JP2019000548A - Information processing device, biological information measurement device, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, a biological information measurement device, an information processing method, and an information processing program which motivates an object person to wear the biological information measurement device.SOLUTION: The information processing device comprises: an acquisition part which acquires use related information related with the use of the biological information measurement device by an object person; and a calculation part which calculates a reward to the object person on the basis of the use related information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a biological information measurement apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program for processing information related to use of a biological information measurement apparatus by a subject.

  For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, in recent years, a wearable sphygmomanometer that can measure blood pressure anywhere has been developed.

  In addition, blood pressure data acquired under various situations is expected to be used for estimation related to abnormalities in the subject's body, for example. For this reason, it is desirable that the wearable sphygmomanometer is always attached to the measurement site of the subject.

JP 2017-023546 A

  However, the subject may temporarily remove the sphygmomanometer from the site to be measured, for example, when he / she goes home, bathes or changes clothes, or when he / she exercises violently. In this case, if the subject forgets to wear a sphygmomanometer after taking a bath or exercising, the subject's blood pressure is not measured in a situation where blood pressure measurement is recommended, which is very undesirable.

  Some people do not intentionally wear a sphygmomanometer due to reasons such as the sphygmomanometer being heavy, obstructing, not being worn, or not wanting to be forced to wear a sphygmoman by a doctor or company.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus, a biological information measurement apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program that provide motivation for attaching a biological information measurement apparatus to a subject.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a first aspect of the present invention is directed to an acquisition unit that acquires usage-related information related to the use of a biological information measurement device by a subject, and to the subject based on the usage-related information. An information processing apparatus including a calculation unit that calculates a reward.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the subject actively uses the biological information measuring device with motivation to obtain a reward.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the calculation unit detects the number of measurement times of the biological information of the subject by the biological information measurement device based on the usage related information. The reward is calculated according to the number of measurement hours.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the subject measures the biological information with the biological information measuring device over a long period of time with the motivation to obtain the reward. As a result, the information processing apparatus can collect biological information, which is an index that can grasp the health state of the subject, over a long period of time.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the calculation unit detects a measurement location of the subject's biological information by the biological information measurement device based on the usage related information, The reward is calculated according to the measurement location.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the subject is motivated to obtain the reward, and the biological information is measured by the biological information measuring device in a place useful for grasping the health condition of the subject such as a workplace and a hospital. Will come to measure. As a result, the information processing apparatus can collect biological information in a place useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing device according to the first aspect, the calculation unit detects a measurement time zone of the subject's biological information by the biological information measuring device based on the usage related information. The reward is calculated in accordance with the measurement time zone.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the subject is motivated to obtain the reward, for example, in the time zone useful for grasping the health state of the subject such as before and after getting up, before and after going to bed, and while sleeping. Biological information is measured by the information measuring device. As a result, the information processing apparatus can collect biological information in a time zone useful for grasping the health status of the subject.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the calculation unit detects the number of hours the biological information measuring device is worn by the subject based on the usage-related information, and the wearing The reward is calculated according to the number of hours.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the subject wears the biological information measuring device over a long period of time with motivation to obtain rewards. If the subject measures biological information when the biological information measuring device is worn, the information processing device can collect biological information, which is an index that can grasp the health status of the subject, over a long period of time. it can.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing device according to the first aspect, the calculation unit detects a mounting location of the biological information measuring device by the subject based on the usage-related information, and the mounting location The reward is calculated according to the above.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the subject wears the biological information measuring device in a place useful for grasping the health status of the subject, such as a workplace and a hospital, with motivation to obtain the reward. It becomes like this. If the subject measures the biological information when the biological information measuring device is attached, the information processing device can collect the biological information in a place useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the information processing device according to the first aspect, the calculation unit detects a wearing time zone of the biological information measuring device by the subject based on the usage related information, and the wearing The reward is calculated according to the time zone.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the subject is motivated to obtain a reward, for example, in a time zone useful for grasping the health condition of the subject such as before and after getting up, before and after going to bed, and while sleeping. An information measuring device is attached. If the subject measures biological information when the biological information measuring device is worn, the information processing device can collect biological information in a time zone useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the calculation unit detects the number of times the biological information measuring device is worn by the subject based on the usage-related information, and the number of times of wearing. The reward is calculated according to the above.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the subject frequently wears the biological information measuring device with motivation to obtain a reward. If the subject measures the biological information when the biological information measuring device is worn, the information processing device can collect biological information that is an index that can grasp the health state of the subject.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the eighth aspect, the calculation unit detects the number of times of wearing in a predetermined period, and the biological information measuring apparatus by the subject in the predetermined period The reward is calculated according to the presence or absence of at least one installation.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the information processing apparatus can prevent an excessive reward from being given to the subject in accordance with repeated intentional attachment / detachment of the biological information measuring device by the subject. it can. As a result, the subject does not intentionally repeat the attachment or detachment of the biological information measuring device, so that forgetting to attach the biological information measuring device by the subject decreases.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the subject is detected based on detection of a period when the biological information measuring device is not used by the subject for a predetermined period or longer. A reflection part for penalizing is provided.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the subject actively uses the biological information measuring device in order to avoid a penalty. As a result, the information processing apparatus can collect biological information, which is an index that can grasp the health state of the subject, over a long period of time.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a determination unit that determines a use state of the biological information measuring device by the subject, a measurement time of the biological information of the subject by the biological information measuring device, and the biological information by the subject Including at least one of the number of hours of wearing the measuring device and the number of times the biological information measuring device is worn by the subject, and generating usage-related information used for calculating a reward for the subject based on the usage status It is a biological information measuring device provided with a production | generation part and the output part which outputs the said utilization relevant information to an apparatus different from the said biological information measuring device.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the biological information measuring device only has to output the usage related information to the information processing device, for example, every predetermined period or at an arbitrary timing. Can be reduced. Moreover, since the information processing apparatus can calculate a reward with reference to information included in the usage-related information, the processing load for detecting information used for calculating the reward can be reduced. In addition, the subject is motivated to obtain rewards, measures biological information with a biological information measuring device over a long period of time, wears a biological information measuring device over a long period of time, or frequently wears a biological information measuring device. It comes to be.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, an acquisition process for acquiring usage-related information related to the use of the biological information measuring device by the subject, and a calculation process for calculating a reward for the subject based on the usage-related information, An information processing method comprising:

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the information processing method can obtain the same effects as those of the first aspect described above.

  A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is an information processing program that causes a computer to function as each unit included in the information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to tenth aspects.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the information processing program can obtain the same effects as those of the first aspect described above.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the technique which provides the motivation which makes a subject wear | wear with a biological information measuring device can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an application scene of the blood pressure monitor and the server according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the sphygmomanometer according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of a configuration implemented by software of the sphygmomanometer according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the server according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of a configuration implemented by software of the server according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of the sphygmomanometer according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of the server according to the embodiment.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Application example]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an application scene of the sphygmomanometer 1 and the server 2 according to the embodiment.
The sphygmomanometer 1 is a wearable device that continuously measures a subject's blood pressure.

  The sphygmomanometer 1 includes a determination unit 11A, a generation unit 11B, and an output unit 11C.

  The determination unit 11A determines the usage status of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject. In one example, the determination unit 11 </ b> A determines the usage state of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on the presence or absence of the subject's blood pressure measurement by the sphygmomanometer 1. In another example, the determination unit 11A determines the usage status of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject.

  The generation unit 11B generates usage related information related to the usage of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on the usage status. In one example, the usage related information includes information related to blood pressure measurement. In another example, the usage related information includes information related to wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject.

  The output unit 11 </ b> C outputs the usage related information to the server 2 which is a device different from the sphygmomanometer 1. In one example, the sphygmomanometer 1 transmits usage-related information directly to the server 2 via the network. In another example, the sphygmomanometer 1 indirectly transmits usage related information to the server 2 via the mobile terminal 3.

