JP2014064707A - Sheet and information processing device, and information processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To estimate a date of ovulation by a low-cost method having high convenience but low workload for a subject.SOLUTION: A sheet 700 for absorbing vaginal discharge includes a mark 701 that represents a distance from a predetermined position for quantifying a range in which the vaginal discharge is absorbed, attached on a surface or a back side of the area in which the vaginal discharge is absorbed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a sheet used for ovulation date prediction, an information processing apparatus having an ovulation date prediction function, and an information processing method.

  It is important to identify the date of ovulation for those who wish to become pregnant. In general, examples of the method for specifying the date of ovulation include a method for measuring basal body temperature, a method for measuring urinary hormones using an ovulation test agent, and a method for measuring follicles by ultrasonic diagnosis.

  Among these methods, the method of measuring follicles by ultrasonic diagnosis can accurately identify the date of ovulation, but it is necessary to perform measurement at a specialized inspection institution or the like, and is not convenient. On the other hand, in the case of the method using the ovulation test drug, since it can be measured at home, the convenience of the method is high, but the price of the ovulation test drug itself is high. is there.

  On the other hand, the method of measuring basal body temperature can be measured at home, and even if it is continuously performed, the cost does not increase and can be said to be a more realistic method.

JP 2010-012091 A

  However, in the case of the method of measuring basal body temperature, it is necessary to measure basal body temperature every day for a long period of time, and furthermore, it is necessary to periodically input memo information such as menstrual days, so it is necessary for the subject The load is high.

  In addition, the method of measuring basal body temperature also has a demerit that sufficient prediction accuracy cannot be expected for a subject whose basal body temperature is unstable in the first place.

  For this reason, in realizing the function of predicting the ovulation date, a method that is highly convenient for the subject, can be performed at low cost, and has a low workload on the subject is adopted. Is desirable.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to make it possible to predict an ovulation day by a low-cost method that is highly convenient for a subject and has a small work load.

In order to achieve the above object, a sheet according to the present invention has the following configuration. That is,
A sheet that absorbs the cage
In order to quantify the range in which the cage is absorbed, a mark indicating a distance from a predetermined position is attached to the front or back surface of the region in which the cage is absorbed. .

  According to the present invention, an ovulation day can be predicted by a low-cost method that is highly convenient for a subject and has a small work load.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of a prediction system containing the information processing apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the system configuration | structure of information processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display content displayed on the display part of the female thermometer which comprises a prediction system. It is a figure which shows an example of a female physiological cycle. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the ovulation day prediction process in information processing apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the analysis function in an ovulation day prediction process. It is a figure which shows the sheet | seat for measuring memo information. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the ovulation day prediction process in information processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the sheet | seat for measuring memo information.

  First, the outline of each embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the information processing apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention, the cervical mucus method is used to predict the ovulation day of the subject. In general, the cervical mucus method is a method of predicting the date of ovulation by collecting cervical mucus (origin) before ovulation and analyzing the state thereof. In the first to third embodiments of the present invention, As the state of cervical mucus (cage), paying attention to the amount of the cage, the ovulation day is predicted based on the measured amount data. In the fourth embodiment, attention is paid to the PH value of the cage, and the ovulation day is predicted based on the measured PH data.

  Hereinafter, details of each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
<1. Appearance structure of prediction system>
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a prediction system for predicting an ovulation day, including an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes an information processing apparatus, which communicates with a female thermometer 110, thereby inputting memo information such as menstrual days, menstrual pains, sexual intercourse, drinking, fever, and vaginal discharge, It has a function of acquiring basal body temperature data measured by the female thermometer 110. Moreover, it has the ovulation day prediction function which estimates the subject's ovulation date using the acquired memo information or the memo information and basal body temperature data.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the memo information and the basal body temperature data are acquired by communicating with the female thermometer 110. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the memo information is directly connected to the information processing apparatus 100. It is good also as a structure which acquires memo information, basal body temperature data, etc. by inputting basal body temperature data.

  In the female thermometer 110, reference numeral 111 denotes a display unit, which includes a dot matrix liquid crystal unit and the like that can display numbers, letters, and figures (characters, icons, etc.). Details of display contents displayed on the display unit 111 will be described later.

  An operation unit 112 is used when various instructions are input to the female thermometer 110 based on the display content displayed on the display unit 111. Note that the operation unit 112 has a left button 113 for giving an instruction (movement instruction) for moving an identifier (cursor) indicating that a selection target such as a menu item displayed on the display unit 111 is in a selected state. A button 114 is provided. In addition, an up button 115 and a down button 116 for giving an instruction (change instruction) for changing a set value for a selection target of the movement destination of the cursor are provided. Further, a determination button 117 for determining a selection target of the cursor movement destination (or a set value changed for the selection target of the cursor movement destination) is provided. The determination button 117 also serves as a power ON / OFF switch of the female thermometer 110 (the power is turned on or off by long pressing the decision button 117).

