JP2021181973A - Menstrual state management device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a menstrual state management device capable of managing a menstrual state and understanding the state and the change.SOLUTION: A menstrual state management device 100 comprises: a menstrual blood state measurement unit 110 that measures menstrual blood; a record unit that records the measured menstrual blood state; a menstrual blood state calculation unit that calculates the recorded menstrual blood state; a menstrual state determination unit 120 that determines a menstrual management index from the calculated menstrual blood state; and a menstrual state display unit 130 that displays the determined result.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to a menstrual state management device.

Patent Document 1 discloses a sanitary goods storage device having a function of suppressing the throwing of garbage other than sanitary goods and a data collecting function of the thrown sanitary goods. This sanitary goods storage device is based on a display means for displaying a predetermined display to a user who intends to put in sanitary products, an input number counting means for counting the number of sanitary goods put in by the user from the slot, and a counted number. It is provided with a remaining amount calculating means for calculating the remaining amount of consumables equipped for package processing and a remaining amount transmitting means for transmitting the calculated remaining amount to a predetermined terminal.

Patent Document 2 discloses a smart menstrual cup. This smart menstrual cup has a storage unit that is open on one side and stores menstrual blood in at least one space inside, a measurement unit that measures menstrual blood stored in the storage unit, and measurement information or measurement information by the measurement unit. It is provided with a control unit that generates a signal based on the processing information acquired based on the above.

Patent Document 3 provides a computer with a transmission process of transmitting an image of an absorbent article to which excrement from the wearer's vagina is attached to a server, and health information on the health management of the wearer obtained based on the image. A health information screen including the reception process received from the server, the display of the first message indicating the wearer's health condition based on the health condition, and the display of the second message for improving the health condition is displayed on the screen. Disclose a program with mixed information to be displayed.

Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a hemoglobin absorption spectrum. Hemoglobin is. It is a molecule contained in red blood cells contained in blood and has a great influence on the color of blood. The hemoglobin absorption spectrum discloses that the absorber is maintained in the range of 390 to 430 nm and 500 to 600 nm.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-151240 Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-527138 International Publication No. 2019/1263628

Biophysics Volume 2 (1962) No. 2 p76-82

The present disclosure provides a menstrual state management device capable of managing a menstrual state and grasping a menstrual state and a change in the menstrual state.

The menstrual state management device in the present disclosure includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit for measuring menstrual blood, a menstrual blood state determining unit for determining the menstrual state from the measurement result, and a menstrual state display unit for displaying the determination result. It is equipped with a menstrual state management device.

The menstrual state management device in the present disclosure includes a menstrual state measuring unit that measures menstrual blood, a menstrual state determining unit that determines the menstrual state from the measurement results, and a menstrual state display unit that displays the determination results. The menstrual status can be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the menstrual state each time and compare the menstrual state before that, so that the menstrual state and its change can be appropriately grasped.

Block diagram of the menstrual state management device according to the first embodiment Flow chart of the menstrual state management device according to the first embodiment Top view of the sanitary goods before use in the first embodiment Top view of the hygiene product after use in the first embodiment Block diagram of the menstrual state management device according to the second embodiment Flow chart of the menstrual state management device according to the second embodiment Block diagram of the menstrual state management device according to the third embodiment Flow chart of the menstrual state management device according to the third embodiment Block diagram of the menstrual state management device according to the fourth embodiment Flow chart of the menstrual state management device according to the fourth embodiment Schematic diagram of the menstrual state management device according to the fifth embodiment Flow chart of the menstrual state management device according to the fifth embodiment Graph showing the transition of the daily menstrual blood volume in the fifth embodiment Graph showing the trend of total menstrual blood volume for each menstruation in the fifth embodiment Schematic diagram of the menstrual state management device according to the sixth embodiment Flow chart of the menstrual state management device according to the sixth embodiment (A) External view of the menstrual blood state measuring unit in the seventh embodiment, (b) External view of the menstrual blood state measuring unit in another configuration of the seventh embodiment. Schematic diagram of the menstrual state management device according to the eighth embodiment

Menstrual disorders in female athletes have been pointed out as an issue in recent years. Amenorrhea, eating disorders, and osteoporosis were cited as the three main symptoms of female athletes announced by the American College of Sports Medicine in 1997. According to a survey by the Japan Institute of Sports Sciences, about 40% of top-level female athletes in Japan have abnormal menstrual cycles, including amenorrhea. In particular, amenorrhea was often seen in athletes who tend to have low body fat percentage, such as gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, figure skating, aesthetics such as long-distance track and field and triathlete athletes, and endurance sports.

In recent years, institutions that support female athletes have been organized in universities and other institutions to deal with such issues, and a system that can support the environment in which athletes can demonstrate healthy and high performance for a long period of time from a medical perspective. Is beginning to be created.

In addition, Chelsea of the English Women's Soccer Premier League has begun efforts to improve the performance of each player and reduce the risk of injury by training each player according to the menstrual cycle. Many athletes also feel that menstruation is related to their condition.

In this way, in the sports world, there is a movement to properly manage the menstrual state of athletes and reflect it in training and the like.

On the other hand, many of the instructors are men, and it is easy to overlook issues specific to women such as menstruation, and the reality is that there are still many athletes who have their own worries. In order for female athletes to maintain high performance at all times, it is necessary for each athlete to properly understand and manage menstruation, and share that menstrual information with coaches and gynecologists. However, it is important to have support such as proper training menus and meals.

Moreover, such a thing is a problem that many women, not only athletes, have on a daily basis. Many women are engaged in school and work while suffering from dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. The percentage of working women is increasing year by year, and it is required to maintain high performance while facing menstruation.

In this way, it is important to manage menstruation properly in order for women to maintain high performance while performing activities.

At the time when the inventors came to correspond to this disclosure, several physiological prediction apps were open to the public in the health equipment industry regarding the technology for grasping the menstrual state. Furthermore, it was possible to record the amount of menstrual blood and the color of menstrual blood by attaching a sensor to a dedicated menstrual cup.