The server 2 processes usage related information transmitted from the sphygmomanometer 1.
The server 2 has an acquisition unit 21A, a calculation unit 21B, and a reflection unit 21C.

The acquisition unit 21 </ b> A acquires usage-related information from the sphygmomanometer 1.
The calculation unit 21B calculates a reward for the target person based on the usage related information. The reward is a privilege given to the subject according to the use of the sphygmomanometer 1.

  The reflecting unit 21C reflects the reward for the subject person. For example, the reflecting unit 21C updates the reward data for the target person.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the subject actively uses the sphygmomanometer 1 with motivation to obtain a reward.

[Configuration example]
(Sphygmomanometer)
<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the sphygmomanometer 1 according to the embodiment.
The sphygmomanometer 1 is a wearable device that measures a subject's blood pressure. The sphygmomanometer 1 is an example of a biological information measuring device. Blood pressure is an example of biological information.

  The sphygmomanometer 1 employs a continuous blood pressure detection method using a PTT (Pulse Transmit Time) method, a tonometry method, an optical method, a radio wave method, an ultrasonic method, or the like. The PTT method is a method of measuring a pulse wave propagation time (PTT) and estimating blood pressure from the measured pulse wave propagation time. The tonometry method is a method in which a pressure sensor is brought into direct contact with a living body portion (measurement site) through which an artery such as the radial artery of the wrist passes, and blood pressure is measured using information detected by the pressure sensor. The optical system, radio wave system, or ultrasonic system is a system in which light, radio wave, or ultrasonic wave is applied to a blood vessel and blood pressure is measured from the reflected wave.

  The sphygmomanometer 1 may include at least one of an activity amount measurement function, a step count measurement function, a sleep state measurement function, and an environment measurement function. For example, the sphygmomanometer 1 includes at least one of a three-axis sensor, an environmental sensor, and a barometer. The sphygmomanometer 1 may be configured to detect acceleration by a three-axis sensor and measure the activity amount of the subject. The sphygmomanometer 1 may be configured to be able to measure the number of steps of the subject, the number of steps taken fast, the number of steps going up the stairs, and the like by detecting acceleration using a triaxial sensor and detecting the pressure using a barometer. The sphygmomanometer 1 may be configured to be able to measure the sleep state by detecting the acceleration with a three-axis sensor and detecting the state of the subject's turn. The sphygmomanometer 1 may be configured so that environmental information can be measured by an environmental sensor. The environmental sensor may be a sensor that measures environmental information that is assumed to be directly or indirectly related to fluctuations in blood pressure values. The environmental sensor may measure temperature, temperature, humidity, sound, light, and the like.

A specific configuration example of the sphygmomanometer 1 will be described.
The sphygmomanometer 1 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver 14, a display unit 15, an operation unit 16, a sensor unit 17, and a blood pressure information measurement unit. 18.

  The control unit 11 controls each component of the sphygmomanometer 1. The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112, and the like. The CPU 111 is an example of a processor. The control unit 11 may include a plurality of processors. The control unit 11 expands the program stored in the storage unit 12 in the RAM 112. The control unit 11 interprets and executes the program expanded in the RAM 112 and controls each component of the sphygmomanometer 1. The configuration of each unit mounted on the control unit 11 by a program will be described later. The control unit 11 can also detect the date and time by a clock function provided in the sphygmomanometer 1.

  The storage unit 12 stores programs, data, and the like. For example, the storage unit 12 is a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. The storage unit 12 stores a program that causes the control unit 11 or the CPU 111 to function as each unit included in the sphygmomanometer 1. The program can also be referred to as a command for operating the control unit 11 or the CPU 111. The storage unit 12 stores data used for controlling the sphygmomanometer 1, data for setting various functions of the sphygmomanometer 1, measurement data including blood pressure data measured by the sphygmomanometer 1, and the like.

  The communication unit 13 is an interface for wirelessly communicating with a device different from the sphygmomanometer 1. In one example, the communication unit 13 includes a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) module. The communication unit 13 communicates with the server 2 via a network. For example, the network is the Internet, but is not limited to this. The communication unit 13 transmits information to the server 2 or receives information from the server 2 via the network. The communication unit 13 outputs information received from the server 2 via the network to the control unit 11.

  In another example, the communication unit 13 includes a module for near field communication. For example, near field communication is communication by Bluetooth (registered trademark), but is not limited thereto. The communication unit 13 communicates directly with the mobile terminal 3 by short-range wireless communication. Although the portable terminal 3 is a smart phone, a tablet terminal, etc., it is not limited to these. The portable terminal 3 is assumed to be owned by the target person. For example, the communication unit 13 transmits information for the server 2 to the mobile terminal 3. In this case, the mobile terminal 3 transmits information directed from the sphygmomanometer 1 to the server 2 to the server 2 via the network. On the other hand, the mobile terminal 3 may receive information directed from the server 2 to the sphygmomanometer 1 from the server 2 via a network. In this case, the portable terminal 3 transmits information directed from the server 2 to the sphygmomanometer 1 to the sphygmomanometer 1 by short-range wireless communication. The communication unit 13 outputs information directed from the server 2 to the sphygmomanometer 1 received from the mobile terminal 3 to the control unit 11.

  The GPS receiver 14 receives a plurality of GPS signals transmitted from a plurality of GPS satellites, and outputs each GPS signal to the control unit 11. The control unit 11 can calculate the position information of the sphygmomanometer 1 by performing a distance measurement calculation based on each GPS signal. For example, the position information includes information such as latitude and longitude. When the subject wears the sphygmomanometer 1, the position information of the sphygmomanometer 1 corresponds to the position information of the subject wearing the sphygmomanometer 1. The sphygmomanometer 1 may not include the GPS receiver 14. In this case, the sphygmomanometer 1 can acquire the position information of the mobile terminal 3 calculated by the mobile terminal 3 based on a plurality of GPS signals from the mobile terminal 3 via the communication unit 13. When the subject holds the portable terminal 3, the position information of the portable terminal 3 corresponds to the position information of the subject or the position information of the sphygmomanometer 1.

  The display unit 15 displays various information according to control by the control unit 11. For example, the display unit 15 displays measurement data. For example, the display unit 15 is an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like.

  The operation unit 16 is a component for inputting various instructions to the sphygmomanometer 1. The operation unit 16 includes, for example, one or more push switches. The operation unit 16 may be a pressure-sensitive (resistive) or proximity (capacitance) touch panel switch. The operation unit 16 includes a measurement switch for instructing start or stop of blood pressure measurement. The operation unit 16 includes a home switch for returning the display screen of the display unit 15 to a predetermined home screen. The operation unit 16 includes a record call switch for causing the display unit 15 to display past measurement data and the like. The operation unit 16 outputs a signal corresponding to the operation content by the subject to the control unit 11.

  The sensor unit 17 is provided at a position where at least a part of the blood pressure monitor 1 comes into contact with the measurement site when the band (belt) of the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached to the measurement site of the subject, and detects the pressure pulse wave of the subject To do. For example, the sensor unit 17 includes an air bag, a pressing unit, a pump, and at least one pressure sensor. The sensor unit 17 adjusts the amount of air inside the air bag with a pump, and adjusts the pressure with which the measurement site is pressed by the pressing unit. At this time, for example, it is assumed that the pressing force applied to the radial artery of the subject by the sensor unit 17 is equivalent to the internal pressure of the air bag. In addition, the sensor part 17 should just be the structure which can press a subject's to-be-measured site | part, and is not restricted to a structure provided with an air bag.

  A pressure sensor is arrange | positioned in the position where a press part and a to-be-measured site | part contact. For example, the pressure sensor can be configured by a pressure-sensitive diode or the like formed on the surface of the pressing portion that contacts the measurement site. For example, the pressure sensor is disposed at a position pressed against the radial artery so as to intersect (substantially orthogonal) the subject's radial artery. The pressure sensor can detect a pressure vibration wave generated from the radial artery of the subject and transmitted to the skin. The pressure vibration wave corresponds to a pressure pulse wave.

