JP5825407B2 - Temperature measuring device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a temperature measurement device and the like.

  For example, biological information such as health status, basal metabolic status, and mental status can be obtained from body temperature, which is basic vital information. When estimating the health state, basal metabolic state, or mental state of a person or animal based on the body temperature of the human body or animal, information on the temperature of the deep part (depth part temperature) is required instead of the temperature of the surface layer part.

  Also, for example, when measuring the temperature inside a furnace, piping, etc., if the internal temperature (that is, deep temperature) can be measured by a temperature measuring device provided outside the furnace, piping, the temperature measuring device is connected to the furnace or piping. The construction for installing the inside of the temperature measuring device becomes unnecessary, and the temperature measuring device is not corroded by the internal material.

  A thermometer that measures the deep temperature is described in Patent Document 1, for example. In Patent Document 1, two temperature measurement units (a first temperature measurement unit and a second temperature measurement unit) are arranged in parallel with a distance L on the human body. A first heat insulating material is provided on the environment (atmosphere) side of the first temperature measuring unit, and a second heat insulating material is also provided on the environment (atmosphere) side of the second temperature measuring unit. By making the material of the heat insulating material different from the material of the first heat insulating material, the thermal resistance values of the two temperature measuring units are made different, thereby generating two different heat fluxes. The first temperature measurement unit measures the first body surface temperature and the first intermediate temperature, and the second temperature measurement unit measures the second body surface temperature and the second intermediate temperature. Then, using these four points of temperature data, the deep temperature is measured by a predetermined arithmetic expression.

  That is, with respect to the first heat flux, attention is paid to the fact that the heat flux flowing through the first temperature measurement unit is equal to the heat flux from the deep part of the human body to the body surface, whereby the deep part temperature and the measured temperature are measured. And the first equation relating thermal resistance is obtained. Similarly, for the second heat flux, a second equation is obtained that relates the depth temperature to the measured temperature and thermal resistance. By solving the simultaneous equations, even if the thermal resistance value of the human body is unknown, the deep temperature can be obtained with high accuracy.

JP 2006-308538 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the heat balance between the temperature measurement unit and the surrounding environment (atmosphere) is not considered in calculating the deep temperature. That is, the technique described in Patent Document 1 is based on the premise that an ideal system that does not generate a heat balance can be formed.

  However, when further miniaturization of the temperature measurement unit is promoted, for example, the heat balance between the side surface of the temperature measurement unit and the environment (atmosphere) becomes obvious, and the measurement error corresponding to the difference in the heat balance is reduced. It cannot be ignored. In this respect, a slight measurement error cannot be denied.

  According to at least one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to measure the deep temperature more accurately.

  (1) One aspect of the temperature measurement device of the present invention includes a temperature measurement unit, a calculation unit, and a control unit that controls the operation of the temperature measurement unit and the calculation unit. A base material as a heat medium having a first surface as a contact surface in contact with a measuring body, a first temperature sensor for measuring a temperature at a first measurement point of the base material as a first temperature, and the base material A second temperature sensor for measuring a temperature at a second measurement point different from the first measurement point as a second temperature, and a third measurement different from the first measurement point and the second measurement point of the substrate. A third temperature sensor that measures a temperature at a point as a third temperature that is a temperature that substitutes for the temperature of the environment around the substrate, and the first measurement point, the second measurement point, and the second temperature point 3 measurement points are on the outer surface of the substrate or of the substrate The first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor, and the third temperature sensor are located at a position of the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor, and the third temperature sensor under conditions that the temperature of the environment is different. The measurement unit is separated from the first surface based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature obtained by the plurality of measurements. The deep part temperature in the deep part of the body is obtained based on an arithmetic expression for the deep part temperature.

  In the conventional example, under the condition that the environmental temperature is constant, two different heat fluxes are generated by different types of heat insulating materials in the two temperature measurement units. However, in this aspect, the environmental temperature is Different, at least two systems that produce heat flux in each of the systems. In addition, although the term environment is used in the following description, the environment is, for example, a heat medium such as the atmosphere, and can be restated as an ambient medium or an environmental medium.

  In the heat flow model in the conventional example, the environmental temperatures (hereinafter referred to as environmental temperatures) in the two temperature measurement systems have the same value (that is, constant). Therefore, the heat flow generated between the deep temperature and the environmental temperature in each system is constant, and the conventional example assumes this. The fact that the vertical heat flow from the measured object to the environment, for example, is constant means that there is no heat balance that a part of the vertical heat flow escapes to the environment, for example, via the side of the substrate. It is established on the assumption.

  However, when the downsizing of the temperature measuring device is promoted and the size of the base material is reduced, a heat balance (for example, heat escape from the side surface of the base material) between the measurement object and the environment becomes obvious. In this case, the assumption that the heat flow generated between the deep temperature and the ambient temperature is constant is not satisfied.

  On the other hand, in this aspect, in a plurality of heat flow systems, one end of each heat flow is an environment in which temperature fluctuation is allowed. Therefore, there is no restriction as in the conventional example that the heat flow generated between the environmental temperature and the deep temperature must be constant among the plurality of heat flow systems. That is, the heat flux of each system inherently includes heat transfer due to the heat balance, and the component of the heat balance between the environmental temperature (arbitrary temperature) and the deep temperature of the measured object Only a heat flow is generated.

  In such a heat flow system model, the temperature (first temperature and second temperature) at any two points (first measurement point and second measurement point) on the substrate is a variable (parameter) of the environmental temperature. Can be represented by the following formula: Here, when the deep temperature and the environmental temperature are equal, the heat balance is zero. Therefore, for example, when calculating the deep temperature, the measurement error due to the heat balance can be made zero by giving the condition that the deep temperature and the environmental temperature are equal.

  In addition, as the calculation formula for calculating the deep temperature, the temperature obtained from each system when using a calculation formula that takes the difference (ratio) of the temperature information measured based on two heat fluxes with different systems The components included in the information corresponding to the heat balance are offset and disappear. That is, it does not cause any problem that a heat balance is generated between the substrate and the environment, or that a heat balance is generated between the measured object and the environment.

  By such a measurement principle, the deep temperature of the measurement object can be measured with higher accuracy. In general, the effect of the heat balance on the measurement becomes more obvious as the temperature measuring device is made smaller. However, in this aspect, since the error due to the heat balance can be suppressed, the temperature measuring device can be made smaller and extremely high. It is possible to achieve both accurate measurement.

  Moreover, in this aspect, instead of providing a thermometer in the environment and directly measuring the environmental temperature Tout, the temperature (that is, the third temperature) Tout at the third measurement point located on the outer surface or inside of the substrate. 'Is measured with a third temperature sensor. Then, the third temperature Tout ′ is substituted as the environmental temperature Tout. In order to measure the temperature (environment temperature) Tout of the environment, providing a temperature sensor outside the substrate is disadvantageous in terms of downsizing the temperature measuring device. In this aspect, three temperature sensors, that is, a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, and a third temperature sensor can be aggregated on the base material. Therefore, the temperature measuring device can be further reduced in size. As described above, the third temperature Tout ′ is a temperature used in place of the environmental temperature Tout in the calculation of the deep temperature, and is a concept that is distinguished from the environmental temperature Tout. The temperature is used as a temperature corresponding to the environmental temperature Tout. That is, the third temperature Tout ′ can also be said to be a temperature corresponding to the temperature of the environment around the substrate. Therefore, in the following description, the “third temperature” may be referred to as “environment equivalent temperature”.

  When the environmental temperature is Tout and the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) is Tout ′, it is ideal that Tout = Tout ′, but actually the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) Tout ′ is In general, Tout and Tout ′ do not coincide with each other because they are not only influenced by the environmental temperature but also affected by the heat flow generated between the object to be measured and the environment.

  However, in the calculation formula of the deep temperature used in this aspect, the relative relationship between the measured temperature data is important, not the absolute value of the measured value, and if the relative relationship is satisfied, the environment Even if the temperature Tout is replaced by the third temperature Tout ′, the measurement accuracy itself is not affected.

  The above-mentioned relative relationship is the same even when, for example, the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp are linear with respect to the environment temperature Tout, and the environment temperature Tout is substituted with the third temperature Tout ′. The relative relationship is such that the linearity of is secured. Since the temperature at an arbitrary point on the substrate can be expressed by a linear function including the environmental temperature Tout as a variable, the third temperature Tout ′ also has linearity with respect to the environmental temperature Tout. If determined, the third temperature Tout ′ is also uniquely determined by a linear function. Therefore, the linear relationship established between the environmental temperature Tout and the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp is the same between the third temperature Tout ′ and the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp. It can be considered that For this reason, even if the environmental temperature Tout is substituted with the third temperature Tout ′, high measurement accuracy can be ensured.

  Further, in the temperature measurement device of this aspect, by performing temperature measurement (acquisition of temperature information) a plurality of times under different environmental temperatures, and performing calculations using the obtained plurality of temperature data, The temperature can be determined. Therefore, basically, it is sufficient to provide one base material, and there is no need to provide two base materials (two temperature measuring units) as in the conventional example described in Patent Document 1. Therefore, also in this respect, the temperature measuring device can be downsized. Moreover, in the thermometer of patent document 1, in order to make the thermal resistance value of each temperature measurement part different, it was necessary to provide the heat insulating material from which a material differs in the surface layer part of a temperature measurement part. Needs only one base material as a heat transfer medium for transferring heat, and in this respect, the configuration of the temperature measuring device can be simplified. In addition, as a base material, the material (for example, silicon rubber) which has predetermined | prescribed thermal conductivity (or thermal resistance) can be used, for example.

  (2) In another aspect of the temperature measuring device of the present invention, the control unit divides a time zone for measuring the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature into a plurality of time zones, The first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor are caused to perform a plurality of temperature measurements at predetermined intervals for each time zone, and the calculation unit is configured to calculate a plurality of temperatures obtained by the plurality of measurements. The average temperature using the measurement data is used to determine the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature for each time period, and the first temperature determined for each time period, Using the second temperature and the third temperature, an operation is performed according to the equation for calculating the deep temperature, and the deep temperature in the deep portion of the measured object is obtained.

  In this aspect, an example of a measurement method for ensuring that “the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature are measured a plurality of times under the condition that the environmental temperatures are different” is clarified.

  As a method to “change the environmental temperature”, the passive method of adjusting the measurement timing focusing on the active method using air conditioners and the fluctuation of the environmental temperature on the time axis (small fluctuation). There is a method. This aspect relates to the latter passive method.

