JP3129039U - Body temperature recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a body temperature recorder that can be continuously worn and reused to measure and record body temperature at regular time intervals without restricting the free movement of a temperature measurement subject.
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The temperature sensor 31 that measures the body temperature of the temperature measurement subject and converts the measured temperature into a voltage value, and the voltage value output from the temperature sensor having the recording medium 33 is converted into a temperature value and recorded in a predetermined sampling period. A control means 32 for recording on a medium, a battery 35 for operating the temperature sensor and the control means, a pad member 2 for covering the casing for storing them and preventing the casing from being exposed to the outside air, and a pad And a sticking member 4 for sticking to the temperature sensing portion in a state where the temperature sensing surface of the casing covered with the member 2 is in contact with the temperature sensing portion of the temperature sensing subject, and the pad member contains silver ions.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a temperature recorder that measures and records the temperature of an object to be measured at regular time intervals, and more particularly to a reusable body temperature recorder that is used as a body temperature recorder and is affixed to a human body under a heel.

  Many of the conventional thermometers use temperature detection means such as mercury columns and thermocouples, and the temperature measuring part is used under the temperature measuring subject's armpit or under the tongue in the oral cavity. Free activities will be restricted. And when it is necessary to measure the temperature of the subject to be measured regularly (at regular intervals), it is necessary to measure the body temperature each time and write it on a recording sheet or the like.

For this reason, an electronic thermometer that converts the temperature detected by the electronic temperature detection means into an electrical signal, sends it to the body equipped with a body temperature display part via an electrical cord, and displays the measured value on the body temperature display part is proposed (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-27625

  In such a conventional electronic thermometer, for example, by providing a memory in the main body, it is possible to record changes in the temperature of the subject to be measured over a long period of time. Since the body is connected to the main body with an electric cord, the subject whose temperature is to be measured is restrained by the electric cord every time the body temperature is measured, and thus cannot perform free activities.

  Also, there is a problem with the temperature detector's ability to be attached to the temperature detector of the temperature measurement subject. For the temperature detection subject, it is troublesome to wear the temperature detection portion, or if it is worn for a long time while sweating, the armpits etc. There was a problem such as rash of the temperature sensor.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and measures and records body temperature at regular time intervals without constraining the free movement of the subject to be temperature-measured. An object of the present invention is to provide a thermometer that effectively prevents the occurrence of rashes, odors and the like in the temperature measuring part such as the armpit even when worn for a long time without causing a sense of incongruity.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a body temperature recorder that is simple in configuration and handling and whose temperature measurement recording unit can be reused.

  For this reason, the present application measures the body temperature of the subject to be measured, converts the measured temperature into a voltage value, and outputs the voltage value output from the temperature sensor at a predetermined sampling period. Control means for converting to values and recording on the recording medium, the temperature sensor, a battery for operating the control means, a casing for housing the temperature sensor, the control means and the battery, and the casing A pad member that covers the casing and prevents the casing from being exposed to the outside air, and a paste for pasting the temperature sensing surface of the casing covered with the pad member to the temperature sensing section in contact with the temperature sensing section of the temperature sensing subject A body temperature recorder, wherein the pad member contains silver ions.

  As a result, the body temperature recorder according to the present invention makes it possible to accurately measure and record the body temperature at regular intervals without constraining the free movement of the subject. In addition, the effect of silver ions contained in the pad member prevents bacterial growth in the temperature measuring part such as the armpit, and simultaneously prevents the generation of bad odors such as skin irritation and odor.

  In addition, a breathable sheet that covers the pad member is disposed between the sticking member and the pad member of the main body temperature recorder, and the pad member contains a desiccant that absorbs moisture, The effect of preventing skin irritation and the generation of malodor can be further improved.

  The control means of the main body temperature recorder includes an interface means for sending the temperature value recorded in the recording medium to an external device. The temperature recording means inputs an instruction signal for setting an arbitrary sampling cycle from the external device via the interface means. Here, the interface means has a USB interface specification for transmitting signals with serial bits.