<2. System configuration of information processing apparatus>
Next, the system configuration of the information processing apparatus 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration of the information processing apparatus 100. In FIG. 2, 201 is a control memory (ROM), 202 is a central processing unit (CPU), 203 is a memory (RAM), and 204 is a computer-readable external storage device (recording medium).

  205 is an input device for inputting user instructions (corresponding to the keyboard or mouse not shown in FIG. 1), 206 is a display device (corresponding to the liquid crystal display unit shown in FIG. 1), and 207 is female. This is an interface device for transmitting and receiving memo information and basal body temperature data (measurement information) with the thermometer 110. Reference numeral 208 denotes a bus.

  In the case of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, memo information and basal body temperature data (measurement information) are acquired from the female thermometer 110 (or via the input device 205), and the measurement information is stored in the external storage device 204. The storage unit 211 for storing as memo information and basal body temperature data (measurement information) 213 in association with the measured date information, and the stored memo information and basal body temperature based on the stored memo information A program for functioning as the ovulation day prediction unit 212 that predicts the ovulation date of the subject based on the data is provided.

  The program, memo information, and basal body temperature data (measurement information) 213 are appropriately fetched into the memory 203 via the bus 208 and processed by the central processing unit 202 under the control of the central processing unit 202. .

<3. Display contents of the female thermometer display>
Next, display contents displayed on the display unit 111 of the female thermometer 110 will be briefly described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents displayed on the display unit 111 of the female thermometer 110.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 301 denotes a selection function display area for selecting various functions of the female thermometer 110. Each pictogram (icon) displayed in the selection function display area 301 is an icon for selecting a memo input function, an alarm time setting function, a volume setting function, and a time setting function in order from the left.

  Reference numeral 302 denotes a selected memo display area for selecting a memo item to be input when the memo input function is selected. Each pictogram (icon) displayed in the selected memo display area 302 is an icon indicating, in order from the left, menstruation date, fever, irregular bleeding, menstrual pain, intercourse, drug intake, the amount of the cage, and the like. In addition, the amount of cage shall be comprised so that the numerical value in any one of four steps of 0-3 judged by the subject visually can be selectively input, for example.

  Reference numeral 303 denotes a measurement data display area for displaying measured basal body temperature data or displaying basal body temperature data for a predetermined number of days in the past as a trend graph.

  A setting information display area 304 displays setting contents set by the user using an alarm time setting function, a volume setting function, or the like.

  A current date / time display area 305 displays the current date (year / month / day) or time (hour / minute). Reference numeral 306 denotes an internal state display area, which displays information indicating the internal state of the female thermometer 110 (for example, the remaining battery level).

  Thus, by using the female thermometer 110, the subject can easily record the memo information in association with the day information indicating the date on which the content of the memo information was implemented.

<4. Example of physiological cycle>
Next, the menstrual cycle will be briefly described. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a menstrual cycle. Circled numbers represent the first days of menstrual periods 401 to 405 in each menstrual cycle, and the symbols a to d in between indicate the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is a cycle in which the first day of the menstrual day is the start date and the day before the next menstrual day is the last day. Each menstrual cycle includes a low-temperature phase period from the first day of the menstrual day to the day before the ovulation day and a high-temperature phase period from the ovulation day to the day before the first day of the next menstrual day. Reference numerals 411 to 412 indicate the amount of the cage, and usually increase before each ovulation day in each menstrual cycle.

<5. Flow of ovulation day prediction process>
Next, the flow of the ovulation day prediction process in the information processing apparatus 100 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of ovulation day prediction processing by the ovulation day prediction unit 212.

  When a prediction instruction is input by the subject via the input device 205 and the ovulation day prediction process is started by the ovulation day prediction unit 212, in step S501, the external storage device 204 stores it in association with the day information. Read memo information. Further, in step S502, it is determined whether or not the read memo information includes at least the amount data of the past measured within a predetermined number of days from the timing (current date and time) when the prediction instruction is input. .

  In step S502, if it is determined that there is no amount data of what has been measured within a predetermined number of days in the past from the timing when the prediction instruction is input, it is determined that the ovulation day has passed, and the process proceeds to step S509. . In step S509, a message indicating that there are days until the next ovulation day is notified.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S502 that there is amount data of the cage measured within the predetermined number of days in the past from the timing when the prediction instruction is input, the process proceeds to step S503.