  For example, when “measure the first temperature at the first measurement point of the substrate, the second temperature at the second measurement point of the substrate and the third temperature at the third measurement point of the substrate three times”, three measurements If the time interval between them is too short, the condition of “measurement three times under different environmental temperatures” may not be satisfied. Therefore, in this aspect, in such a case, the first time zone for the first measurement, the second time zone for the second measurement, and the third time zone for the third measurement, Are provided. Then, the temperature measurement is performed a plurality of times in the first time zone, and the first temperature measurement value is determined by averaging the measurement results (a simple addition average or a weighted average may be used). The term “average calculation” is to be interpreted in a broad sense, and includes, for example, the case where a complicated calculation expression is used.

  For example, in the first time zone, the first temperature measurement is performed three times at predetermined intervals, and when three temperature data are obtained for the first temperature, the average calculation is performed based on the three temperature data. The first temperature in the first measurement is determined. The same applies to the second temperature. With respect to the third temperature as well, it is possible to obtain the third temperature related to the first measurement by performing three measurements in the first time zone and performing an average calculation based on the temperature data obtained by each measurement.

  Also in the second time zone, the temperature measurement is performed a plurality of times, and the second temperature measurement value is determined by averaging the measurement results (which may be a simple addition average or a weighted average). The same applies to the third temperature. Also in the third time zone, the temperature measurement is performed a plurality of times, and the third temperature measurement value is determined by averaging the measurement results (a simple addition average or a weighted average may be used). The above example is an example and is not limited to this example.

  According to the method of this aspect, a plurality of temperatures measured under different environmental temperatures with respect to the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature without actively changing the environmental temperature using an air conditioner or the like. Data can be obtained relatively easily.

  (3) Another aspect of the temperature measuring device of the present invention further includes an environmental temperature adjusting unit capable of changing the temperature of the environment, and the control unit includes the first temperature sensor and the second temperature. When the sensor and the third temperature sensor perform the plurality of measurements, the environmental temperature adjustment unit changes the temperature of the environment every time one measurement is completed.

  In this aspect, another example of the measurement method for ensuring that “the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature are measured a plurality of times under the condition that the environmental temperatures are different” is clarified. .

  In this aspect, the temperature measurement unit further includes an environmental temperature adjustment unit. The environmental temperature adjusting unit has a function of changing the environmental temperature. As the environmental temperature adjusting unit, for example, a set temperature adjuster of an external air conditioner provided outside the temperature measuring device can be used. Moreover, as an environmental temperature adjustment part, the fan (electric fan) provided in the inside of a temperature measurement apparatus, the airflow production | generation part which produces an airflow, etc. can be used, for example. By using the environmental temperature adjusting unit, the environmental temperature can be reliably varied for each measurement. In addition, the environmental temperature can be set to an accurate temperature. Further, for example, the difference between the environmental temperature during the first measurement and the environmental temperature during the second measurement can be set large.

  (4) In another aspect of the temperature measuring device of the present invention, the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor, and the third temperature sensor input timing control information that determines the timing for executing the plurality of measurements. And a timing control information input unit that performs the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor, and the third temperature each time the timing control information is input from the timing control information input unit. Have the sensor perform temperature measurements.

  In this aspect, the temperature measurement unit is provided with a timing control information input unit for inputting timing control information for determining the timing for executing a plurality of measurements. In this aspect, it is assumed that the “condition that the environmental temperature differs for each measurement” is secured by the user's own actions.

  For example, when the user performs the first measurement, the temperature of the external air conditioner provided outside the temperature measuring device is set to the first temperature, and when a predetermined time elapses from the setting, the timing control information is input. The timing control information is input via the section. The control unit causes the first temperature sensor to the third temperature sensor to perform, for example, one temperature measurement each time timing control information is input from the timing control information input unit. Thereafter, the user may repeat the operation of inputting the timing control information after setting the temperature of the air conditioner to the second temperature.

  In this aspect, since the user himself / herself changes the environmental temperature for each measurement, the temperature measuring device itself does not bear the burden of managing the environmental temperature. The above example is an example.

  (5) In another aspect of the temperature measuring device of the present invention, when the first temperature is expressed by a function including the second temperature and the third temperature as variables and including a plurality of constants, The unit calculates the plurality of constants based on the measured first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature, and uses the calculated constants to calculate the deep temperature. The depth temperature of the object to be measured is calculated by the calculation according to.

  When the temperature of the measured object changes, the first temperature on the measured object side in the base material changes, and the second temperature in environmental measurement on the base material also changes. Conventionally, attention has been focused only on temperature changes at two points on the substrate starting from such a measured object. In contrast, in this aspect, attention is also paid to a change in temperature in the base material starting from the environment.

  That is, if the temperature of the environment (atmosphere or the like) changes, the second temperature Tp on the environment side of the substrate changes, and the first temperature Tb of the measured object on the substrate also changes. It was found by computer simulation that the temperature change at two points on the substrate starting from this environment has a predetermined regularity.

  That is, the first temperature Tb can be represented by a function including the second temperature Tp and the environmental temperature Tout as variables and including a plurality of constants. Further, when the deep temperature Tc and the environmental temperature Tout are equal, paying attention to the point that the heat balance becomes zero, the equation for calculating the deep temperature can be obtained by modifying the above function.

  However, in order to calculate the deep temperature based on the calculation formula, it is necessary to determine the values of a plurality of constants included in the above function. Therefore, the calculation unit first calculates the values of the above-described plurality of constants based on, for example, each temperature data obtained as a result of a plurality of measurements. However, in this calculation, the environmental temperature Tout is substituted with the environmental equivalent temperature (third temperature). Even if such substitution of temperature data is performed, the point that high measurement accuracy can be obtained is as described above.

  Next, the calculation unit calculates a deep temperature by performing a calculation according to a calculation formula (correction calculation formula) using the value of each constant. As a result, an ideal deep temperature from which the influence of the heat balance is removed is obtained.

  (6) In another aspect of the temperature measuring apparatus of the present invention, the first temperature is represented by a first linear function having the second temperature as a variable and having a first slope and a first intercept, The first intercept of the first linear function is represented by a second linear function having the third temperature as a variable and having a second slope and a second intercept, and the plurality of constants are: The first inclination, the second inclination, and the second intercept, the first temperature obtained by the first measurement is Tb1, the second temperature is Tp1, and the third temperature Is Tout1 ′, the first temperature obtained in the second measurement is Tb2, the second temperature is Tp2, the third temperature is Tout2 ′, and the first temperature obtained in the third measurement is Tb3. And when the second temperature is Tp3 and the third temperature is Tout3 ′, The first temperature Tb1, the second temperature Tp1, and the third temperature Tout1 ′ obtained by the first measurement, the first temperature Tb2, the second temperature Tp2, and the first temperature obtained by the second measurement. Based on the three temperatures Tout2 ′, the first temperature Tb3, the second temperature Tp3, and the third temperature Tout3 ′ obtained in the third measurement, the first gradient and the second gradient And calculating the value of the second intercept, and calculating the deep temperature using the calculated first slope, the second slope, and the value of the second intercept. Then, the deep temperature of the measured object is calculated.

  According to the computer simulation, the first temperature (temperature on the measured object side of the substrate) has linearity with respect to the second temperature (temperature on the environment side of the substrate), and therefore the first temperature is the second temperature. Is a variable, and can be expressed by a first linear function having a first slope and a first intercept. That is, (first temperature) = (first slope) · (second temperature) + (first intercept).

  Further, according to computer simulation, the first intercept in the first linear function has linearity with respect to the third temperature, and therefore the first intercept of the first linear function represents the third temperature. It was found that the variable can be represented by a second linear function having a second slope and a second intercept. That is, it can be expressed as (first intercept) = (second slope) · (third temperature) + (second intercept).

  As a result, it can be expressed as (first temperature) = (first slope). (Second temperature) + (second slope). (Third temperature) + (second intercept). This relational expression corresponds to the “function including the second temperature and the third temperature as variables and including a plurality of constants” described in the above-described aspect (5). Therefore, the “plurality of constants” correspond to “first slope”, “second slope”, and “second intercept” in the above formula. That is, it is necessary to obtain three constant values.

  Therefore, for example, temperature measurement is performed at least three times, and a set of first temperature, second temperature, and third temperature is obtained for each temperature measurement. The obtained temperature value is expressed by the above-described function, that is, (first temperature) = (first slope) · (second temperature) + (second slope) · (third temperature) + (second intercept) ) To obtain a three-way simultaneous equation including three variables (first slope), (second slope), and (second intercept). By solving this ternary simultaneous equation, the values of “multiple constants”, that is, “first slope”, “second slope”, and “second intercept” can be determined (however, , But not limited to this method).

によって算出し、前記演算部は、前記深部温度Ｔｃを、

によって表される、前記深部温度の演算式としての第１算出式によって算出する。 (7) In another aspect of the temperature measuring device of the present invention, the computing unit is configured such that the first slope is a, the second slope is c, and the second intercept is d. The values of a, c, d are

The calculation unit calculates the deep temperature Tc,

It is calculated by the first calculation formula as the calculation formula of the deep temperature expressed by

  In this aspect, the “first slope”, “second slope”, and “second intercept” as the plurality of constants described in the above aspect (5) are expressed as a plurality of constants a, c, d. Express.

ゆえに、複数の定数（ａ，ｃ，ｄ）は、上述の逆行列を含む式によって求めることができる。 The function of (first temperature) = (first slope) · (second temperature) + (second slope) · (third temperature) + (second intercept) described above is specifically, It can be expressed as “Tb = a · Tp + c · Tout ′ + d”. Tb is the first temperature, Tp is the second temperature, Tout ′ is the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature), and a, c, and d are constants. Therefore, the ternary simultaneous equations described above can be expressed by the following equations.

Therefore, a plurality of constants (a, c, d) can be obtained by an expression including the above inverse matrix.

  Further, by substituting the obtained values of a, c, and d into the first calculation formula and executing the calculation, the depth temperature Tc is almost ideally corrected and is not affected by the heat balance. Is obtained.

