JP2013039160A - Beautification and health monitoring system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system capable of three dimensionally detecting body movement and preventing illnesses occurring suddenly and convulsively by obtaining health/beautification information from biological information relating to pulse waves/blood flow/body temperature/humidity in a configuration capable of continuous usage, in which the system is used by being inserted in an ear.SOLUTION: The system includes: a biological information-detecting means for detecting the biological information, which comprises a temperature value-detecting means, a humidity value-detecting means and a blood flow pulse wave-detecting means, on the surface of the same; a condition value-detecting means for detecting biological movement arranged therein; and a mounting tool mounted to the ear while having the biological information-detecting means and the condition value-detecting means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a beauty / health monitoring system that can be used in daily life.

Various devices have been proposed in which a detection device that detects a plurality of biological signals such as a pulse wave signal, body temperature, and sweating amount is portable or inserted into an ear.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-122083 describes an earphone-type measuring device that is inserted into an ear canal and measures a pulse, a pulse wave, an electrocardiogram, a body temperature, an arterial oxygen saturation, and the like.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-353131 discloses a pulse sensor, body temperature, body fat percentage, and sweating sensor structure that is worn on the ear, and monitors a driver's health status in a format corresponding to vehicle operation information. Is described.

JP-A-4-256727 discloses an earphone blood pressure sensor, and WO2005 / 034742 discloses various blood pressure sensors, acceleration sensors, pulse wave sensors, and the like having shapes suitable for the auricles. An earphone-type biological information detection device that can use a sensor is shown.
Such an ultra-portable measuring device has been proposed as a very compact device, but at the point of practical use mainly for health and beauty, it is a device that exhibits the functions described respectively. It is doubtful.
In addition, the state in which the monitoring device is worn on the ear is similar to the state in which music is listened to with an earphone. However, in daily life, when wearing constantly, it can be worn for a long time without burden, and a stable biological signal There is not yet anything that can be detected based on.

  In addition, the miniaturization of sensors and their control units has been achieved at an accelerated pace. However, when multiple sensors, circuits that amplify and filter the sensor signals, and signal processing circuits are incorporated, It may be difficult in practical terms to determine whether or not the shape of the ears is such that it can be used continuously.

JP 9-1222083 A JP 2001-353131 A JP-A-4-256727 International Publication 2005/034742

As mentioned above, there is something that detects the biological information obtained from the ear with a sensor housed in an earphone type housing and displays the operating state in conjunction with the engine startup information, for example, In fact, no configuration has been proposed for effective use when used for maintenance and effects, such as during normal times and during dieting.
For example, for stroke, which is one of lifestyle-related diseases and related to two-thirds of Japanese people, improving lifestyle is one of the preventive measures, and many prevention-related products are available on the market.
However, the same applies to other lifestyle-related diseases. However, even if preventive activities are incorporated into daily life, there are few methods for easily verifying results at the daily life level.
This is also true for beauty such as dieting. Furthermore, in order to maintain beauty while maintaining health, daily life activities based on more appropriate lifestyle (ADL), improvement of quality of life (QOL) ) Is required, and verification of the effect is increasingly required.

  In view of the above, the present invention provides biological information detecting means for detecting biological information comprising temperature value detecting means, humidity value detecting means and blood flow pulse wave detecting means on the surface thereof, and daily life activities (ADL) provided therein. In a time-series manner, a combination of a wearable device worn on the ear in a state equipped with state value detection means for detecting related body movement, mastication movement, etc., the biological information detection means and the state value detection means. By displaying living body operation data and various kinds of living body information data, health and beauty states are displayed, and the effects of preventing lifestyle-related diseases and dieting effects can be confirmed.

The temperature value detection means in the present invention refers to a contact type temperature sensor or a non-contact type temperature sensor. For example, if it is a contact type, a thermocouple is exemplified, but an attempt is made to measure an accurate body temperature. When doing, the radiation body temperature measurement unit which measures the temperature of the eardrum by the infrared sensor and its vicinity is illustrated.
The humidity value detecting means shown in the present invention is a chip-shaped so-called humidity sensor, and measures the humidity related to sweating or the humidity of the skin surface. Or when used in a state where the inside of the ear is sealed with a main body or the like, it may be used without contact.
The blood flow pulse wave detection means shown in the present invention indicates one or both of a pulse wave sensor and a blood flow sensor, and the pulse wave sensor is a light receiving unit that detects an infrared output light source and biological reflected light. The blood flow sensor includes a laser output light source and a light receiving unit that detects living body reflected light. Both are chipped and can be used effectively.
Furthermore, the present invention covers the periphery of the wearing tool with a porous member such as cotton, cotton cloth, cloth, paper, non-woven fabric, sponge, foamed urethane, etc. It is possible to prevent the sound from becoming difficult to hear and protect the ear surface such as the outer ear portion by the wearing tool so as not to be damaged.