Under such circumstances, the inventors came up with the idea that in order to grasp the menstrual state, it would be possible to grasp the menstrual state by utilizing the hygienic products that are generally used.

Then, the inventors have discovered that there is a problem that there is no structure for grasping the menstrual state in order to realize the idea, and in order to solve the problem, the subject of the present disclosure is constructed. It came to.

Therefore, the present disclosure comprises a menstrual state measuring unit for measuring menstrual blood, a menstrual state determining unit for determining a menstrual state from the measurement result, and a menstrual state display unit for displaying the determination result. Disclose.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanations of already well-known matters or duplicate explanations for substantially the same configuration may be omitted.

It should be noted that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided for those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

[1-1. composition]
In FIG. 1, the menstrual state management device 100 includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit 110, a menstrual blood state determining unit 120, and a menstrual blood state display unit 130.

In the first embodiment, the menstrual blood state measuring unit 110 is a weight sensor. Weight sensors measure the weight of sanitary products such as napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups that absorb and process menstrual blood during menstruation. The weight sensor is composed of a semiconductor element that outputs an electric signal according to a load. The semiconductor element is attached to the bottom of the surveying dish on which the sanitary goods are placed.

The menstrual blood state determination unit 120 includes an algorithm that outputs a determination result from the measurement result of the menstrual blood state measurement unit 110 based on an index of menstrual blood management.

The menstrual blood state display unit 130 is a display that displays a determination result by a message or a character display.

[1-2. motion]
The operation and operation of the menstrual state management device 100 configured as described above will be described below.

FIG. 2 shows a flowchart of the menstrual blood state management device.

At the time of use, the user first places the pre-use hygiene product (state before absorption of menstrual blood) on the measuring plate of the weight sensor 110. When the user operates the pre-use measurement button of the weight sensor 110, the measured weight and time information are stored as a set (step 1).

Next, before disposing of the used hygienic product in the sanitary space or the trash can, the user places the hygienic product on the measuring plate of the menstrual blood condition measuring unit 110 and operates the post-use measuring button. The menstrual blood state measuring unit 110 measures the weight of the sanitary goods after use, sets the measured weight and the time information, and outputs the measured weight and the time information before use (step 2).

FIG. 3 is a plan view of hygiene products before use. FIG. 4 is a plan view of a hygienic product after use (a state in which menstrual blood is absorbed).

The menstrual blood state determination unit 120 calculates the difference between the weight after use and the weight before use (step 3).

The menstrual blood state determination unit 120 determines the menstrual blood state of the user based on the output of the menstrual blood state measurement unit 110, and displays it on the menstrual blood state display unit 130. The menstrual blood state determination unit 120 stores the determination result together with the weight and time information measured by the menstrual blood state measurement unit 110. The determination result, the measured weight, and the time information can be stored in a storage means other than the menstrual blood state determination unit 120.

In this embodiment, for example, one menstrual cycle is referred to as a menstrual period. The software algorithm of the menstrual blood status determination unit 120 determines the daily amount of menstrual blood recorded in the past menstrual period, the number of days from the start date of the period in the current menstrual period, and the total amount of menstrual blood already in the current menstrual period. Predict the amount of menstrual blood this time from the amount. The result of comparing this predicted amount with the menstrual blood amount calculated this time (that is, the actual menstrual blood amount collected using sanitary goods) is calculated (step 4).

The determination result is displayed on the menstrual blood state display unit 130 (step 5). The display content on the menstrual blood state display unit 130 can be appropriately selected depending on the system configuration, the user's request, and the like.

In this embodiment, the weight measurement resolution of the menstrual blood state measuring unit 110 is 0.05 g. With this weight measurement resolution, the resolution of 0.1 g of the menstrual blood volume to be controlled is sufficiently satisfied.

[1-3. effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the menstrual state management device 100 includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit 110, a menstrual blood state determining unit 120, and a menstrual blood state display unit 130.

The menstrual blood state measuring unit 110 can measure the menstrual blood state. The menstrual blood state determination unit 120 calculates the menstrual blood amount based on the measurement result of the menstrual blood state measuring unit 110, and determines the calculated menstrual blood amount. The menstrual blood state display unit 130 can display the calculated menstrual blood amount and the result determined by the menstrual blood state determination unit 120.

If the measured amount of menstruation exceeds 140 ml in the total amount of one cycle, it is said that menorrhagia is suspected. In the case of menorrhagia, it is said that diseases such as uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, and anemia may be hidden, and signs of these diseases can be caught.

If the total amount in one cycle is 20 ml or less, hypomenorrhea is suspected. In the case of hypomenorrhea, it is said that diseases caused by abnormal hormone secretion such as polycystic ovary syndrome, Hashimoto's disease, and menopause are hidden, and it is said that it may lead to infertility in the future. , These signs can be caught.

Furthermore, by keeping a record of menstruation, it becomes possible to grasp the monthly menstrual cycle more accurately. This allows you to know where you are in the menstrual cycle, for example, in the follicular phase, ovulation phase, or luteal phase. Furthermore, by combining it with your own schedule book or schedule application, you can grasp when the condition is good. In particular, athletes can understand what kind of training and meals should be taken at what time by being able to grasp their menstrual status, so they can train efficiently and during the game. It will be possible to suppress the deterioration of the performance of.

A plurality of menstrual blood state display units 130 may be provided. By having a plurality of people possess the menstrual blood state display unit 130, it is possible to share data with a plurality of people. As a result, the mother can grasp the physical condition of the daughter, for example, by sharing information between family members.

The menstrual blood state display unit 130 has a reception function for receiving data transmitted from the menstrual state management device 100, a storage function for storing data, a display function for displaying data, and a selection function for selecting display contents. Be prepared. The user can select and display arbitrary data by the menstrual blood state display unit 130.

The menstrual state management device 100 has a communication function. A configuration including the menstrual blood state display unit 130 and a configuration not including the menstrual blood status display unit 130 can be considered, and can be appropriately selected depending on the system configuration.