によって表される。 (8) In another aspect of the temperature measuring apparatus of the present invention, the first temperature obtained in the first measurement is Tb1, the second temperature is Tp1, the third temperature is Tout1 ′, and the second measurement is performed. The first temperature obtained in step Tb2, the second temperature is Tp2, the third temperature is Tout2 ′, and the value of Tout2 ′ is different from Tout1 ′. The section uses the first temperature Tb1 and the second temperature Tp1 obtained by the first measurement, and the first temperature Tb2 and the second temperature Tp2 obtained by the second measurement, The calculation by the second calculation formula as the calculation formula of the deep temperature is executed to calculate the deep temperature Tc, and the second calculation formula is:

Represented by

  In this aspect, at least two temperature measurements (acquisition of temperature information) are executed, and the environmental temperature is varied in each temperature measurement. This means that the value of the third temperature Tout ′ is varied.

  When the temperature measurement is performed twice with different third temperatures, the first measurement includes, for example, a first heat flux system in which the start end is the deep part of the measured object and the end is the environment (atmosphere or the like). Will be configured. Further, in the second measurement, for example, a second heat flux system is configured in which the start end is the deep part of the measured object and the end is the environment (atmosphere or the like). Since the environmental temperature Tout (and the third temperature Tout ′) is different in each system, the heat flux of each system is a heat flux different from each other.

  In these heat flux systems, since the termination is the environment, the concept of difference in heat balance, which is a problem in the conventional example, does not occur. That is, the environmental temperature Tout (and the third temperature Tout ′) is simply determined including the heat balance.

この式を、Ｔｃについて解くと、上述の第２算出式が得られる。従来例における、ΔＴｃという誤差成分の概念自体が生じないことから、第２算出式によれば、ほぼ理想的な深部温度Ｔｃが得られる。 In addition, the thermal characteristics (for example, thermal conductivity) of the base material used are the same in the first heat flux system and the second heat flux system (this is done using a common base material). Because it is, it is natural). That is, the distribution of thermal resistance does not change at all between the first system and the second system. Therefore, when the first measurement point and the second measurement are set on the substrate, (the difference between the temperature of the first measurement point and the second measurement point) / (the depth temperature Tc of the measured object The difference is the same for both the first heat flux system and the second heat flux system. Therefore, the following formula is established.

When this equation is solved for Tc, the above-described second calculation equation is obtained. Since the concept of the error component ΔTc in the conventional example does not occur, according to the second calculation formula, an almost ideal deep temperature Tc can be obtained.

  That is, since the second calculation formula is an arithmetic formula in the form of taking the ratio of the difference between the temperature information measured based on two heat fluxes with different systems, the second balance formula includes the heat balance included in each temperature information. Corresponding components are offset and disappear. That is, it does not cause any problem that a heat balance is generated between the substrate and the environment, or that a heat balance is generated between the measured object and the environment.

  The second calculation formula looks formally the same as the calculation formula in the conventional example, but the second calculation formula is fundamentally different from the calculation formula in the conventional example. That is, the second calculation formula is a calculation formula derived from the viewpoint that the ratio of the thermal resistance in the base material is the same (common) based on data obtained from the system of two heat fluxes that terminate in the environment. Yes, it is fundamentally different.

  In this aspect, the third temperature Tout 'is not directly related to the calculation of the deep temperature Tc itself. However, as described above, the environmental temperature in the first measurement needs to be different from the environmental temperature in the second measurement, and when both are the same, the accurate deep temperature cannot be calculated. Therefore, the third temperature Tout ′ measured by the third temperature sensor is used to check whether a computable condition (a condition that the third temperature in the first measurement and the second measurement is different) is satisfied, that is, It can be used to determine whether or not calculation is possible.

FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C are diagrams for explaining a method for measuring a deep temperature in the first embodiment. 2A to 2E are views for explaining an example of a method for providing a temperature sensor on a base material. FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are diagrams illustrating an example of a temperature measurement method and an example of a configuration of a temperature measurement device for performing the temperature measurement method. FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating another example of the temperature measuring method and another example of the configuration of the temperature measuring device for performing the temperature measuring method. 5 (A) and 5 (B), the relationship between the first temperature and the second temperature under the condition that the environmental temperature is constant, and the relationship applied to the calculation formula for the deep temperature. The figure which shows the result of a case. 6 (A) to 6 (C) show the relationship between the first temperature and the second temperature under the condition that the environmental temperature (and the third temperature) is constant, and the relationship between the first temperature and the second temperature. The figure which shows the result at the time of applying to the calculation formula. FIG. 7A to FIG. 7D show the relationship between the first temperature and the second temperature when the environmental temperature (and the environmental equivalent temperature) is changed, and the calculation of the depth temperature. The figure which shows the result at the time of applying to a type | formula. FIG. 8A to FIG. 8D are diagrams illustrating a method for measuring a deep temperature in the first embodiment. FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are diagrams illustrating an example of the entire configuration of the temperature measuring device. FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are diagrams for explaining an example of use of a temperature measurement device using wireless communication. The figure which shows the measurement procedure of the deep part temperature in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the calculation result of the deep part temperature for every installation position when the installation position of a 3rd temperature sensor is varied. The figure which shows an example of the calculation result of deep part temperature. The figure which shows the other example of the calculation result of deep part temperature. The figure which shows the other example of the calculation result of deep part temperature. The figure which shows the other example of the calculation result of deep part temperature. FIGS. 17A and 17B are diagrams illustrating an example of the relationship between the temperature distribution inside the substrate and the measurement results. 18A and 18B are diagrams showing another example of the relationship between the temperature distribution inside the substrate and the measurement result. The figure for demonstrating the measuring method of the deep temperature in 2nd Embodiment. 20A and 20B are diagrams for explaining the reason why an error component due to a heat balance occurs in the conventional example shown in Patent Document 1. FIG. FIGS. 21A and 21B are diagrams for explaining the reason why an error component due to a heat balance does not occur in the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22A and FIG. 22B are diagrams showing a measurement procedure of the depth temperature in the second embodiment and an example of a calculation result of the depth temperature in the second embodiment. FIG. 23A to FIG. 23C are diagrams for explaining an example of the thermometer described in FIG. 5 of Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-308538). The figure which shows the contact part model of a thermometer when a heat flux is a steady state, and the calculation formula of deep part temperature. The figure for demonstrating the measurement error by the heat balance in a prior art example.

  Before describing the embodiment of the present invention, an arithmetic expression for obtaining a deep temperature described in Patent Document 1 will be briefly described.

  FIG. 23A to FIG. 23C are diagrams for explaining an example of a thermometer described in FIG. 7 of Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-308538). In FIG. 23A, the contents of FIG. 7 of Patent Document 1 are described as they are. FIG. 23B and FIG. 23C are auxiliary diagrams newly added this time in order to explain the operation of the example described in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the thermometer main body 3 is provided on the human body 2. The thermometer body 3 includes a first temperature measuring unit 3A and a second temperature measuring unit 3B. The first temperature measuring unit 3A includes a heat insulating material 37 having a contact surface 300A that contacts the body surface 2A of the human body 2 and a first heat temperature adjusting means provided between the heat insulating material 37 and the outside air. And a heat insulating material 38A as a heat insulating material. The temperature measuring unit 3B includes a heat insulating material 37 having a contact surface 300B that contacts the body surface 2A at a position separated from the contact position of the temperature measuring unit 3A by a distance L, and a heat insulating material as a heat flux adjusting unit. The heat insulating material 38B as a 2nd heat insulating material is provided between 37 and external air. That is, the heat insulating material 37 is common to the first temperature measuring unit 3A and the second temperature measuring unit 3B, and has a common thermal resistance value.

  The first temperature measurement unit 3A determines the temperature of the interface 301A between the body surface sensor 31A as a first reference temperature measurement unit that measures the temperature of the body surface 2A as the first reference temperature, and the heat insulating material 37 and the heat insulating material 38A. And an intermediate sensor 32A as a first reference temperature measurement unit that measures the first reference temperature.

  Further, the temperature measuring unit 3B determines the temperature of the body surface sensor 31B as a second reference temperature measuring unit that measures the temperature of the body surface 2A as the second reference temperature, and the temperature of the interface 301B between the heat insulating material 37 and the heat insulating material 38B. And an intermediate sensor 32B as a second reference temperature measurement unit that measures the second reference temperature. The material of the heat insulating material 38 is different from the material of the heat insulating material 37. Therefore, the thermal resistance values between the first temperature measurement unit 3A and the second temperature measurement unit 3B are different, and different heat fluxes are generated in each temperature measurement unit.

  FIG. 23B shows a simplified structure of the thermometer main body shown in FIG. FIG. 23C shows the thermal resistance and heat flux in the first temperature measurement unit 3A and the second temperature measurement unit 3B shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23C, the thermal resistance of the surface layer portion of the human body 2 is Rs, and the contact resistance Rt exists at the contact point between the temperature measuring units 3A and 3B and the human body 2. The value of (Rs + Rt) is unknown. Moreover, the thermal resistance of the common heat insulating material 37 is Ru0 (known). Further, the thermal resistance of the heat insulating material 38A provided on the atmosphere side of the first temperature measuring unit 3A is (Ru1 + RV). RV is the thermal resistance of the surface layer portion close to the atmosphere. Further, the thermal resistance of the heat insulating material 38B provided on the atmosphere side of the second temperature measuring unit 3B is (Ru2 + RV).

  In FIG. 23C, the temperatures measured by the body surface sensors 31A and 31B are Tb1 and Tb3, and the temperatures measured by the intermediate sensors 32A and 32B are Tb2 and Tb4.

  As shown by a thick arrow on the left side of FIG. 23C, the first temperature measurement unit 3A has a heat flux from the deep part of the human body 2 toward the interface 301A where the heat insulating material 37 and the heat insulating material 38A are in contact. Arise. This heat flux can be divided into a heat flux Q (s + t) from the deep part (temperature Tcore) of the human body 2 toward the body surface 2A and a heat flux Qu1 toward the interface 301A from the body surface 2A. Also in the second temperature measurement unit 3B, a heat flux is generated from the deep part of the human body 2 toward the interface 301A where the heat insulating material 37 and the heat insulating material 38A are in contact, and this heat flux is deep in the human body 2 (temperature Tcore). Can be divided into a heat flux Q (s + t) from the body surface 2A toward the body surface 2A and a heat flux Qu2 from the body surface 2A toward the interface 301A.