Furthermore, in the stage of the wearing device, the present invention performs an amplification and filtering process without processing and detecting body temperature data from the obtained sensor signal, modulates it, and transmits it to the outside. It is also possible to make the wearing device suitable for the ear by making the size smaller.
For the modulation in the present invention, AM, FM, PCM or the like is preferably employed, and a technique for efficiently transmitting a plurality of types of signals such as a transmission technique using time division multiplexing may be employed.
According to the present invention, individual health information or beauty information can be extracted from the information obtained by each sensor by the following software or dedicated circuit.
For example, means such as software that predicts and displays the date of ovulation based on changes in body temperature,
Measure and display the estrous cycle, identify the high temperature phase, low temperature phase, pre-ovulation, etc. by temperature, for example, when it is in the high temperature phase, indicate that it is time to accumulate fat, and when in the low temperature phase , Display as the diet optimal period, and at the body temperature period that is the first period of ovulation, display that the woman is in the brighter period, and means such as software that enables evaluation of the period,
Means such as software to detect and display early infectious diseases according to the rise in body temperature and the amount of change,
Means such as basal metabolism assessment software used for diet assessment, etc.
You may combine with means, such as a software for a date rhythm (central body clock evaluation) measurement.

The 3-way accelerometer measures the body tilt, movement, etc. around the ear, measures software such as physical activity such as lack of exercise, sleep, rest, and body movement. , Means such as software for promoting sleep, rest, etc., means such as software for detecting food mastication status and evaluating eating behavior,
The pulse wave sensor is exemplified by software means for evaluating the amount of exercise and stress by measuring the heart rate.
The amount of stress is evaluated by software that outputs a judgment signal that there is stress when the pulse rate is greater than or equal to a predetermined value from the pulse rate obtained from the pulse wave and the rest period obtained from the three-direction acceleration sensor, for example. The means which consists of a circuit is illustrated.
The blood flow sensor is a software means for determining cerebral ischemia, orthostatic hypotension,
The humidity sensor is configured to display on the terminal, such as determining the degree of dryness of the skin, means by software for measuring and preventing the possibility of heat stroke, and the like.
When sleeping, means such as software that simultaneously measures body temperature, humidity, pulse wave, blood flow and body movement, measures the level of sleep, and displays information necessary for good quality sleep,
Software and other means that display the information necessary for sleep to prevent rough skin by evaluating the rhythm balance between the central body (body temperature) and sympathetic nerve activity (environmental factors) are built in and used by the user. Can be shown.

In addition to the above, the degree of vegetable intake, the amount of exercise, and the like may be obtained based on the daily life activity data obtained from the state detection sensor using information from each sensor. For example, the amount of exercise is calculated from a three-way acceleration sensor, which is daily life activity data, and compared to the amount of exercise used as a guideline for lifestyle-related disease prevention, if the amount of exercise is reached, a signal to that effect is output. If not enough, the amount of momentum that is lacking may be calculated and displayed.
Furthermore, paying attention to the fact that body temperature falls or rises when eating certain vegetables, the end of the meal period data obtained from the state detection sensor is detected, and body temperature data for a certain period is detected therefrom, and the value If there is no change, a signal indicating that the amount of vegetable intake is insufficient may be output.

  According to the present invention, health information and beauty information are obtained from the information obtained from each sensor by the biological information detecting means inserted and fixed in the ear. Further, the present invention is a state value detecting means such as a three-way acceleration sensor. By detecting in-vivo information such as information on body temperature, body humidity, and blood flow while detecting the user's daily life activity status obtained in, biometric information in a stressful state of daily life activity is detected Because it is possible to obtain information such as diet and beauty maintenance and health maintenance, basic metabolic evaluation for disease prevention, early detection of infectious diseases, stress evaluation, etc., it is more used than biological information acquired at rest Biometric information suitable for a person can be obtained.

