JP2019070592A - Measuring instrument - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a measuring instrument with which it is possible to notify a user about measuring instrument information without providing means for notifying the measuring instrument information on the outside of the measuring instrument.SOLUTION: A measuring instrument 1 comprises storage means 5 for storing information relating to the measuring instrument 1, control means 6 for calculating measurement results, and notification means 3 for notifying the measurement result calculated by the control means 6. The storage means 5 stores calibration time information pertaining to the measuring instrument 1, and the control means 6 includes an operation determination unit 61 for determining whether or not the calibration time information should be notified by the notification means 3 in correspondence to a prescribed operation of the measuring instrument 1, and a determination result execution unit 62 for causing the calibration time information to be notified by the notification means 3 when it is determined by the operation determination unit 61 that the calibration time information should be notified by the notification means 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a measuring device for informing a user of a calibration time regarding calibration performed for the purpose of maintenance of measurement accuracy and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a measuring instrument including storage means for storing information related to the measuring instrument, control means for computing the measurement result, and notification means for reporting the measurement result computed by the control means. The measuring instrument is, for example, a caliper, an indicator, a linear scale, a micrometer or the like.
In such a measuring instrument, the measurement accuracy may change due to the change with time. For this reason, the user of the measuring instrument needs to perform calibration regularly to maintain the measurement accuracy and the like.

  Here, calibration of the measuring device means checking the measurement accuracy, function, operation and the like of the measuring device. When calibration of the measuring device is performed, it is guaranteed that the measurement accuracy of the measuring device is effective for a certain period. Under the present circumstances, in order to calibrate a measuring device regularly, it is necessary to provide a seal etc. which show the next calibration time in a measuring device etc., and to control calibration time. However, when the calibration time is managed by a seal or the like, it may peel off or the user may not be able to confirm depending on the position provided in the measuring instrument. For this reason, there is a problem that the user may invalidate the calibration time due to, for example, missing the calibration time.

For such a problem, for example, the measuring tool (measuring device) of Patent Document 1 includes a calibration control device connected to the measuring tool. The calibration control device connected to the connection mechanism of the measurement tool and connected to an external device such as a personal computer, for example, has a calibration limit unit that determines a parameter limit related to a guarantee period in which the accuracy of the measurement tool is guaranteed And a control unit that outputs measurement data (measuring device information) when the limit is not exceeded and causes the calibration control device to execute the calibration limit function when the parameter limit is exceeded. The calibration limit function is, for example, a function of stopping the output of measurement data, or a function of outputting (notifying) a calibration end warning.
With such a configuration, the measuring tool monitors the calibration time with the calibration control device, and controls the calibration time by stopping the output of measurement data or outputting the calibration end warning when the calibration time is over. doing.

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  However, in such a measuring device, a calibration control device or the like for notifying the calibration time is provided outside the measuring device, and the measuring device must be provided with a new external device or the like to control the calibration time. There is a problem of

  An object of the present invention is to provide a measuring instrument capable of notifying a user of measuring instrument information without providing a notification means of measuring instrument information outside the measuring instrument.

  The measuring instrument of the present invention is a measuring instrument comprising storage means for storing information on the measuring instrument, control means for calculating the measurement result, and notification means for notifying the measurement result calculated by the control means, The storage means stores measuring device information related to the measuring device, and the control means determines whether or not to notify the measuring device information according to a predetermined operation of the measuring device; And a determination result execution unit that causes the notification unit to notify the measurement unit information when the determination unit determines that the measurement unit information is to be notified to the notification unit.

  According to the present invention as described above, the control means determines whether or not to notify the notifying means of the measuring device information in response to the predetermined operation of the measuring device, and the measuring device information When it is determined that the notification unit is to be notified, the measurement unit information can be notified from the notification unit by providing a determination result execution unit that causes the notification unit to notify the measurement unit information.

  In addition, since the measuring instrument reports the measuring instrument information using the storage means, the control means, and the notifying means included in the measuring instrument, the measuring instrument information is reported without newly providing a means for reporting the measuring instrument information. Can. Therefore, the measuring instrument can be realized without any cost for notifying of the measuring instrument information. In addition, since it is not necessary to newly provide a means for reporting, the measuring instrument can maintain power consumption and can be mounted on a battery-powered measuring instrument without requiring external power.