The heat flux can be obtained by dividing the temperature difference between two points by the thermal resistance value between the two points. Therefore, the heat flux Q (s + t) is represented by the following formula (A), the heat flux Qu1 is represented by the following formula (B), and the heat flux Qu2 is represented by the following formula (C).
Q (s + t) = (Tcore−Tb1) / (Rs + Rt) (A)
Qu1 = (Tb1-Tb2) / Ru0 (B)
Qu2 = (Tb3-Tb4) / Ru0 (C)
Here, the heat flux in the human body 2 is equal to the heat flux in the temperature measuring units 3A and 3B. Therefore, Q (s + t) = Qu1 is established, and similarly, Q (s + t) = Qu2 is established. Therefore, the following formula (D) is obtained from the formula (A) and the formula (B), and the following formula (E) is obtained from the formula (A) and the formula (C).
Tcore = {(Rs + Rt) / Ru0}. (Tb1-Tb2) + Tb1 (D)
Tcore = {(Rs + Rt) / Ru0}. (Tb3-Tb4) + Tb3 (E)
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a contact part model of the thermometer when the heat flux is in a steady state, and a calculation formula for the deep part temperature. The figure shown on the upper side of FIG. 24 is a diagram in which the contents of FIG. As shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 24, two different heat fluxes (Q (s + t) and Qu1, Q (s + t) and Qu2) are indicated by straight lines having different inclinations. In each heat flux, as described above, the equations (D) and (E), which are the calculation formulas for the deep temperature Tcore, under the condition that the heat flux in the human body 2 is equal to the heat flux in the temperature measuring units 3A and 3B. Is obtained.

この式（Ｆ）によれば、人体２における熱抵抗値に関係なく、人体２の深部温度Ｔｃｏｒｅを精度よく求めることができる。 Based on the equations (D) and (E), the term {(Rs + Rt) / Ru0} can be removed. As a result, the following formula (F), which is a calculation formula for the deep temperature Tcore, is obtained.

According to this formula (F), the deep temperature Tcore of the human body 2 can be accurately obtained regardless of the thermal resistance value in the human body 2.

  FIG. 25 shows how measurement errors occur due to the heat balance in the conventional example shown in FIG. In FIG. 25, for convenience of explanation, the measured temperatures of the body surface sensors 31A to 32B are denoted as T1 to T4.

  In FIG. 25, the heat balance (transfer of heat) generated between the human body 2 and the environment (here, the atmosphere) 7 or between the temperature measuring units 3A and 3B and the environment 7 is indicated by a thick dashed arrow. Has been. As described above, a heat flux from the deep part of the human body 2 toward the temperature measuring units 3A and 3B is generated. In actual temperature measurement, a part of the heat flux is, for example, from the temperature measuring units 3A and 3B to the environment (atmosphere) 7. For example, heat flows from the environment (atmosphere) 7 into the temperature measuring units 3A and 3B. Since the technique described in Patent Document 1 described above is based on an ideal heat flux that does not generate a heat balance, a slight measurement error cannot be denied in this respect.

  In the formula (F) shown in the lower side of FIG. 25, the deep temperature Tcore in the conventional example is divided into a true deep temperature Tc and an error component ΔTc due to heat balance. In other words, in the measurement method described in Patent Document 1, there is a slight measurement error associated with the heat balance in the measured deep temperature Tcore. If the error component accompanying this heat balance can be removed by, for example, correction calculation or the like, the measurement accuracy of the deep temperature can be further improved.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C are diagrams for explaining a method for measuring a deep temperature in the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, only the principal part (temperature measurement part) of the temperature measurement apparatus in this embodiment is described. An example of the overall configuration of the temperature measuring device will be described later with reference to FIG.

  First, reference is made to FIG. The temperature measuring device in the present embodiment includes a base material 40, a first temperature sensor 50 that measures the temperature at the first measurement point p1 of the base material 40 as a first temperature Tb, and a first measurement point of the base material 40. The second temperature sensor 52 that measures the temperature at the second measurement point p2 different from p1 as the second temperature Tp, and the third measurement point p3 of the substrate 40 that is different from the first measurement point p1 and the second measurement point p2. And a third temperature sensor 55 that measures the temperature at a third temperature Tout ′ that is a temperature that substitutes for the temperature of the environment 7 surrounding the substrate 40.

  Here, the environmental temperature Tout is, for example, temperature information obtained by measuring the temperature of the environment (for example, the atmosphere) 7 around the base material 40 with, for example, the atmospheric temperature sensor 54 installed in the atmosphere. . On the other hand, the “environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′” is, for example, measured by the third temperature sensor 55 provided on the base material 40, instead of the environment temperature Tout when calculating the deep temperature. This is temperature information substituted for. As described above, the third temperature Tout ′ is a temperature used in place of the environmental temperature Tout when calculating the deep temperature, and is a concept that is distinguished from the environmental temperature Tout. It is used as a temperature corresponding to the environmental temperature Tout. That is, the third temperature Tout ′ can also be referred to as a temperature corresponding to the temperature of the environment 7 around the substrate. Therefore, in the following description, the “third temperature” may be referred to as “environment equivalent temperature”. In the following description, the environmental temperature Tout and the third temperature Tout ′ are distinguished from each other for accurate description.

  The substrate 40, the first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third temperature sensor 55 are components of the temperature measurement unit 43. In addition, the first measurement point p1, the second measurement point p2, and the third measurement point p3 can be located on the outer surface of the base material 40 or inside the base material 40. That is, the first measurement point p1, the second measurement point p2, and the third measurement point p3 are any three points located on the outer surface of the base material 40 or inside the base material 40.

  The first measurement point p1 is a measurement point on the measured object 6 side in the base material 40, and the second measurement point p2 is a measurement point located on the environment 7 side. Further, as described above, the third measurement point is a measurement point for measuring the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′ corresponding to the temperature of the environment 7 (environment temperature Tout).

  The base material 40 is a first surface SR1 that is a contact surface that contacts the object to be measured 6 and a surface that faces the first surface SR1, and is a surface on the environment 7 side (that is, the upper surface of the base material 40). And a second surface SR2. The first surface SR1 of the substrate 40 is in contact with the surface of the surface layer portion 5 of the measurement object 6.

  The second surface SR2 of the base material 40 is, for example, a surface parallel to the first surface SR1. The substrate 40 is a heat medium that transfers heat. As the base material 40, for example, a material having a predetermined thermal conductivity (or thermal resistance) (for example, silicon rubber) can be used. The body 6 to be measured may be a human body or may be an inorganic structure such as a furnace or piping.

  In addition, as the first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third temperature sensor 55, for example, a temperature sensor of a type that converts a temperature value into a resistance value can be used, and the temperature value is converted into a voltage value. It is possible to use a temperature sensor or the like that converts to a temperature sensor. Note that a chip thermistor, a flexible substrate on which a thermistor pattern is printed, a platinum resistance thermometer, or the like can be employed as a type of temperature sensor that converts a temperature value into a resistance value. A thermocouple element, a PN junction element, a diode, or the like can be employed as a type of temperature sensor that converts a temperature value into a voltage value.

  The deep part temperature of the deep part 4 of the measurement object 6 is Tc, and this deep part temperature Tc is the temperature to be measured. In the example of FIG. 1A, a heat flow (heat flux) Qa from the deep part 4 of the measurement object 6 toward the environment 7 is generated, as indicated by a dashed arrow.

  The environment 7 is a heat medium such as air. The expression “environment” can be rephrased as “ambient medium” or “environmental medium”. Even in the case where a gas component that is not a constituent component of the atmosphere is included in the medium around the base material 40, the medium can be referred to as the environment (ambient medium, environmental medium) 7. The medium is not limited to gas.

  Further, the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 set the first temperature Tp and the second temperature Tb a plurality of times (this embodiment) under the condition that the temperature (environment temperature) Tout of the environment 7 is different. Measured 3 times). Further, the third temperature sensor 55 measures the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′ whose temperature value changes corresponding to the environment temperature Tout a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three times).

  In order to obtain the deep temperature Tc, temperature information of the environmental temperature Tout is necessary. In this embodiment, the environmental temperature Tout is substituted with the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′. The reason is as follows. That is, in order to directly measure the environmental temperature Tout, an individual temperature sensor (atmospheric temperature sensor 54 shown in FIG. 1A) for measuring the environmental temperature in the environment 7 outside the substrate 40. It is necessary to provide. On the other hand, if the environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ is to be measured, the third temperature sensor 55 can be provided on the outer surface or the inside of the base material 40. As a result, three sensors (first temperature sensor) are provided. 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third temperature sensor 55) can be integrated into the base material 40, and the temperature measuring device can be further downsized. Thus, from the viewpoint of promoting downsizing of the temperature measuring device, a configuration is adopted in which the environmental temperature Tout is substituted with the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′.

  Here, it is ideal that the environmental temperature is Tout and the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) Tout ′ is Tout = Tout ′, but actually, the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) Tout ′ is In general, Tout and Tout ′ do not coincide with each other because they are not only influenced by the environmental temperature but also affected by the heat flow Qa generated between the object to be measured and the environment.

  However, in the calculation formula of the deep temperature used in the present embodiment, the relative relationship between the measured temperature data is important, not the absolute value of the measured value, and if the relative relationship is satisfied, Even if the environmental temperature Tout is replaced with the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) Tout ′, the measurement accuracy itself is not affected.

  The above-mentioned relative relationship is the same even when, for example, the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp are linear with respect to the environment temperature Tout, and the environment temperature Tout is substituted with the third temperature Tout ′. The relative relationship is such that the linearity of is secured. Since the temperature at an arbitrary point on the substrate can be expressed by a linear function including the environmental temperature Tout as a variable, the third temperature Tout ′ also has linearity with respect to the environmental temperature Tout. If determined, the third temperature Tout ′ is also uniquely determined by a linear function. Therefore, the linear relationship established between the environmental temperature Tout and the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp is the same between the third temperature Tout ′ and the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp. It can be considered that For this reason, even if the environmental temperature Tout is substituted with the third temperature Tout ′, high measurement accuracy can be ensured.

  The deep part temperature Tc of the measured object basically uses an actual measurement value obtained by a plurality of temperature measurements based on the relationship established between the environmental temperature Tout and the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp. And can be obtained by calculation. As described above, even when the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) Tout ′ is used instead of the environment temperature Tout, the same relationship is established. Therefore, in the following description, the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) is appropriately selected. ) The expression Tout ′ is used.

  The temperature Tp (that is, the first temperature) at the first measurement point p1 and the temperature Tb (that is, the second temperature) at the second measurement point p2 both vary under the influence of the deep temperature Tc as the heat source, and the heat flow Fluctuates under the influence of the temperature Tout of the environment 7 that is the end of the.