It is a figure which shows one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the other Example of this invention.

The present invention preferably includes a sensor on the surface of a main body having a size and shape that can be worn by being inserted into an ear, and an electric circuit such as a signal processing unit, a transmission unit, and a reception unit is incorporated therein. .
For example, if the sensor on the surface of the main body is a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the eardrum, it is attached to the tip of the part inserted into the ear canal, and if the humidity sensor measures the humidity of the skin, As long as the sensor is mounted so as to be in contact with the skin and measures blood flow and pulse wave, it may be mounted so as to be in contact with the skin in the ear.
The state sensor measures the inclination, movement, etc. of the body such as an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, etc., assuming the state of the body, and one or more are arranged and mounted inside the main body.
Daily life activities (ADL) such as sleeping, laying down, walking, running, and other work by attaching a body with a state sensor to the ear Can be obtained with data.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the power-on state is formed by wearing on the ear and data is continuously formed during daily life, but a switch may be provided.
Further, the power source may be a coin-type battery, a button-type battery, etc., and may be a battery used for a hearing aid such as a general battery air battery.
In addition, secondary batteries may be used for charging, non-contact charging devices using electromagnetic induction, solar cells, and batteries using natural energy such as converting body movement power into electrical energy. May be.
In addition, the power on / off is exemplified by a configuration that turns on when worn on the ear and off when removed, but a slide type or push type switch mechanism may be provided.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a body temperature detection unit, which is disposed at the head of the main body 31 in a state directed toward the eardrum, for example, and receives infrared rays emitted from the eardrum and its surroundings to generate electrical signals It is a part for conversion.
The body temperature detection unit 101 is placed in contact with or not in contact with the body temperature measurement region.
In the case of the ear, preferably, the eardrum and the sensor for detecting infrared rays output from the vicinity thereof are arranged in the eardrum direction in a state where the ear hole is closed with the main body or the like.
Reference numeral 102 denotes a humidity detection unit, which is formed of, for example, a humidity sensor for converting into an electrical signal including humidity data. The humidity detection unit 102 is arranged so as to come into contact with the skin of the ear and the ear canal, or is arranged in a state slightly separated from the skin of the ear canal blocked by the main body.
Reference numeral 103 denotes a state detection unit, which is, for example, a three-direction acceleration sensor, and is used for conversion into an electric signal including an inclination value in a three-dimensional direction based on the gravity direction of the main body.
The three-direction acceleration sensor is a sensor formed by, for example, a MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technique, and for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor on absolute coordinates may be used.

The state detection unit 103 is arranged in the main body and operates with a preset reference state or a gravitational acceleration direction as a reference state. In addition, when detecting the state of the human body by being inserted into the ear, a more reliable state of the living body may be detected by arranging two or more in each target position.
Reference numeral 104 denotes a pulse wave detection unit, which is composed of, for example, a combination of an infrared light emitting diode and a light receiving photodiode, and is formed of a chip-like circuit that is used in contact with the skin.
Reference numeral 105 denotes a blood flow detection unit, which is composed of, for example, a combination of a laser output diode and a light receiving photodiode, and is arranged in contact or non-contact with the skin.
Only one of the pulse wave detection unit 104 and the blood flow detection unit 105 may be selected, and is selected according to the examination purpose.

Reference numeral 106 denotes a temperature value detection means for amplifying and filtering the infrared signal detected by the body temperature detection unit 101 and then converting the infrared signal into a temperature data signal.
Reference numeral 107 denotes a humidity value detection unit that amplifies and filters the humidity information signal detected by the humidity detection unit 102 and converts the humidity information signal into a humidity value information signal.
Reference numeral 108 denotes state value detection means, which amplifies each acceleration signal obtained from the three-direction acceleration sensor of the state detection unit 103 and applies a filtering process to the inclination with respect to the three directions based on the acceleration value signal and the gravitational acceleration direction. It is a means for converting to a signal containing a value.
109 is a pulse wave value detection means, for example, a means for calculating a heart rate from the pulse wave signal, a means for second-order differential transformation of the pulse wave, a means for detecting the peak of the pulse wave after the second-order differentiation, You may provide the acceleration pulse-wave converter etc. which provided the means to calculate the number of peaks in a predetermined time interval.