Furthermore, whether the measuring instrument includes the operation determining unit and the determination result executing unit to notify the notifying unit of the measuring instrument information stored in the storage unit in response to the predetermined operation of the measuring instrument. In order to notify the measuring device information to the notifying means based on the determination result, it is possible to adjust the timing of notifying the measuring device information.
Therefore, the measuring instrument can notify the measuring means of the measuring instrument information at an appropriate timing.

  At this time, the measuring instrument information is preferably calibration timing information indicating calibration timing of the measuring instrument.

According to such a configuration, the measuring device can notify the calibration means of the calibration time, and the user is notified of the calibration time without providing a seal or the like on which the calibration time is described outside the measurement device. can do.
In addition, a user means both the person who measures a measuring object using a measuring device, and the person who manages a measuring device.

  Under the present circumstances, it is preferable that an alerting | reporting means is a display part which displays at least one of a measurement result and measuring device information.

  According to such a configuration, since the notification means is a display unit that displays at least one of the measurement result and the measurement device information, the measurement device can visually notify the user of the measurement device information. it can.

  At this time, the measuring device comprises an operating means for operating the measuring device, and the operating means comprises an input unit for inputting the measuring device information into the storage means.

According to such a configuration, the operation means of the measuring instrument can store the measuring instrument information set by the user in the storage means by providing the input unit for inputting the measuring instrument information into the storage means.
Therefore, the measuring instrument can notify the notifying means of the measuring instrument information such as the calibration time set by the user, which is stored in the storage means.

  At this time, the operation determination unit determines whether or not the measuring instrument has been activated, and the determination result execution unit causes the notification unit to notify the measuring instrument information when the operation determination unit determines that the measuring instrument has been activated. Is preferred.

Here, the state in which the measuring instrument is activated refers to the state in which the measuring means can start measurement. For this reason, the state where the measuring instrument is activated means not only the state where the power can be supplied to the measuring instrument and the measurement can be started, but also the measuring instrument which has become sleep mode by not using the measuring instrument within a fixed time Including those that are ready to start.
According to the present invention, the determination result execution unit causes the notification unit to notify the measurement unit information when it is determined by the operation determination unit that the measurement unit has been activated. At the start timing, the user can be notified of the measuring instrument information.
Therefore, the measuring instrument can notify the user of the measuring instrument information without disturbing the measurement.

  At this time, the operation determination unit determines whether or not the predetermined operation is performed through the operation unit, and the determination result execution unit determines that the predetermined operation is performed through the operation unit by the operation determination unit It is preferable to notify indicator means of the measuring instrument information.

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result execution unit determines that the operation determination unit determines that the predetermined operation has been performed via the operation unit, the notification unit is used to notify the measuring unit information to the notification unit. When the person requests to confirm the measuring instrument information, the measuring instrument information can be notified to the user. Therefore, the measuring instrument can notify the measuring instrument information according to the user's request.

  At this time, the operation means includes a communication unit that operates the measuring device via communication, and the operation determining unit determines whether the measuring device is operated via communication of the communication unit, and the determination result execution unit When it is determined by the operation determination unit that the measurement unit has been operated through the communication of the communication unit, it is preferable to notify the notification unit of the measurement unit information.

  According to such a configuration, when the operation determination unit determines that the measurement device is operated through the communication of the communication unit, the determination result execution unit causes the notification unit to notify the measurement unit information. For example, measurement instrument information can be reported to the user at timing when the measurement instrument is operated through communication of the communication unit, such as activation of the measurement instrument and display of the measurement instrument information on the display unit.

The perspective view showing the measuring instrument concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention Block diagram showing control means of the measuring device Flow chart showing method of notifying of measuring instrument information of the measuring instrument Block diagram showing control means of the measuring instrument according to the second embodiment of the present invention Flow chart showing method of notifying of measuring instrument information of the measuring instrument Block diagram showing control means of the measuring instrument according to the third embodiment of the present invention Flow chart showing method of notifying of measuring instrument information of the measuring instrument

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a measuring device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the measuring instrument 1 is a micrometer provided with a measuring means 2 for measuring an object to be measured, and a notifying means 3 for notifying a measurement result and calibration time information which is measuring instrument information. The measuring instrument 1 is driven by using a battery as a power supply.