  In addition, the sensor part 17 is not restricted to the said structure, You may employ | adopt an optical sensor and an ultrasonic sensor. For example, the sensor unit 17 may measure the PTT between two electrodes pressed against the radial artery.

  The blood pressure information measurement unit 18 controls the sensor unit 17 based on a signal from the control unit 11. For example, the blood pressure information measurement unit 18 adjusts the pressure of the air bag by controlling the pump, and receives the pressure pulse wave detected by the sensor unit 17. The blood pressure information measurement unit 18 can measure a subject's blood pressure (systolic blood pressure SBP (Systolic Blood Pressure) and diastolic blood pressure DBP (Diastolic Blood Pressure)) based on the pressure pulse wave.

  The blood pressure information measurement unit 18 can also measure the pulse rate of the subject based on the detection value obtained from the sensor unit 17. The blood pressure information measurement unit 18 outputs measurement data including pressure pulse wave data, blood pressure data, and pulse rate data to the control unit 11. The control unit 11 stores the measurement data in the storage unit 12 in association with the measurement date.

  The blood pressure information measurement unit 18 may measure the blood pressure of the subject based on the PTT measured by the sensor unit 17, the distance between the two electrodes, and the pressing force of the measurement site.

<Configuration implemented by software>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of a configuration implemented by the program of the sphygmomanometer 1 according to the embodiment.
The control unit 11 includes a determination unit 11A, a generation unit 11B, and an output unit 11C.

The determination unit 11A will be described.
The determination unit 11A determines the usage status of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject. In one example, the determination unit 11 </ b> A determines the usage state of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on the presence or absence of the subject's blood pressure measurement by the sphygmomanometer 1. In another example, the determination unit 11A determines the usage status of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject.

  First, an example in which the determination unit 11A determines whether blood pressure is measured will be described. For example, the determination unit 11A can determine the presence or absence of blood pressure measurement based on the presence or absence of blood pressure data acquired by the blood pressure information measurement unit 18. When the determination unit 11A determines that the blood pressure of the subject is measured by the sphygmomanometer 11, the determination unit 11A outputs a usage state indicating that there is blood pressure measurement to the generation unit 11B. On the other hand, when the determination unit 11A determines that the blood pressure of the subject is not measured by the sphygmomanometer 1, the determination unit 11A outputs a usage state indicating no blood pressure measurement to the generation unit 11B. The determination unit 11A determines whether or not blood pressure is measured at predetermined intervals or continuously. The determination unit 11A outputs the usage status according to the determination result to the generation unit 11B at predetermined intervals or continuously.

Next, several examples in which the determination unit 11A determines whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached will be described.
In one example, the determination unit 11 </ b> A determines whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached based on the presence or absence of measurement of biological information by the sphygmomanometer 1. For example, the determination unit 11 </ b> A can determine whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached based on whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 measures a pulse. If the blood pressure information measurement unit 18 can measure the pulse, the determination unit 11A determines that the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached to the subject. On the other hand, if the blood pressure information measurement unit 18 cannot measure the pulse, the determination unit 11A determines that the sphygmomanometer 1 is removed from the subject. The determination unit 11 </ b> A may determine whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached based on whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 measures a pulse pressure or a heartbeat. The determination unit 11A may determine whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn based on the biological information other than the above-described pulse, pulse pressure, and heart rate.

  In another example, the determination unit 11 </ b> A determines whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached based on the state of the physical mechanism of the sphygmomanometer 1. Although a physical mechanism is not specifically limited, For example, the buckle which comprises the blood pressure meter 1 may be sufficient. The determination unit 11A determines that the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached to the subject based on the detection of the first state of the buckle. For example, the first state is a state where the buckle is locked with respect to the belt-like body. On the other hand, the determination unit 11A determines that the sphygmomanometer 1 is removed from the subject based on the detection of the second state of the buckle that is different from the first state. For example, the second state is a state where the buckle is not locked with respect to the belt-like body.

  When the determination unit 11A determines that the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached to the subject, the determination unit 11A outputs a usage state indicating that the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached to the generation unit 11B. On the other hand, when the determination unit 11A determines that the sphygmomanometer 1 has been removed from the subject, the determination unit 11A outputs a usage status indicating that the sphygmomanometer 1 is not mounted to the generation unit 11B. The determination unit 11A determines whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn at predetermined intervals or continuously. The determination unit 11A outputs the usage status according to the determination result to the generation unit 11B at predetermined intervals or continuously.

The generation unit 11B will be described.
The generation unit 11B generates usage related information related to the usage of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on the usage status. The usage related information only needs to include information related to the use of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject, and the usage mode of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject is not particularly limited. In one example, the usage related information includes information related to blood pressure measurement. In another example, the usage related information includes information related to wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject. The usage related information includes identification information for specifying the sphygmomanometer 1.
The generation unit 11B outputs the usage related information to the output unit 11C every time the usage related information is generated.

First, usage related information including information related to blood pressure measurement will be described.
As illustrated below, the generation unit 11B generates usage related information including information related to blood pressure measurement. In addition, the production | generation part 11B does not need to produce | generate all the utilization relevant information illustrated below.

  In one example, the generation unit 11B generates usage related information including blood pressure data and the date and time when blood pressure measurement is performed. In this example, the generation unit 11B detects the reception time of the usage status indicating that there is blood pressure measurement as the date and time when there is blood pressure measurement. The generation unit 11B acquires blood pressure data corresponding to the date and time when blood pressure is measured from the storage unit 12. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the blood pressure data relevant to the date and time with blood pressure measurement, and this date and time.

  In another example, the generation unit 11 </ b> B generates usage related information including the number of measurement times of the blood pressure of the subject by the sphygmomanometer 1. In this example, the generation unit 11 </ b> B detects a transition from reception of a usage status indicating that there is no blood pressure measurement to reception of a usage status indicating that there is a blood pressure measurement. The generation unit 11B detects the transition date and time as the blood pressure measurement start date and time. Thereafter, the generation unit 11B detects a transition from reception of the usage status indicating the presence of blood pressure measurement to reception of the usage status indicating no blood pressure measurement. The generation unit 11B detects the transition date and time as the blood pressure measurement end date and time. The generation unit 11B detects the number of measurement hours by calculating the number of hours from the start date / time of blood pressure measurement to the end date / time of blood pressure measurement. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the number of measurement hours. The use related information may include the blood pressure measurement start date and time and the blood pressure measurement end date and time related to the number of measurement hours. The usage related information may include blood pressure data during the measurement period related to the number of measurement hours. Instead of this, the blood pressure monitor 1 may transmit blood pressure data to the server 2 separately from the usage related information including the number of measurement hours.

  In yet another example, the generation unit 11B generates use-related information including information on the blood pressure measurement location of the subject by the sphygmomanometer 1. In this example, the generation unit 11 </ b> B detects the position information of the subject person in response to reception of a usage state indicating that there is blood pressure measurement. The position information of the subject is calculated by the sphygmomanometer 1 or the portable terminal 3 as described above. The position information of the target person is an example of information on the measurement location. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing a subject's positional information as information on a measurement place.

  Note that the information on the measurement location may be information specifying the measurement location as described below, instead of the above-described position information of the subject. In this example, the storage unit 12 stores data in which specific information such as a home, a workplace, and a hospital is specified and position information of each location is associated. For example, the information specifying the location may be a location name or a code associated with each location, and is not limited to these. The generation unit 11B generates use related information including information for specifying the measurement location as the measurement location information, for example, by the following processing. As described above, the generation unit 11B detects the position information of the subject at the date and time when blood pressure measurement is performed. The generation unit 11B collates the position information of the subject with the position information of each location stored in the storage unit 12, and detects information specifying the location corresponding to the location information of the subject. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the information which specifies a measurement place as information on a measurement place.