Since the data from the menstrual blood status determination unit can be shared with multiple people, for example, in addition to the athlete who is the user, it is shared with the director, coach, trainer, other athletes, meal manager, etc. be able to. This makes it possible to manage the athlete's condition in a complex manner, and it is easy to centrally manage multiple athletes, which can be used for game strategies such as starting lineup selection.

If the cumulative value of menstrual blood volume in one menstrual cycle exceeds 140 ml, excessive menstruation and anemia are suspected. If it exceeds a set value (for example, 140 ml), it may be determined that there is a possibility of anemia, and the menstrual blood status display unit may propose a menu using ingredients effective for anemia. As a result, anemia can be determined and anemia can be improved, which can contribute to the improvement of the health of the user.

In addition, the menstrual blood status display unit is equipped with a mental and physical information input unit for inputting mental and physical information such as emotions / impressions and physical condition during menstruation, and links the amount of menstrual blood with mental and physical information such as emotions and physical condition during menstruation. It may be configured to be attached and recorded. By recording the amount of menstrual blood and comments on the mental and physical condition during the menstrual period, it is possible to look back on that time at a later date and objectively grasp one's own physiological condition.

(Embodiment 2)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 and 6.

[2-1. composition]
In FIG. 5, the menstrual state management device 200 includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit 210, a menstrual blood state determining unit 220, and a menstrual blood state display unit 230.

In the second embodiment, the menstrual blood state measuring unit 210 is an image sensor and measures images of sanitary products such as napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups that absorb and process menstrual blood in menstruation. In the image sensor, a semiconductor element attached to the upper part of a surveying dish on which sanitary goods are placed outputs an electric signal according to light.

The menstrual blood state determination unit 220 has a built-in algorithm that outputs a determination result based on an index of menstrual blood management from the measurement result of the menstrual blood state measurement unit 210.

The menstrual blood state display unit 230 is a display that displays a determination result by a message or a character display.

[2-2. motion]
The operation and operation of the menstrual state management device 200 configured as described above will be described below.

FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of this menstrual blood state management device.

Before disposing of the used sanitary goods in the sanitary space or the trash can, the user places the hygiene product on the measuring plate of the menstrual blood condition measuring unit 210 and operates the measuring button after use. The menstrual blood state measuring unit 210 measures an image of a sanitary product, and outputs the measured image and time information as a set to the menstrual blood state determining unit 220 (step 11).

The menstrual blood state determination unit 220 estimates and calculates the menstrual blood volume based on the area of the menstrual blood volume on the sanitary goods after use (step 12).

Further, the menstrual blood state determination unit 220 performs RGB identification from the blood image. For example, the color can be discriminated such as whether the menstrual blood color is red, orange, or gray (step 13). Vaginal discharge such as the presence or absence and size of blood clots can be determined from the shading and unevenness of blood (step 14). The accuracy can be improved by configuring the configuration so that 3D images can be obtained by a plurality of cameras.

The menstrual blood state determination unit 220 integrates the menstrual blood volume during one cycle period based on the menstrual blood volume estimated from the image, and determines whether or not the integrated amount is between 20 ml and 140 ml. The menstrual blood state determination unit 220 calculates the menstrual blood state of the user by the built-in software algorithm (step 15).

It should be noted that each determination in steps 12 to 15 does not specify the order, and can be executed in any order.

In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the daily menstrual blood volume recorded in the past menstrual period, the number of days from the start date of the period in the current menstrual period, and the menstrual period already in the current menstrual period. Predict the amount of menstrual blood this time from the accumulated amount of blood. The result of comparing this predicted amount with the menstrual blood amount calculated this time (that is, the actual menstrual blood amount collected using sanitary goods) is calculated and displayed on the menstrual blood state display unit 230 (step 16).

As an example of the information to be displayed on the menstrual blood state display unit 230, information on the menstrual blood volume, color, and lump each time is displayed. Furthermore, there are comparative information such as the total amount of menstrual blood for each day, the total amount for each menstrual cycle, and the amount of menstrual blood this time is larger or smaller than the accumulated data in the past. In addition, comparison information of color and size may be displayed.

[2-3. effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the menstrual state management device 200 includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit 210, a menstrual blood state determining unit 220, and a menstrual blood state display unit 230.

The menstrual blood state measuring unit 210 can measure the menstrual blood state. The measurement result measured by the menstrual blood state measuring unit 210 is calculated by the menstrual blood state determining unit 220, and the calculated menstrual blood amount is determined by the menstrual blood state determining unit 220. The menstrual blood state display unit 230 can display the calculated menstrual blood amount and the result.

If the measured amount of menstruation exceeds 140 ml in the total amount of one cycle, it is said that menorrhagia is suspected. In the case of menorrhagia, it is said that diseases such as uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, and anemia may be hidden, and signs of these diseases can be caught.

If the total amount in one cycle is 20 ml or less, hypomenorrhea is suspected. In the case of hypomenorrhea, it is said that diseases caused by abnormal hormone secretion such as polycystic ovary syndrome, Hashimoto's disease, and menopause are hidden, and it is also pointed out that it may lead to infertility in the future. You can catch these signs.

Further, the sign of illness can be grasped by measuring the color of menstrual blood, the presence or absence of cages, and the like based on the image data measured by the menstrual blood state measuring unit 210. For example, if the menstrual blood color is orange, symptoms such as sexually transmitted diseases and bacterial infections are suspected, and if the menstrual blood color is gray, it is suspected that the patient is infected with some kind of infection. When a clot is observed, if an object with a size of about 2 cm or more is frequently observed, symptoms such as uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, and endometriosis can be considered. In addition, if there are many liver-shaped masses, menorrhagia is suspected and it is possible to identify female diseases.

As in the present embodiment, in the menstrual state management device 100, the menstrual blood state measuring unit 110 may include either a photoelectric sensor or a hue sensing sensor.

In addition, the menstrual blood state measurement unit is used as a camera of the smartphone, and the napkin and menstrual blood cup after use are photographed with the camera, and the photographed image data is recorded in the smartphone or saved in the server, and the menstrual blood amount is recorded from the image data. It may be configured to determine the calculation of, the color of menstrual blood, and the presence or absence of a cage.