  By the way, the temperature detection part of the said temperature sensor is arrange | positioned in the inner center part of the temperature detection surface of the said housing | casing. Further, the sticking member is an antimicrobial treated adhesive film. Then, the housing for housing the temperature sensor, the temperature recording means, and the battery is removed from the pad member and the sticking member and reused.

  As described above, according to the thermometer of the present invention, the portion for measuring temperature and the portion for recording measured temperature are combined into a single small-sized casing, so that it can be used as a thermometer. When measuring, the behavior of the temperature measurement subject is not constrained during the measurement.

  Further, after the measurement, the temperature is removed from the subject and the accumulated temperature is read by an external device (for example, a personal computer having a USB interface), and the temperature change of the subject is measured over time. Recordable.

  In addition, the effect of silver ions contained in the pad member prevented the growth of bacteria in the temperature measuring part such as the armpit, and simultaneously prevented the occurrence of odors such as skin irritation and odor.

  Hereinafter, the detail of embodiment of the body temperature recorder of this invention is demonstrated, referring drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a body temperature recorder according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) shows the measurement surface side of the main body temperature recorder, and FIG. These show the side view which looked at the main body temperature recorder from the horizontal direction.

  In FIG. 1, the body temperature recorder of the present embodiment includes an adhesive member 4 such as an adhesive member that is attached to the skin surface of a temperature measurement subject, and a pad member (pad member) 2 that is attached to the center of the adhesive member 4. And a temperature recording chip 3 (temperature recording means) that is attached to the center of the pad member 2 and measures and records the temperature of the temperature detection subject. And the ventilation sheet 1 which covers the pad member 2 is arrange | positioned between the sticking member 4 and the pad member 2 as needed.

  The affixing member 4 is made of cloth, paper, synthetic resin, silicone resin, rubber, or the like, and an adhesive substance that is harmless to the human body is applied to the upper surface of the affixing member 4. A patch that adheres to the skin surface when applied is applied. Thereby, the temperature recording chip 3 can be prevented from falling off the skin, and the pad member 2 and the ventilation sheet 1 can be brought into close contact with the skin of the subject to be measured.

  Further, the pad member 2 is capable of absorbing the sweat of the subject whose temperature is to be measured, and further, a desiccant that absorbs silver ions and moisture such as sweat in order to remove odor and have a bactericidal effect (for example, , Silica gel). The sticking member 4 can also contain silver ions. Thus, since the pad member 2 contains silver ions, its action and effect prevent bacterial growth in the temperature measuring part such as the armpit, and simultaneously prevent the generation of bad odors such as skin irritation and odor.

  In addition, since the breathable sheet 1 covering the pad member 2 is disposed between the sticking member 4 and the pad member 2 of the main body temperature recorder, it is compatible with a desiccant that absorbs moisture contained in the pad member 2. As a result, the effect of preventing skin irritation and the generation of malodors could be further improved.

  The pad member 2 enables the temperature recording chip 3 to be detachably attached, and prevents the temperature recording chip 3 from being exposed to the outside air (ambient temperature) to cause an error in the measured body temperature. Has a heat insulating effect. And the adhesive substance is apply | coated to the upper surface similarly to the sticking member 4. FIG. With this adhesive substance, it is possible to attach the temperature recording chip 3 to the skin surface of the human body of the subject whose temperature is to be measured with viscosity.

  The temperature recording means 3 includes a temperature sensor (reference numeral 31 in FIG. 2) that measures the temperature of the temperature measurement target, and a control section (reference numeral 32 in FIG. 2) that constitutes a temperature recording section that performs recording processing of the measured temperature. And a recording medium (reference numeral 33 in FIG. 2), and the whole including the battery (reference numeral 35 in FIG. 2) is housed in the housing.

  As described above, the temperature recording chip 3 can be attached to and detached from the pad member 2, but the material that does not allow the adhesive substance to adhere to the surface of the casing of the temperature recording chip 3 when peeled off from the pad member 2. Use metal with properties.

