JP2013224828A - Electronic clinical thermometer and controlling method for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic clinical thermometer capable of appropriately notifying a user of completion of temperature measurement according to preference and surroundings of the user without decreasing battery life or increasing cost.SOLUTION: An electronic clinical thermometer detects the state of a power switch after power is turned on by depressing the power switch. When the power switch is detected to be in a depressed state, depending on length of time the power switch is held depressed, an alarm unit gives a test alarm comprising a sequentially generated plurality of types of alarms defined by a plurality of levels of preset values for setting types of alarms to be given by the alarm unit which is for notifying completion of temperature measurement by the electronic clinical thermometer. When release of the depressed power switch is detected, a level of the preset value corresponding to a type of alarm being given at that time is defined as a set value for the type of alarm to be used by the electronic clinical thermometer.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic thermometer and a control method thereof.

  Some electronic thermometers have a notification function at the end of body temperature measurement.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration that switches between a normal mode in which a sound is sounded by a buzzer as a notification function and a mute mode in which the sound is not sounded depending on the purpose and purpose.

JP 2007-24591 A

  Some of the notification functions use buzzer sounds, melody sounds, backlights, vibrations, and the like, but their initial setting values are not necessarily optimal for all users. For example, there are the following tendencies depending on the user's preference and surrounding conditions.

  ・ For elderly people, it is easier to hear when the sound pressure is high at a low frequency (2.5 kHz or less).

  ・ If the buzzer sound is difficult to hear due to ambient noise, vibration is better.

  ・ If multiple people start temperature measurement at the same time, it is easier to understand if the melody is different.

  -The buzzer ringing frequency that is easy to hear changes depending on how the bag is fleshed and how the clothes are worn (for example, a high frequency is greatly attenuated when sandwiched between bags).

  However, if the current consumption is increased by increasing the sound pressure or the ringing time, the battery life is shortened. Therefore, it is inconvenient for a user who places importance on battery life to increase the sound pressure or lengthen the ringing time at the initial setting value.

  Therefore, there is a demand for a notification function capable of performing appropriate notification according to the use situation and use environment without impairing the battery life and without cost.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can appropriately notify the end of body temperature measurement according to the user's preference and the surrounding situation without deteriorating the battery life and without incurring costs. An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic thermometer and a control method thereof.

In order to achieve the above object, an electronic thermometer according to the present invention has the following configuration. That is,
An electronic thermometer,
A power switch for turning the electronic thermometer on and off;
Informing means for informing the end of temperature measurement by the electronic thermometer,
Detecting means for detecting a state of the power switch after the power is turned on by pressing the power switch;
As a result of detection by the detection means, when the power switch is in a pressed state, the set values of a plurality of types (levels) for setting notification contents of the notification means are set according to the pressing duration time. Execution means for performing a pilot notification of the notification means by switching in stages between the plurality of types of levels;
When the detection means detects that the pressed state of the power switch is released, the setting value of the level used for the experimental notification at that time is set as the setting value of the notification content of the notification means And a confirming means for confirming.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the completion | finish of body temperature measurement can be alert | reported appropriately according to a user's preference and the surrounding condition, without impairing battery life and without cost.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the electronic thermometer of this embodiment. It is an internal block diagram which shows the function structure of the electronic thermometer of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process by the alerting | reporting setting mode in the electronic thermometer of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display part of the electronic thermometer of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display part of the electronic thermometer of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the application example of the setting process by the alerting | reporting setting mode in the electronic thermometer of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display part of the electronic thermometer of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display part of the electronic thermometer of this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings as necessary. The embodiments described below are preferable specific examples of the present invention, and thus various technically preferable limitations are given. However, the scope of the present invention particularly limits the present invention in the following description. As long as there is no description of the effect, it is not restricted to these aspects.

<< Embodiment 1 >>
<1. External structure of electronic thermometer>
FIG. 1 shows an external configuration of an electronic thermometer 100 according to the present embodiment. In particular, FIG. 1A shows a plan view and FIG. 1B shows a side view.