  The usage related information may include various combinations of the above-described blood pressure measurement as appropriate. For example, the generation unit 11B may generate usage-related information including information on the measurement location on the date and time with blood pressure measurement in addition to the date and time and blood pressure data with blood pressure measurement. For example, in addition to the number of measurement hours, the generation unit 11B may generate use related information including information on a measurement location during a measurement period related to the number of measurement hours. In this example, the information on the measurement location may be continuous location information of the subject or information specifying one or more measurement locations.

Next, usage related information including information related to wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1 will be described.
As illustrated below, the generation unit 11B generates usage related information including information related to wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1. In addition, the production | generation part 11B does not need to produce | generate all the utilization relevant information illustrated below.

  In one example, the generation unit 11B generates usage related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject. In this example, the generation unit 11B detects the reception date / time of the usage status indicating that the sphygmomanometer 1 is mounted as the date / time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is mounted. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the date with the blood pressure meter 1 mounting | wearing.

  In another example, the generation unit 11B generates usage-related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is not worn by the subject. In this example, the generation unit 11B detects the reception date / time of the usage status indicating that the sphygmomanometer 1 is not mounted as the date / time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is not mounted. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the date and time when the blood pressure meter 1 is not mounted | worn.

  In yet another example, the generation unit 11B generates usage-related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject (hereinafter also referred to as the date and time of wearing start). In this example, the generation unit 11B detects a transition from reception of a usage status indicating that the sphygmomanometer 1 is not mounted to reception of a usage status indicating that the sphygmomanometer 1 is mounted. The generation unit 11B detects the date and time of transition as the date and time of starting mounting. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the date and time of mounting | wearing start.

  In yet another example, the generation unit 11B generates usage-related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is removed from the subject (hereinafter also referred to as the end date and time of wearing). In this example, the generation unit 11B detects a transition from reception of a usage status indicating that the sphygmomanometer 1 is mounted to reception of a usage status indicating that the sphygmomanometer 1 is not mounted. The generation unit 11B detects the date and time of transition as the date and time of end of attachment. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the date and time of completion | finish of mounting | wearing.

  In yet another example, the generation unit 11B generates usage related information including the number of hours the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject. In this example, the generation unit 11B detects the number of mounting hours by calculating the number of hours from the mounting start date and time to the mounting end date and time. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the number of mounting hours. The usage related information may include the date and time of the start of mounting and the date and time of end of mounting related to the number of mounting hours.

  In addition, you may make it the production | generation part 11B detect the number of mounting hours for every 1st predetermined period. For example, the first predetermined period may be a time unit such as 12 hours or a day unit such as one day, and is not particularly limited. Note that there may be a plurality of discontinuous mounting periods during the first predetermined period. In this case, the generation unit 11B can detect the number of wearing hours during the first predetermined period by adding up the number of hours in each of the plurality of non-continuous wearing periods.

  In yet another example, the generation unit 11B generates usage related information including the number of times the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject. In this example, the generation unit 11B detects the number of times of detection of the mounting start date and time as the number of times of mounting. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing the frequency | count of mounting.

  In addition, you may make it the production | generation part 11B detect the frequency | count of mounting | wearing for every 2nd predetermined period. For example, the second predetermined period may be a time unit such as 12 hours or a day unit such as one day, and is not particularly limited. The second predetermined period may be the same as or different from the first predetermined period described above. Note that the generation unit 11B may not be able to detect the date and time of the above-described mounting start during the second predetermined period. In this case, the generation unit 11B generates usage related information including information indicating that the number of times of mounting is 0.

  In yet another example, the generation unit 11B generates use related information including a place where the blood pressure monitor 1 is worn by the subject. In this example, the generation unit 11 </ b> B detects the position information of the target person in response to reception of the usage state indicating the presence of wearing. The position information of the subject is calculated by the sphygmomanometer 1 or the portable terminal 3 as described above. The position information of the subject is an example of information on the mounting location. Thereby, the production | generation part 11B can produce | generate the utilization relevant information containing a subject's positional information as information on a mounting location.

  Note that the information on the mounting location may be information specifying the following mounting location instead of the above-described position information of the subject. In this example, as described above, the storage unit 12 stores data in which information specifying a specific place is associated with position information of each place. The generation unit 11B generates usage-related information including information for specifying the mounting location as the mounting location information, for example, by the following process. The generation unit 11B detects the position information of the subject person at the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is attached. The generation unit 11B collates the position information of the subject with the position information of each location stored in the storage unit 12, and detects information specifying the location corresponding to the location information of the subject. Thereby, the generation unit 11B can generate usage related information including information for specifying the mounting location as the information on the mounting location.

  The usage related information may include various combinations of the above-described mounting related information as appropriate. For example, the generation unit 11 </ b> B may generate usage related information including information on a place where the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn, in addition to the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn. For example, in addition to the number of wearing hours, the generation unit 11B may generate use related information including information on a wearing place during a wearing period related to the number of wearing hours. In this example, the information on the mounting location may be continuous position information of the subject or information specifying one or more mounting locations. For example, in addition to the number of times of mounting, the generation unit 11B may generate usage related information including information on the mounting location at the date and time of the start of one or more mountings referenced for detection of the number of times of mounting.

  The usage related information may include various information related to the above-described blood pressure measurement and various information related to wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1 in appropriate combination.

The use-related information described above is used to calculate a reward for the subject in accordance with the use of the sphygmomanometer 1, as will be described later.
Here, the reward will be described. The reward is a privilege given to the subject according to the use of the sphygmomanometer 1. In one example, the reward is a reduction in the fee paid by the subject for a given organization. The reduction of the charge may be a reduction of the predetermined charge from the specified charge or a reduction of the charge corresponding to a predetermined ratio from the specified charge. In another example, a reward is a point that can be used for part or all of a fee for purchasing an article or receiving a service. The points may be points that can be used in a predetermined organization or may be points that can be used in a plurality of organizations, and are not particularly limited. Rewards are not limited to the above-mentioned price reduction and points.

The output unit 11C will be described.
The output unit 11 </ b> C outputs the usage related information to the server 2 which is a device different from the sphygmomanometer 1. The output unit 11C outputs the usage related information to the server 2 every time the usage related information is received from the generation unit 11B. In one example, the sphygmomanometer 1 transmits usage-related information directly to the server 2 via the network. In another example, the sphygmomanometer 1 indirectly transmits usage related information to the server 2 via the mobile terminal 3.

(server)
<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the server 2 according to the embodiment.

The server 2 includes a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a communication unit 23.
The control unit 21 controls each component of the server 2. The control unit 21 includes a CPU 211 and a RAM 212. The CPU 211 is an example of a processor. The control unit 21 may include a plurality of processors. The control unit 21 expands the program stored in the storage unit 22 in the RAM 212. The control unit 21 interprets and executes the program developed in the RAM 212 by the CPU 211 and controls each component of the server 2. The configuration of each unit mounted on the control unit 21 by a program will be described later.

  The storage unit 22 stores programs and data. For example, the storage unit 22 is a nonvolatile memory such as a hard disk drive or a solid state drive. The storage unit 22 stores a program that causes the control unit 21 or the CPU 211 to function as each unit included in the server 2. The program can also be referred to as a command for operating the control unit 21 or the CPU 211. The storage unit 22 stores data used for controlling the server 2 and data for setting various functions of the server 2.