Reference numeral 110 denotes a blood flow value detection means, which calculates blood flow velocity and blood flow volume data from the Doppler information obtained from the blood flow detection unit 105, for example. As the blood flow detection unit 105 and the blood flow value detection unit 110, for example, a micro laser blood flow meter described in NTT Technical Journal 2005.11 (p.24-27) can be used.
Reference numeral 111 denotes a modulation unit, which is a temperature value data signal output from the temperature value detection unit 106, a humidity value data signal output from the humidity value detection unit 107, and inclination value data in three directions output from the state value detection unit 108. A signal, a pulse wave related value signal output from the pulse wave value detecting means 109, and a blood flow related value signal output from the blood flow value detecting means 110, wherein the signal is modulated in the same frequency band. It is a means for division multiplexing and modulating in three different frequency bands. Modulation uses FM, AM, pulse code modulation (PCM), pulse amplitude modulation (PAM), pulse frequency modulation (PFM), pulse width modulation (PWM), pulse frequency deviation modulation (FSK), and other methods. May be done. As the modulation means, for example, a modulation method used in Zigbee (trademark) having a wireless data transmission / reception function, Offset-QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying), or the like is preferably used. Similarly, it is suitably used during demodulation. In some cases, an optical transmission means such as an infrared ray may be used.

Reference numeral 112 denotes transmission means, which is formed of a wireless output amplifier, a built-in antenna, and the like.
A circuit from the body temperature detection unit 101 to the transmission unit 112 is realized by, for example, a Zigbee (trademark) module, and is accommodated in, for example, the main body 31 of FIG. Reference numeral 113 denotes a wireless connection.
The wireless connection 113 is not limited to one direction from the terminal on the ear side to the terminal on the receiving side, and may be a bidirectional communication. In the case of bidirectional communication, the signal sent to the terminal on the ear side may be, for example, a signal for remote control. For example, when only one of the detection units is used and the others are stopped, or when a signal for turning on / off the operation is transmitted to the terminal on the ear side.
Reference numeral 114 denotes a receiving unit, which may include a circuit that receives the radio modulation signal transmitted from the transmitting unit 112 and performs amplification and filtering.

Reference numeral 115 denotes demodulation means for demodulating the modulated temperature value detection signal, humidity value detection signal, and state value detection signal into respective signals.
Reference numeral 116 denotes a processing unit which converts each value as data and adjusts it to a desired format such as a statistical display. Reference numeral 117 denotes output means for outputting the signal converted by the processing means 116 to a monitor, a printer, or a storage medium for display or storage.
A circuit from the receiving unit 114 to the output unit 117 is configured by a general-purpose desktop computer, notebook computer, network computer, PDA, mobile phone, smartphone, computer in other portable terminals, and display unit Is exemplified.
The output means 117 is a graph showing temperature value data, humidity value data, pulse wave value data, blood flow value data, and state value data, with the horizontal axis representing the time axis and the vertical axis representing each strength value. It may be recorded in a figure and displayed on a computer monitor or printed on paper with a printer.

Further, the output means 117 processes, for example, the pulse wave value data to obtain secondary differential wave data, which is displayed on the computer monitor together with the state value data, or detects the peak value of the secondary differential wave data for a predetermined time. The number of intervals is taken as the vertical axis, the horizontal axis as the time axis, the state value data as the horizontal axis as the time axis, and the vertical axis as the strength value of the state value, and the graph is displayed on the same screen. It may be one that observes the amount of momentum and the number of peak values of the second-order differential wave to know signs of arteriosclerosis.
Detects the pulse value from the pulse wave data, displays it on the state value data and the time axis, detects resting in daily life activities, detects the pulse value in that range, and shows the stress level You may display.

Also, the number of times that the peak value appearing at a predetermined time (for example, 1/3 sec of one heartbeat interval) in the second derivative data of the pulse wave exceeds a preset threshold value is compared and set in advance. If the peak number is lower than the normal peak number, a signal indicating that there is a risk of stroke may be displayed on a computer monitor or the like.
At that time, the state value data is added during a predetermined time interval, and if the value falls below the preset lifestyle-related disease prevention exercise threshold data, a signal indicating that the exercise is insufficient is displayed on a computer monitor or the like. The output may be displayed.
Furthermore, if the data of the meal period and the data of the predetermined time after that are extracted from the state value data, the body temperature data at that time is measured, and when it falls or rises and is below the predetermined value, the intake of vegetables is insufficient For example, a signal indicating and outputting a signal indicating the above is displayed on a computer monitor.