  In the electronic thermometer 100, reference numeral 101 denotes a main body case in which an electronic circuit such as an arithmetic control unit 220 (FIG. 2) described later, a battery (power supply unit) 250, and the like are accommodated.

  Reference numeral 102 denotes an end cap made of a stainless steel metal cap, in which a temperature measurement component such as a thermistor (details will be described later) for measuring temperature is housed. Reference numeral 103 denotes a power switch, which is turned on when pressed once, and turned off when pressed again. In addition, when the power switch 103 is kept pressed for a certain period of time (for example, 3 seconds) or longer when the power is turned on (long press), the mode shifts to a notification setting mode for setting a notification unit that notifies the end of body temperature measurement described later. To do. Reference numeral 104 denotes a display unit that displays the body temperature of the subject. Reference numeral 105 denotes an audio output unit that outputs audio based on processing in the arithmetic control unit 220.

<2. Functional structure of electronic thermometer>
FIG. 2 is an internal block diagram showing a functional configuration of the electronic thermometer 100 of the present embodiment.

The electronic thermometer 100 of this embodiment has a notification setting mode for setting a notification unit of the electronic thermometer 100 in addition to a normal body temperature measurement mode for measuring the body temperature of the subject as an operation mode. This notification setting mode is a mode for setting a plurality of types (or patterns) in the notification content at the end of body temperature measurement. Here, as the setting of the notification content, for example,
1: Change of sound pressure / volume (large, medium, small, silence)
2: Change of sound frequency (for example, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz, 4 kHz, etc.)
3: Change of melody sound (melody pattern) 4: Change of continuous sound duration / sound interval (for example, 3 seconds, 6 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.)
5: Change of vibration length / intensity / vibration pattern (for example, 3 seconds, 6 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.)
6: Change of display area / time / luminance / color / display pattern on display (lighting / non-lighting / flashing / inversion, contrast, etc.)
There is. Of course, the setting of the notification content is an example, and each item of 1 to 6 can be set individually or in any combination.

  The electronic thermometer 100 calculates a body temperature of the subject by performing various processes based on the temperature measurement unit 210 that outputs an ON signal for a time corresponding to the temperature, and the ON signal output from the temperature measurement unit 210. And an arithmetic control unit 220 that controls the operation of the entire electronic thermometer 100. Furthermore, the electronic thermometer 100 includes a display unit 104 that displays the calculated body temperature of the subject, an audio output unit 105 that outputs audio data, a power supply unit 250, and a vibration unit 260 that generates vibration.

  The display unit 104 includes a liquid crystal display unit for displaying measurement information such as body temperature, for example. In addition to the measurement information, the display unit 104 can display status information of the electronic thermometer 100 (for example, a low current consumption mode, a body temperature measurement mode, etc.). Further, the display unit 104 is provided with a backlight LED 114, and the LED 114 is turned on / off and blinks under the control of the display control unit 227.

  The temperature measurement unit 210 includes a thermistor (measurement resistance element) and a reference resistance element, which are arranged inside the end cap 102 and connected in parallel to each other, and a single input integration type A / D conversion circuit. Then, the temperature measurement unit 210 outputs an ON signal corresponding to the temperature (a digital signal that changes the ON time corresponding to the temperature). In this embodiment, the integration method is adopted as the temperature measurement method of the temperature measurement unit 210, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other methods, for example, a CR oscillation method using a CR oscillation circuit are used. It may be used.

  The arithmetic control unit 220 includes a timer 222 that measures the ON time of the digital signal output from the temperature measurement unit 210. In addition, the timer 222 can also measure the time since the power supply unit 250 is turned on and the duration of the long press when it is determined that the power switch 103 is pressed for a long time. As described above, the arithmetic control unit 220 can control ON / OFF and reset of the timer 222 according to a predetermined condition. Therefore, the arithmetic control unit 220 can switch between the body temperature measurement mode and the notification setting mode based on the measurement time of the timer 222 as a predetermined condition.