  The communication unit 23 is an interface for wirelessly communicating with a device different from the server 2. The communication unit 23 includes a wireless LAN module. The communication unit 23 communicates with the sphygmomanometer 1 or the portable terminal 3 via the network. For example, the network is the Internet, but is not limited to this. In one example, the communication unit 23 transmits information to the sphygmomanometer 1 or receives information from the sphygmomanometer 1 via the network. The communication unit 23 outputs information received from the sphygmomanometer 1 via the network to the control unit 21. In another example, the communication unit 23 communicates with the mobile terminal 3 via a network. The communication unit 23 transmits information to the sphygmomanometer 1 or receives information from the sphygmomanometer 1 via the portable terminal 3. The communication unit 23 outputs information from the sphygmomanometer 1 received via the mobile terminal 3 to the control unit 21.

<Configuration implemented by software>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an example of a configuration implemented by the program of the server 2 according to the embodiment.

  The control unit 21 implements an acquisition unit 21A, a calculation unit 21B, and a reflection unit 21C.

The acquisition unit 21A will be described.
The acquisition unit 21 </ b> A acquires usage-related information from the sphygmomanometer 1 via the communication unit 23. The acquiring unit 21A outputs the usage related information to the calculating unit 21B. The acquisition unit 21A may store the usage related information in the storage unit 22.

The calculation unit 21B will be described.
The calculation unit 21B receives usage related information from the acquisition unit 21A. The calculation unit 21 </ b> B may acquire usage related information from the storage unit 22. As will be described later, the calculation unit 21B calculates a reward for the target person based on the usage related information. The calculation unit 21B outputs the reward information to the reflection unit 21C.

The calculation of rewards by the calculation unit 21B will be described.
The calculation unit 21B detects information used for calculating the reward based on the usage related information. Some examples of information used for calculating the reward will be described later. The calculation unit 21B calculates a reward with reference to a reward calculation rule. The reward calculation rule defines how the amount of reward is calculated according to the degree of usage. The reward calculation rule is stored in the storage unit 22 in advance. The reward calculation rule can be arbitrarily set according to the purpose of the organization that gives the reward to the target person. In one example, an insurance company can set a reward calculation rule that grants rewards according to blood pressure measurements. The reason is that the purpose is to collect blood pressure data, which is an index by which an insurance company can grasp the health condition of the subject. In another example, the health insurance association can set a reward calculation rule that gives a reward in accordance with the wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1. The reason is that the health insurance association aims to spread the blood pressure monitor 1.

  Several examples of information used for calculating the reward will be described. The calculation unit 21B may calculate the reward according to information different from information described in the following several examples.

  First, an example of calculating a reward with reference to information related to blood pressure measurement will be described.

  In the first example, the calculation unit 21 </ b> B detects the number of measurement times of the subject's blood pressure by the sphygmomanometer 1 based on the usage related information, and calculates a reward according to the number of measurement times. The calculation unit 21B detects the number of measurement hours as follows.

  In one example, the calculation unit 21B can detect the number of measurement hours with reference to the number of measurement hours included in the usage related information.

  In another example, the calculation unit 21B detects the number of measurement hours by the following process according to the date and time when blood pressure measurement is performed and the reception state of usage related information including blood pressure data. The calculation unit 21B detects a transition from a state in which usage related information including blood pressure measurement date / time and blood pressure data is not received to a state in which blood pressure measurement date / time and usage related information including blood pressure data is received. The calculation unit 21B detects the transition date and time as the blood pressure measurement start date and time. Thereafter, the calculation unit 21B detects a transition from a state in which usage related information including blood pressure measurement date / time and blood pressure data is received to a state in which the blood pressure measurement date / time and blood pressure data is not received. The calculation unit 21B detects the transition date and time as the blood pressure measurement end date and time. The calculating unit 21B can detect the number of measurement hours by calculating the number of hours from the start date and time of blood pressure measurement to the end date and time of blood pressure measurement.

  The calculation unit 21B refers to the reward calculation rule and calculates a reward according to the number of measurement hours. For example, the reward calculation rule is a rule that the amount of reward given to the subject increases as the number of measurement hours increases. For example, when the reward is a reduction in the fee, the calculation unit 21B calculates the reward so that the amount of the fee is reduced as the number of measurement hours increases. For example, when the reward is a point, the calculation unit 21B calculates the reward so as to increase the amount of points as the number of measurement hours increases.

  In the second example, the calculation unit 21B detects the measurement time zone of the subject's blood pressure by the sphygmomanometer 1 based on the usage related information, and calculates the reward according to the measurement time zone. The calculation unit 21B detects the measurement time zone as follows.

  In one example, the calculation unit 21B refers to the date and time when blood pressure measurement is included in the use related information, and detects the date and time when blood pressure measurement starts and the time when blood pressure measurement ends as described above. The calculation unit 21B can detect a time zone between the start date and time of blood pressure measurement and the end date and time of blood pressure measurement as a measurement time zone.

  In another example, the calculation unit 21B refers to the blood pressure measurement start date and time and the blood pressure measurement end date and time related to the number of measurement hours included in the usage related information. The calculation unit 21B can detect a time zone between the start date and time of blood pressure measurement and the end date and time of blood pressure measurement as a measurement time zone.

  The calculating unit 21B refers to the reward calculation rule and calculates the reward according to the measurement time zone. For example, the reward calculation rule is a rule in which a reward is given in response to at least a part of a measurement time zone being included in one or more predetermined time zones. One or more predetermined time zones are stored in the storage unit 22 in advance. The one or more predetermined time zones are time zones in which blood pressure data desired by the organization that gives rewards to the subject is acquired. For example, the predetermined time zone of 1 or more is a time zone assumed before and after getting up (time zone around 7 o'clock), a time zone assumed before and after going to bed (time zone around 11 o'clock), and a time zone assumed during sleep. It may include at least one of the time zones (for example, around 3 o'clock), and is not particularly limited. The blood pressure data acquired in these time zones is useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  Note that one or more predetermined time zones may be associated with ranks. The organization can set a high rank in a time zone in which highly useful blood pressure data can be obtained, and can set a low rank in a time zone in which low useful blood pressure data can be obtained. The calculation unit 21B may calculate the reward according to the order associated with the predetermined time zone. For example, when a part of the measurement time zone is included in a predetermined time zone set with a high rank, the calculation unit 21B receives a larger amount of rewards than when included in a predetermined time zone set with a low rank. Can be calculated.

  In the third example, the calculation unit 21B detects the blood pressure measurement location of the subject by the sphygmomanometer 1 based on the usage related information, and calculates the reward according to the measurement location. The calculation unit 21B detects the measurement location as follows.

  In one example, the calculation unit 21B refers to the position information of the subject person as the measurement location information included in the usage related information, and detects the blood pressure measurement location as follows. In this example, similarly to the storage unit 12, the storage unit 22 stores data in which specific information such as a home, a workplace, and a hospital is associated with position information of each location. The calculation unit 21B collates the position information of the subject with the position information of each location stored in the storage unit 22, and detects information specifying the location corresponding to the location information of the subject. Thereby, calculation part 21B can detect a measurement place.

  In another example, the calculation unit 21B can detect the measurement location with reference to information specifying the measurement location as the measurement location information included in the usage-related information.

  The calculating unit 21B refers to the reward calculation rule and calculates the reward according to the measurement location. For example, the reward calculation rule is a rule that a reward is given in response to the measurement location being included in any one or more predetermined locations. One or more predetermined locations are stored in the storage unit 22 in advance. The one or more predetermined locations are locations where blood pressure data desired by the organization that gives rewards to the subject is acquired. For example, the one or more predetermined locations may include at least one of a workplace and a hospital, and are not particularly limited. Blood data acquired at these locations is useful for grasping the health status of the subject.

  Note that one or more predetermined locations may be associated with a rank. The organization can set a high rank in a place where blood pressure data with high usefulness can be acquired, and set a low rank in a place where blood pressure data with low usefulness can be acquired. The calculation unit 21B may calculate the reward according to the order associated with the predetermined place. For example, the calculation unit 21B calculates a larger amount of rewards when a part of a measurement place is included in a predetermined place set with a higher rank than when included in a predetermined place set with a lower rank. Can do.