For example, when the first temperature Tp = T _PA , the second temperature Tb = aT _PA + b can be expressed. a is the slope of the linear function (first slope), and b is the intercept (first intercept). Further, the first intercept b changes linearly with respect to the environmental temperature Tout, that is, with respect to the third temperature Tout ′, which is the environmental equivalent temperature. That is, it can be expressed as b = cTout ′ + d. c is the slope of the linear function (second slope), and d is the intercept (second intercept).

  In the present embodiment, the calculation unit included in the temperature measurement unit (not shown in FIG. 1, reference numeral 74 in FIGS. 3 to 5) includes a first temperature (Tb1 to Tb3) obtained by three measurements, and Based on the second temperature (Tp1 to Tp3) and the third temperature (Tout1 ′ to Tout3 ′) having different values corresponding to the three measurements, in the deep portion 4 of the measured object 6 away from the first surface SR1. The deep part temperature Tc is obtained by calculation using a first calculation formula (formula (1)) which is a calculation formula of the deep part temperature. That is, Tc = d / (1-ac).

  The first calculation formula (formula (1)) is derived by paying attention to the point that the heat balance becomes zero when the deep temperature Tc and the environmental temperature Tout (that is, the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′) are equal ( The detailed derivation process will be described later). Determining constants a, c, and d from the temperature data obtained by three measurements and substituting them into equation (1), the deep temperature Tc is obtained. Hereinafter, Expression (1) is referred to as a first calculation expression. This is the method for calculating the deep temperature Tc in this embodiment.

  Note that the first calculation formula (formula (1)) is derived by the correction calculation under the condition that the environmental temperature Tout (environment equivalent temperature Tout ′) is equal to the deep temperature Tc. In other words, since Tout (Tout ′) = Tc is assumed on the assumption of the conditions in the correction calculation formula, the actually measured environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ is slightly different from the environment temperature Tout. Above, there is no particular effect.

  However, since the first calculation formula is based on the premise that the temperature distribution in the base material 40 is linear with respect to the environmental temperature Tout, the value of the environmental temperature Tout ′ used for the calculation and the actual environmental temperature Tout If the difference between the two increases, the assumption that the temperature distribution in the substrate 40 is linear with respect to the environmental temperature Tout may not be satisfied. In this case, an error occurs in the measurement result of the deep temperature. . From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the difference (error) between the environment equivalent temperature Tout 'and the environment temperature Tout is reduced.

  In the conventional example, under the condition that the environmental temperature is constant, two different heat fluxes are generated by different types of heat insulating materials in the two temperature measurement units. However, in this embodiment, the environmental temperature Produce heat flux in at least two systems with different In addition, although the term environment is used in the following description, the environment is, for example, a heat medium such as the atmosphere, and can be restated as an ambient medium or an environmental medium. Cause it to occur.

  In the heat flow model in the conventional example, the environmental temperature Tout in the two temperature measurement systems has the same value (that is, constant). Therefore, the heat flow generated between the deep temperature Tc and the environmental temperature Tout in each system is constant, and the conventional example assumes this. The fact that the vertical heat flow from the measured object to the environment, for example, is constant means that there is no heat balance that a part of the vertical heat flow escapes to the environment, for example, via the side of the substrate. It is established on the assumption.

  However, when the downsizing of the temperature measuring device is promoted and the size of the base material is reduced, a heat balance (for example, heat escape from the side surface of the base material) between the measurement object and the environment becomes obvious. In this case, the assumption that the heat flow generated between the deep temperature Tc and the environmental temperature Tout is constant is not satisfied.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, one end of each heat flow in the plurality of heat flow systems is the environment 7 in which temperature fluctuation is allowed. For example, in the first system, the environment temperature is Tout1 (arbitrary In the second system, the environmental temperature is Tout2 (any temperature different from Tout1). Therefore, there is no restriction as in the conventional example that the heat flow generated between the environmental temperature (Tout) and the deep temperature (Tc) must be constant among a plurality of heat flow systems. That is, the heat flux of each system inherently includes heat transfer due to the heat balance, and the heat balance between the environmental temperature Tout (arbitrary temperature) and the deep temperature Tc of the measured object. Only a heat flow is generated that also contains the components.

  In such a heat flow system, the temperature at any two points (the first measurement point and the second measurement point) on the base material is a variable of the environmental temperature Tout, that is, the third temperature Tout ′, which is the environmental equivalent temperature. It can be expressed by the formula included as (parameter).

  Further, when the deep temperature Tc and the environmental temperature Tout (that is, the third temperature Tout ′) are equal, the heat balance is zero. Therefore, for example, when calculating the deep temperature Tc, the measurement error due to the heat balance can be reduced to zero by giving the condition that the deep temperature Tc and the environmental temperature Tout (third temperature Tout ′) are equal. .

  Next, of the method for determining which of the three arbitrary points located on the substrate 40 is the first measurement point p1, which is the second measurement point p2, and which is the third measurement point p3. An example will be described. The position of the first measurement point p1 (position of the first temperature sensor 50), the position of the second measurement point p2 (position of the second temperature sensor 52), and the position of the third measurement point p3 (position of the third temperature sensor 55) Various variations can be considered for. Here, reference is made to FIG.

  As described above, the first measurement point p1, the second measurement point p2, and the third measurement point p3 can be located on the surface or side surface of the substrate 40, that is, on the outer surface of the substrate 40, and It can also be located inside the substrate 40. Here, the first measurement point p1, the second measurement point p2, and the third measurement point p3 are always in different positions.

  In the example of FIG. 1B, three points (point a, point b, and point c) are set inside the base material 40. Here, since the third measurement point p3 is a measurement point for measuring the environment equivalent temperature Tout corresponding to the environment temperature Tout, the third measurement point p3 is the most with the environment 7 out of the three points (point a to point c). It is preferable to select a point at which heat exchange is easy (the point most affected by the environmental temperature Tout) as the third measurement point. That is, it is preferable that a measurement point having a minimum thermal resistance value between the environment 7 and the other two points is set as the third measurement point.

  In FIG. 1B, the shortest distances to the environment 7 at three measurement points a to c are L1, L2, and L3. L1, L2, and L3 are values greater than or equal to 0, and in the example of FIG. 1B, L2 ≦ L3 ≦ L1. That is, L2 is the smallest. Therefore, the measurement point b is the point where heat exchange with the environment 7 is most easy. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 1B, the measurement point b is set as the third measurement point p3 for measuring the environment equivalent temperature Tout '.

  Next, which of the remaining two points (measurement point a and measurement point c) is set as the first measurement point p1 will be described. Since the first measurement point p1 is a measurement point on the measured object 6 side, a measurement point closer to the measured object 6, that is, a measurement point closer to the deep part 4 of the measured object 6 as a heat source. The first measurement point p1 is preferable.

  Therefore, in FIG. 1B, the distance from the first surface (contact surface) SR1 in the direction of the perpendicular perpendicular to the contact surface SR1 of the base material 40 is considered. The distance at point a is LA, the distance at point b is LB, and the distance at point c is LC. In addition, let the height (distance from the 1st surface SR1 to the 2nd surface SR2) of the base material 40 be LD. In the example of FIG. 1B, LA <LB <LC, and LA is the smallest.

  That is, the measurement point a is located closer to the measurement object 6 than the measurement point c. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 1 (B), the measurement point a is the measurement point p1 on the measured object 6 side. As a result, the third measurement point c becomes the second measurement point p2, which is the measurement point on the environment side. In this way, the first measurement point p1 to the third measurement point p3 can be determined for any three points located on the base material 40. However, this determination method is an example, and is not limited to this method.

  Next, the positional relationship between the first measurement point p1 and the second measurement point p2 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the result of having measured the deep part temperature by changing the 1st measurement point p1 and the 2nd measurement point p2 variously is later mentioned using FIGS.

  As described above, the first measurement point p1 is a measurement point on the measured object 6 side, and the second measurement point p2 is a measurement point on the environment (atmosphere) 7 side. As shown in FIG. 1C, considering the distance from the first surface (contact surface) SR1 in the direction of the perpendicular to the contact surface SR1 of the base material 40, the distance of the first measurement point p1 is LA, The distance of the second measurement point p2 is LB. The height of the base material 40 is LC, and the height of the base material 40 (the distance from the first surface SR1 to the second surface SR2) is LD.

  For the distance LA and the distance LB, 0 ≦ LA and LB ≦ LC are satisfied, and LA ≦ LB is satisfied. That is, the distances LA and LB of the first measurement point p1 and the second measurement point p2 from the first surface SR1 of the base material 40 are 0 or more, and the height of the base material 40 (the height at the top) is LC. Is within. Further, when the distance LA of the first measurement point p1 from the first surface SR1 of the substrate 40 and the distance LB of the second measurement point p2 from the first surface of the substrate 40 are compared, LA <LB Or LA = LB.

  When LA <LB, the first measurement point p1 is located closer to the measured object 6 than the second measurement point p2. When LA = LB, the first measurement point p1 and the second measurement point p2 are in the position of a horizontal line, and there is no superiority or inferiority regarding the distance in the direction of the perpendicular perpendicular to the contact surface SR1. In this case, when there is a difference in the distance in the direction parallel to the contact surface SR1 (that is, the distance to the side surface of the base material 40), the smaller distance to the side surface of the base material 40 is set to the measurement point on the environment 7 side. It can be set as the 2nd measurement point p2. Note that the fact that the deep temperature Tc can be accurately measured even when LA = LB will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1 (D), the case where the arbitrary three points (ac) in a base material are juxtaposed in the position of a horizontal line is demonstrated. In the example of FIG. 1D, LA = LB = LC, and there is no superiority or inferiority regarding the distance in the perpendicular direction perpendicular to the contact surface SR1 with respect to the points a to c. However, L5 <L6 <L4 is satisfied with respect to distances in a direction parallel to the contact surface SR1 (that is, distances to the side surfaces of the base material 40) L4 to L6.

  Therefore, the point b most affected by the environmental temperature Tout can be set as the third measurement point for measuring the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′. Further, regarding the points a and c, the point c is located closer to the environment 7 than the point a. Therefore, the second measurement for measuring the temperature of the point c on the environment side (second temperature Tp). It can be point p2. As a result, the point a becomes the first measurement point p1 that is the measurement point on the measured object 6 side.

  Thus, when any three points are set on the base material 40, the length of the distance from the measured object 6 to each point and the length of the distance from the environment 7 to each point are comprehensively taken into consideration. One measurement point p1 to a third measurement point p3 can be determined.