  The arithmetic control unit 220 includes a ROM 224, an EEPROM 225, and a RAM 226. The ROM 224 stores a program for calculating temperature data based on the time measured by the timer 222 and predicting and calculating the body temperature of the subject based on the time change of the calculated temperature data. The RAM 226 stores the calculated temperature data in time series. The EEPROM 225 stores predetermined audio data. The EEPROM 225 stores various set values that can be set as a notification unit of the electronic thermometer 100. The set value includes audio data for outputting a sound at the designated volume / melody by the audio output unit 105. Furthermore, there are vibration pattern data for causing the vibration unit 260 to vibrate with a designated vibration amount / vibration time, display control data for displaying the display unit 104 with a designated lighting time / luminance, and the like.

  The arithmetic control unit 220 includes an arithmetic processing unit 223 that performs arithmetic operations according to a program stored in the ROM 224 and outputs sound data, vibration pattern data, and display control data. In addition, the calculation control unit 220 includes a display control unit 227 for controlling the display unit 104 that displays the calculation result in the calculation processing unit 223. Furthermore, the calculation control unit 220 includes a control circuit 221 that controls the timer 222, the display control unit 227, the calculation processing unit 223, the temperature measurement unit 210, and the vibration unit 260.

  The vibration unit 260 generates vibration with the vibration pattern and intensity indicated by the vibration pattern data stored in the EEPROM 225.

  When it is determined that the electronic thermometer 100 is attached to the measurement site of the subject, the electronic thermometer 100 starts temperature measurement at a predetermined cycle (sampling rate), and the time change of the acquired temperature data Based on the above, the body temperature of the subject is predicted and calculated.

<3. Setting process by notification setting mode in electronic thermometer>
The setting process by the alert | report setting mode in the electronic thermometer of this embodiment is demonstrated.

  Here, in particular, as a content of notification setting, for example, a case where the volume of a buzzer sound using a piezoelectric element is set will be described as an example.

  In the body temperature measurement mode of the present embodiment, for example, the body temperature measurement processing of the electronic thermometer 100 of the equilibrium temperature prediction type is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the measurement type electronic thermometer, the prediction / measurement type electronic thermometer It can also be applied to a thermometer.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the setting process in the notification setting mode in the electronic thermometer. In the present embodiment, a plurality of levels (for example, three levels of “small”, “medium”, and “large”) are prepared (a plurality of types of volume from the lowest level to the highest level). In this embodiment, the duration of pressing after the power switch 103 is pressed is monitored. Then, in accordance with the pressing duration time, the volume is switched in steps and notified, and when the pressed state is released as a trigger, the volume notified at that time is set as the notification content intended by the user. .

  Hereinafter, specific processing contents will be described.

  In step S301, when the power is turned on by pressing the power switch 103 of the electronic thermometer 100, the thermometer enters a preparation state for temperature measurement (body temperature measurement mode). Here, in the arithmetic processing unit 223, for example, temperature data is calculated at a predetermined interval, for example, every 0.5 seconds as a sampling rate for measuring body temperature. In this state, the display unit 104 displays the previous notification content (volume) set value and the volume according to the set value. Also, the sound output unit 105 outputs a sound according to the volume.

  In step S302, 0 (T = 0) is set to the pressing duration T, which is a variable for starting calculation of the pressing duration of the power switch 103, and the pressing duration in a certain period unit is monitored. R (t = r) is set to a predetermined threshold t. Thereby, for example, if r is 3 seconds, the progress of pressing can be determined in units of 3 seconds.

  In step S303, the state of the pressed power switch 103 is detected. Here, the state of the power switch 103 is a state where the pressing of the power switch 103 is continued (a pressing state).