  The measuring instrument 1 comprises a U-shaped measuring instrument body 10. The measuring instrument 1 also has a cylindrical spindle 20a and an anvil 20b formed on the measuring instrument body 10 as the measuring means 2, and a thimble 20c and a ratchet knob for moving the spindle 20a relative to the anvil 20b by rotating it. 20 d and a plurality of button-type operating means 4 for operating the measuring instrument 1 upon receiving an operation from the user.

  The measuring instrument 1 axially moves the spindle 20a relative to the anvil 20b by rotating the thimble 20c or the ratchet knob 20d. The measuring device 1 measures the length of the measurement object disposed between the spindle 20a and the anvil 20b from the displacement of the rotation angle due to the rotation of the thimble 20c or the ratchet knob 20d. The measurement result and the like of the measurement object by the measuring instrument 1 is notified to the notification means 3.

  The notification unit 3 includes a display unit 31 which is a liquid crystal panel provided so as to be exposed from the measuring instrument main body 10. The display unit 31 displays calibration time information when there is a predetermined operation of the measuring instrument 1 described later. In FIG. 1, the display unit 31 displays "March 14, 2019" as calibration time information. The display unit 31 is not limited to the liquid crystal panel, and may be an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence), an electronic paper, or the like. Further, the measurement result and the calibration time information (measuring instrument information) are not limited to the display method shown in FIG. 1, and may be displayed by any method such as increasing the number of digits, displaying a word or pattern. That is, on the display unit 31, measurement instrument information of the measurement instrument 1 such as calibration time information and measurement results may be displayed.

  The operation means 4 has an ON / OFF button 40 for operating ON / OFF of the power supply of the measuring instrument 1 and an input unit 41 capable of inputting a command for operating the measuring instrument 1, and the measuring instrument main body 10 The spindle 20a and the thimble 20c in the case are disposed on opposite sides of the display unit 31. The ON / OFF button 40 and the input unit 41 may be of a slide type or the like, and may have any configuration as long as the user can operate it. Further, the ON / OFF button 40 and the input unit 41 may be disposed at any position as long as the user can operate.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing control means of the measuring device.
The measuring instrument 1 further includes storage means 5 for storing information on the measuring instrument 1 and control means 6 for calculating the measurement result.
The input unit 41 can input calibration timing information, which is measurement device information, to the storage unit 5. The calibration time information is input and stored in the storage unit 5 by the user via the input unit 41.

The control unit 6 determines whether or not to display calibration time information on the display unit 31 in accordance with a predetermined operation of the measuring instrument 1, and the operation determination unit 61 displays the calibration time information on the display unit 31. And a determination result execution unit 62 that causes the display unit 31 to display calibration time information. Further, the control means 6 causes the time measuring section 63 to measure the time during which the calibration time information is displayed on the display section 31 and the display for switching the measurement display used at the time of measuring the measurement object to end the display of the calibration time information. And a switching unit 64.
Here, in the present embodiment, with the predetermined operation of the measuring instrument 1, the power of the measuring instrument 1 is turned ON by the operation of the ON / OFF button 40 by the user, and the measuring instrument 1 is started in a state where measurement can be started. Say what to do.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a method of informing the measuring instrument information of the measuring instrument.
Hereinafter, a method of displaying the calibration time information displayed on the display unit 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the user of the measuring instrument 1 inputs and stores calibration time information in the storage means 5 through the input unit 41 in advance when purchasing the measuring instrument 1 or after performing a calibration operation. Next, when measuring the measurement object, the user operates the ON / OFF button 40 to turn on the power of the measuring instrument 1 (step ST01). Subsequently, the operation determination unit 61 in the control unit 6 of the measuring instrument 1 determines whether the measuring instrument 1 has been activated (step ST02).

  If the operation determination unit 61 determines that the measuring instrument 1 is not activated (NO in step ST02), the determination result execution unit 62 returns the process to step ST01 without displaying the calibration time information on the display unit 31. If the operation determination unit 61 determines that the measuring instrument 1 has been activated (YES in step ST02), the determination result execution unit 62 displays calibration time information on the display unit 31 (step ST03).

