part of the structure same as the structure demonstrated in the term of background art.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a health management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a television and a remote controller, and in FIG. 1, 1 is measured electrocardiographic data. An electrocardiograph having a function of communicating 20A, 2 is a blood pressure meter having a function of communicating measured blood pressure data 20B, 3 is a thermometer having a function of communicating measured body temperature data 20C, and 4 is measured body weight data 20D. It is a scale with a function to communicate.

  21 communicates with health measuring devices such as an electrocardiograph 1, a sphygmomanometer 2, a thermometer 3 and a weight scale 4 to obtain metabolic data such as electrocardiogram data 20A, blood pressure data 20B, body temperature data 20C, and weight data 20D. It is a remote control that accumulates.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the remote controller 21 includes an operation unit 41 such as a push-type button or a touch panel, a control unit 42 connected to the operation unit 41 and receiving a signal from the operation unit 41, and a control unit 42. A wireless receiving means 43 connected to the health measuring device for receiving metabolic data, a wireless transmitting means 44 connected to the control means 42 for transmitting to the outside of the remote control 21, and a metabolism received from the health measuring device connected to the control means 42. It is comprised from the data storage means 45 which accumulate | stores data.

  Reference numeral 22 denotes a television as an audiovisual device that receives metabolic data from the remote controller 21 by wireless communication. The wireless receiver 51 receives the metabolic data from the remote controller 21 and the wireless receiver 51 is connected to the wireless receiver 51. And control means 52 to which metabolic data is input.

  Further, for example, a network communication unit 54 connected by a home network 23 such as a LAN (Local Area Network) is provided. The network communication unit 54 is connected to the control unit 52, and the control unit 52 is also connected to the control unit 52. The display of the display 55 such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display connected to is controlled.

  Further, the television 22 is connected to a router 24 having a relay function for the home network 23. Here, reference numeral 30 denotes a house where the user resides. Health measuring devices such as an electrocardiograph 1, a sphygmomanometer 2, a thermometer 3, a weight scale 4, a remote controller 21, a television 22, and a router 24 are included in the house 30. is there.

  The router 24 is connected to the Internet 9 via an outside network 31 using an optical line such as FTTH (Fiber to the Home) or an electric line such as ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line).

  Reference numeral 35 denotes a center server, which is connected to the television 22 via the Internet 9 or the router 24. The center server 35 has a function of receiving metabolic data from the television 22 and displaying a television homepage created in the center server 35 on the display 55 of the television 22.

  Reference numeral 36 denotes a database server connected to the center server 35. The database server 36 stores metabolic data received from the television 22 via the center server 35 as a database 37.

  The health management system 40 includes the remote controller 21, the television 22, the center server 35, and the database server 36.

  The operation of the health management system 40 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the outline of the operation of the health management system 40 will be described. In the flowchart of FIG. 3, the remote controller 21 first receives metabolic data from the health measuring device (S1), and the control means 42 accumulates it in the data accumulation means 45 ( S2). 4, when the user operates the button 71, which is the operation means 41 of the remote controller 21, once, the TV portal site 72 is displayed on the television 22 (S3), and the operation means. When the button 75 which is 41 is operated, the metabolic data processing display 76 is displayed on the television 22 as shown in the explanatory diagram of the display change in FIG. 5 (S4).

  Next, details of the operations from S1 to S4 will be described.

  S1 is a step in which the remote controller 21 receives metabolic data from the health measuring device. If the health measuring device is in a room away from the television 22, for example, the remote controller 21 is carried near the health measuring device, and the user The remote control 21 is caused to receive metabolic data being measured by the health measuring device and metabolic data accumulated in the health measuring device.

  Next, S <b> 2 is a step in which the control means 42 accumulates the metabolic data received by the remote controller 21 in the data accumulation means 45. Here, FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the metabolic data stored in the data storage means 45. In the data storage means 45, for example, as shown in FIG. Metabolic data such as electrocardiogram data 20A, blood pressure data 20B, body temperature data 20C, and weight data 20D are correspondingly accumulated as matrix data.

  The blood pressure data 20B is stored, for example, with the highest blood pressure and the lowest blood pressure paired, and the electrocardiographic data 20A has an electrocardiogram voltage as the vertical axis and a horizontal axis as shown in FIG. A graph of changes in electrocardiographic voltage expressed in time is stored as an image file in a gif (graphic interchange format) format or a JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format together with a memo display 62 such as a measurement date or a pulse.

  S3 is a step of displaying the television portal site 72 on the television 22. As an operation of the operation means 41 of the remote controller 21 shown in FIG. 4, for example, when the button 71 provided on the upper surface is pressed once, the television portal site 72 is displayed. The control means 52 displays the television portal site 72 on the display 55.

  The TV portal site is a portal site for the purpose of providing various services mainly for a TV having a function of connecting to the Internet.

  Here, on the TV portal site 72, for example, a menu 74 by icons 73 surrounded by a substantially rectangular frame such as “news”, “weather forecast”, “traffic information”, etc. is displayed. A metabolic icon 73A, such as “Health Management” is displayed.