  If it is determined that the power switch 103 is pressed (YES in step S304), the process proceeds to step S305. In step S305, it is determined whether or not the pressing duration T is equal to or greater than a threshold value t (= r). If it is determined that the pressing duration T is less than the threshold t (= r) (NO in step S305), the process returns to step S304. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pressing duration T is equal to or greater than the threshold t (= r) (YES in step S305), the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, it is determined whether there is a volume at the next stage (level) of the currently set volume. If it is determined that there is a volume at the next stage (level) (YES in step S306), the process proceeds to step S307, and the sound of the volume at the next stage is output from the audio output unit 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no volume at the next stage (level) (that is, the volume at the highest level) (NO at step S306), the process proceeds to step S308, and the volume at the initial stage (initial level) is set. Sound is output from the audio output unit 105. In this way, it is possible to perform a trial notification (sound output) with a specified level of sound volume.

  After the processing in step S307 or step S308, in step S309, t = t + r is set as the threshold value t, and then the process returns to step S304.

  If it is determined in step S304 that it is not in the pressed state (NO in step S304), the process proceeds to step S310, and the sound volume at the time when the press is released is determined as the setting value of the notification content. After that, in step S311, the mode shifts to a normal body temperature measurement mode.

  Assuming that the threshold value t is, for example, “3 seconds” by the above processing, the pressing state and the pressing duration time are monitored in units of 3 seconds after the power is turned on, and when the pressing state is released. Since the volume at this stage can be automatically set as the set value of the notification content, the user can set it with ease and without panicking.

  For example, in a state where the previous setting value is “volume low”, when the pressed state is released within 3 seconds to less than 6 seconds after the power is turned on, “medium volume” is set. In addition, when the pressed state is released in 6 seconds or more and less than 9 seconds, “high volume” is set. Furthermore, when the pressed state is released in 9 seconds or more and less than 12 seconds, in this case, there are three stages of large, medium, and small, so that “volume low” is returned from “volume high” to “volume low”. Will be set.

  In this way, the volume (small → medium → high) at the stage that is a candidate for the set value is periodically (looped) according to the pressing duration time.

<4. Display example in the setting process>
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the display unit 104 displayed according to the setting processing and a sound output example from the audio output unit 105. FIG. 4A shows a display state of the display unit 104 immediately after the power is turned on, and FIG. 4B shows an example of transition of the display image and output sound on the display unit 104 in the notification setting mode. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the display unit 104 has a numerical image 104a indicating the immediately preceding temperature measurement value, an icon image 104b indicating the current operation mode of the electronic thermometer, and the currently set notification content. An icon image 104c indicating the set value is displayed. In FIG. 4A, immediately after the power is turned on, preparation for the body temperature measurement mode is started, and thus an icon image 104b (inverted image of M in the figure) indicating that is displayed. Further, since the notification content is a volume, an index of a vertically long rectangular image indicating the level of the volume is displayed as an icon image 104c configured according to the number of levels. In the case of this example, since three vertically long rectangular images are displayed as the icon image 104c, it indicates that the set value of the current notification content is set to “volume high” which is the highest volume. Yes.

  In this state, when the notification setting mode is entered, the icon image 104b indicating the preparation for the body temperature measurement mode is deleted. Thereby, the user can grasp | ascertain that the electronic thermometer 100 changed to alerting | reporting setting mode. Of course, instead of deleting the icon image 104b, it may be replaced with another icon image indicating the notification setting mode.

  In the notification setting mode, the volume output from the audio output unit 105 gradually increases according to the pressing duration of the power switch 103, and the display content of the icon image 104c on the display unit 104 also indicates the volume accordingly. It changes to an image (FIG. 4B). In the above example, there are three types of volume, “low volume”, “medium volume”, and “high volume”, so the next level of the volume indicated by the currently set value (previous set value). The sound is sequentially output according to the volume, and the display content of the icon image 104c is switched. When the maximum volume “volume high” is reached, it returns to “volume low”. Similarly, the power switch 103 is pressed to switch between “volume low”, “medium volume”, and “volume high”. Repeat as often as possible.