  When the determination result execution unit 62 displays the calibration time information on the display unit 31 (step ST03), the clock unit 63 measures the time during which the display unit 31 displays the calibration time information (step ST04). Then, the display switching unit 64 determines whether the time measured by the timer unit 63 exceeds a predetermined time (step ST05). When the display switching unit 64 determines that the time measured by the clock unit 63 exceeds the predetermined time (YES in step ST05), the display switching unit 64 switches the display of the calibration time information displayed by the display unit 31 to the measurement display (step ST06). If the display switching unit 64 determines that the time measured by the timer unit 63 does not exceed the predetermined time (NO in step ST05), the display switching unit 64 performs the determination until the time measured by the timer unit 63 exceeds the predetermined time. (Step ST05). The measuring device 1 can automatically switch between the display of the calibration time information and the measurement display by the timer unit 63 and the display switching unit 64.

According to such this embodiment, the following operations and effects can be achieved.
(1) The operation determination unit 61 determines whether the control unit 6 notifies the display unit 31 which is the notification unit 3 of calibration time information according to a predetermined operation of the measuring instrument 1; When it is determined that the calibration time information is to be displayed on the display unit 31, the calibration time information may be displayed from the display unit 31 by providing the determination result execution unit 62 for displaying the calibration time information on the display unit 31. it can.
Therefore, since the measuring instrument 1 can display the calibration timing information from the display unit 31 which is a liquid crystal panel, the calibration timing information is used without providing a seal or the like on which the calibration timing information is described outside the measuring instrument 1 Can be displayed to

(2) Since the measuring instrument 1 reports calibration time information using the storage means 5, the control means 6, and the notification means 3 included in the measuring instrument 1, calibration is performed without newly providing means for reporting calibration time information. The time information can be notified. Therefore, the measuring instrument 1 can be realized without incurring cost in notifying the calibration time information. In addition, since it is not necessary to newly provide means for notifying calibration time information, the measuring instrument 1 can maintain power consumption, and the measuring instrument 1 using a battery as a power supply is also mounted without requiring external power. can do.

(3) The measuring instrument 1 includes the operation determining unit 61 and the determination result executing unit 62 to notify the calibration time information stored in the storage unit 5 in correspondence with the predetermined operation of the measuring instrument 1 In order to determine whether or not 3 is notified, it is possible to adjust the timing of notifying calibration time information.
Therefore, the measuring instrument 1 can notify calibration time information from the notification means 3 at an appropriate timing.

(4) Since the measuring instrument 1 can notify the calibration timing information from the notifying means 3, the user can receive the calibration timing information without providing a seal or the like on which the calibration timing information is described outside the measuring instrument 1. It can be informed.
(5) Since the notification unit 3 is the display unit 31 that displays at least one of the measurement result and the calibration time information, the measuring instrument 1 can visually notify the user of the calibration time information.
(6) The operation means 4 of the measuring instrument 1 can store the calibration time information set by the user in the storage means 5 by providing the input unit 41 for inputting the calibration time information into the storage means 5.
Therefore, the measuring instrument 1 can notify the calibration time information set by the user stored in the storage unit 5 from the notification unit 3.
(7) When the operation determination unit 61 determines that the measurement instrument 1 has been activated, the determination result execution unit 62 causes the notification unit 3 to notify the calibration time information. At the start timing, calibration time information can be notified to the user.
Therefore, the measuring instrument 1 can notify the user of the calibration time information without disturbing the measurement.
(8) The control means 6 comprises a clocking unit 63 for measuring the time when the calibration time information is displayed on the display unit 31, and a display switching unit 64 for terminating the display of the calibration time information and switching to the measurement display. Thus, it is possible to automatically switch between display of calibration time information and measurement display.

Second Embodiment
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to parts that have already been described, and the description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing control means of the measuring instrument according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
The measuring instrument 1A of the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the measuring instrument 1 of the first embodiment except for the operation means 4A and the control means 6A.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control means 6 of the first embodiment determines whether or not to display calibration time information on the display unit 31 corresponding to a predetermined operation of the measuring instrument 1, and If the operation determination unit 61 determines to display calibration time information on the display unit 31, the determination result execution unit 62 causes the display unit 31 to display calibration time information, and the calibration time information is displayed on the display unit 31. It has the time measurement part 63 which time-measures, and the display switching part 64 which complete | finishes the display of calibration time information, and switches to a measurement display.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 6A of this embodiment determines a predetermined operation (input) through the operation means 4A, the operation determination unit 61A, and the operation means 4A. A determination result execution unit 62A that causes the display unit 31 to display calibration time information when the operation determination unit 61A determines that an input has been made, and the clocking unit 63 in the first embodiment, and the display switching unit 64; , Is different from the first embodiment in that it does not have.