  Next, an example of a method for providing the temperature sensor on the substrate 40 will be described. 2A to 2E are views for explaining an example of a method for providing a temperature sensor on a base material. Here, the first temperature sensor 50 (for example, composed of a thermocouple element) will be described as an example. The method described below can be similarly applied to the second temperature sensor 52 and the third temperature sensor 55.

  FIG. 2A shows a plan view and a cross-sectional view of the substrate 40 (including the first temperature sensor 50). As shown in the plan view, the base material 40 has a square shape in plan view, and both the vertical Y1 and the horizontal X1 are, for example, 50 mm. Moreover, as shown in the sectional view, the height Y3 of the base material is, for example, 5 mm. The first temperature sensor 50 is embedded in the base material 40. The horizontal X2 of the first temperature sensor 50 is, for example, 0.5 mm, and the vertical (height) Y2 is, for example, 0.5 mm. As the base material 40, for example, foam rubber (for example, natural latex rubber) or foamed resin (for example, foam urethane) can be used.

  FIGS. 2B and 2C show an example of a method of embedding the first temperature sensor 50 in the base material 40. In FIG. 2B, a lateral hole 47a is formed from the side surface of the base material 40 toward the center, and the first temperature sensor 50 is conveyed into the base material 40 via the lateral hole 47a. The sensor 50 is installed at approximately the center of the base material 40.

  In the example of FIG. 2C, a vertical hole 47b is formed instead of the horizontal hole 47a in FIG.

  2D and 2E show another example of a method of embedding the first temperature sensor 50 in the base material 40. In the example of FIGS. 2D and 2E, the base material 40 is divided into a lower portion 40a and an upper portion 40b. When the lower portion 40a and the upper portion 40b are bonded together, the first temperature sensor 50 is sandwiched between both portions 40a and 40b, and as a result, the first temperature sensor 50 is positioned inside the substrate 40. Can be made.

  In the first step of the example of FIG. 2D, the recess 39 is formed in a part of the upper portion 40 b of the base material 40. In the second step, the first temperature sensor 50 is embedded in the recess 39 formed in the upper portion 40b of the base material 40, and on the surface of the lower portion 40a of the base material 40 that faces the upper portion 40b. Then, the adhesive 50 is formed. In the third step, the lower portion 40a and the upper portion 40b of the base material 40 are bonded together. However, since foamed rubber and foamed resin are flexible, the first temperature sensor 50 can be directly sandwiched between the lower portion 40a and the upper portion 40b of the base member 40 without providing the recess 39. An example of this is shown in FIG.

  In the first step of the example of FIG. 2E, no recess is formed in the lower portion 40a of the substrate 40. In the second step, the adhesive 50 is formed on the surface of the lower portion 40 a of the base material 40 facing the upper portion 40 b, and the first temperature sensor 50 is placed on the adhesive 50. . In the third step, the lower portion 40a and the upper portion 40b of the base material 40 are bonded together. The base material 40 is made of a soft material. Therefore, at the time of bonding, the central portion of the upper portion 40 b of the base material 40 is deformed so as to wrap the first temperature sensor 50. In addition, the above example is an example and is not limited to these methods.

  Next, measurement for ensuring that “the first temperature Tb, the second temperature Tp, and the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) Tout are measured a plurality of times under the condition that the values of the environmental temperature Tout are different”. An example of the method will be described.

  FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are diagrams illustrating an example of a temperature measurement method and an example of a configuration of a temperature measurement device for performing the temperature measurement method.

  The temperature measurement device shown in FIG. 3A includes a temperature measurement unit 43, a calculation unit 74, and a control unit 73 that controls operations of the temperature measurement unit 43 and the calculation unit 74. The control unit 73 includes a measurement timing control unit 75 in addition to the calculation unit 74 described above. The measurement timing control unit 75 outputs a timing control signal ST1, and the first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third temperature sensor 55 generate a first temperature Tb and a second temperature Tp based on the timing control signal ST1. In addition, the measurement timing of the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) Tout3 ′ is changed.

  Note that the temperature of the environment 7 may be controlled by the air conditioner 57. However, since the microscopic temperature fluctuation of the environment 7 is used in the example of FIG. 4A, the presence or absence of the air conditioner 57 (or on / off of the air conditioner) does not matter in this example.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, a first measurement period to a third measurement period are provided in order to obtain the first temperature Tb, the second temperature Tp, and the third temperature Tout ′. The control unit 73 executes temperature measurement or temperature information acquisition a plurality of times for each measurement period, and executes the calculation based on the first calculation formula (formula (1)) based on the obtained data. Then, the deep temperature Tc is obtained.

  “As a method for differentiating the value of the environmental temperature Tout, the measurement timing is adjusted by paying attention to the active method using an air conditioner and the fluctuation (small fluctuation) of the environmental temperature on the time axis. Although there is a passive method, in the example of FIG. 3, the latter passive method is adopted.

  For example, when measuring the first temperature Tb at the first measurement point p1 of the substrate 40 and the second temperature Tp at the second measurement point p2 of the substrate 40 three times, if the time interval between the measurements is too short, In some cases, the condition of three measurements under different environmental temperatures cannot be satisfied. Therefore, in this example, the first time period for the first measurement (that is, the first measurement period), the second time period for the second measurement (that is, the second measurement period), and the third time period. And a third time period for measurement (that is, a third measurement period).

  Each time zone (measurement period) can be, for example, 1 minute (a total of 3 time zones is 3 minutes). The first time period (first measurement period) is a period from time t1 to time t4, and temperature measurement is performed every 20 seconds, for example. That is, at time t1, time t2, and time t3, three temperature measurements are executed, and nine pieces of data as illustrated are obtained. Then, the first temperature measurement values (Tb1, Tp1, Tout1 ') are determined by averaging these data (a simple addition average or a weighted average).

  Also, in the second time zone (second measurement period), three temperature measurements are performed, and the second temperature is obtained by averaging the measurement results (which may be a simple addition average or a weighted average). The measured values (Tb2, Tp2, Tout2 ′) are determined.

  Similarly, in the third time period (third measurement period), three temperature measurements are performed, and the third calculation is performed by averaging each measurement result (which may be a simple addition average or a weighted average). Temperature measurements (Tb3, Tp3, Tout3 ′) are determined. The above process is the process of the first step ST1. The term “average operation” is to be interpreted in the broadest sense.

  Next, in step S2, constants a, c, and d shown in FIG. 1A are calculated based on the obtained data. Next, in step S3, the deep temperature Tc is measured based on the first calculation formula (formula (1)).

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, different environmental temperatures Tout (that is, different) with respect to the first temperature Tb, the second temperature Tp, and the third temperature Tout without actively changing the temperature of the environment using an air conditioner or the like. A plurality of temperature data measured under the environment equivalent temperature Tout ′) can be obtained relatively easily.

  FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing another example of the temperature measuring method and another example of the configuration of the temperature measuring device for carrying out the temperature measuring method. The temperature measurement apparatus shown in FIG. 4A is provided with a timing control information input unit 83 for inputting timing control information for determining the timing for executing a plurality of temperature measurements. The control unit 73, for example, every time the timing control information (here, the measurement instruction trigger TG) is input from the timing control information input unit 83, for example, the first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third The temperature sensor 55 is caused to execute temperature measurement.

  In the example of FIG. 4, “changing the value of the third temperature (environment temperature Tout)” is secured by the user's own action.

  For example, when the user performs the first measurement, the user sets the temperature of the external air conditioner 57 provided outside the temperature measuring device to the first temperature. For example, when a predetermined time elapses from the setting, A measurement instruction trigger TG) as timing control information is input via the control information input unit. As described above, the control unit 73 measures the temperature of the first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third temperature sensor 55 each time the timing control information is input from the timing control information input unit 83, for example. Let it run. The measurement timing is controlled by the measurement timing control unit 75.

  The temperature measurement can be performed, for example, once for each input of timing control information (measurement instruction trigger TG), and a measured value obtained by performing a plurality of temperature measurements for each input of timing control information. You may obtain | require a measured value by averaging. Thereafter, the user inputs the timing control information after setting the temperature of the air conditioner 57 to the second temperature, and then inputs the timing control information after setting the temperature of the air conditioner 57 to the third temperature. To do. For example, the user inputs three times of timing control information.

  When the temperature information for three times is acquired, the calculation unit 74 automatically executes a calculation (calculation based on the calculation formula) for obtaining the deep temperature Tc based on the acquired temperature information. A temperature Tc is determined. The obtained deep temperature Tc is notified (including display, notification by voice, etc.) to the user, for example. In the example of FIG. 3, the user himself / herself uses an air conditioner or the like to change the environmental temperature for each measurement, so that the temperature measuring device itself does not bear the burden of managing the environmental temperature.

  The measurement procedure is as shown in steps S4 to S6 in FIG. The above example is an example.

  FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are diagrams showing another example of the temperature measuring method and another example of the configuration of the temperature measuring device for carrying out the temperature measuring method. In the example of FIG. 5, the temperature measurement unit includes an environmental temperature adjustment unit CD that can change the environmental temperature Tout. The control unit 73 changes the environmental temperature Tout by the environmental temperature adjustment unit CD every time one temperature measurement is completed. As a result, Tout1 ≠ Tout2 ≠ Tout3 is established.

  In the example of FIG. 5A, as the environmental temperature adjustment unit CD, for example, an adjuster CC1 having a function of adjusting the set temperature of the external air conditioner 57 provided outside the temperature measuring device by remote control is used. ing. The operation of the adjuster CC1 is controlled by a control signal ST2 from the measurement timing control unit 75.

  In the example of FIG. 5B, for example, an air flow generation unit (for example, having a function of changing the temperature of the air flow) CC2 provided in the temperature measurement device is used as the environmental temperature adjustment unit CD. . The airflow generation unit CC2 can be configured by a fan (electric fan), a minute nozzle that ejects an airflow, or the like. The operation of the airflow generation unit CC2 is controlled by a control signal ST3 from the measurement timing control unit 75.

  By using the environmental temperature adjusting unit CD, the environmental temperature Tout (and the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′) can be reliably varied for each measurement. Further, the environmental temperature Tout (and the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′) can be set to an accurate temperature. Further, for example, the difference between the environmental temperature Tout1 (and environment equivalent temperature Tout ′) at the time of the first measurement and the environmental temperature Tout2 (and environment equivalent temperature Tout ′) at the time of the second measurement can be set large. The above example is an example.