  In FIG. 4, both the audio output and the image display are used as the notification content output, but at least one of them may be used to output the notification content. Further, the set value of the determined notification content (volume in the case of FIG. 4) is stored in the RAM 226. Then, when temperature measurement is established after the transition to the body temperature measurement mode, sound output may be performed at least according to the set value stored in the RAM 226, and the corresponding icon image 104c may be output as necessary.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by performing output (sound output and image output) control that appeals to the user's hearing and vision, the user can easily make his / her own intention without hurrying. The setting value of the notification content at the level to be selected can be selected, and the setting value is automatically determined according to the selection. Therefore, the user can easily perform notification setting in accordance with his / her preference and usage environment without performing complicated operations.

<< Embodiment 2 >>
In the first embodiment, the case where a desired level of volume is set from a plurality of types of levels is described as an example of the notification setting mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of types of melody patterns (for example, melody 1 to 3) may be stored in the EEPROM 225, and these melody may be output step by step according to the pressing duration of the power switch 103. A display example in this case is shown in FIG.

  5A is a character image “no.1” having a melody number indicating that the content of the image 104c is Melody 1 with respect to the image 104c of FIG.

  Further, when the mode is changed to the notification setting mode, as shown in FIG. 5B, the three melodies “Pip (Melody 1)” stored in the melody IC (not shown) according to the pressing duration of the power switch 103 are displayed. , “Beep (melody 2)”, and “beep (melody 3)” are sequentially output from the voice output unit 105. Accordingly, the melody number (no.1, no.2, no.3) corresponding to the corresponding melody is switched and displayed on the display unit 104. Then, when reaching the last melody number “no.3”, it returns to “no.1”, and similarly, “no.1”, “no.2” and “no.3” are switched. Repeats periodically as long as the power switch 103 is pressed.

  The setting process in the present embodiment can be realized by replacing “volume” to be set in the setting process in FIG. 3 of the first embodiment with “melody”.

  In addition to this, as described above, the frequency of sound, the ringing time of sound, the length of vibration, lighting / non-lighting / flashing of display, and the like can be set as notification contents. Then, the arithmetic control unit 220 controls the operations of the audio output unit 105, the display control unit 227 (or the LED 114), and the vibration unit 260 according to the set setting value.

<Embodiment 3>
In the notification setting mode described in Embodiments 1 and 2, one type of notification content setting (for example, volume level) is set, but the present invention is not limited to this. As an application example, a plurality of setting menus for a function group of the electronic thermometer 100 that can be notified visually, audibly, and tactilely to a user are prepared, and notification corresponding to the setting menu selected from the setting menu is prepared. The contents may be set.

  The selection of a plurality of types of setting menus (volume, frequency, vibration, etc.) is realized by partially expanding or changing the setting process of FIG.

  Specifically, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the power switch 103 of the electronic thermometer 100 is pressed (after the power is turned on), a plurality of setting menus are switched at regular intervals. Display periodically. Then, in a state where any setting menu is displayed, once pressing of the power switch 103 is released, it is determined to shift to the notification setting mode based on the setting menu displayed at that time.

  As a result, the user can select an arbitrary setting menu from a plurality of types of setting menus, and set notification contents corresponding to the setting menu.

  Hereinafter, a setting process that is an extension of the setting process of FIG. 3 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, when the power source is turned on by pressing the power switch 103 of the electronic thermometer 100, the thermistor enters a temperature measurement (body temperature measurement mode) preparation state. Here, in the arithmetic processing unit 223, for example, temperature data is calculated at a predetermined interval, for example, every 0.5 seconds as a sampling rate for measuring body temperature. In this state, the display unit 104 displays the previous notification content (volume) set value and the volume according to the set value. The voice output unit 105 outputs voice guidance for shifting to the setting menu.

  In step S602, 0 (T = 0) is set to the pressing duration T, which is a variable for starting the calculation of the pressing duration of the power button, and the pressing duration in a certain period unit is monitored. V (s = v) is set to the threshold s. Thereby, for example, if v is 3 seconds, the progress of pressing can be determined in units of 3 seconds.