  In addition, the operation unit 4A of the present embodiment switches the display of the calibration timing information displayed on the display unit 31 as the predetermined input and the display of the calibration timing information displayed on the display unit 31 to the measurement display. It differs from the first embodiment in that it further includes a display button 42 as an input unit for inputting a command. The display button 42 has, for example, the same configuration as the ON / OFF button 40 and the input unit 41 in FIG. 1 and may be a slide type or the like, and any configuration may be used as long as the user can operate it. Good.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a method of informing the measuring instrument information of the measuring instrument.
Hereinafter, the display method of the calibration time information displayed on the display unit 31 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the user of the measuring instrument 1A inputs calibration time information into the storage unit 5 through the input unit 41 and stores it in advance when purchasing the measuring instrument 1A or after performing calibration work. Next, when performing measurement of the measurement object, the user operates the ON / OFF button 40 to turn on the power of the measuring instrument 1A (step ST11). Subsequently, in order to confirm the calibration time information, the user operates the display button 42 to input a command for causing the display unit 31 to display the calibration time information (step ST12). The operation determination unit 61A determines whether or not an instruction for displaying the calibration time information on the display unit 31 has been input from the display button 42 (step ST13).

  When operation determination unit 61A determines that an instruction for causing display unit 31 to display calibration time information is not input from display button 42 (NO in step ST13), determination result execution unit 62A performs calibration time information Is not displayed on the display unit 31, and the process returns to step ST12. When operation determination unit 61A determines that an instruction to display calibration time information on display unit 31 from display button 42 has been input (YES in step ST13), determination result execution unit 62A displays calibration time information. It is displayed on the unit 31 (step ST14).

  After the determination result execution unit 62A displays the calibration time information on the display unit 31 (step ST14), the user operates the display button 42 to switch the display of the calibration time information to the measurement display. A command for switching the display to the measurement display is input (step ST15). When an instruction to switch the display of the calibration time information to the measurement display is input from the display button 42 (YES in step ST16), the control unit 6A ends the display of the calibration time information on the display unit 31 and performs measurement. It switches to a display (step ST17). When there is no input of a command for switching the display of the calibration time information to the measurement display from the display button 42 (NO in step ST16), the control means 6A continues to display the calibration time information on the display unit 31.

Also in such this embodiment, in addition to the same action and effect as (1) to (6) in the first embodiment, the following action and effect can be obtained.
(9) The determination result execution unit 62A causes the display unit 31 to display calibration time information when the operation determination unit 61A determines that a predetermined input has been made via the display button 42 of the operation means 4A. 31 can notify the user of the calibration time information when the user requests to confirm the calibration time information. Therefore, measuring instrument 1A can notify calibration time information according to a user's request.

Third Embodiment
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to parts that have already been described, and the description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing control means of the measuring instrument according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
The measuring instrument 1B of the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the measuring instrument 1A of the second embodiment except for the operation means 4B and the control means 6B.

  The operation means 4A of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, includes the ON / OFF button 40, the input unit 41, and the display button 42. In addition, the control means 6A of the second embodiment determines whether or not a predetermined input (operation) has been made via the display button 42 (operation means 4), and via the display button 42. And a determination result execution unit 62A that causes the display unit 31 to display calibration time information when it is determined by the operation determination unit 61A that a predetermined input has been made.

As shown in FIG. 6, the operation means 4B of the present embodiment is provided with a communication unit 43 connected to an external device in a wired or wireless manner in addition to the input unit 41 and operating the measuring instrument 1B via communication. The second embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that the / OFF button 40 and the display button 42 are not provided. In addition, the control unit 6B of the present embodiment determines whether the measuring unit 1B communicates with the communication unit 43. The operation determining unit 61B determines whether the predetermined operation has been performed via the communication of the communication unit 43 or not. The second embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that it includes a determination result execution unit 62B that causes the display unit 31 to notify calibration time information when the operation determination unit 61B determines that a predetermined operation has been performed via the interface.
Here, in the present embodiment, the predetermined operation via the communication of the communication unit 43 is to switch between the activation of the measuring instrument 1B, the display of the calibration time information on the display unit 31, the display of the calibration time information, and the measurement display. Command input.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a method of informing the measuring instrument information of the measuring instrument.
Hereinafter, a method of displaying calibration time information displayed on the display unit 31 when activating the measuring instrument 1B via the communication of the communication unit 43 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the user of the measuring instrument 1B inputs calibration time information into the storage unit 5 through the input unit 41 and stores it in advance when purchasing the measuring instrument 1B or after performing a calibration operation. Next, when measuring the measurement object, the user turns on the power of the measuring instrument 1B via the communication of the communication unit 43 (step ST21). Subsequently, the operation determination unit 61B determines whether the measuring instrument 1B has been activated via the communication of the communication unit 43 (step ST22).