  In step S503, it is determined whether or not the memo information read in step S501 includes data that can determine the first day of menstruation (menstrual date information) for a predetermined number (a predetermined number of menstrual cycles). If it is determined in step S503 that data (menstrual date information) capable of determining the first day of the menstrual day is not included in a predetermined number or more, the process proceeds to step S504, and the ovulation date is determined based only on the amount data of the cage. Predict. Specifically, the day when the amount data starts to increase within a predetermined number of days is specified, and the ovulation day is predicted after 3 days from the day when the amount data starts to increase.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S503 that the memo information read in step S501 includes a predetermined number or more of data capable of determining the first day of the menstrual period (physiological date information), the process proceeds to step S505. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a predetermined number or more of quantity data of the corresponding cage during the determined first menstruation day (that is, within each menstrual cycle).

  For example, a plurality of memo information indicating menstrual days are stored, and as a result of specifying the first day of menstrual days in each menstrual cycle, the first day of menstrual days for five times is identified as 401 to 405 shown in FIG. To do. In the case of FIG. 4, a plurality of amount data 411 of cage measurements measured between the first day of the menstrual day indicated by 401 and the first day of the menstrual day indicated by 402 are stored. Similarly, between the first day of menstruation shown in 402 and the first day of menstruation shown in 403, the first day of menstruation shown in 403 and the first day of menstruation shown in 404, the first day of menstruation shown in 404 and the first day of menstruation shown in 405 Also, quantity data 412 to 414 of a plurality of measured cage items are stored in between.

  As described above, when there is a predetermined number or more of the corresponding amount data of the past menstruation on the first day, the process proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, if there is not a predetermined number or more of the corresponding cage data, the process proceeds to step S504, and the above-described prediction is performed.

  In step S506, an analysis process is executed using the specified past menstrual day first day and the past amount data of the cage.

  Specifically, first, assuming that a predetermined number of days before the specified first menstrual day (for example, 14 days before) is an ovulation day, the past ovulation date and the amount data of the cage on the past ovulation day are as follows: The amount data before and after the reference date are normalized as the reference date and the reference amount, respectively.

  For example, if the amount data for the reference day is “3” out of 4 levels and the amount data for the previous day is “2”, the previous day's data can be normalized to (−1, −1). it can. If the quantity data of the day before the previous day is also “2”, the data of the day before the last day can be normalized to (−2, −1).

  Subsequently, the data normalized in this way is plotted in a two-dimensional area. Note that these processes are performed for each of the past menstrual day first days. FIG. 6 shows a state in which normalized data is plotted for each of the past menstrual day first days.

  In FIG. 6, the horizontal axis indicates the number of days elapsed when the reference date is the origin, and the vertical axis indicates the difference in the amount data when the reference amount is the origin.

  As shown in FIG. 6, by plotting the normalized data, it is possible to calculate an approximate curve 601 indicating the change of the quantity data with respect to time. Further, based on the calculated approximate curve 601, it is possible to calculate the arrival days 602 from when the amount data starts to increase until the ovulation day is reached.

  Returning to FIG. In step S507, from the timing when the prediction instruction is input, this time using the amount data of the past measured within a predetermined number of days, the approximate curve 601 and the arrival days 602 calculated by the analysis processing in step S506, Predict the date of ovulation.

  Specifically, from the timing when the prediction instruction is input, the amount data of the cage measured within the past number of days in the past is normalized and then substituted into the approximate curve 601 to start to increase the amount data. The day of ovulation is predicted by calculating the day and adding the arrival days 602 to the calculated day.

  In step S508, the date of ovulation predicted in step S504 or step S507 is displayed as a prediction result, and the process ends.

  As is apparent from the above description, in the present embodiment, the amount data of the memo information is acquired, and the ovulation date is predicted based on the acquired amount data.

  Thus, by adopting a configuration for predicting based on the amount data of the cage included in the memo information, it becomes possible to carry out easily at a low cost at home and the like, and a conventional method for measuring basal body temperature Thus, since it is not necessary to continuously measure basal body temperature data over a long period of time, it is possible to greatly reduce the work load on the subject.