  In step S603, the state of the pressed power switch 103 is detected. Here, the state of the power switch 103 is a state where the pressing of the power switch 103 is continued (a pressing state).

  If it is determined that the power switch 103 is in the pressed state (YES in step S604), the process proceeds to step S605. In step S605, it is determined whether or not the pressing duration T is equal to or greater than a threshold value s (= v). If it is determined that the pressing duration T is less than the threshold s (= v) (NO in step S605), the process returns to step S604. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pressing duration T is equal to or greater than the threshold s (= v) (YES in step S605), the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, it is determined whether there is a setting menu next to the currently displayed setting menu. If it is determined that there is a next setting menu (YES in step S606), the process proceeds to step S607, and a menu name indicating the next setting menu is displayed on the display unit 104. At this time, the menu name may be displayed and voice guidance explaining the contents of the setting menu stored in the voice synthesis IC (not shown) may be output from the voice output unit 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no next setting menu (NO in step S606), the process proceeds to step S608, and the menu name indicating the first setting menu is displayed on the display unit 104. Here, the first setting menu means that multiple types of setting menus are ordered, and if the last setting menu in that order was displayed last time, it returns to the beginning from that last, This means a setting menu that displays the first setting menu.

  After the processing in step S607 or step S608, in step S609, the threshold s is set to s = s + v, and then the process returns to step S604.

  If it is determined in step S604 that it is not in the pressed state (NO in step S604), the process proceeds to step S610 to select the setting menu at the time when the pressing is released, and the notification setting mode based on the selected setting menu. Confirm as Thereafter, in step S611, in order to shift to the notification setting mode based on the selected setting (step S303 in FIG. 3 triggered by the re-pressing of the switch 103), the pressing duration T is reset (T = 0), and R (t = r) is set as the threshold value t for monitoring the pressing duration in a certain period unit.

  Through the above processing, the user selects an intended setting menu from the setting menu that is periodically switched and displayed (presented) according to the pressing duration, and shifts to the notification setting mode based on the selected setting menu. be able to.

  Here, a display example of the display unit 104 displayed according to the setting process of FIG. 6 and a sound output example from the audio output unit 105 are shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7A shows a display state of the display unit 104 immediately after the power is turned on, and FIG. 7B shows a display image and an output when the contents of a plurality of types of setting menus are periodically switched and notified. An example of sound transition is shown.

  In particular, FIG. 7B shows a menu name of the setting menu and a character string indicating an operation guidance when moving to the setting menu, and a state in which the menu name of the setting menu is voice-guided. ing.

  In the third embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of setting menus is selected, and a notification setting mode is performed using the selected setting menu. On the other hand, it is assumed that any two or more setting menus among a plurality of types of setting menus are to be set continuously. In this case, after the process of step S310 in FIG. 3, it is monitored whether or not the power switch 103 is pressed again within a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). The process proceeds to step S602 of FIG. By performing such processing, any two or more setting menus can be set continuously.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, a plurality of types of setting menus are selected by one switch operation, and a plurality of types of setting values prepared in the notification setting mode based on the setting menus are displayed. It is possible to perform notification setting in accordance with the preference and use environment.

<< Embodiment 4 >>
The various setting values described above include statistically recommended setting values or combinations thereof depending on the characteristics of the user (age, physique, type of clothes), and further depending on the usage environment.

  For example, elderly people tend to prefer a combination of a low sound frequency (2.5 kHz or less) and a high sound volume. In addition, in the case of an infant, a combination that is muted and does not vibrate may be envisaged in response to a request that the temperature may be measured even during sleep.

  Therefore, a combination of setting values assuming such a tendency and usage environment is prepared in advance in a preset storage unit (RAM 226 or the like) as a memory. Then, the preset storage unit may be referred to and periodically presented to the user for selection while switching preset information indicating the contents of the presets in the notification setting mode. A display example in that case is shown in FIG. FIG. 8 shows a state in which presets for infants, the general public, and the elderly are periodically switched and displayed.

  Needless to say, when a preset is selected, various setting values constituting the selected preset are determined as notification content settings.