  Further, S4 is a step of displaying the processed display of metabolic data on the television 22, and after the television portal site 72 is displayed on the display 55, as shown in FIG. When the button 75 as the means 41 is pressed once, a processing display 76 such as a progress display showing a change of the weight data 20D for each day is displayed.

  The contents of S4 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7. First, the metabolic icon 73A is selected by the user's pressing operation on the button 75, that is, the operation on the operating means 41 (SS1).

  After selecting the metabolic icon 73A, the control unit 42 transmits the metabolic data stored in the data storage unit 45 to the television 22 as the transmission signal T1 via the wireless transmission unit 44, and the transmission signal T1 is transmitted to the television 22 The control means 52 receives the data via the wireless reception means 51 (SS2).

  The metabolic data received by the control means 52 of the television 22 is transmitted from the network communication means 54 and received by the center server 35 via the home network 23, the outside network 31, the Internet 9, etc. (SS3). .

  Then, the center server 35 checks the database 37 stored in the database server 36 and updates the database 37 against the received metabolic data (SS4).

  This database 37 is accumulated in, for example, a matrix format, and for example, a user ID is assigned to each user. For example, a date 61, electrocardiogram data 20A, blood pressure data 20B, body temperature data 20C, Weight data 20D and the like are accumulated.

  Then, the center server 35 confirms, for example, whether or not there is a data updated with metabolic data for the last two months as a predetermined period until today, by comparing the metabolic data sent from the database 37 and the television 22. If there is an update, the corresponding part of the database 37 is updated.

  Then, the center server 35 refers to the updated metabolic data in the database 37 and displays a processing display 76 such as a progress display showing the daily change of the weight data 20D as shown in FIG. (SS5).

  As other examples of the processing display 76, a body mass index display such as BMI (Body Mass Index) using the sex and height of the user registered in advance in the center server 35 and the database 37, and a correlation diagram display of the maximum and minimum blood pressures are displayed. Examples include a correlation diagram display of systolic blood pressure and pulse, and an analysis display for recording changes in daily body temperature data 20C to confirm whether or not the cycle of basal body temperature has changed.

  Such display switching between the processing displays 76 is performed by the operation of the operation means 41 of the user's remote controller 21. For example, various changes in metabolic data can be performed only by pressing the buttons 71 and 75 of the remote controller 21. Since the processing display 76 can be confirmed, the user can easily perform health management.

  If only one type of processing display 76 is to be displayed here, the operation of the operation means 41 of the remote controller 21 displays one operation for displaying the television portal site 72 and the processing display on the display 55. Since the display can be performed by a single operation twice, a health management system 40 that can be used with a very simple operation can be provided.

  Further, the television portal site 72 used in the health management system 40 can be handled by an existing one, and the center server 35 that controls the database 37 of the database server 36 in configuring the health management system 40. It is only necessary to create the above program and provide the user with the remote control 21, and the health management system 40 can be constructed simply and inexpensively using the existing television portal site 72.

  The remote controller 21 is not necessarily dedicated to the health management system 40. Although the number of operations for displaying the processed display of metabolic data is increased, a remote controller (not shown) attached to the television 22 as a standard is used. For example, the metabolic data processing display 76 may be displayed using a button for moving the cursor vertically and horizontally.

  Furthermore, although the center server 35 and the database server 36 have been described as separate units in the above description, the center server 35 and the database server 36 may be integrated as a single server.

  Although the center server 35 communicates with the television 22 and the center server 35 receives metabolic data from the television 22, the database server 36 is directly connected to the Internet 9, and the database server 36 receives the metabolic data from the television 22. The present invention can also be implemented as a configuration for receiving.

  Further, as the communication means of the remote controller 21 and the television 22, it is considered that the circuit configuration of the wireless transmission means 44, the wireless reception means 43 of the remote control 21, and the wireless reception means 51 of the television 22 is most convenient for optical communication using infrared rays. However, it may be received by radio waves. In that case, the distance that the television 22 and the remote controller 21 can communicate with each other can be extended.

  In the above description, the television 22 is described as an example of the audiovisual device that receives a signal from the remote controller 21, but the audiovisual device is not limited to the television 22, and the icon 73 is displayed on the television portal site 72. Any device that can perform the selection may be used. For example, a video or a set-top box connected to the television 22 may be used.

  The wireless transmission unit 44 and the wireless reception unit 43 may be separate or integrated.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the wireless reception means 43 receives the metabolic data from the health measuring device, the control means 42 accumulates the metabolic data in the data accumulation means 45, and the control means 42 in the data accumulation means 45. The accumulated metabolic data is transmitted to the audiovisual equipment via the wireless transmission means 44 by the operation of the operation means 41. The metabolic data can be stored in the data storage means 45 and carried, and the metabolic data can be transferred to the audiovisual equipment. Therefore, the remote controller 21 suitable for the health management system 40 having a simple configuration can be obtained.