  The body temperature of the subject whose temperature is recorded by the temperature recording chip 3 can be read out by another external device (not shown). The temperature recording chip 3 can receive initial settings such as measurement conditions and a sampling period of temperature recording by connecting to an external device such as a personal computer through a dedicated USB connection cable prepared separately. is there. The temperature recording chip 3 can be reused by setting measurement conditions and the like.

  It is preferable that the size and weight of the temperature recording chip 3 including the housing do not cause a sense of incongruity or a feeling of wearing when the temperature recording chip 3 is sandwiched under the arm of the temperature measuring subject. For example, the diameter is 20 mm or less and the weight is 5. 0 [g] or less.

  The sticking member 4 is made of cloth, paper, synthetic resin, etc. as a material so that it can be easily peeled off from the adhesive substance, and the surface of the sticking member 4 etc. before use of the main body temperature recorder. By covering the whole, it is possible to prevent the part to which the adhesive substance is applied from adhering to the human body or the like. When the main body temperature recorder is used, the sticking member 4 is peeled off from the entire surface of the sticking member 4 and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the temperature recording means which is the main part of the body temperature recorder according to the present invention. In FIG. 2, the main part of the main body temperature recording means (temperature recording chip) 3 measures a temperature and converts it into a voltage value, and returns the voltage value to a temperature value at a predetermined cycle to the recording medium. The control part 32 which performs recording of these, the recording medium (memory) 33 which records temperature value data, and the battery 35 used as a power supply are provided. And these are accommodated in the housing | casing of the metal (copper, aluminum, etc.) excellent in one circular heat conductivity.

  The temperature sensor 31 measures the body temperature of the subject to be measured and outputs a voltage value corresponding to the measured temperature. For example, the temperature sensor 31 can be configured to output a voltage difference generated as a voltage drop across a resistor through which a constant current flows as a voltage value corresponding to the temperature. Alternatively, the temperature sensor 31 can be configured to use a thermocouple. And the temperature detection front-end | tip part (not shown) of the temperature sensor 31 is arrange | positioned in the center part of the temperature detection surface in a housing | casing.

  The control unit 32 converts the voltage value output from the temperature sensor 31 into a corresponding temperature value at a predetermined sampling period (a constant time interval), and records the converted numerical data on the recording medium 33. Here, the predetermined sampling period is, for example, a measurement interval of 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes, 1 hour to several hours, etc. between continuous periods of 1 to several seconds. It is possible.

  In addition, the control unit 32 receives a read command from the interface unit 34, reads temperature value data recorded on the recording medium 33, and outputs the temperature value data to the interface unit 34.

  Therefore, the interface unit 34 includes a connector (not shown) for connecting a cable (for example, a USB interface cable) for communicating with a dedicated data reader or a personal computer (external device), and temperature measurement is completed. Then, after the temperature recording means (temperature recording chip) 3 is taken out from the temperature detection subject or the like, the other end of the cable is connected to an external data reader, and then a read command from the data reader is sent to the control unit. The interface unit 34 transmits the temperature value data delivered from the control unit 32 to the data reading device.

  When the output of the temperature numerical value to the external data reading device is completed, the external data reading device performs initial setting of the temperature measurement condition to the control unit 32, so that the temperature recording chip can be reused. .

  When reusing the temperature recorder of the present invention, the battery 35 can be replaced. However, since the power consumption of the temperature recording chip is very small, it can be used for a long period of about 5 to 10 years. Therefore, the replacement of the battery 35 is usually unnecessary.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a body temperature recorder according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 (a) shows the skin surface side of the body temperature thermometer, and FIG. FIG. 3C is a side view of the main body temperature recorder as viewed from the lateral direction.