Even if you do not install a new sensor such as a weight sensor, you can easily grasp the menstrual blood state (amount, color, presence or absence of cage and its state) just by taking an image of a napkin or menstrual blood cup with a smartphone. , Easy to use. In addition, it is possible to easily grasp the health condition and grasp the signs of illness. In addition, by showing the recorded image to the doctor when he / she goes to the hospital, the doctor can make an appropriate diagnosis by referring to the image.

(Embodiment 3)
[3-1. composition]
In FIG. 7, the menstrual state management device 300 includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit 310, a menstrual blood state determining unit 320, and a menstrual blood state display unit 330.

In the third embodiment, the menstrual blood state measuring unit 310 is an odor sensor. The odor sensor measures the odor of sanitary products such as napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups that absorb and process menstrual blood during menstruation. The menstrual blood state measuring unit 310 (odor sensor) includes an odor sensor element. The odor sensor element is attached to the upper part of the surveying dish on which the sanitary goods are placed, and outputs an electric signal according to the odor molecule.

The menstrual blood state determination unit 320 has a built-in algorithm that outputs a determination result based on an index of menstrual blood management from the measurement result of the menstrual blood state measurement unit.

The menstrual blood state display unit 330 is a display that displays a message or a character of the determination result. Further, the menstrual blood state display unit 330 is provided with a plurality of menstrual blood state display units 330, and the data displayed on the menstrual blood state display unit 330 can be shared with a plurality of people by holding the menstrual blood state display unit 330.

[3-2. motion]
The operation and operation of the menstrual state management device 300 configured as described above will be described below.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the menstrual blood state management device 300.

In the present embodiment, an odor sensor is used as the menstrual blood state measuring unit 310, and the odor sensor includes a measuring dish.

When menstruation begins and menstrual blood occurs, the user places the sanitary goods after use (in a state where menstrual blood is absorbed) on the measuring plate of the menstrual blood state measuring unit 310 before disposing of them in the trash can. When the user operates the measurement button after use, the measured odor information and time information are output as a set (step 31). The odor information is determined by the menstrual blood state determination unit 320 (step 32), and the determination result is displayed by the menstrual blood state display unit 330 (step 33). The user can grasp the presence or absence of the odor of menstrual blood and the component of the odor from the display content displayed on the menstrual blood state display unit 330.

In this embodiment, for example, one menstrual cycle is tentatively referred to as a menstrual period. The daily menstrual blood odor recorded in the past menstrual period, the number of days from the start date of the period in the current menstrual period, and the presence or absence of the menstrual blood odor in the current menstrual period are displayed on the menstrual blood status display unit 330. ..

[3-3. effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the menstrual state management device 300 includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit 310, a menstrual blood state determining unit 320, and a menstrual blood state display unit 330.

The menstrual blood state measuring unit 310 measures the menstrual blood state (step 31). The measurement result measured by the menstrual blood state measuring unit 310 is output to the menstrual blood state determining unit 320. The menstrual blood state determination unit 320 determines the presence or absence of an odor of menstrual blood, an odor component, and the like based on the measurement result (step 32). The determination result is displayed on the menstrual blood state display unit 330 (step 33).

As a result, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of the odor of menstrual blood and the odor component, and it is possible to grasp the state of menstrual blood and the vagina. The odor of menstrual blood is suspected to be the breeding of germs and the onset of vaginitis.

(Embodiment 4)
Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

[4-1. composition]
In FIG. 9, the menstrual state management device 800 includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit 810, a menstrual blood state recording unit 820, a menstrual blood state calculation unit 830, a menstrual blood state determination unit 840, and a menstrual blood state display unit 850. To prepare for.

The menstrual blood state measuring unit 810 includes a weight sensor, an image sensor, and an odor sensor.

Weight sensors measure the weight of sanitary products such as napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups that absorb and process menstrual blood during menstruation. The weight sensor is provided with a semiconductor element at the bottom of a survey plate on which sanitary goods are placed, and the semiconductor element outputs an electric signal according to the load.

In the image sensor, an image element is provided on the upper part of the surveying dish, and the image element outputs an electric signal corresponding to light.

In the odor sensor, a semiconductor element is provided adjacent to the image element on the upper part of the measuring dish, and the semiconductor element outputs an electric signal corresponding to the odor molecule.

The menstrual blood state recording unit 820 inputs the signal output from the weight sensor, the signal output from the image sensor, and the signal output from the odor sensor, and stores them together with the measured time information (time stamp). It is a memory component to be used.

The menstrual blood state calculation unit 830 calls up the weight information, the image information, the odor information, and the time information stored in the memory component, and performs various calculations.

The menstrual blood state determination unit 840 determines the menstrual blood state based on the information calculated by the menstrual blood state calculation unit 130, and has a built-in algorithm that outputs the determination result based on the menstrual blood management index. ..

The menstrual blood state display unit 850 is a display that displays a determination result by a message or a character display.

The menstrual blood state recording unit 820, the menstrual blood state calculation unit 830, and the menstrual blood state determination unit 840 may be located on the server.

Further, the data from the menstrual blood state determination unit is displayed on the menstrual blood state display unit, and this data can be shared with a plurality of people.

[4-2. motion]
The operation and operation of the menstrual state management device 800 configured as described above will be described below.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the menstrual blood state management device 800.

When the user places the hygiene product before use (state before absorption of menstrual blood) on the measuring plate and operates the measurement button before use, the menstrual blood condition measuring unit 810 measures the weight of the hygiene product before use (the state before use). Step 41) Output to the menstrual blood state storage unit 820. The menstrual blood state recording unit 820 stores the measured weight data and time information as a set.

When a user uses a plurality of brands of hygiene products, for example, it is assumed that two brands, a daytime brand used during the daytime and a nighttime brand used at bedtime, are used. In this case, the menstrual blood state recording unit 820 stores the weight before use for each of the plurality of brands by preparing a plurality of the above-mentioned pre-use measurement buttons or by providing a plurality of button input patterns. It may be configured.

