JP3362472B2 - Toilet equipment - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a toilet device having functions such as toilet seat heating, cleaning, and drying, and more particularly to a toilet device having a user's personal identification function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a toilet device of this type having a function of cleaning a human body part has been constructed as shown in FIG.
That is, 1 is a toilet seat device attached to the toilet 2, and has a cleaning means 3, a drying means 4, a toilet seat heating means 5, and a space heating means 6 for heating the toilet room. Reference numeral 7 denotes an operating means, which is a cleaning adjusting means 7 for adjusting the cleaning water temperature, water force, cleaning position, etc. according to the user's preference.
a, a drying adjusting means 7b for adjusting the drying temperature and the air volume, a toilet seat temperature adjusting means 7c, and a space temperature adjusting means 7d for setting the heating temperature of the toilet room. A control circuit 8 controls the cleaning means 3, the drying means 4, the toilet seat heating means 5, and the space heating means 6 by the user instructing and selecting the operating means 7 according to his or her preference. Reference numeral 9 denotes a urinalysis means, which is configured to perform urine test with a urine test strip or the like at the time of urination, and display the analysis result to the user by the display means 11 through the analyzer 10.

With this construction, hygiene can be maintained by local washing and drying after toilet by the toilet seat device, and the urine test which has been conventionally performed as a means of health management information when visiting a hospital or the like is performed at home. It can be done in the bathroom.

[0004]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the management of health condition,
It is important for health maintenance management to understand the changes in the data from the past to the present that correspond to each individual. However, since there are a plurality of users in the conventional toilet device of this kind as described above, it is necessary for each user to record personal data and to grasp or judge the change by himself / herself.
However, in a healthy state, it was practically difficult to continue such complicated work on a daily basis.

The present invention is intended to solve the above problems,
To provide a toilet device with a health management function that can identify users individually by detecting fingerprints and automatically detect and statistically process biological signals such as pulse, blood pressure, and weight for each individual The purpose is.

[0006] The second purpose is to perform a urine test and a fecal test function by which the individual of the user is identified by detecting a fingerprint, specific components contained in the urine and feces excreted by the user are analyzed, and statistically processed for each individual. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an attached toilet device.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a toilet device capable of performing information communication of individual health condition management data and urine / stool test data to a medical institution such as a hospital by using a telephone line if necessary.

[0008]

In order to achieve the first object, the toilet device of the present invention is provided with an operating switch for a toilet seat device.
Fingerprint detection means that detects the user's fingerprint in conjunction with the touch-on and the fingerprint that registers the individual fingerprint after fingerprint detection.
Registration means, a personal identification device having an identification means for identifying a user based on an output signal of the fingerprint detection means, a human body information detection means for detecting biological signals such as pulse, blood pressure, and weight, and the human body information detection Arithmetic means for arithmetically processing the output of the means, clock means for outputting the detection time, memory means for storing the output signals of the arithmetic means and the clock means for each user based on the output of the personal identification device, and the arithmetic operation It has a display means for displaying the output contents of each means for each individual
In addition, the above operation is performed regardless of whether the fingerprint is registered or not.
The toilet seat device can be used by turning on the switch .

Further, in order to achieve the second object, the toilet device of the present invention is used for making contact with the operation switch of the toilet seat device.
And the fingerprint detection means for detecting a fingerprint of the user in conjunction with each other, fingerprint
Fingerprint registration means for registering a fingerprint for each individual after detection , a personal identification device having identification means for identifying the user based on the output signal of the fingerprint detection means, urine excreted by the user,
The excrement detection means for detecting a specific component contained in feces, the analysis means for arithmetically processing the output of the excrement detection means, the clock means for outputting detection time, the personal identification device based on the output of the personal identification device It has a memory means for storing the output signals of the analyzing means and the clock means for each user, and a display means for displaying the output contents of each individual from the memory means.
In addition to fingerprint registration and non-registration,
The toilet seat device can be used by turning on the work switch .

In order to achieve the third object, the toilet device of the present invention has a calculation means for calculating the output of the biological signal detecting means such as pulse, blood pressure, weight and / or the output of the excrement detecting means. And a telephone line output device for outputting the personalized data of the analyzing means via the telephone line.