  Similarly to the first embodiment, the body temperature recorder of the second embodiment also has an adhesive member 4 such as an adhesive member attached to the skin surface of the subject to be measured, and the center of the adhesive member 4. And a temperature recording chip 3 (temperature recording means) that is attached to the center of the pad member 2 and measures and records the temperature of the temperature detection subject. And the ventilation sheet 1 which covers the pad member 2 is arrange | positioned between the sticking member 4 and the pad member 2 as needed. About each means and member, since it is the same as that of 1st Embodiment, the duplication description here is abbreviate | omitted.

  As described above in detail, the body temperature recorder according to the present invention includes the temperature sensor 31 that measures the body temperature of the subject to be measured and converts the measured temperature into a voltage value, and the recording medium 33. A control means 32 that converts the voltage value to be output into a temperature value at a predetermined sampling period and records it on the recording medium 33, a temperature sensor 31, a battery for operating the temperature recording means 32, the temperature sensor, and the control means. And a housing that houses the battery, a pad member that covers the housing and prevents the housing from being exposed to the outside air, and a temperature sensing surface of the housing covered by the pad member is a temperature sensing of the temperature sensing subject. An adhesive member for adhering to the temperature measuring part in contact with the temperature sensor, and the pad member contains silver ions.

  As a result, the main body temperature recorder can accurately measure and record the body temperature at regular intervals without constraining the free movement of the subject. In addition, the effect of silver ions contained in the pad member prevents bacterial growth in the temperature measuring part such as the armpit, and simultaneously prevents the generation of bad odors such as skin irritation and odor.

  Further, the pad member of the main body temperature recorder can further improve the effects of preventing skin irritation and malodor by containing a desiccant that absorbs moisture.

  The present invention relates to a temperature recorder that measures and records the temperature of an object to be measured at regular time intervals, and particularly relates to a thermometer that is used as a body temperature recorder and is reusable and affixed under a human body heel. Has industrial applicability.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a block diagram which shows the whole body temperature recorder concerning the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) part is a measurement surface side of a main body temperature recorder, (b) part is a main body temperature recorder. The side view seen from the horizontal direction is shown. The block diagram of the principal part of the temperature recording means (temperature recording chip) of the body temperature recorder which concerns on this invention is shown. It is a block diagram which shows the whole body temperature recorder concerning the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (a) part is the outer skin side of a main body thermometer, (b) part is the temperature measurement surface side. And the (c) part shows the side view which looked at the main body temperature recorder from the horizontal direction, respectively.

Explanation of symbols

1: Ventilation sheet 2: Pad member 3: Temperature recording means (temperature recording chip)
4: Pasting member 31: Temperature sensor 32: Control means (control unit)
33: Recording medium 34: Interface means 35: Battery

Claims (9)

A temperature sensor that measures the body temperature of the temperature measurement subject and converts the measured temperature into a voltage value;
A control unit that has a recording medium and converts the voltage value output from the temperature sensor into a temperature value in a predetermined sampling period and records the temperature value on the recording medium;
A battery for operating the temperature sensor and the control means;
A housing for housing the temperature sensor, the control means and the battery;
A pad member that covers the casing and prevents the casing from being exposed to outside air;
An affixing member for adhering to the temperature measuring part in a state where the temperature measuring surface of the casing covered with the pad member is in contact with the temperature measuring part of the temperature measuring person; and
A body temperature recorder, wherein the pad member contains silver ions.   The thermometer according to claim 1, wherein a breathable sheet covering the pad member is disposed between the sticking member and the pad member.   The body temperature recorder according to claim 2, wherein the pad member contains a desiccant that absorbs moisture.   2. The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein the control means includes interface means for sending a temperature value recorded in the recording medium to an external device.   5. The body temperature recorder according to claim 4, wherein the control means inputs an instruction signal for setting the sampling period from the external device via the interface means.   The body temperature recorder according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the interface means is a USB interface.   The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein the temperature detection unit of the temperature sensor is disposed at the center of the temperature measuring surface in the housing.   The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein the sticking member is an adhesive film that has been antibacterial treated.   The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein the temperature sensor, the control means, and the housing for storing the battery are removed from the pad member and the sticking member and reused.

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