In the present embodiment, the weight measurement resolution of the menstrual blood state measuring unit 810 is 0.05 g, which is sufficiently satisfied with the resolution of 0.1 g of the menstrual blood volume to be managed.

When menstruation begins and menstrual blood occurs, the user places the hygiene product after use (in a state where menstrual blood is absorbed) on the measuring plate attached to the menstrual blood condition measuring unit 110 before disposing of it in the trash box. Operate the post-measurement button. The menstrual blood state measuring unit 810 measures the weight, image, and odor of the sanitary goods (step 42). The menstrual blood state recording unit 820 stores various measured data and time information as a set (step 43).

The menstrual blood state calculation unit 830 determines the amount of menstrual blood this time from the difference between the sanitary goods stored in the menstrual blood state recording unit 820 before use (before absorption of menstrual blood) and after use (after absorption of menstrual blood). It is calculated and output to the menstrual blood state determination unit 840. The menstrual blood state determination unit 840 calculates the comparison information by the built-in software algorithm.

In this embodiment, for example, one menstrual cycle is tentatively referred to as a menstrual period. The menstrual blood state calculation unit 830 calculates the daily menstrual blood volume recorded in the past menstrual period, the number of days from the start date of the period in the current menstrual period, and the accumulated amount of menstrual blood already in the current menstrual period. Based on this, the amount of menstrual blood this time is predicted, and the result of comparing this predicted amount with the amount of menstrual blood calculated this time (that is, the actual amount of menstrual blood collected using sanitary goods) is calculated (step 44, step 48). , Displayed on the menstrual blood status display unit 850. Further, the menstrual blood state calculation unit 830 calculates not only the result of the weight but also the result regarding the menstrual blood color, the presence or absence of the cage, and the odor (step 45, step 46, step 47), and the result is displayed on the menstrual blood state display unit 850. Is displayed (step 49).

As an example of the information to be displayed on the menstrual blood status display unit 850, the amount of menstrual blood, the color of menstrual blood, the presence or absence of cages, and the presence or absence of odor are displayed, and the total amount of menstrual blood per day and the total amount per menstrual cycle. , There is comparative information such as the amount of menstrual blood this time is large or small compared to the accumulated data in the past.

[4-3. effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the menstrual state management device 800 includes the menstrual blood state measuring unit 810, the menstrual blood state recording unit 820, the menstrual blood state calculation unit 830, the menstrual blood state determination unit 840, and the menstrual blood state determination unit 840. It is provided with a blood status display unit 850.

The menstrual blood state measuring unit 810 can measure the menstrual blood state. The menstrual blood state recording unit 820 records the measurement result measured by the menstrual blood state measuring unit 810, and the measurement result is recorded by calculating the menstrual blood amount by the menstrual blood state calculation unit 830 and passing through the calculated menstrual blood amount. The blood state determination unit 840 determines. The menstrual blood state display unit 850 can display the calculated menstrual blood amount and the determination result of the menstrual blood state determination unit 840.

Furthermore, by keeping a record of menstruation, it becomes possible to grasp the monthly menstrual cycle more accurately. This allows you to know where you are in the menstrual cycle, for example, in the follicular phase, ovulation phase, or luteal phase. Furthermore, by matching it with your own schedule, you can grasp when the condition is good. In particular, athletes can understand what kind of training and meals should be taken at what time by being able to grasp their menstrual status, so they can train efficiently and during the game. It will be possible to suppress the deterioration of the performance of.

Since the data from the menstrual blood status determination unit 840 can be shared with multiple people, for example, it is shared with the director, coach, trainer, other athletes, meal manager, etc. in addition to the athlete who is the user. be able to. This makes it possible to manage the athlete's condition in a complex manner, and it is easy to centrally manage multiple athletes, which can be used for game strategies such as starting lineup selection.

(Embodiment 5)
[5-1. composition]
As shown in FIG. 11, the menstrual state management device 500 according to the fifth embodiment includes a menstrual blood state measuring unit 510, a menstrual blood state determining unit 520, and a menstrual blood state display unit 530. The menstrual blood state measuring unit 510 has a sanitary product storage box 511 capable of storing sanitary products such as napkins used during menstruation, and a weight detecting unit 512. The hygiene product storage box 511 may be one that the user has already used on a daily basis, and the lid portion 513 can be opened and closed to store the used hygiene product inside. The weight detection unit 512 includes a pre-use measurement button 514 and a post-use measurement button 515. The sanitary goods storage box 511 is loaded on the weight detection unit 512, and the weight detection unit 512 measures the weight of the loaded object. Reference numeral 520 is an external server as a menstrual blood state determination unit, and 530 is an information terminal such as a computer or a smartphone as a menstrual blood state display unit. The weight detection unit 512 can communicate with the server 520 wirelessly or by wire. Further, the server 520 can communicate with the menstrual blood status display unit 530 wirelessly or by wire. The menstrual blood state measuring unit 510 can be installed in a toilet or the like at the user's home. The width and depth of the weight detection unit 512 are larger than the width and depth of the sanitary goods storage box 511. This is because the sanitary goods storage box 511 is usually installed closer to the corner or wall of the floor of the toilet, in which case the weight detection unit 512 has a wider width or depth than the sanitary goods storage box 511. If it is small, the side surface of the sanitary goods storage box 511 will come into contact with the wall of the toilet due to the installation method of the sanitary goods storage box 511 or the load deviation due to external force, and the weight will be detected by the friction between the side surface and the wall. This is to prevent the unit 512 from being unable to accurately measure the weight of the sanitary goods storage box 511.

[5-2. motion]
The operation and operation of the menstrual state management device 500 configured as described above will be described below.

FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of the menstrual blood state management device.