[0011]

The toilet device according to the present invention is a toilet seat device operation switch.
In addition to providing a personal identification device that performs fingerprint detection in conjunction with touch input of the switch to identify the user, biological signal detection means such as pulse, blood pressure, and weight is provided for detection and calculation processing, along with measurement time information. Since this is to store and display the individual health management information, even in this type of toilet device with multiple users, complicated work is required.
Without it, health information for each user can be automatically and continuously grasped.

A toilet device according to the present invention is a toilet seat device.
Fingerprint detection is performed in conjunction with the touch-on of the operation switch of <br /> In addition to providing a personal identification device to identify the user,
A urine / stool test means is provided to analyze a specific component such as protein, sugar, or blood, and excrement data for each individual is automatically stored and displayed together with measurement time information. As a result, even in this type of toilet device having a plurality of users, it is possible to automatically and continuously grasp individual urine test and stool test information without complicated work .

Further, in the toilet device according to the present invention, the output signal of the memory means for storing the output of the human body information such as pulse, blood pressure and weight and / or the output of the excrement detection means for each individual is output through the telephone line. Since a telephone line output device is provided to do so, it becomes possible to use individual telephone lines for health condition management data and urine / stool test data for each individual, so that information can be communicated to a medical institution such as a hospital using a telephone line. It can be used as information or health consultation information.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a toilet device showing an embodiment of the present invention, in which a toilet seat device 12 is attached to a toilet bowl 13, and is a cleaning means for cleaning a human body part, a drying means,
It has a toilet seat heating means and the like (not shown). Reference numeral 14 denotes an operating means, which is configured so that the cleaning means, the drying means, the toilet seat heating means, etc. can be adjusted according to the preference of the user. Reference numeral 15 denotes a control circuit, which controls the cleaning means, the drying means, and the like when the user selects and operates the operating means 14.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a personal identification device for personally identifying the fingerprint of the user. The fingerprint detection means 17, the fingerprint signal storage means 18 for storing a fingerprint for each individual, and the fingerprint detection means 17 and the fingerprint signal storage means 18. It comprises an identification means 19 for comparing outputs and identifying an individual. Also 20
This is a fingerprint registration switch which is a fingerprint registration means. After the fingerprint is detected by the fingerprint detection means 17, the individual fingerprint is stored in the fingerprint signal storage means 18 by turning on this switch.

Reference numeral 21 is a human body information detecting means for detecting biological signals such as pulse, blood pressure and weight, and 22 is a human body information detecting means 2.
1 is an arithmetic means for arithmetically processing the output, 23 is a clock means for outputting the detection time, and 24 is a memory means for storing the output signals of the arithmetic means 22 and the clock means 23 based on the output of the personal identification device 16 for each user. , 25 is a display means for informing the user of the output contents of each individual from the memory means 24, and 26 is a telephone line if necessary for the individual data of the biological signals stored in the memory means 24, such as pulse, blood pressure, and weight. It is a telephone line output device for outputting via.

Next, the operation and operation of this embodiment having the above structure will be described. When the user turns on the drive switch of the human body information detecting means 21 seated on the toilet seat apparatus 12 (not shown), pulse, blood pressure, detected the required biological signals such as weight, and Tsu by the computing means 22 desired Is converted to numerical data. After that, when the finger is brought into contact with the fingerprint detection means 17 and the fingerprint registration switch 20 is turned on, the fingerprint signal storage means 1
The user's fingerprint is registered in 8. This fingerprint registration operation is
You may do it in advance. On the other hand, at the same time, the signal of the personal identification device 16 is input to the memory means 24 together with the signals from the calculation means 22 and the clock means 23 for outputting the measurement time, and is stored as statistically processed individual human body information data. The display unit 25 informs the user of the measurement result. From the next measurement, the fingerprint signal detection means 17 only detects the fingerprint and the personal data is stored in the memory means 24.