Next, the operation of the circuit shown in FIG. 1 will be described.
The body temperature detection unit 101 detects infrared rays from the eardrum and its surroundings, and outputs them to the temperature value detection means 106 as infrared signals.
The humidity detection unit 102 converts the humidity on the skin surface or the humidity in the ear canal closed by the main body into an electrical signal and outputs it to the humidity value detection means 107.
Displacement signals for, for example, three-direction gravitational acceleration detected by the state detection unit 103 are input to the state value detection unit 108, and form and output state signals obtained from the inclinations in the three axes of the x, y, and z axes, respectively. . These sensors are preferably placed at or around the ear and output signals over time, but detection is performed at regular time intervals or by remote operation by setting a timer or remote operation of an external terminal. Also good.
The temperature signal output from the temperature value detection unit 106, the humidity signal output from the humidity value detection unit 107, and the state value signal output from the state value detection unit 108 are input to the modulation unit 111, respectively.

The modulation unit 111 modulates each signal by the above-described method, and in some cases, the signal is combined into one signal and transmitted to the transmission unit 112. The transmission means 112 transmits and outputs this modulated signal to the outside wirelessly.
The receiving unit 114 receives the radio signal transmitted from the transmitting unit 112, converts it into an electrical signal, and outputs it to the demodulating unit 115.
The demodulating means 115 demodulates the modulated temperature modulation signal, humidity modulation signal, and state value modulation signal, and outputs them to the processing means 116, respectively.
The processing means 116 selects a target signal, for example, processes the state value signal so that the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents the degree of inclination or the degree of change in inclination in three directions.
For example, the temperature signal shows a graph with time on the horizontal axis, the temperature value on the vertical axis, and the humidity signal shows the graph with the horizontal axis on the time vertical axis and the humidity value on the vertical axis. A temperature signal, a humidity signal, and a state value signal are displayed on the same screen so as to be shared and written together.

By displaying these three signals on the same screen with a common time axis, it is possible to verify the health condition, diet effect, and other cosmetic conditions in a verification manner.
For example, more specifically, the state value detection unit displays various body movement states such as a head, a body state, walking, exercising, and sleeping in a graph.
The pulse wave obtained by the pulse wave detector is passed through two differentiating means to form a differential wave twice.
It is sufficient to form a graph with time on the horizontal axis and amplitude on the vertical axis and write them together. However, after full-wave rectification of the differential pulse wave twice, it exceeds a certain threshold like a peak hold circuit. A means for outputting the pulse wave signal as a peak rectangular wave signal, and a detecting means for detecting the number of peaks when the peak rectangular wave signal appears in a predetermined period (for example, one heartbeat period). The peak number data is also shown.
It is possible to propose a configuration in which the degree of progression of arteriosclerosis can be measured by the amount of fluctuation when the number of peaks fluctuates and increases or decreases from a certain number. By measuring the situation in daily life activities of such acceleration pulse waves, it becomes possible to increase the risk of stroke and to predict the possibility due to the continuous decrease in exercise amount and excessive exercise amount.
For example, the literature (Sano, et al .: Occupational Science, Vol. 61, No. 3 (129-143) 1985) shows the relationship between stroke and the second derivative of the pulse wave for two years. There are changes.
Therefore, the present invention may separately output an alarm signal to the output means 117 when the peak value in the change of the second-order differential waveform increases or decreases, or when the peak value continues multiple times. . In addition, when the state value detecting means 108 causes a severe exercise state or a sudden exercise state and the number of peaks of the second-order differential value signal recorded in advance increases, a body movement suppression alarm signal is issued. May be.

In addition, as a preventive activity, it is shown that vegetables are ingested, moderate exercise is continuously performed, etc. In the detection of the state by a three-way acceleration sensor, the chewing state is detected to detect the meal state period, and after the meal By measuring the body temperature, for example, ingesting a vegetable that lowers the body temperature, detecting the meal period with a state sensor, detecting the body temperature with a body temperature detector, and indicating that it is good if the body temperature is lowered It is possible to set a means such as for each purpose of the user.
Further, although continuous motion can be detected by the three-way acceleration sensor, a caution signal may be output when the time and degree are not continuously performed.