When the user's menstruation begins, the user first places a sanitary napkin or other sanitary product (state before absorption of menstrual blood) before use on the lid 513 of the sanitary product storage box 511. Then, in step 51, when the user presses the pre-use measurement button 514, in step 52, the weight detection unit 512 measures the total weight of the sanitary goods storage box 511 and the sanitary goods before use. Here, the used sanitary goods used before may be stored in the sanitary goods storage box 511, and the measurement is performed including the weight of the stored goods. Then, in step 53, the weight detection unit 512 transmits the measured weight and the measurement time (year / month / day / time) to the server 520 as pre-use measurement data. The transmitted pre-use measurement data is stored in the server 520.

Next, when the user replaces the hygiene product worn during menstruation with the hygiene product before use, or at the end of menstruation, the hygiene product after use is discarded in the hygiene product storage box 511. When stored, when the user presses the post-use measurement button 515 in step 54, the menstrual blood condition measuring unit 510 measures the weight of the hygiene product storage box 511 in which the used hygiene products are stored in step 55. do. Then, in step 56, the weight detection unit 512 transmits the measured weight and the measurement time (year / month / day / time) to the server 520 as post-use measurement data. The transmitted post-use measurement data is stored in the server 520. Then, in step 57, the server 520 calculates the difference between the weight after use and the weight before use as the menstrual blood amount based on the stored pre-use measurement data and the post-use measurement data. The calculated menstrual blood volume is stored in the server 520 as menstrual blood volume data to which the time (year, month, day, time) before and after use and the serial number for indicating the number of times of data are given.

In step 58, the storage of the menstrual blood volume data in the server 520 is repeatedly executed until the end of menstruation is determined. Regarding the determination of the end of menstruation, if the server 520 receives the measurement data after use and then the next pre-use measurement data cannot be received within the preset time, the server 520 determines that the menstruation has ended. .. Here, as the above-mentioned set time, for example, the duration of bleeding in one menstrual period may be set between 3 and 7 days because the normal range is 3 to 7 days. When the end of menstruation is determined, in step 59, the server 520 calculates the total menstrual blood volume from the stored menstrual blood volume data and stores it as the total menstrual blood volume during the menstrual period. In addition, the number of days from the date of the first menstrual blood volume data in the menstrual period to the date of the last menstrual blood volume data is calculated and stored as the number of menstrual days. Further, the number of days from the date of the first menstrual blood volume data of the previous menstrual period to one day before the date of the first menstrual blood volume data of the current menstrual period is calculated and stored as a menstrual cycle.

When the next menstruation comes and in step 51, the user places the pre-use sanitary goods (pre-absorption state of menstrual blood) on the lid 513 of the sanitary goods storage box 511 and presses the pre-use measurement button 514. After that, the same operation is executed until the end of menstruation is determined. Then, the same operation is continued every menstrual cycle.

The user can display the menstrual blood amount data stored in the server 520 on the menstrual blood state display unit 530 and confirm the menstrual blood state. 13 and 14 show examples of displaying menstrual blood volume data. Here, FIG. 13 is a graph showing the transition of the menstrual blood volume for each day, and also displays the total menstrual blood volume, the number of menstrual days, the menstrual cycle, etc. in the menstrual period calculated by the server 520. The horizontal bar in the bar graph shows the amount of menstrual blood color-coded for each used hygiene product that was replaced. For example, on April 9, when menstruation began, the hygiene product was replaced 4 times and 4 times. The respective menstrual blood volumes are displayed in different colors as 7 g, 4 g, 9 g, and 27 g in order from the left side. FIG. 14 is a graph showing the trend of total menstrual blood volume for each menstruation.

[5-3. effect]
In this embodiment, the menstrual blood volume can be measured and recorded by utilizing the sanitary goods storage box 511 that the user has already used on a daily basis, and the menstrual blood state can be confirmed, which is practical. be. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, daily menstrual blood volume and its change during the menstrual period can be confirmed, and total menstrual blood volume during the menstrual period, the number of menstrual days, the menstrual cycle and their trends can also be confirmed. Therefore, the menstrual state can be managed in more detail as in the first embodiment.

The weight detection unit 512 may be integrated with the hygiene product storage box 511 so that the hygiene product storage box 511 loaded on the weight detection unit 512 does not shift, and the weight of the hygiene product storage box 511 is accurately measured. This improves the reliability and design of weight measurement.

Further, when the sanitary goods storage box 511 is used by a plurality of users, a personal authentication unit such as fingerprint authentication may be provided in the weight detection unit 512 to manage menstrual blood volume data for each individual. As another configuration, when the menstrual blood status display unit 530 is a smartphone, the device ID of the smartphone and the menstrual blood volume data are linked and stored in the server 520, and the menstrual blood volume data is managed for each individual. May be good.

(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 15 shows the configuration of the sixth embodiment. The difference between the sixth embodiment and the menstrual state management device 500 in the fifth embodiment is that the weight detection unit 512 does not include the pre-use measurement button 514 and the post-use measurement button 515, and the lid portion 513. A lid opening / closing sensor 516 for detecting the opening / closing of the lid portion 513 is provided on the hinge portion or the like, and the weight detecting unit 512 measures the weight based on the output signal of the lid opening / closing sensor 516.

The operation according to the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 61, when the lid opening / closing sensor 516 detects the closed state of the lid 513, if the weight detection unit 512 detects a weight change in step 62, the weight detection unit 512 is used in step 63. It is determined that the previous hygiene product is loaded on the lid portion 513, and in step 64, the weight detection unit 512 measures the total weight of the hygiene product storage box 511 and the hygiene product before use. Here, the used sanitary goods used before may be stored in the sanitary goods storage box 511, and the measurement is performed including the weight of the stored goods. Then, in step 65, the weight detection unit 512 transmits the measured weight and the measurement time (date, time) as pre-use measurement data to the server 520 as the menstrual blood state determination unit. The transmitted pre-use measurement data is stored in the server 520.