The personalized data stored in the memory means 24 is also output to the telephone line output device 26,
If a telephone line is connected, health condition management data for each individual can be communicated to medical institutions such as hospitals if necessary.
Needless to say, it can be used as a toilet seat device for local cleaning after toilet.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in this type of toilet device having a plurality of users, the personal identification device 17 by detecting the fingerprint and the biological signals such as pulse, blood pressure, and weight are detected. The human body information detecting means 21 is provided and configured, and human body information such as individual pulse, blood pressure, and weight can be automatically calculated based on the output signal of the personal identification device 17, statistically processed, and displayed or saved. Thereby, the health information for each user can be automatically and continuously grasped, and the change in health condition can be known on a daily basis. Further, since the telephone line output device 26 is provided, if the telephone line is connected, the individual health condition management data can be communicated to a medical institution such as a hospital as necessary, and can be used as a diagnosis information of a disease by a doctor or a health condition. It can be used as consultation information.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a toilet device showing another embodiment of the present invention. 27 is excrement detecting means for detecting a specific component contained in urine or feces excreted by the user, and 28 is excretion. Analyzing means for calculating the output of the object detecting means 27, 2
3a is a clock means for outputting the detection time, 24a is a memory means for storing the output signals of the analyzing means 28 and the clock means 23a for each user based on the output of the personal identification device 16, and 25a is for each individual from the memory means 24a. Display means for notifying the user of the output contents, and 26a is a urine test stored in the memory means 24a for sugar, protein, blood,
It is a telephone line output device for outputting personalized data of stool inspection via a telephone line as needed. The other structure is the same as that of the embodiment of FIG. 1, and the same reference numerals are given to omit detailed description. Next, the operation and operation of this embodiment having the above configuration will be described. When a user sits down on the toilet seat device 12 and turns on the drive switch (not shown) of the excrement detecting means 27 after the urination, urine test data such as sugar, protein and blood contained in urine and blood contained in the stool. stool data is detected, such as, is converted to the desired numerical data Tsu by the analysis means 28.

After that, when the finger is brought into contact with the fingerprint detection means 17 and the fingerprint registration switch 20 is turned on, the fingerprint of the user is registered in the fingerprint signal storage means 18. This fingerprint registration operation may be performed in advance. On the other hand, at the same time, the signal of the personal identification device 16 is input to the memory means 24a together with the signals from the analysis means 28 and the clock means 23a for outputting the measurement time, and is stored as statistically processed individual urine test and stool test data. The display unit 25a informs the user of the measurement result. From the next measurement, only the fingerprint is detected by the fingerprint signal detecting means 17, and the individual data is additionally stored in the memory means 24a. Further, the individual data stored in the memory means 24a is also output to the telephone line output device 26a, and if the telephone line is connected, individual urine test and stool test data can be transmitted to medical institutions such as hospitals as necessary. Is possible.

As described above, according to this embodiment, in the toilet device of this type having a plurality of users, the personal identification device 17 by detecting the fingerprint and the urine test for sugar, protein, blood and the like contained in urine. An excrement detecting means 27 for detecting data and blood contained in feces is provided and configured, and urine test and stool test data for each individual are automatically calculated based on the output signal of the personal identification device 17, and statistically processed and displayed. Or you can save it. As a result, the urine test and fecal test information for each user can be checked on a daily basis without complicated work. In addition, since the telephone line output device 26a is provided, if the telephone line is connected, individual health condition management data can be communicated to a medical institution such as a hospital if necessary, and can be used as diagnostic information for a disease by a doctor or for health. It can be used as consultation information.

FIG. 3 is an external view of a remote controller, which is an operating means in another embodiment of the present invention, showing a remote controller main body 14
In a, a washing selection switch 29 for selecting the washing of the buttocks and a female local washing, a water pressure adjusting switch 30 for adjusting the flow rate of the washing water, a water pressure displaying means 31 for displaying the water pressure, and a fingerprint registration switch 20a. Is provided. Reference numeral 17a is a fingerprint detecting means, which is configured to detect a fingerprint in association with the user touching and turning on the cleaning selection switch 29, and the operation signal of each operation switch is converted into a wireless signal. It is configured to be transmitted to the control device 15 and the personal identification device 16 of the toilet seat device 12.

According to the present embodiment, when personal identification is performed, fingerprint detection is performed in conjunction with the operation switch of the toilet seat device 12, that is, the contact switch of the cleaning selection switch 29, so that fingerprint detection can be performed. No special operation is required, operability is improved and fingerprints are registered.
Even if there are multiple users such as no visitors
Can be used. Further, a special space for providing the fingerprint detecting means 17a is not required, and the device can be downsized. This is particularly suitable when the operating means is a remote control type.