  In addition, a center server 35 connected to the audiovisual apparatus via the Internet 9 and a database server 36 connected to the center server 35 and including a database 37 are provided. Metabolic data received from the audiovisual apparatus is accumulated in the database 37. In addition, the center server 35 displays a metabolic data processing display 76 with reference to the database 37, and can provide a health management system capable of visually confirming changes in metabolic data.

  Further, when the operation means 41 of the remote controller 21 is operated, the television portal site 72 is displayed. When the operation means 41 is operated after the television portal site 72 is displayed, metabolic data is transmitted to the audiovisual equipment and the center. Since the server 35 displays the processing display of metabolic data and is via a TV portal site, the program configuration of the center server 35 that displays the processing display 76 of metabolic data with reference to the database is simplified. Is something that can be done.

(Embodiment 2)
The second and second embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the second embodiment.

  A second embodiment of the present invention will be described using the second embodiment.

  In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part of the structure same as the structure of Embodiment 1, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the system configuration of the health management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that a mobile radio terminal 81 such as a mobile phone is newly provided. The portable wireless terminal 81 is connected to the Internet 9 via the relay device 82.

  For example, when the user goes to a hospital, training center, etc., when explaining changes in blood pressure, weight, etc. to a doctor or trainer, when the user operates the portable wireless terminal 81, the portable wireless terminal 81 and the center server 35 are It communicates with the relay device 82 via the Internet 9.

  The center server 35 refers to the database 37 stored in the database server 36 and displays the transition of metabolic data such as blood pressure data 20B and weight data 20D and the values of the latest blood pressure data 20B and weight data 20D on the portable wireless terminal 81. .

  Since the user can explain to the doctor or trainer using the metabolic data displayed on the portable wireless terminal 81, the current state of the metabolic data can be accurately communicated, which is convenient as a health management system.

  As shown in the block diagram of the system configuration of FIG. 9, the present invention can be implemented even when the computer 84 such as a personal computer is connected to the Internet 9 via the provider 83 instead of the portable wireless terminal 81. .

  In that case, since it can be explained using the display of the computer 84 used in the hospital or training center, it is easier to see the display than the portable wireless terminal 81, and it is also easier to change the display between the processing displays 76 than the portable wireless terminal 81. Therefore, there is an advantage that it is easy to convey changes in accurate metabolic data.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the portable wireless terminal 81 connected to the center server 35 via the Internet 9 is provided, and the center server 35 refers to the database 37 to process the metabolic data in the portable wireless terminal 81. A display 76 is displayed. For example, when explaining changes in metabolic data such as blood pressure data 20B and weight data 20D to a doctor at a hospital or the like, a visual explanation is given using a portable wireless terminal 81 such as a user's mobile phone. Therefore, efficient health management becomes possible.

  In addition, a computer 84 connected to the center server 35 via the Internet 9 is provided, and the center server 35 refers to the database 37 to display a processed display 76 of metabolic data on the computer 84. Since the change of metabolic data such as blood pressure data 20B and weight data 20D can be explained accurately by a doctor using the computer 84, more efficient health management is possible.

  The remote controller and health management system according to the present invention visually confirm changes in metabolic data with a simple configuration, and is useful as a health management system using the Internet.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electrocardiograph 2 Blood pressure meter 3 Thermometer 4 Weight scale 9 Internet 20A Electrocardiogram data 20B Blood pressure data 20C Body temperature data 20D Weight data 21 Remote control 22 Television 23 Home network 24 Router 30 House 31 Outside network 35 Center server 36 Database server 37 Database 40 Health management system 41 Operation means 42, 52 Control means 43, 51 Wireless reception means 44 Wireless transmission means 45 Data storage means 54 Network communication means 55 Display 61 Date 62 Memo display 71, 75 Button 72 Television portal site 73 Icon 73A Metabolic icon 74 Menu 81 Portable wireless terminal 82 Relay device 83 Provider 84 Computer

Claims (5)

An operation unit; a control unit connected to the operation unit; a data storage unit connected to the control unit; a wireless reception unit and a wireless transmission unit connected to the control unit; Metabolic data is received from a measuring device, the control means stores the metabolic data in the data storage means, and the control means stores the metabolic data stored in the data storage means by the operation of the operation means. Remote control that transmits to audiovisual equipment via A center server connected to the audiovisual apparatus via the Internet; and a database server connected to the center server and including a database, wherein metabolic data received from the audiovisual apparatus is stored in the database, and the center A health management system in which a server refers to the database to display a processed display of the metabolic data on a television. 2. A remote control device according to claim 1, wherein a television portal site is displayed by operating a remote control operation means, and the metabolic data is transmitted to the audiovisual equipment when the operation portal is operated after the television portal site is displayed. The health management system according to claim 2, wherein the center server displays a processed display of metabolic data. The health management system according to claim 2, further comprising a portable wireless terminal connected to a center server via the Internet, wherein the center server refers to a database to display a processed display of metabolic data on the portable wireless terminal. The health management system according to claim 2, further comprising a computer connected to a center server via the Internet, wherein the center server refers to a database and displays a processed display of metabolic data on the computer.

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