  Next, the first calculation formula (calculation of the deep temperature Tc using the formula (1) in FIG. 1A) will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  6 (A) to 6 (C) show the relationship between the first temperature and the second temperature under the condition that the environmental temperature (and the third temperature) is constant, and the relationship between the first temperature and the second temperature. It is a figure which shows the result at the time of applying to the calculation formula.

  In FIG. 6A, the base material 40 is provided with a first temperature sensor 50, a second temperature sensor 52, and a third temperature sensor 55. The substrate 40, the first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third temperature sensor 55 are components of the temperature measurement unit 43. The substrate 40 has a first surface (contact surface) SR1 and a second surface (upper surface of the substrate 40) SR2. The temperature measurement unit 43 is, for example, affixed to the measurement object 6 (for example, a human body) 6.

  The temperature of the environment 7 is expressed as Tout, the first temperature measured by the first temperature sensor 50 is expressed as Tb, the second temperature measured by the second temperature sensor 52 is expressed as Tp, and the third temperature The third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) measured by the temperature sensor 55 is expressed as Tout ′.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the relationship between the second temperature Tp and the first temperature Tb. In FIG. 6B, the horizontal axis is Tp, and the vertical axis is the temperature T of the second temperature Tp and the first temperature Tb. When the first temperature Tp changes linearly in a state where the environmental temperature (Tout) is constant, the second temperature Tb also changes linearly. That is, the first temperature Tb has linearity with respect to the second temperature Tp.

ここで、ａは第１の傾きであり、ｂは第１の切片（または第１のオフセット値）であり、いずれも定数である。ＴｐがＴ_PAであるとき、Ｔｂ＝ａＴ_PA＋ｂとなり、また、ＴｐがＴ_PBであるとき、Ｔｂ＝ａＴ_PB＋ｂとなる。 As shown in FIG. 6B, the first temperature Tb is represented by a linear function with the second temperature Tp as a variable. That is, the following formula (2) is established.

Here, a is the first slope and b is the first intercept (or the first offset value), both of which are constants. When Tp is T _PA , Tb = aT _PA + b, and when Tp is T _PB , Tb = aT _PB + b.

ここで、式（３）の各値を、式（４）（図２５に示す式（Ｆ）と同じ）に代入する。式（４）は、深部温度Ｔｃｏｒｅを求めるための算出式であるが、先に説明したように、熱収支による誤差ΔＴｃが含まれている。

この結果、式（５）が得られる。

次に、図７を参照して、環境温度Ｔｏｕｔを変化させた場合、すなわち、環境相当温度Ｔｏｕｔ’を変化させた場合における、第１温度Ｔｂと、第２温度Ｔｐとの関係について考察する。図７（Ａ）〜図７（Ｄ）は、環境温度（ならびに環境相当温度）を変化させた場合における、第１温度と第２温度との間の関係、ならびに、その関係を深部温度の算出式に適用した場合の結果を示す図である。 FIG. 6C is a diagram showing the results when the temperature data T1 to T4 obtained by the two temperature measurements are applied to the deep temperature calculation formula described above. It is assumed that the first temperature T1 and the second temperature T2 are obtained by the temperature measurement at time t1. Further, it is assumed that the first temperature T3 and the second temperature T4 are obtained by the temperature measurement at the time t2. T1 to T4 are represented by the following formula (3).

Here, each value of Expression (3) is substituted into Expression (4) (same as Expression (F) shown in FIG. 25). Expression (4) is a calculation expression for obtaining the deep temperature Tcore, but as described above, includes an error ΔTc due to the heat balance.

As a result, Expression (5) is obtained.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the relationship between the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp when the environmental temperature Tout is changed, that is, when the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′ is changed will be considered. FIG. 7A to FIG. 7D show the relationship between the first temperature and the second temperature when the environmental temperature (and the environmental equivalent temperature) is changed, and the calculation of the depth temperature. It is a figure which shows the result at the time of applying to a type | formula.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the fluctuating environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′ is measured by the third temperature sensor 55. As described above, when the second temperature Tp is T _PA , it can be expressed as Tb = aT _PA + b. The constant b is a first intercept (first offset value), and the first intercept b has linearity with respect to the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′.

ここで、ｃ，ｄは共に定数である。ｃは、第２の傾きであり、ｄは、第２の切片である。環境相当温度（第３温度）Ｔｏｕｔ’がＴｏｕｔ１’であるとき、第１の切片ｂは、ｂ１（＝ｃＴｏｕｔ１’＋ｄ）となり、環境相当温度（第３温度）Ｔｏｕｔ’がＴｏｕｔ２’であるとき、第１の切片ｂは、ｂ２（＝ｃＴｏｕｔ２’＋ｄ）となる。 That is, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′ fluctuates, the value of the first intercept b changes linearly according to the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′. To do. Therefore, the relationship of the following formula (6) is established.

Here, c and d are both constants. c is the second slope, and d is the second intercept. When the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′ is Tout1 ′, the first intercept b is b1 (= cTout1 ′ + d), and when the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′ is Tout2 ′, The first intercept b is b2 (= cTout2 ′ + d).

  FIG. 7C shows the relationship between the second temperature Tp and the first temperature Tb (= Tb1) at Tout1 ′, and the relationship between the second temperature Tp and the first temperature Tb (= Tb2) at Tout2 ′. Is shown. When Tout ′ changes from Tout1 ′ to Tout2 ′, the slope of the linear function (first slope a) does not change, but the value of the first intercept b changes from b1 to b2. , Tp and Tb are linearly shifted in parallel by the difference between b1 and b2.

この式（７）が、第２温度Ｔｐと、第３温度Ｔｏｕｔ’を変数として含み、かつ、複数の定数ａ，ｂ，ｃを含む関数である。この関数によって、第１温度Ｔｂと、第２温度Ｔｐおよび第３温度Ｔｏｕｔ’とが関係付けされる。 Thus, the first temperature Tb shows a linear relationship not only with the second temperature Tp but also with the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout ′. Substituting the above equation (6) into the equation Tb = aTp + b shown in the above equation (3), the following equation (7) is obtained.

This equation (7) is a function that includes the second temperature Tp and the third temperature Tout ′ as variables and includes a plurality of constants a, b, and c. By this function, the first temperature Tb is related to the second temperature Tp and the third temperature Tout ′.

ここで、熱の移動が温度差によって起こることから、熱収支による誤差ΔＴｃは、環境温度Ｔｏｕｔ（すなわち第３温度Ｔｏｕｔ’）と、深部体温Ｔｃの値が等しくなる場合には生じない。よって、式（８）において、Ｔｏｕｔ’＝ΔＴｃとし、ΔＴｃ＝０とする。すると、式（８）は、式（１）のように変形される。

この式（１）が、熱収支による誤差を含まない深部温度Ｔｃを示している。但し、式（１）を解くためには、複数の定数ａ，ｃ，ｄの各値を定める必要がある。複数の定数ａ，ｃ，ｄは、上記の式（７）で表される関数によって、相互に関連付けられている。３つの定数の値を求めるためには、３元の連立方程式を解けばよい。よって、時間を異にして、少なくとも３回の温度測定を実行する。 Further, when the above formula (6) is substituted into formula (5), formula (8) is obtained.

Here, since heat transfer occurs due to a temperature difference, the error ΔTc due to heat balance does not occur when the environmental temperature Tout (that is, the third temperature Tout ′) and the deep body temperature Tc are equal. Therefore, in Expression (8), Tout ′ = ΔTc and ΔTc = 0. Then, equation (8) is transformed into equation (1).

This equation (1) indicates the deep temperature Tc that does not include an error due to the heat balance. However, in order to solve equation (1), it is necessary to determine each value of a plurality of constants a, c, d. The plurality of constants a, c, d are associated with each other by the function represented by the above formula (7). In order to obtain the values of the three constants, a ternary simultaneous equation may be solved. Therefore, at least three temperature measurements are performed at different times.

  Here, Tb1 as the first temperature, Tp1 as the second temperature, and Tout1 ′ as the third temperature are obtained during the first measurement, and Tb2 as the first temperature during the second measurement, Tp2 as the second temperature and Tout2 ′ as the third temperature are obtained, and Tb3 as the first temperature, Tp3 as the second temperature, and Tout3 ′ as the third temperature are obtained in the third measurement. .

よって、逆行列を含む式（１０）によって、複数の定数ａ，ｃ，ｄを求めることができる。

複数の定数ａ，ｃ，ｄの各値が決定されると、各値を、式（１）に代入する。これによって、深部温度Ｔｃが得られる。 These nine measurement data can be expressed by the determinant of the equation (9).

Therefore, a plurality of constants a, c, and d can be obtained by Expression (10) including an inverse matrix.

When each value of the plurality of constants a, c, d is determined, each value is substituted into equation (1). Thereby, the deep temperature Tc is obtained.

  FIG. 8A to FIG. 8D are diagrams illustrating a method for measuring a deep temperature in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, three temperatures, ie, the first temperature Tb, the second temperature Tp, and the third temperature Tout ′ are measured at least three times. The obtained nine measurement data (Tb1, Tp1, Tout1 ′, Tb2, Tp2, Tout2 ′, Tb3, Tp3, Tout3 ′) are related by the determinant (9) shown in FIG. 8B. Can do. Therefore, the plurality of constants a, c, d can be obtained by the determinant (10) shown in FIG. And the deep part temperature Tc is computable by Formula (1) shown by FIG. 8 (D).

  Next, the overall configuration of the temperature measuring device will be described. FIG. 9 (A and FIG. 9B) is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the temperature measuring device.

  In the example of FIG. 9A, the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 are embedded in the base material 40. Moreover, the 3rd temperature sensor 55 is provided on the heat insulating material 20a. The first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, the base material 40, and the third temperature sensor 55 constitute the first unit 100.

  The second unit 200 is provided on the heat insulating material 20b. The second unit 200 includes a control unit 73 and a calculation unit 74. In addition, the calculating part 74 can contain a constant calculation part and a deep part temperature calculation part as a functional block. In addition, although not shown, the second unit 200 may be provided with a notification unit (for example, a display unit) that notifies a calculation result.

  Further, the temperature measuring device in FIG. 9A has a sticking structure 10 for sticking the first surface (contact surface) SR1 of the base material 40 to the surface of the measurement object 6. The affixing structure 10 can be composed of, for example, an adhesive tape. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape can have a release paper 8 and a support layer (pressure-sensitive adhesive layer) 9.