Next, FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the present invention.
The embodiment shown in FIG. 2 shows a configuration in which a signal obtained from a sensor is subjected to amplification processing filter processing, and is directly modulated and transmitted to a data processing terminal.
Reference numeral 201 denotes a body temperature detection unit, which has the same configuration as the body temperature detection unit 101 of FIG.
Similarly, the humidity detection unit 202 and the state detection unit 203 have the same configuration as the humidity detection unit 102 and the state detection unit 103 shown in FIG. 2, and the pulse wave detection unit 204 and the blood flow detection unit 205 are also shown in FIG. The description is omitted because it is the same as shown.
A mixing unit 206 is a unit that time-divides each signal and converts it into one or more signal sequences. It is not necessary to output each signal, for example, when the signals are modulated in different frequency bands and output.

Reference numeral 207 denotes modulation means, which has the same configuration as that of the modulation means 111 in FIG.
Reference numeral 208 denotes transmission means, which has the same configuration as the transmission means 112 in FIG.
Reference numeral 209 denotes receiving means, which has the same configuration as the receiving means 114 in FIG. 1, and the demodulating means 210 has the same configuration as the demodulating means 115 in FIG. .
Reference numeral 219 denotes a wireless connection, which has the same configuration as the wireless connection 113 in FIG.
211 is a separating means for separating the detection signals combined into one signal, and is unnecessary when the mixing means 206 is not necessary.

The temperature value detection means 212 calculates and outputs a signal indicating a temperature value from the demodulated body temperature detection signal, and the humidity value detection means 213 is a signal indicating a humidity value from the demodulated humidity detection signal. The state value detection means 214 calculates and outputs a signal indicating the state value from the state signal transmitted from the state detection unit and demodulated. Reference numeral 215 denotes a blood flow value detection unit, which has the same configuration as that of the blood flow value detection unit 110 of FIG. 1, and 216, which is a pulse wave detection unit, which has the same configuration as that of the pulse wave detection unit 109 of FIG. The explanation is omitted.
Reference numeral 217 denotes processing means, which has the same configuration as the processing means 116 shown in FIG. 1. Reference numeral 218 denotes output means, which shows the same configuration as the output means 117 shown in FIG. Omitted. These are exemplified as being executed by computer program processing.

The operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
The body temperature detector 201 operates in a state where the main body 31 shown in FIG. 3 having a built-in circuit is inserted into the ear, and converts an infrared signal into an electrical signal from, for example, an infrared sensor. The outgoing infrared signal converted by the body temperature detection unit 201 is input to the mixing unit 206 after being amplified and filtered.
The humidity detection unit 202 amplifies and filters the humidity electrical signal from the humidity sensor 35 shown in FIG. 1 and outputs it to the mixing unit 206. Similarly, the state detection unit 203 also outputs a three-direction acceleration signal to the mixing unit 206 as an electric signal.
The mixing unit 206 performs time division, phase division, and the like to form a single signal and outputs the signal to the modulation unit 207.
The modulation means 207 modulates the mixed signal by a method such as AM, FM, PCM, PM, etc., and outputs the modulated signal to the transmission means 208. The transmission means 208 outputs this wirelessly.
The configuration from the body temperature detection unit 201 to the transmission unit 208 is smaller in size because data processing is omitted, and a shape that can be more easily worn on the ear is possible.

The signal transmitted from the transmission unit 208 is received by the reception unit 209, subjected to amplification and filtering, and demodulated by the demodulation unit 210 to extract the original signal.
The separating unit 211 is a unit that separates the signal from the sensor mixed by the mixing unit 206 and converted into one signal. Here, the separated signal is an infrared signal that is converted into a temperature value by the temperature value detecting unit 212. The humidity signal is calculated and converted into a humidity value by the humidity value detecting means 213, and the acceleration signal in three directions is converted into an inclination signal by the state value detecting means 214.
The data calculated as temperature value data by the temperature value detection means 212 is input to the processing means 217, the signal converted into the humidity value signal by the humidity value detection means 213, and converted into the state value by the state value detection means 214. The signal is output to the processing means 217, the blood flow signal is converted into a blood flow value signal by the blood flow value detection unit 215, and the pulse wave signal is converted by the pulse wave value detection unit 216 into a pulse signal and a secondary pulse wave derivative. The signals are converted into signals and output to the processing means 217, respectively.
For example, each data is displayed on the same screen in time series, and changes in body temperature, humidity, blood flow, and pulse in daily life are graphed and displayed on a monitor, for example, and analyzed and evaluated according to the purpose. To do. The output means 218 displays these data, outputs them to the printer, and further stores them in the storage means.