  Next, an example in which a reward is calculated with reference to information related to wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1 will be described.

  In the first example, the calculation unit 21B detects the number of wearing hours of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on the usage related information, and calculates a reward according to the number of wearing hours. The calculation unit 21B detects the number of wearing hours as follows.

  In one example, the calculation unit 21B can detect the number of wearing hours with reference to the number of wearing hours included in the usage related information.

  In another example, the calculation unit 21B detects the number of wearing hours by the following process according to the reception state of the usage related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject. The calculation unit 21 </ b> B detects a transition from reception of usage-related information including the date / time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is not worn by the subject to reception of usage-related information including the date / time of the sphygmomanometer 1 being worn by the subject. The calculation unit 21B detects the date and time of transition as the date and time of starting mounting. Thereafter, the calculation unit 21B detects a transition from reception of usage-related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject to reception of usage-related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is not worn by the subject. . The calculation unit 21B detects the date and time of transition as the date and time of end of attachment. The calculating unit 21 </ b> B can detect the number of wearing hours by calculating the number of hours from the date and time of starting wearing to the date and time of ending wearing.

  In yet another example, the calculation unit 21B refers to usage-related information including the date and time of starting mounting and usage-related information including the date and time of ending mounting. The calculating unit 21 </ b> B can detect the number of wearing hours by calculating the number of hours from the date and time of starting wearing to the date and time of ending wearing.

  The calculation unit 21B refers to the reward calculation rule and calculates a reward according to the number of wearing hours.

  The calculation unit 21B refers to the reward calculation rule and calculates a reward according to the number of wearing hours. For example, the reward calculation rule is a rule that the amount of reward given to the subject increases as the wearing time increases. For example, when the reward is a reduction in the fee, the calculation unit 21B calculates the reward so that the amount of the fee is reduced as the number of wearing hours increases. For example, when the reward is a point, the calculation unit 21B calculates the reward so that the amount of points increases as the number of wearing hours increases.

  In the second example, the calculation unit 21B detects the wearing time zone of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on the usage related information, and calculates the reward according to the wearing time zone.

  In one example, the calculation unit 21B refers to usage related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject and usage related information including the date and time when the sphygmomanometer 1 is not worn by the subject. As described above, the calculation unit 21B detects the mounting start date and time and the mounting end date and time. The calculation unit 21B can detect a time zone between the date and time of starting mounting and the date and time of ending mounting as a mounting time zone.

  In another example, the calculation unit 21B refers to usage-related information including the date and time of starting mounting and usage-related information including the date and time of mounting end. The calculation unit 21B can detect a time zone between the date and time of starting mounting and the date and time of ending mounting as a mounting time zone.

  In yet another example, the calculation unit 21B refers to the date and time of wearing start and the date and time of wearing end related to the number of wearing hours included in the usage related information. The calculation unit 21B can detect a time zone between the date and time of starting mounting and the date and time of ending mounting as a mounting time zone.

  The calculating unit 21B refers to the reward calculation rule and calculates a reward according to the wearing time zone. For example, the reward calculation rule is a rule in which a reward is given in response to at least a part of the wearing time zone being included in one or more predetermined time zones. One or more predetermined time zones are stored in the storage unit 22 in advance. One or more predetermined time zones are times when it is desired to wear the sphygmomanometer 1 by a tissue that gives a reward to the subject. For example, the predetermined time zone of 1 or more is a time zone assumed before and after getting up (time zone around 7 o'clock), a time zone assumed before and after going to bed (time zone around 11 o'clock), and a time zone assumed during sleep. It may include at least one of the time zones (for example, around 3 o'clock), and is not particularly limited. If the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn in these time zones, the sphygmomanometer 1 is highly likely to acquire blood pressure data in a time zone useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  Note that one or more predetermined time zones may be associated with ranks. The organization can set a high rank in a time zone in which highly useful blood pressure data can be obtained, and can set a low rank in a time zone in which low useful blood pressure data can be obtained. The calculation unit 21B may calculate the reward according to the order associated with the predetermined time zone. For example, when a part of the wearing time zone is included in a predetermined time zone set with a high rank, the calculation unit 21B receives a larger amount of rewards than when included in a predetermined time zone set with a low rank. Can be calculated.

  In the third example, the calculation unit 21B detects a place where the subject's blood pressure monitor 1 is worn based on the usage-related information, and calculates a reward according to the place of wear. The calculation unit 21B detects the mounting location as follows.

  In one example, the calculation unit 21B refers to the position information of the subject as information on the mounting location included in the usage related information, and detects the mounting location as follows. In this example, similarly to the storage unit 12, the storage unit 22 stores data in which specific information such as a home, a workplace, and a hospital is associated with position information of each location. The calculation unit 21B collates the position information of the subject with the position information of each location stored in the storage unit 22, and detects information specifying the location corresponding to the location information of the subject. Thereby, calculation part 21B can detect a wearing place.

  In another example, the calculation unit 21B can detect the mounting location with reference to the information specifying the mounting location as the mounting location information included in the usage related information.

  The calculating unit 21B refers to the reward calculation rule and calculates a reward according to the mounting location. For example, the reward calculation rule is a rule in which a reward is given in accordance with whether the mounting location is included in any one or more predetermined locations. One or more predetermined locations are stored in the storage unit 22 in advance. The one or more predetermined locations are locations that are desired to be worn by the organization that rewards the subject. For example, the one or more predetermined locations may include at least one of a workplace and a hospital, and are not particularly limited. Blood data acquired at these locations is useful for grasping the health status of the subject.

  Note that one or more predetermined locations may be associated with a rank. The organization can set a high rank in a place where blood pressure data with high usefulness can be acquired, and set a low rank in a place where blood pressure data with low usefulness can be acquired. The calculation unit 21B may calculate the reward according to the order associated with the predetermined place. For example, the calculation unit 21B calculates a larger amount of rewards when a part of the mounting place is included in a predetermined place set with a higher order than when included in a predetermined place set with a lower order. Can do.

  In the fourth example, the calculation unit 21B detects the number of wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject based on the usage related information, and calculates a reward according to the number of wearing. The calculation unit 21B detects the number of times of wearing as follows.

  In one example, the calculation unit 21B can detect the number of times of wearing with reference to the number of times of wearing included in the usage related information.

  In another example, the calculation unit 21B can detect the number of times of wearing during the second predetermined period according to the number of times of reception of the usage-related information including the date and time of starting wearing during the second predetermined period.

  The calculation unit 21B calculates a reward according to the number of times of wearing with reference to the reward calculation rule. For example, the reward calculation rule is a rule that the amount of reward given to the subject increases as the number of times of wearing increases. For example, when the reward is a reduction in the fee, the calculation unit 21B calculates the reward so that the amount of reduction in the fee is increased as the number of attachments increases. For example, when the reward is a point, the calculation unit 21B calculates the reward so that the amount of points increases as the number of times of wearing increases.

The reflecting unit 21C will be described.
The reflecting unit 21C reflects the reward for the subject person. For example, the reflecting unit 21 </ b> C updates the reward data for the subject stored in the storage unit 22. In one example, the reflecting unit 21C performs processing so as to reduce the fee paid by the subject to a predetermined organization according to the reward calculated by the calculating unit 21B. In another example, the reflecting unit 21C performs processing so as to add the points of the subject person according to the reward calculated by the calculating unit 21B.