Next, in step 66, the lid opening / closing sensor 516 detects that the lid 513 is once opened and then closed, and in step 67, the weight detecting unit 512 detects a weight change. In step 68, the weight detection unit 512 determines that the used hygiene product is stored in the hygiene product storage box 511, and in step 69, the menstrual blood condition measuring unit 510 stores the used hygiene product. Weigh the sanitary goods storage box 511. Then, in step 70, the weight detection unit 512 transmits the measured weight and the measurement time (date, time) as post-use measurement data to the server 520 of the menstrual blood state determination unit 520. The transmitted post-use measurement data is stored in the server 520. Then, in step 71, based on the pre-use measurement data and the post-use measurement data stored in the server 520, the difference between the weight after use and the weight before use is calculated as the menstrual blood volume. The calculated menstrual blood volume is stored in the server 520 as menstrual blood volume data to which the time (year, month, day, time) before and after use and the serial number for indicating the number of times of data are given.

In step 72, the storage of the menstrual blood volume data in the server 520 is repeatedly executed until the end of menstruation is determined. Regarding the determination of the end of menstruation, if the server 520 receives the measurement data after use and then the next pre-use measurement data cannot be received within the preset time, the server 520 determines that the menstruation has ended. .. Here, as the above-mentioned set time, for example, the duration of bleeding in one menstrual period may be set between 3 and 7 days because the normal range is 3 to 7 days. When the end of menstruation is determined, in step 73, the server 520 calculates the total menstrual blood volume from the stored menstrual blood volume data and stores it as the total menstrual blood volume during the menstrual period. In addition, the number of days from the date of the first menstrual blood volume data in the menstrual period to the date of the last menstrual blood volume data is calculated and stored as the number of menstrual days. Further, the number of days from the date of the first menstrual blood volume data of the previous menstrual period to one day before the date of the first menstrual blood volume data of the current menstrual period is calculated and stored as a menstrual cycle. When the next menstruation comes, the operation after step 61 is repeated. Here, the determination threshold value for the weight change in steps 64 and 69 may be set between 1 and 4 g, for example, since the minimum weight of a normal napkin is about 5 to 6 g. The user can display the menstrual blood amount data stored in the server 520 on the menstrual blood state display unit 530 and confirm the menstrual blood state.

By the above operation, the pre-use measurement button 514 and the post-use measurement button 515 can be eliminated from the weight detection unit 512, so that the user does not need to perform the button pressing operation as in the fifth embodiment, and the usability is improved. In addition, since the pre-use measurement button 514 and the post-use measurement button 515 are not provided, the menstrual blood state measuring unit 510 can be configured to be more thimble.

The menstrual blood status display unit 530 communicates with the menstrual blood condition measurement unit 510 via the server 520, and executes application software having input functions of a pre-use measurement button and a post-use measurement button. May be. For example, when the menstrual blood status display unit 530 is a smartphone, the pre-use measurement button and the post-use measurement button can be input by finger movement on the smartphone, so that the burden of input operation is reduced and the weight detection unit 512 is used. Since the pre-measurement button 514 and the post-use measurement button 515 can be eliminated, the menstrual blood state measuring unit 510 can be configured in a more thimble manner.

Further, the application software may be configured to have a function of storing the type of hygiene product to be used and the weight before use as a set and selecting the hygiene product to be used. According to this configuration, the difference between the previous weight measurement results is calculated from the weight measurement results after use, and the menstrual blood volume is calculated by subtracting the pre-use weight of the hygiene product selected and stored in advance from the calculated values. .. As a result, the weight can be measured only once after the hygiene product is used, and the input operation of the pre-use measurement becomes unnecessary, which improves the usability.

In addition, a weight detection function is provided in the pre-use hygiene product storage box for storing pre-use hygiene products, and when the user uses the hygiene product, if the hygiene product is taken out from the pre-use hygiene product storage box, before use. The weight of the hygiene product may be calculated from the change in the weight of the hygiene product storage box, and the calculated data may be combined with the output data of the menstrual blood condition measuring unit 510 to calculate the menstrual blood volume data.

(Embodiment 7)
17 (a) and 17 (b) are external views of the menstrual blood state measuring unit 710 according to the seventh embodiment. The difference between the seventh embodiment and the fifth embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), the menstrual blood state measuring unit 710 is integrated with the pouch 711 that can store and carry hygiene products and the pouch 711. It is configured by the arranged sheet-shaped weight detecting unit 712. With this configuration, replacement hygiene products are placed in the pouch 711 in advance to measure the weight, and during menstruation, the chuck 713 is opened to take out the hygiene products in the pouch 711 for use. Later, used hygiene products are placed in the pouch 711 or loaded on the pouch 711 and weighed. Then, the weight change before and after use is recorded as menstrual blood volume data. As a result, the weight detection unit 712 is arranged on the pouch 711 for storing hygiene products, and the weight detection unit 712 can be carried together with the pouch 711 and hygiene products, so that the menstrual blood volume can be measured anywhere. , Convenience is improved.

FIG. 17B is an external view of the pouch 711 in a state where the chuck 713 is opened. As shown in the figure, the weight detection unit 714 is separated from the pouch 711 and can be stored in the pouch 711 before and after use. When measuring the weight of the sanitary goods, the weight detection unit 714 may be taken out from the pouch 711, and the sanitary goods before and after use may be loaded on the weight detection unit 714 to measure the weight.

(Embodiment 8)
FIG. 18 shows the configuration of the menstrual blood state measuring unit 510 in the eighth embodiment. The difference between the eighth embodiment and the sixth embodiment is that the image sensor 720 installed in the toilet bowl 719 is added as the menstrual blood state measuring unit 510. The image sensor 720 captures an image inside the toilet bowl 730.

When a user wears hygiene products before use during the menstrual period, he / she often uses the toilet and replaces / wears the hygiene products while sitting on the toilet seat of the toilet bowl. At that time, when sitting on the toilet seat and removing the used sanitary goods from the body, menstrual blood may be excreted in the toilet bowl 730. Therefore, in the eighth embodiment, the image sensor 720 continuously captures images in the toilet bowl 730 while the user is seated on the toilet seat, and the captured image data is transferred to the server 520 as the menstrual blood state determination unit. Sent and stored. Then, based on the stored image data, the amount of menstrual blood excreted in the stool bowl 730 is calculated. Here, in order to calculate the amount of menstrual blood using the above image, the subject collects menstrual blood in advance using a dedicated container, measures the weight of each collected menstrual blood, and then stools the menstrual blood. Images of the inside of the stool when the blood is poured into the pot are collected, and AI learning is performed using a data set in which the weight data of each menstrual blood and the image data are linked. Then, using the obtained learning algorithm, the weight of menstrual blood actually discharged into the toilet bowl 730 in the toilet (hereinafter referred to as menstrual blood volume A) is calculated from the stored image data.