The present invention attaches earplugs and earphone-type biological information detection terminals to the ear to monitor health / beauty status from daily life activities, and the possibility of infectious diseases, lifestyle-related diseases, It is possible to measure diet cycle measurement, etc., such as a decrease in diet efficiency, and in particular, by detecting a biological signal according to the behavior of the living body, it can progress over a long period of time like arteriosclerosis Since it is possible to monitor various changes together with activities in daily life, it is possible to know the timing of improvement of lifestyle habits such as meals and exercise, and the detection modes of these biological information are shown in FIGS.
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In FIG.
Reference numeral 31 denotes a main body, which is formed of a plastic molded product and preferably has a shape that can be easily inserted into the ear 301 and the ear hole 302. For example, a T-shaped earphone type is shown as shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 32 denotes a cover member having a porous property and flexibility such as cotton, cloth, non-woven fabric, sponge, etc., which is flexible to such an extent that the main body does not damage the ear 301 and the ear hole 302. It is preferable that the cover is formed with a material and a thickness that allow external sound to pass through.
The cover member 32 is formed in a bag shape, and may be configured to be connected to the main body with an adhesive or the like in addition to providing a role as a cover simply by inserting the main body.
Since the cover member 32 is used by being inserted into the ear, the cover member 32 is preferably arranged to be replaceable.

Reference numeral 33 denotes a three-direction acceleration sensor for measuring the inclination of the main body 31 in the x, y and z axis directions. By providing two or more three-direction acceleration sensors 33 in the main body 31 in a separated state, it is possible to accurately grasp the state of the user.
Reference numeral 34 denotes a temperature sensor, which is formed by an infrared sensor, detects infrared rays emitted from the eardrum and its surroundings, and measures body temperature.
Reference numeral 35 denotes a humidity sensor for detecting the humidity of the skin, which is exemplified by a chip-like sensor and is used in contact with the skin or in a non-contact manner. State,
It measures the humidity associated with sweating.
Reference numeral 36 denotes a blood flow pulse wave sensor, which is exemplified by a combination of an infrared light emitting LED and a light receiving unit, or a chip-shaped sensor by a combination of a laser diode and a light receiving unit.
In the case of a pulse wave, a combination chip of an infrared light emitting LED and a cds light receiving unit is used, and in the case of a blood flow, a combination chip of a laser diode and a cds light receiving unit is used. Depending on the measurement purpose, both may be provided, or either one may be provided.
The blood flow pulse wave sensor is placed in contact with the skin via the translucent sheet or in a non-contact state.

Reference numeral 37 denotes a power supply unit, in which a primary or secondary battery or a power generation member is incorporated, and a lid is formed so that the primary battery can be taken out.
FIG. 3B shows a state in which this embodiment is inserted into the ear canal. The blood flow pulse wave sensor 36 and the humidity sensor 35 are inserted in a state where they are in contact with the skin of the ear 301 or in a non-contact state and are fixed in a stable state.
The arrangement of the sensors is an example, and may be changed as appropriate within the range of the main body within the detectable range.

In FIG. 4, reference numerals 411 and 411 ′ denote small biological information detection terminals attached to the ears 410M of the user 410 shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 411 denotes a state after the small biological information detection terminal is attached to the ear, and reference numeral 411 ′ denotes the state before being attached.
Reference numeral 412 denotes a general-purpose mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, or a PDA. Reference numeral 413 denotes a dedicated mobile terminal that can be worn on the arm or worn as a pendant or a ring.
The dedicated portable terminal 413 is not limited to a dedicated one but is manufactured for general use, and a terminal of a decorative type such as a wristwatch or a pendant is also shown.
Reference numeral 414 denotes a router for connecting the network 415 to a terminal and a network connection terminal corresponding thereto, and reference numeral 415 denotes a network, such as the Internet, an extranet, an intranet, and a mobile phone network.
A data center 416 manages a data processing program, provides data, and the like.

The operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 will be described. When the small biological information detection terminals 411 and 411 ′ are inserted into the ear, the operation starts automatically or manually.
For example, automatic operation start is indicated by means for starting the operation when the light-receiving unit of the blood flow pulse wave sensor detects a return signal when inserted into the ear. When the return light from the light receiving unit cannot be detected, the circuit operation, particularly the wireless transmission means, stops, and the LED of the blood flow pulse wave sensor and the laser light source output at regular intervals.
When the small biological information detection terminal 411 starts operating, data is transmitted wirelessly to the general-purpose portable terminal 412 or the dedicated terminal 413 formed for a wristwatch.

The general-purpose portable terminal 412 may have so-called dedicated application software installed, and may display and record received data, for example, statistically.
In the dedicated terminal 413, various data are displayed by executing these software. Or, a dedicated circuit is built in and operates.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, rational processing and display can be realized via the network 415.
For example, a signal from the small biological information detection terminal 411 is directly output to the network connection terminal 414 and transmitted to the data center via the network 415. The data center accumulates this data and incorporates the above-described software so that it can be executed.
The general-purpose portable terminal 412 and the wristwatch-type dedicated terminal 413 start general-purpose or dedicated browser software, and operate the software executed by the data center 416 on the dedicated portable terminal 413 side. You can receive various health and beauty data with browser software in good condition. By using a so-called cloud computing method, the burden on the mobile terminal can be reduced, and a smaller and more portable terminal can be manufactured.

The general-purpose portable terminal 412 and the dedicated portable terminal 413 are connected to the Internet 415 via the network connection terminal 414, and the above-described software means executed by the data center is performed on the browser software executed by the general-purpose portable terminal 412. The signal transmitted from the small biological information detection terminals 411 and 411 ′ directly and executed may be converted as predetermined data.
In addition, information obtained from the pulse wave signal is a data center and is continuously monitored by a medical institution or the like. It is also possible to establish a system that can grasp the possibility of this and notify the user of the possibility.
The present invention detects body temperature, humidity, pulse wave, blood flow information in conjunction with body movement information, can measure health and beauty over time, as preventive information for lifestyle-related diseases such as stroke, or It is possible to detect information for evaluating the effect of dieting.

The present invention includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a three-way acceleration sensor on a body mounted on an ear, and various in-vivo information can be obtained in conjunction with life activity data in a state that does not interfere with life. , Information on improving beauty and health, such as lifestyle-related diseases and infection prevention,
By obtaining in-vivo information from the beauty / health level and knowing the unique balance and rhythm, it is possible to expand the home medical field to the prevention field.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Body temperature detection part 102 Humidity detection part 103 State detection part 104 Pulse wave detection part 105 Blood flow detection part 106 Temperature value detection means 107 Humidity value detection means 108 State value detection means 109 Pulse wave value detection means 110 Blood flow value detection means 111 Modulating means 112 Transmitting means 113 Wireless connection 114 Receiving means 115 Demodulating means 116 Processing means 117 Output means

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Biological information detecting means for detecting biological information comprising temperature value detecting means, humidity value detecting means and blood flow pulse wave detecting means on the surface thereof, state value detecting means for detecting a biological action provided therein, the living body A beauty / health monitoring system comprising: an wearing device worn on an ear in a state of being provided with an information detection unit and a state value detection unit. The beauty / health monitoring system according to claim 1, comprising a porous cover that covers a portion other than the detection tool on a surface of the wearing tool. In the wearing tool, a modulation means for modulating a temperature signal of the temperature sensor, a humidity signal of the humidity sensor, a blood flow pulse wave signal of the blood flow pulse wave sensor, and a state signal of the state sensor, the modulation means The beauty / health monitoring system according to claim 1, further comprising: a wireless transmission unit that wirelessly transmits the modulated signal modulated in step 1 to the data processing unit. Demodulating means for demodulating the modulated signal transmitted via the wireless transmitting means, and signal processing means for forming body temperature data, sweating data, blood flow pulse wave data, and biological motion data from the signal demodulated by the demodulating means The beauty / health monitoring system according to claim 1, comprising a portable terminal comprising The beauty / health monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the blood flow pulse wave sensor is one of a pulse wave sensor and a blood flow sensor.

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