  In the present embodiment, the memo information further includes a predetermined number or more of data that can be used to determine the first day of the past menstrual day, and the corresponding past item data includes a predetermined number or more. In the configuration, analysis processing is executed.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to perform ovulation day prediction suitable for the subject, and it is possible to improve the prediction accuracy.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when inputting the amount data of the cage, the subject visually inputs any one of four stages from 0 to 3, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the amount data of the cage may be determined more quantitatively using a dedicated sheet.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a dedicated sheet 700 for quantifying the amount of the cage. As shown in FIG. 7, on the sheet 700, concentric marks 701 for indicating the range in which the cage is absorbed are attached to the region in which the cage is absorbed. As a result, it is possible to determine to which mark position the cage has spread (that is, the distance from the center position of the concentric circle), and the subject can quantitatively grasp the quantity data. (For example, if it is within the innermost mark, enter “1” out of the four levels, and if it extends to the outermost mark, enter “3” in the four levels. ”).

  That is, by using the dedicated sheet 700, the amount data of the cage can be quantified as a numerical value of N + 1 steps from 0 to N (N is an integer equal to or greater than 1 and equal to the number of concentric circles).

  In the example of FIG. 7, the case where the mark 701 is attached to the surface of the region where the cage of the sheet 700 is absorbed is described, but the position of the mark 701 is not limited to the front surface, and may be the back surface.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first and second embodiments, only the memo information is used for predicting the ovulation date, but the present invention is not limited to this. If basal body temperature data has been measured by the subject, the basal body temperature data may be used.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of ovulation date prediction processing by the ovulation date prediction unit 212, and shows the flow of processing when basal body temperature data is used. In addition, about the process process similar to FIG. 5, suppose that the same reference number is attached and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In step S801, basal body temperature data stored in the external storage device (storage unit) 204 is read. In step S501, the memo information stored in the external storage device 204 is read.

  In step S802, based on the basal body temperature data read in step S801, it is determined whether the high-temperature phase average body temperature and the low-temperature phase average body temperature can be calculated. Specifically, if the basal body temperature data for the 3 menstrual cycle is included as the basal body temperature data in the high temperature phase period in each menstrual cycle, it is determined that the high temperature phase average body temperature can be calculated. Similarly, if the basal body temperature data for the three menstrual cycle is included as the basal body temperature data in the low temperature phase period in each menstrual cycle, it is determined that the low temperature phase average body temperature can be calculated.

  If it is determined in step S802 that calculation is possible, the process proceeds to step S803. On the other hand, if it is determined that calculation is not possible, the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S803, a reference body temperature (= (high temperature phase average body temperature + low temperature phase average body temperature) / 2) is calculated based on the high temperature phase average body temperature and the low temperature phase average body temperature. Furthermore, in step S804, it is determined whether or not the current basal body temperature data is lower than the reference body temperature calculated in step S803 among the basal body temperature data read in step S801. It is determined whether it is a phase period.

  If it is determined in step S804 that the current time is not the low temperature phase period, it is determined that it is not appropriate to perform the ovulation day prediction, and the process proceeds to step S509. In step S509, a message indicating that there are days until the next ovulation day is notified.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S804 that the present is the low-temperature phase period, it is determined that the ovulation day prediction is appropriate, and the process proceeds to step S502. Henceforth, since the process from step S503 to step S508 is the same as the process from step S503 of FIG. 5 to step S508, description is abbreviate | omitted here.

  As is apparent from the above description, the present embodiment is configured to determine whether the present is the low temperature phase period or the high temperature phase period by reading the basal body temperature data and calculating the reference body temperature. Furthermore, when it was determined that it was a high temperature phase period, the ovulation day prediction was not performed. As a result, it is possible to avoid displaying an inappropriate prediction result.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first to third embodiments, attention is paid to the amount data of the cage, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, attention may be paid to the PH data of the cage.

<1. Sheet for measuring PH data>
First, a sheet for measuring the cage PH data will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a sheet 900 for measuring the PH data of the cage. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 901 denotes a PH test paper that changes color depending on the PH value, and is disposed at the center position of the surface of the sheet 900.

  Thereby, when the PH test paper 901 reacts to the discolored item and changes its color, the subject visually checks this and compares it with the determination test paper 903 displayed on the information processing apparatus 100, so Data can be measured. The measured PH data is input to the information processing apparatus 100 as memo information by the subject.

<2. Flow of ovulation day prediction process>
Next, the flow of the ovulation day prediction process in the information processing apparatus 100 will be described. The ovulation prediction process shown in FIGS. 5 and 8 can also be applied to the ovulation day prediction process when PH data is used as memo information.

  For example, in step S504, the day when the PH data starts to change from acidic to alkaline is identified, and the day after 3 days from the day when the PH data starts to change is predicted as the ovulation day.

  Further, in step S506, assuming that a predetermined number of days before the specified first day of the menstrual day (for example, 14 days before) is an ovulation day, PH data measured on the ovulation day and the ovulation day are set as a reference date and a reference PH, respectively. The PH data before and after the reference date is normalized.