  Note that the reflecting unit 21C may penalize the subject based on detection of a period in which the sphygmomanometer 1 is not used by the subject for a predetermined period or longer. The predetermined period may be a week unit such as one week or a month unit such as January, and is not particularly limited. The reflecting unit 21C detects a period during which the sphygmomanometer 1 is not used by the subject based on the usage related information. For example, the reflecting unit 21C can detect a period during which the sphygmomanometer 1 is not measuring the blood pressure of the subject based on the usage related information. For example, the reflecting unit 21 </ b> C can detect a period in which the subject is not wearing the sphygmomanometer 1 based on the usage related information. When the period during which the subject person does not use the sphygmomanometer 1 is a predetermined period or longer, the reflecting unit 21C penalizes the subject person. The content of the penalty is not particularly limited, but is exemplified below. In one example, the reflecting unit 21C may perform processing so as to reduce the rewards already given to the target person. In this example, the reflecting unit 21 </ b> C updates the reward data already assigned to the subject stored in the storage unit 22. As the period during which the subject person does not use the sphygmomanometer 1 becomes longer, the reflecting unit 21C may increase the amount to be reduced from the granted reward. In another example, the reflecting unit 21C may stop giving a reward for a certain period. Note that, as the period during which the subject person does not use the sphygmomanometer 1 becomes longer, the reflecting unit 21 </ b> C may lengthen the period during which the reward is stopped. In yet another example, the reflecting unit 21C may reduce the amount of reward given to the subject for a certain period of time from the normal amount (reference amount). In addition, as the period during which the subject does not use the sphygmomanometer 1 becomes longer, the reflecting unit 21C may extend the period during which the amount of reward given to the subject is reduced below the normal amount. .

[Operation example]
(Operation of blood pressure monitor)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of the sphygmomanometer 1 according to the embodiment. Note that the processing procedure described below is merely an example, and each processing may be changed as much as possible. Further, in the processing procedure described below, steps can be omitted, replaced, and added as appropriate.

  The determination unit 11A determines the usage status of the biological information measurement device by the subject (step S101). In step S101, for example, the determination unit 11A can determine the usage status of the sphygmomanometer 1 as illustrated.

  The generation unit 11B generates usage related information based on the usage status (step S102). In step S102, the generation unit 11B generates various usage-related information as illustrated. For example, the generation unit 11B includes at least one of the measurement time of the biological information of the subject by the sphygmomanometer 1, the wearing time of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject, and the number of times the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject, You may produce | generate the use relevant information used for calculation of the reward with respect to a subject based on a utilization condition.

  The output unit 11C outputs the usage related information to a device different from the biological information measuring device (step S103). In step S <b> 103, for example, the output unit 11 </ b> C can output usage related information to the server 2.

(Server operation)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of the server 2 according to the embodiment. Note that the processing procedure described below is merely an example, and each processing may be changed as much as possible. Further, in the processing procedure described below, steps can be omitted, replaced, and added as appropriate.

  The acquisition unit 21A acquires usage-related information related to the use of the biological information measurement device by the subject (step S201). In step S201, for example, the acquisition unit 21A can acquire use related information related to the use of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject as illustrated.

  The calculation unit 21B calculates a reward for the target person based on the usage related information (step S202). In step S202, for example, as illustrated, the calculation unit 21B can detect various information based on the usage-related information, and calculate a reward for the target person with reference to a reward calculation rule.

  The reflecting unit 21C reflects the reward to the target person (step S203). In step S203, the reflecting unit 21C can reflect the reward as illustrated.

[Action / Effect]
As described in detail above, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 can calculate a reward for the subject based on the usage related information. Thus, the subject actively uses the sphygmomanometer 1 with motivation to obtain the reward.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 can calculate the reward according to the measurement time of the blood pressure of the subject by the sphygmomanometer 1. Thus, the subject measures the blood pressure with the sphygmomanometer 1 over a long period of time with the motivation to obtain the reward. As a result, the server 2 can collect blood pressure data, which is an index capable of grasping the health condition of the subject, over a long period of time.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 can calculate the reward according to the measurement location of the blood pressure of the subject by the sphygmomanometer 1. As a result, the subject measures the blood pressure with the sphygmomanometer 1 in a place useful for grasping the health condition of the subject such as a workplace and a hospital, for example, with motivation to obtain the reward. As a result, the server 2 can collect blood pressure data at a place useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 can calculate the reward according to the measurement time zone of the blood pressure of the subject by the sphygmomanometer 1. As a result, the subject is motivated to obtain rewards, and measures blood pressure with the sphygmomanometer 1 in a time zone useful for grasping the health status of the subject such as before and after getting up, before and after going to bed, and during sleeping. become. As a result, the server 2 can collect blood pressure data in a time zone useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 can calculate the reward according to the number of hours the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject. As a result, the subject wears the sphygmomanometer 1 for a long period of time with motivation to obtain the reward. If the subject person measures the blood pressure when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn, the server 2 can collect blood pressure data, which is an index that can grasp the health condition of the subject person, over a long period of time.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 can calculate the reward according to the place where the blood pressure monitor 1 is worn by the subject. Accordingly, the subject wears the sphygmomanometer 1 in a place useful for grasping the health condition of the subject such as a workplace and a hospital, for example, with motivation to obtain the reward. If the subject measures the blood pressure when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn, the server 2 can collect blood pressure data in a place useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 can calculate the reward according to the wearing time zone of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject. Accordingly, the subject wears the sphygmomanometer 1 in a time zone useful for grasping the health state of the subject such as before and after getting up, before and after going to bed, and while sleeping, with motivation to obtain rewards. . If the subject measures the blood pressure when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn, the server 2 can collect blood pressure data in a time zone useful for grasping the health condition of the subject.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 can calculate the reward according to the number of times the subject has worn the sphygmomanometer 1. Thus, the subject wears the blood pressure monitor 1 frequently with motivation to obtain the reward. If the subject measures the blood pressure when the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn, the server 2 can collect blood pressure data, which is an index that can grasp the health condition of the subject.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the server 2 may penalize the subject based on the detection of the period during which the sphygmomanometer 1 is not used by the subject for a predetermined period or longer. Thereby, in order to avoid a penalty, the subject actively uses the sphygmomanometer 1. As a result, the server 2 can collect blood pressure data, which is an index capable of grasping the health condition of the subject, over a long period of time.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the sphygmomanometer 1 includes the number of measurement times of the blood pressure of the subject by the sphygmomanometer 1, the number of hours of wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject, and the number of times of wearing of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject. Usage related information including at least one and used for calculating a reward for the subject can be output to the server 2. Thereby, since the blood pressure monitor 1 should just output utilization related information to the server 2, for example for every predetermined period and arbitrary timings, the load of the transmission process of utilization related information can be reduced. Further, since the server 2 can calculate the reward with reference to the information included in the usage related information, the processing load for detecting the information used for calculating the reward can be reduced. Further, the subject is motivated to obtain rewards, measures blood pressure with the sphygmomanometer 1 over a long period of time, wears the sphygmomanometer 1 over a long period of time, or wears the sphygmomanometer 1 frequently. Become.

[Modification]
In addition, the said embodiment can be changed as follows, for example. In the following, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in the above embodiment, and the description of the same points as in the above embodiment is omitted as appropriate. The following modifications can be combined as appropriate.

(Modification 1)
The sphygmomanometer 1 is not limited to the above-described continuous measurement type device. The sphygmomanometer 1 may be a device that starts blood pressure measurement based on an input of a blood pressure measurement start instruction by a subject or a trigger signal generated autonomously by the sphygmomanometer 1.