[0025]

As described above, the toilet device of the present invention is a toilet device of this type having a plurality of users.
With a personal identification device by fingerprint detection,
Since it is configured by providing human body information detecting means for detecting biological signals such as blood pressure and body weight, fingerprint detection automatically calculates and statistically processes human body information such as pulse, blood pressure, and weight for each individual. Can be displayed or saved. As a result, the health information for each user can be automatically grasped, and a toilet device with a health condition management function can be provided which enables daily changes in health condition to be known without complicated work.

Further, the toilet device of the present invention is a toilet device of this type having a plurality of users, in which a personal identification device by fingerprint detection is provided and a specific component contained in the urine or feces excreted by the user is detected. Since it is configured by providing the excrement data detection means,
Urine and stool data for each individual can be automatically grasped. As a result, it is possible to provide a multifunctional toilet device that can maintain hygiene during stools and can perform urine tests and stool tests on a daily basis without complicated operations.

Further, in the toilet device according to the present invention, when personal identification is performed, the fingerprint detection is performed in conjunction with the touch-on of the operation switch of the toilet seat device, so that no special operation for fingerprint detection is required. . This improves operability, enables personal identification without feeling uncomfortable with conventional toilet seat devices, and prevents fingerprints from being registered.
Even if there are multiple users such as visitors, the toilet seat device does not interfere.
Can be used. Further, a special space for providing the fingerprint detecting means is not required, and the device can be downsized. This is particularly suitable when the operating means is a remote control type.

Further, the toilet device according to the present invention has a pulse,
Since the telephone line output device for outputting the output signal of the memory means for storing the output of the human body information detecting means such as blood pressure and weight and / or the output of the excrement detecting means for each individual through the telephone line is provided, If necessary, other health condition management data and urine / stool data can be communicated to a medical institution such as a hospital by using a telephone line, and can be used as information for diagnosing a disease by a doctor or as health consultation information.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a toilet device showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a toilet device showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external view of operating means in another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a conventional toilet device.

[Explanation of symbols]

12 Toilet seat device 16 Personal identification device 17, 17a Fingerprint detection means 21 Human Body Information Detecting Means 22 Computing means 23, 23a Clock means 24, 24a Memory means 25, 25a display means 26, 26a Telephone line output device 29 Cleaning selection switch (operation switch)

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── --- Continuation of the front page (56) Reference JP-A-4-164214 (JP, A) JP-A-59-41540 (JP, A) JP-A-2-54031 (JP, A) JP-A-60- 141972 (JP, A) JP-A-4-96854 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) E03D 9/00, 9/08 G01N 33/493

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A toilet seat device, an operation switch thereof , and the operation device.
Fingerprint detection means that detects the user's fingerprint in conjunction with the touch-on of the work switch and the fingerprint for each individual after fingerprint detection
Fingerprint registration means, a personal identification device having identification means for identifying the user based on the output signal of the fingerprint detection means, human body information detection means for detecting biological signals such as pulse, blood pressure, weight, and the human body Arithmetic means for arithmetically processing the output of the information detecting means, clock means for outputting the detection time, memory means for storing the output signals of the arithmetic means and the clock means for each user based on the output of the personal identification device,
Display means for displaying the output contents of each of the computing means for each individual
With and before, regardless of whether the fingerprint is registered or not
The toilet seat device can be used by turning on the operation switch.
Toilet apparatus. 2. A toilet seat device, an operation switch thereof , and the operation device.
Fingerprint detection means that detects the user's fingerprint in conjunction with the touch-on of the work switch and the fingerprint for each individual after fingerprint detection
Fingerprint registration means, a personal identification device having identification means for identifying the user based on the output signal of the fingerprint detection means, and excrement detection for detecting a specific component contained in the urine or feces excreted by the user Means, analysis means for analyzing the output of the excrement detection means, clock means for outputting the detection time, and output signals of the analysis means and the clock means for each user based on the output of the personal identification device It has a memory means for storing and a display means for displaying the output contents for each individual of the analyzing means , and is provided for fingerprint enrollees and non-enrollees.
Still using the toilet seat device by turning on the operation switch
Toilet device configured as possible . 3. A telephone line output for outputting, through a telephone line, an output signal of a memory means for storing the output of the human body information detecting means such as pulse, blood pressure, and weight and / or the output of the excrement detecting means for each individual. The toilet device according to claim 1 , further comprising a device.