In parallel with the above, when the user stores the used sanitary goods in the sanitary goods storage box 511 as in the sixth embodiment, the weight sensor 512 measures the weight of the sanitary goods storage box 511 and the weight data server. The transmission to the 520 is performed, and the menstrual blood state determination unit 520 calculates the amount of menstrual blood adhering to the used sanitary goods (hereinafter referred to as menstrual blood volume B). Then, the menstrual blood state determination unit 520 adds up the menstrual blood volume A and the menstrual blood volume B, and stores the total menstrual blood volume in the server 520 together with the time of weight measurement of the sanitary goods storage box 511 by the weight sensor 512. Will be done. The above operation is repeatedly executed until the end of menstruation is determined. Then, the user can display the total menstrual blood volume data stored in the server 520 on the menstrual blood state display unit 530 and confirm the menstrual blood state.

According to the above operation, in the first to seventh embodiments, the menstrual blood volume is measured based on the weight measurement of the sanitary goods storage box 511. Therefore, when the user removes the sanitary goods after use in the toilet, the toilet bowl is used. When menstrual blood was excreted into the 730, it was difficult to accurately measure the amount of menstrual blood. However, according to the eighth embodiment, when the user removes the sanitary goods after use in the toilet. Even if menstrual blood is excreted in the toilet bowl 730, the image in the toilet bowl 730 is taken, and the amount of menstrual blood excreted in the toilet bowl 730 is calculated based on the taken image for hygiene. Since the total menstrual blood volume can be calculated and displayed by adding up with the menstrual blood volume calculated based on the weight measurement of the product storage box 511, more accurate menstrual state management can be performed.

In the eighth embodiment, the image sensor 720 installed in the toilet bowl 719 is added as the menstrual blood state measuring unit 510, and the image sensor 720 captures an image in the toilet bowl 730. Instead of the image sensor 720, an image in the toilet bowl 730 may be captured by a smartphone camera, and the captured image may be transmitted to the server 520.

The present invention can be applied to the fields of health care, sports, membership gyms, fitness, sports clubs, and health management centers such as universities, high schools, and junior high schools.

100 Menstrual condition management device 110 Menstrual blood condition measurement unit 120 Menstrual blood condition determination unit 130 Menstrual blood condition display unit 300 Sanitary goods 301 Menstrual blood absorbed by sanitary goods 510 Menstrual blood condition management device 511 Sanitary goods storage box 512 Weight detection unit 513 Lid 514 Pre-use measurement button 515 Post-use measurement button 516 Lid open / close sensor 520 Server (menstrual blood status determination unit)
530 Menstrual blood status display unit 710 Menstrual blood status management device 711 Pouch 712 Weight detection unit 719 Toilet bowl 720 Image sensor 730 Toilet bowl 800 Menstrual status management device 810 Menstrual blood status measurement unit 820 Menstrual blood status recording unit 830 Menstrual blood status calculation unit 840 Blood status determination unit 850 Menstrual blood status display unit

Claims (15)

A menstrual blood condition measuring unit that measures menstrual blood,
The menstrual blood state determination unit that determines the menstrual state from the measurement results,
A menstrual state management device including a menstrual state display unit that displays the determination result. The menstrual state management device according to claim 1, wherein the menstrual blood state measuring unit determines the amount of menstrual blood. The menstrual state management device according to claim 1, wherein the menstrual blood state measuring unit determines the menstrual blood color. The menstrual state management device according to claim 1, wherein the menstrual blood state measuring unit determines the odor of menstrual blood. The menstrual state management device according to claim 1, wherein the menstrual blood state measuring unit determines a mass of menstrual blood. The menstrual state management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a server unit that shares a determination result of the menstrual blood state determination unit. The menstrual period according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the menstrual blood state measuring unit includes a pre-use measuring unit for measuring an object before use and a post-use measuring unit for measuring an object after use. State management device. The menstrual state management device according to claim 1, wherein the menstrual blood state determination unit calculates a tendency of the menstrual state based on a determination result of the menstrual blood state measurement unit. The menstrual blood state measuring unit has a sanitary product storage box that can store sanitary products such as used napkins during menstruation and a weight detecting unit, and the weight detecting unit has a pre-use measurement button and use. The menstrual state management device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a post-measurement button. The menstrual state management device according to claim 9, wherein the weight detection unit has a width and depth larger than the width and depth of the sanitary goods storage box. The menstrual blood condition measuring unit has a hygiene product storage box that can store sanitary products such as used napkins during menstruation and a weight detection unit, and the hygiene product storage box detects the opening and closing of the lid. The menstrual state management device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a lid open / close sensor, wherein the weight detection unit measures weight based on an output signal of the lid open / close sensor. The menstrual state management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the menstrual blood state measuring unit is composed of a pouch for storing hygiene products and a portable pouch, and a sheet-shaped weight detecting unit integrally arranged on the pouch. The menstrual blood state measuring unit includes an image sensor installed in the toilet bowl, the image sensor captures an image of the inside of the toilet bowl of the toilet bowl, and the menstrual blood status determining unit captures menstrual blood based on the image captured by the image sensor. The menstrual state management device according to any one of claims 1, 2, 9 to 12, which calculates an amount. The menstrual status display unit can display at least one of the daily menstrual blood volume during the menstrual period, the total menstrual blood volume during the menstrual period, the number of menstrual days, and the menstrual cycle calculated by the menstrual blood status determination unit. Items 9 to 13
The menstrual state management device according to any one of the above items. The menstrual state management device according to claim 14, wherein the menstrual state display unit can display at least one of trend data of total menstrual blood volume, number of menstrual days, and menstrual cycle for each menstruation.

Images