  When the operation determination unit 61B determines that the measuring instrument 1B is not activated (NO in step ST22), the determination result execution unit 62B returns to step ST21 without displaying the calibration time information on the display unit 31. If the operation determination unit 61B determines that the measuring instrument 1B is activated (YES in step ST22), the determination result execution unit 62B displays calibration time information on the display unit 31 (step ST23).

  After the determination result execution unit 62B displays the calibration time information on the display unit 31 (step ST23), when the user wants to switch the calibration time information to the measurement display, the calibration time information is displayed via the communication of the communication unit 43. Command to switch to the measurement display (step ST24). If there is an instruction to switch the display of the calibration time information to the measurement display via the communication of the communication unit 43 (YES in step ST25), the control means 6B causes the display unit 31 to display the calibration time information. The process ends and the display is switched to the measurement display (step ST26). If there is no input of a command to switch the display of calibration time information to the measurement display via communication of communication unit 43 (NO in step ST 25), control unit 6 B causes display 31 to display the calibration time information. to continue.

Also in such this embodiment, in addition to the same action and effect as (1) to (6) in the first embodiment, the following action and effect can be obtained.
(10) When the operation determination unit 61B determines that the measurement instrument 1B has performed a predetermined operation via the communication of the communication unit 43, the determination result execution unit 62B causes the display unit 31 to display calibration time information, The display unit 31 notifies the user of calibration time information at timing when the measurement instrument 1B is operated through communication of the communication unit 43, such as activation of the measurement instrument 1B and display of calibration time information on the display unit 31. be able to.

[Modification of the embodiment]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, and the like as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention.
For example, in the above embodiments, the measuring instruments 1 and 1A to 1B are micrometers, but they may be calipers, indicators, linear scales, or the like. In addition, the measuring instruments 1 and 1A to 1B are not particularly limited as to the type and the method.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the measuring device information is the calibration time information, but may be the manufacturing date of the measuring device, the purchase date of the measuring device, or the like.
Moreover, although the alerting | reporting means 3 alert | reported measuring instrument information (calibration time information) by displaying on the display part 31, measuring instrument information may be alert | reported by outputting to an external apparatus, It uses communication. The measuring device information may be printed on paper or notified to the user by e-mail. That is, as long as the notifying means can notify the measuring instrument information, the notifying means may notify the measuring instrument information by any means.

  In each of the embodiments, the calibration time information is input and stored in the storage unit 5 through the input unit 41. For example, the calibration timing information is input and stored in the storage unit 5 through the communication unit 43 of the third embodiment. May be In addition, calibration timing information (measuring instrument information) is stored in the storage section by using the information on positional change of the slider by sliding the slider in a measuring instrument such as a caliper having a slider as the measuring section. It is also good. Furthermore, the measuring device information may be stored in advance in the storage means when the measuring device is shipped. That is, as long as measurement instrument information such as calibration time information can be input and stored in the storage unit, it may be input and stored in the storage unit using any unit.

  In each of the above embodiments, the control means 6, 6A to 6B of the measuring instruments 1 and 1A to 1B are provided in advance with the operation determination units 61 and 61A to 61B and the determination result execution units 62 and 62A to 62B. The unit and the determination result execution unit may be added to the control means after the user purchases the measuring instrument.

  In the first embodiment, with the predetermined operation of the measuring instrument 1, the power of the measuring instrument 1 is turned on by the operation of the ON / OFF button 40 by the user, and the measuring instrument 1 is started in a state where the measurement can be started. However, the predetermined operation of the measuring instrument may be as follows. For example, the predetermined operation of the measuring instrument may be performed by a measuring unit such as a slider or the like after the low consumption current sleep mode which is automatically switched when the display unit is turned off and then turned on again, or when the measuring instrument is not used for a long time. The measurement unit may be activated to start measurement again, or may be operated when the input unit (operation unit) is operated in a specific procedure. That is, any operation may be performed as long as it is a predetermined operation of the measuring instrument.