  In addition, since the presentation of the preset can be regarded as one of the notification setting modes, it can also be realized by the setting process of FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. Also, it can be one of the setting menus in the setting process of FIG.

  As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the effects described in the first to third embodiments, a combination (preset) of recommended setting values is prepared, so that a plurality of types of suitable setting values can be obtained. Can be selected at once.

Claims (8)

An electronic thermometer,
A power switch for turning the electronic thermometer on and off;
Informing means for informing the end of temperature measurement by the electronic thermometer,
Detecting means for detecting a state of the power switch after the power is turned on by pressing the power switch;
As a result of the detection by the detection means, when the power switch is in the pressed state, the notification means of the notification means by setting values of a plurality of types for setting the notification contents of the notification means according to the pressing duration time. Execution means for performing a pilot notification by switching in stages between the plurality of types of levels;
When the detection means detects that the pressed state of the power switch is released, the setting value of the level used for the experimental notification at that time is set as the setting value of the notification content of the notification means An electronic thermometer comprising: a confirmation means for confirming. A storage means for storing setting values of the plurality of types from the lowest level to the highest level;
The execution means switches the setting values of the plurality of types stored in the storage means from the setting value of the current level to the setting value of the next level every time the pressing duration time has elapsed, The notification means performs a pilot notification according to the setting of the switched level, and when the current level reaches the highest level, the highest level is switched to the lowest level. The electronic thermometer according to claim 1, wherein the notification means performs a pilot notification based on the set value of the lowest level that has been switched. Audio output means for outputting audio;
Vibration means for generating vibration;
Display means for displaying an image,
The plurality of types of setting values are at least one of a plurality of types of setting values related to sound by the sound output means, a plurality of types of setting values related to vibration by the vibration means, and a plurality of types of setting values related to display by the display means. The electronic thermometer according to claim 1, wherein the electronic thermometer is included. The plurality of types of setting values relating to the sound include at least one of a level of a different type of sound, a level of a different type of sound, a level of a different type of sound, and a different type of melody sound. ,
The plurality of types of setting values related to vibration include at least one of length levels of different types of vibrations, levels of different types of vibrations, levels of frequencies of different types of vibrations, and vibration patterns of different types of vibrations. Including
The plurality of types of setting values relating to the display means include at least a different type of display part, a different type of display time, a different type of display brightness, a different type of display color, and a different display type of display pattern. The electronic thermometer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the electronic thermometer is provided. As a result of the detection by the detection means, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power switch is turned on, the notification means gives a trial notification of the sound output by the sound output means, the vibration The electronic thermometer according to claim 3, further comprising a presentation unit that periodically switches and presents a setting menu for performing settings related to vibrations by the unit and display by the display unit. When the detection means detects that the power switch has been released, it shifts to a notification setting mode for setting the notification content of the notification means by the setting menu presented by the presenting means at that time. The electronic thermometer according to claim 5, further comprising transition means for performing the following. Preset storage means for storing a preset combination of preset values for at least one of the sound output means, the vibration means, and the display means as a preset for each different characteristic of the user;
As a result of detection by the detection means, preset information indicating the contents of different presets stored in the preset storage means is presented every time a predetermined time elapses when the power switch is pressed after the power is turned on. The electronic thermometer according to claim 3, further comprising a presentation unit. A method for controlling an electronic thermometer comprising a power switch for turning on / off a power supply,
A detection step of detecting a state of the power switch after the power is turned on by pressing the power switch;
As a result of detection in the detection step, when the power switch is in a pressed state, a plurality of types for setting notification contents of a notification unit for notifying completion of temperature measurement by the electronic thermometer according to the pressing duration time An execution step of performing the pilot notification of the notification unit by the set value of the level by switching in stages between the plurality of types of levels;
When the detection step detects that the pressed state of the power switch is released, the set value of the level used for the experimental notification at that time is set as the set value of the notification content of the notification unit An electronic thermometer control method comprising: a confirmation step for confirmation.

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