  For example, if the PH data for the reference day is “8” and the PH data for the previous day is “6”, the previous day's data can be normalized to (−1, −2). If the PH data of the day before the previous day is “4”, the data of the day before the last day can be normalized to (−2, -4). That is, a graph similar to FIG. 6 can be created, and an approximate curve 601 and arrival days 602 similar to FIG. 6 can be calculated.

  As is clear from the above description, in the present embodiment, the PH data of the memo information is acquired, and the ovulation date is predicted based on the acquired PH data.

  By adopting a configuration that predicts based on the PH data included in the memo information in this way, it can be carried out easily at a low cost at home and the like, and a conventional method for measuring basal body temperature In addition, since it is not necessary to continuously measure basal body temperature data over a long period of time, the work load on the subject can be greatly reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the memo information includes a predetermined number or more of data capable of determining the first day of the past menstrual day and the corresponding past PH data includes a predetermined number or more, The analysis process is executed.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to perform ovulation day prediction suitable for the subject, and it is possible to improve the prediction accuracy.

[Other Embodiments]
In the said 1st thru | or 4th embodiment, based on the memo information and basal body temperature data (measurement information) which were acquired via the female thermometer 110, or were directly input, ovulation day prediction processing is performed in the information processing apparatus 100. Although it was set as the structure performed, this invention is not limited to this, You may comprise so that the said ovulation day prediction process may be performed in the female thermometer 110. FIG.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100: Information processing apparatus, 110: Female thermometer, 111: Display part, 112: Operation part, 113: Left button, 114: Right button, 115: Up button, 116: Down button, 117: Determination button, 301: Selection function Display area 302: Selected memo display area 303: Measurement data display area 304: Setting information display area 305: Current date display area 306: Internal state display area 601: Approximate curve 602: Days reached 700: Sheet, 701: Mark, 900: Sheet, 901: PH test paper

Claims (6)

A sheet that absorbs the cage
In order to quantify the range in which the cage is absorbed, a mark indicating a distance from a predetermined position is attached to the front or back surface of the region in which the cage is absorbed. Sheet. By using the sheet according to claim 1, the range in which the cage is absorbed, which is quantified as a numerical value of N + 1 steps from 0 to N (N is an integer of 1 or more), is measured with respect to the amount of the cage. Obtaining means for obtaining information;
Storage means for storing the measurement information acquired by the acquisition means in a storage unit in association with date information on which the measurement information was measured;
A plurality of pieces of measurement information measured during the predetermined number of days when a plurality of pieces of measurement information measured in the past and a predetermined number of days have been stored in the storage unit from the timing when the prediction instruction is input. A predicting means for predicting the date of ovulation based on the change over time of
An information processing apparatus comprising: display means for displaying an ovulation date predicted by the prediction means. By using the sheet according to claim 1, the range in which the cage is absorbed, which is quantified as a numerical value of N + 1 steps from 0 to N (N is an integer of 1 or more), is measured with respect to the amount of the cage. An acquisition process to acquire as information;
A storage step of storing the measurement information acquired in the acquisition step in a storage unit in association with the date information on which the measurement information was measured;
A plurality of pieces of measurement information measured during the predetermined number of days when a plurality of pieces of measurement information measured in the past and a predetermined number of days have been stored in the storage unit from the timing when the prediction instruction is input. A predicting step for predicting the date of ovulation based on the change over time of
A display step of displaying the date of ovulation predicted in the prediction step. A sheet that absorbs the cage
In order to specify the PH value of the cage, a test paper that changes color according to the PH value of the cage is attached to a region where the cage is absorbed. An acquisition means for acquiring measurement information on PH measured by using the sheet according to claim 4;
Storage means for storing the measurement information acquired by the acquisition means in a storage unit in association with date information on which the measurement information was measured;
A plurality of pieces of measurement information measured during the predetermined number of days when a plurality of pieces of measurement information measured in the past and a predetermined number of days have been stored in the storage unit from the timing when the prediction instruction is input. A predicting means for predicting the date of ovulation based on the change over time of
An information processing apparatus comprising: display means for displaying an ovulation date predicted by the prediction means. An acquisition step of acquiring measurement information about PH measured by using the sheet according to claim 4;
A storage step of storing the measurement information acquired in the acquisition step in a storage unit in association with the date information on which the measurement information was measured;
A plurality of pieces of measurement information measured during the predetermined number of days when a plurality of pieces of measurement information measured in the past and a predetermined number of days have been stored in the storage unit from the timing when the prediction instruction is input. A predicting step for predicting the date of ovulation based on the change over time of
A display step of displaying the date of ovulation predicted in the prediction step.

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