  In the second embodiment, the predetermined input via the operation means 4A is a command for causing the display unit 31 to display calibration time information by operating the display button 42 and the calibration time displayed on the display unit 31. Although the input of the command for switching the display of the information to the measurement display has been made, the predetermined input is an input for turning on the power to the measuring instrument, an input by simultaneously operating a plurality of operation means, etc. May be That is, the predetermined input may be any input as long as it is a predetermined input via the operation means.

  In the third embodiment, the predetermined operation via the communication of the communication unit 43 is to switch on the activation of the measuring instrument 1B, the display of the calibration time information on the display unit 31, the display of the calibration time information, and the measurement display. However, the predetermined operation may be an operation of inputting and storing measurement instrument information in the storage unit, an operation of activating the measurement instrument from the above-described sleep mode, or the like. That is, the predetermined operation may be any operation as long as it is a predetermined operation via communication of the communication unit.

Although the control means 6 of the first embodiment includes the clocking unit 63 and the display switching unit 64, the control unit 6 does not have the clocking unit 63 and the display switching unit 64. Good.
In this case, after the calibration time information is displayed on the display unit 31 and notified, the user inputs a command to switch to the measurement display through the input unit of the operation means, the display button, etc., thereby displaying the calibration time information. Can be switched to the measurement display. That is, if the user does not input a command to switch to the measurement display via the input unit of the operation means, the display button, etc., the calibration time information continues to be displayed on the display unit 31. Therefore, the measuring instrument can reliably notify the user of the calibration time information.

  In the first embodiment, the control unit 6 includes a clock unit 63 and a display switching unit 64. In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the control units 6A and 6B are clock units 63, and Although the switching unit 64 is not provided, the control means 6A and 6B may include the clocking unit 63 and the display switching unit 64, and may automatically switch between display of calibration time information and measurement display.

  As described above, the present invention can be suitably used for a measuring device that notifies the user of the calibration time for calibration performed for the purpose of maintenance of measurement accuracy and the like.

1, 1A to 1B Measuring instrument 2 Measuring means 3 Notification means 4, 4A to 4B Operating means 5 Storage means 6, 6A to 6B Control means 31 Display part 41 Input part 42 Display button (Input part)
43 Communication Unit 61, 61A to 61B Operation Determination Unit 62, 62A to 62B Determination Result Execution Unit

Claims (7)

A measuring instrument comprising: storage means for storing information on a measuring instrument; control means for calculating a measurement result; and notification means for notifying the measurement result calculated by the control means,
The storage means stores measuring device information related to the measuring device,
The control means
An operation determination unit that determines whether or not the notification unit is to be notified of the measurement device information in response to a predetermined operation of the measurement device;
And a determination result execution unit that causes the notification unit to notify the notification unit when the operation determination unit determines that the notification unit is notified of the measurement information. In the measuring device according to claim 1,
The measuring instrument information is
A measuring instrument characterized in that it is calibration timing information representing a calibration timing of the measuring instrument. In the measuring device described in claim 1 and claim 2,
The notification means is
A measuring instrument characterized by being a display unit for displaying at least one of the measurement result and the measuring instrument information. In the measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
An operating means for operating the measuring device;
The operation means is
A measuring instrument comprising: an input unit for inputting the measuring instrument information into the storage means. In the measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The operation determination unit determines whether the measurement device has been activated,
The determination result execution unit
A measuring instrument characterized in that the measuring instrument information is notified to the notifying means when the operation judging section judges that the measuring instrument is activated. In the measuring device according to claim 4,
The operation determination unit determines whether a predetermined operation has been performed via the operation unit,
The determination result execution unit
A measuring instrument characterized in that the measuring instrument information is notified to the notifying means when it is determined by the operation determining unit that a predetermined operation has been performed via the operating means. In the measuring device according to claim 4,
The operation means includes a communication unit that operates the measuring device via communication.
The operation determination unit is
It is determined whether or not the measuring instrument has been operated via the communication of the communication unit,
The determination result execution unit
A measuring instrument characterized in that the measuring instrument information is notified to the notifying means when it is judged by the operation judging section that the measuring instrument is operated through the communication of the communication section.

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