(Modification 2)
In step S <b> 102, the generation unit 11 </ b> B may perform authentication of the subject person as described below and generate usage related information according to the success of the authentication. In this example, the storage unit 12 stores authentication information for authenticating the owner of the sphygmomanometer 1. The generation unit 11B performs authentication of the subject by comparing information acquired from the subject's living body with authentication information stored in the storage unit 12. For example, the information used for authentication includes a wrist vein pattern, a fingerprint pattern, a fingertip vein pattern, or a combination of electrocardiogram and blood pressure, but is not limited thereto. The generation unit 11B generates usage related information according to the success of the authentication, and the output unit 11C outputs the usage related information to the server 2. That is, when the owner of the sphygmomanometer 1 uses the sphygmomanometer 1, the sphygmomanometer 1 outputs usage-related information to the server 2. On the other hand, since the generation unit 11B stops generating the usage related information in response to the authentication failure, the output unit 11C does not output the usage related information to the server 2. That is, when a person other than the owner of the sphygmomanometer 1 is using the sphygmomanometer 1, the sphygmomanometer 1 does not output usage-related information to the server 2. According to this example, the sphygmomanometer 1 prevents a reward from being unnecessarily given to the owner of the sphygmomanometer 1 according to the use of the sphygmomanometer 1 by a person other than the owner of the sphygmomanometer 1. be able to. The server 2 can appropriately give a reward to the owner of the sphygmomanometer 1 according to the use of the owner of the sphygmomanometer 1.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the calculation unit 21B calculates the reward according to the number of wearing times in step S202 has been described. However, the calculating unit 21B may perform the following processing with reference to the number of wearing times. In step S202, the calculation unit 21B detects the number of times of wearing during the second predetermined period, and calculates a reward according to whether or not the sphygmomanometer 1 is worn by the subject during the second predetermined period. You may do it. In this example, the calculation unit 21B is the same whether it detects a single attachment during the second predetermined period or a plurality of attachments during the second predetermined period. Calculate quantity rewards.
Thereby, the server 2 can prevent giving an excessive reward with respect to a subject according to the repetition of intentional attachment / detachment of the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject. As a result, the subject does not intentionally repeat the attachment / detachment of the sphygmomanometer 1, so that forgetting to attach the sphygmomanometer 1 by the subject is reduced.

(Modification 4)
The server 2 may transmit the reward guidance to the sphygmomanometer 1 or the portable terminal 3 as follows. In one example, the server 2 determines whether or not the amount of reward given to the subject is less than a predetermined amount according to the number of measurement hours or the number of wearing hours. When the server 2 determines that the amount of reward is less than the predetermined amount, the server 2 transmits to the sphygmomanometer 1 or the portable terminal 3 indicating that the amount of reward increases by increasing the number of measurement hours or the number of wearing hours. May be. In another example, the server 2 determines whether or not the amount of reward given to the subject in accordance with the measurement time zone or the wearing time zone is less than a predetermined amount. When the server 2 determines that the amount of reward is less than the predetermined amount, the blood pressure meter provides guidance indicating that the amount of reward increases by measuring the blood pressure or wearing the sphygmomanometer 1 in one or more predetermined time zones. 1 or the mobile terminal 3 may be transmitted. In yet another example, the server 2 determines whether or not the amount of reward given to the subject according to the measurement location or the mounting location is less than a predetermined amount. When the server 2 determines that the amount of reward is less than the predetermined amount, the blood pressure meter 1 provides guidance indicating that the amount of reward increases by measuring the blood pressure at one or more predetermined locations or wearing the sphygmomanometer 1. Or you may transmit to the portable terminal 3. FIG. In yet another example, the server 2 determines whether the amount of reward given to the subject person is less than a predetermined amount according to the number of times of wearing. When the server 2 determines that the amount of reward is less than a predetermined amount, the server 2 may transmit guidance indicating that the amount of reward increases by increasing the number of times of wearing to the sphygmomanometer 1 or the portable terminal 3.

  According to this example, the subject can grasp how the sphygmomanometer 1 can be used to obtain a reward.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment, the sphygmomanometer 1 is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a biological information measuring apparatus that measures biological information such as electrocardiogram, pulse rate, body temperature, activity amount, or number of steps.

(Other variations)
In short, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, you may combine the component covering different embodiment suitably.
At least a part of the processing of the above embodiment can be realized by using a general-purpose computer as basic hardware. A program for realizing the above processing may be provided by being stored in a computer-readable recording medium. The program is stored in the recording medium as an installable file or an executable file. The recording medium only needs to store the program and be readable by the computer. Recording media include magnetic disks, optical disks (CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), etc.), magneto-optical disks (MO (Magneto Optical), etc.) ) And a semiconductor memory. The program for realizing the above processing may be stored on a computer (server) connected to a network such as the Internet and downloaded to the computer (client) via the network.

A part or all of the above embodiment can be described as in the following supplementary notes, but is not limited to the following.
(Appendix 1)
Obtain usage related information related to the use of the biological information measuring device by the subject,
A processor configured to calculate a reward for the subject based on the usage related information;
A memory for storing instructions for operating the processor;
An information processing apparatus comprising:
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Using at least one processor to obtain usage related information related to the use of the biological information measuring device by the subject;
A calculation step of calculating a reward for the target person based on the usage-related information using the at least one processor;
An information processing method comprising:

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Blood pressure monitor, 2 ... Server, 3 ... Portable terminal, 11 ... Control part, 11A ... Judgment part, 11B ... Generation part, 11C ... Output part, 111 ... CPU, 112 ... RAM, 12 ... Memory | storage part, 13 ... Communication Unit, 14 ... GPS receiver, 15 ... display unit, 16 ... operation unit, 17 ... sensor unit, 18 ... blood pressure information measurement unit, 21 ... control unit, 21A ... acquisition unit, 21B ... calculation unit, 21C ... reflection unit, 22 ... Storage unit, 23 ... Communication unit, 211 ... CPU, 212 ... RAM.

Claims (13)

An acquisition unit for acquiring use related information related to the use of the biological information measuring device by the subject;
A calculation unit for calculating a reward for the target person based on the use related information;
An information processing apparatus comprising:   The said calculation part detects the measurement time number of the said subject's biometric information by the said biometric information measurement apparatus based on the said utilization relevant information, and calculates the said reward according to the said measurement time number. Information processing device.   The information according to claim 1, wherein the calculation unit detects a measurement location of the subject's biological information by the biological information measurement device based on the use-related information, and calculates the reward according to the measurement location. Processing equipment.   The said calculation part detects the measurement time slot | zone of the said subject's biometric information by the said biometric information measurement apparatus based on the said use relevant information, and calculates the said reward according to the said measurement time slot | zone. Information processing device.   The information processing according to claim 1, wherein the calculation unit detects the number of wearing hours of the biological information measuring device by the subject based on the usage-related information, and calculates the reward according to the number of wearing hours. apparatus.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the calculation unit detects a wearing place of the biological information measuring device by the subject based on the usage-related information, and calculates the reward according to the wearing place.   The information processing according to claim 1, wherein the calculation unit detects a wearing time zone of the biological information measuring device by the subject based on the use-related information, and calculates the reward according to the wearing time zone. apparatus.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the calculation unit detects the number of times the biological information measuring device is worn by the subject based on the usage-related information, and calculates the reward according to the number of times of wearing.   The said calculation part detects the said frequency | count of mounting | wearing in the predetermined period, and calculates the said reward according to the presence or absence of at least 1 time of mounting | wearing of the said biometric information measuring device by the said subject in the said predetermined period. The information processing apparatus described in 1.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a reflecting unit that penalizes the subject based on detection of a period in which the subject information measuring device is not used by the subject for a predetermined period or longer. A determination unit for determining the usage status of the biological information measurement device by the subject;
At least one of the measurement time of biological information of the subject by the biological information measurement device, the number of hours of wearing of the biological information measurement device by the subject, and the number of times of wearing of the biological information measurement device by the subject. Including a generation unit that generates usage-related information used for calculating a reward for the target person based on the usage status;
An output unit for outputting the use-related information to a device different from the biological information measurement device;
A biological information measuring device comprising: An acquisition process for acquiring usage related information related to the use of the biological information measuring device by the subject;
A calculation process for calculating a reward for the target person based on the use related information;
An information processing method comprising:   An information processing program for causing a computer to function as each unit included in the information processing apparatus according to claim 1.