  The first unit 100 can be affixed to the surface of the measurement object 6 by the affixing structure 10. Therefore, the operability and portability of the temperature measuring device are improved. In addition, for example, when the temperature measuring device is used to measure body temperature of an infant or an infant, since the infant frequently moves the body, the contact between the temperature measuring device and the body surface is determined for a predetermined time, It is difficult to hold well. However, even in such a case, since the entire temperature measuring device can be applied to the surface of the body 6 to be measured using the attachment structure 10, even if an infant or an infant moves the body, Good contact with the temperature measuring device can be maintained. Therefore, accurate and stable temperature measurement is possible.

  In the example of FIG. 9B, a separate configuration in which the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are separated is employed. The first unit 100 includes a first wireless communication unit CA, and the second unit 200 includes a second wireless communication unit CB.

  Information on the first temperature (Tb) and information on the second temperature (Tp), or information on the first temperature (Tb), information on the second temperature (Tp), and information on the third temperature (Tout) It is transmitted from the wireless communication unit CA to the second wireless communication unit CB. The computing unit 74 provided in the second unit receives the information on the first temperature (Tb) and the information on the second temperature (Tp) received by the second wireless communication unit CB, or the first temperature (Tb). The calculation is performed based on the information of the second temperature (Tp) and the information of the third temperature (Tout) to obtain the deep temperature Tc of the DUT 6.

  According to the configuration of FIG. 9B, the number of components of the first unit 100 (for example, the main body of the temperature measuring device) can be minimized, and the weight of the first unit 100 is realized. . Therefore, for example, even when the first unit 100 is brought into contact with the body surface of the subject as the subject to be measured 6 for a long time, a large burden is not given to the subject. Therefore, for example, it becomes possible to monitor temperature continuously over a long period of time.

  In addition, since the temperature data can be transmitted and received by wireless communication between the first unit 100 and the second unit 200, the second unit 200 can be set apart from the first unit 100 to some extent. It becomes. Further, since wireless communication is used, no communication wiring is required. Therefore, the handleability of the first unit is improved. Further, since the first unit 100 can be completely separated from the second unit 200, the weight reduction of the first unit 100 can be further promoted.

  FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are diagrams for explaining an example of use of a temperature measurement device using wireless communication. In FIG. 10A, the first unit 100 is attached (attached) to the body surface 6 </ b> A of the infant's chest as the body to be measured 6. The second unit 200 is attached to the left wrist of a guardian (user of the temperature measuring device) MA holding an infant as the body to be measured 6. Here, the 2nd unit 200 shall function also as a display part.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the first unit 100 includes a first temperature sensor 50, a second temperature sensor 52, a third temperature sensor 55, an A / D conversion unit 56, and a wireless communication unit CA. And an antenna AN1. The second unit 200 includes a wireless communication unit CB, a control unit 73, a calculation unit 74, a display unit 77, an operation unit 79, and a storage unit 81. The operation unit 79 can also serve as the timing control information input unit 83 shown in FIG.

  The calculation unit 74 stores a calculation formula for calculating the above-described plurality of constants a, b, and d and a calculation formula for calculating the deep body temperature Tc. The storage unit 81 stores the received first temperature Tb, second temperature Tp, and environmental temperature Tout, and also stores calculated values of a plurality of constants a, b, and d. The obtained deep body temperature Tc is also stored.

  The storage unit 81 is configured to be able to store temperature information related to a plurality of objects to be measured (here, subjects). Therefore, data such as the deep body temperature Tc can be stored for each infant as the subject. In addition to the temperature information, the storage unit 81 may store measurement information such as the name, age, and measurement date and time of the measurement object 6 (here, the infant who is the subject). In this case, the guardian (user of the temperature measurement device) MA can input these measurement information by operating the operation unit 79.

  For example, the temperature measuring device operates as follows. When the parent MA operates the operation unit 79 of the second unit 200, the power of the second unit 200 is turned on. Then, radio waves are transmitted from the wireless communication unit CB. The electromagnetic induction by the radio wave generates an electromotive force in the antenna AN1, and the power (battery) in the first unit 100 is charged by the electromotive force. Then, the first unit 100 is activated, and the first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third temperature sensor 55 are activated. Then, the first unit 100 transmits a standby signal toward the second unit 200.

  Next, when receiving the standby signal, the control unit 73 in the first unit 100 instructs the wireless communication unit CB to transmit a temperature measurement start signal. When the first unit 100 receives the temperature measurement start signal, the first unit 100 starts temperature measurement by the first temperature sensor 50, the second temperature sensor 52, and the third temperature sensor 55. Note that the measurement of the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp is preferably performed in a state where heat transfer from the deep portion of the subject 6 to the body surface 6A is in a steady state (equilibrium state). Therefore, it is preferable to start the temperature measurement at the timing when the time necessary for realizing the equilibrium state has elapsed from the reception timing of the temperature measurement start signal.

  The measured temperature information (the first temperature Tb, the second temperature Tp, and the third temperature Tout) is converted from an analog signal to a digital signal by the A / D conversion unit 56, and is transmitted to the second unit 200 by the wireless communication unit CA. Sent. Temperature measurement is performed a plurality of times, and measurement data is transmitted for each measurement. The execution interval of each measurement can be appropriately adjusted in consideration of the environment (atmosphere, etc.) and trends.

  The computing unit 74 in the second unit 200 temporarily stores a set of data of the first temperature Tb, the second temperature Tp, and the third temperature Tout sent at predetermined intervals in the storage unit 81. When all the necessary temperature data is obtained, a predetermined calculation is executed according to the procedure described above, and the deep temperature Tc of the subject (infant) 6 is measured. The measured deep temperature Tc is displayed on the display unit 77, for example.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a procedure for measuring the deep temperature in the first embodiment. First, temperature data is acquired (step S10). The temperature data includes the first temperature Tb1, the second temperature Tp1, and the third temperature Tout1 ′ obtained by the first measurement, and the first temperature Tb2, the second temperature Tp2, and the third temperature Tout2 obtained by the second measurement. ', And the first temperature Tb3, the second temperature Tp3, and the third temperature Tout3' obtained by the third measurement are included.

  Next, a plurality of constants a, c, d are calculated (step S20). Next, the deep temperature is calculated using the first calculation formula described above (step S30).

(Example of measurement result of deep temperature)
Next, the calculation result by computer simulation of the deep temperature Tc for each installation position when the installation position of the third temperature sensor 55 is varied will be described. In the present embodiment, as described above, the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) measured by the third temperature sensor 55 provided on the substrate 40 is used instead of the temperature (environment temperature) Tout of the environment 7. In order to increase the measurement accuracy of the deep temperature Tc, it is important to measure the third temperature Tout ′ that changes linearly following the environmental temperature Tout as accurately as possible.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a calculation result of the deep temperature for each installation position when the installation position of the third temperature sensor is varied. In the example of FIG. 12, a plurality of third temperature sensors 55 are arranged at different positions on the base material 40, the deep temperature Tc is calculated using the measured values of the respective temperature sensors, and the measurement accuracy is compared. Thus, an example of a preferable installation position of the third temperature sensor 55 that measures the environment equivalent temperature Tout 'becomes clear. This will be specifically described below.

  In the example of FIG. 12, the third temperature sensor 55 for measuring the environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ is installed at four points from the measurement point p3 (a) to the measurement point p3 (d).

  The measurement point p3 (a) is a measurement point located at the top of the side surface of the substrate 40 (near the second surface SR2 of the substrate 40), and the measurement point p3 (b) is at the center of the side surface of the substrate 40. The measurement point p <b> 3 (c) is a measurement point located at the bottom of the side surface of the base material 40 (near the first surface SR <b> 1 of the base material 40). The measurement point p3 (d) is a measurement point located inside the base material 40 (near the center of the base material 40). Note that the measurement point p3 (b) and the measurement point p3 (d) are arranged in a substantially horizontal row.

  In the example of FIG. 12, a human body is assumed as the DUT 6, and the temperature Tc of the deep part 4 is set to 37 ° C. In this experiment, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used as the material of the structure corresponding to the surface layer portion 5. The thermal conductivity of polyvinyl chloride is 0.144283 (W / m · K). Moreover, the thickness of the PVC structure (rectangular solid) corresponding to the surface layer part 5 is set to 20 mm. In addition, a base material 40 made of silicon rubber and having a cylindrical shape is provided at the center of the upper surface of the PVC structure. The thermal conductivity of silicon rubber is 0.05 (W / m · K).

  Moreover, the cross section of the base material 40 is circular, and the diameter of the circle is 20 mm. Moreover, the height of the base material 40 is 2 mm. Further, the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 are located at two points (first measurement point and second measurement point) on the perpendicular line L1 perpendicular to the bottom surface (that is, the contact surface) SR1 of the substrate 40. Is provided. The distance between the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 is 2 mm. That is, the first measurement point is set on the bottom surface (contact surface) SR1 of the base material 40, and the second measurement point is set on the top surface SR2 of the base material 40.

In the example of FIG. 12, the heat transfer coefficient in the environment (atmosphere) 7 (a constant proportional to the heat mobility of the atmosphere) is set to 0.01 W / m ² · K. Note that an atmospheric temperature sensor 54 is provided to measure the environmental temperature Tout.

  In the example of FIG. 12, the environmental temperature Tout, the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′, the first temperature Tb, and the second temperature Tp are measured n times. In this example, temperature measurement is performed three times (n = 3). Also, the value of the environmental temperature Tout (Tout1 to Tout3) changes every three measurements. Tout1 is 23 ° C., Tout2 is 30 ° C., and Tout3 is 35 ° C.

  An example of measured data is shown in tabular form at the bottom of FIG. The second temperatures Tp corresponding to Tout1 to Tout3 are Tp1 to Tp3. Tp1 is 27.4605 ° C, Tp2 is 32.2303 ° C, and Tp3 is 35.6372 ° C.

  Further, the first temperatures Tb corresponding to Tout1 to Tout3 are defined as Tb1 to Tb3. Tb1 is 29.2884 ° C., Tb2 is 33.1442 ° C., and Tb3 is 35.8893 ° C.

  Further, Tout ′ at the measurement point p3 (a) is Tout ′ (a), and Tout ′ (a) corresponding to Tout1 to Tout3 is Tout′1 (a), Tout′2 (a), Tout′3. (A). At this time, Tout′1 (a) is 26.2482 ° C., Tout′2 (a) is 31.6241, and Tout′3 (a) is 35.8893 ° C.

  Also, Tout ′ at the measurement point p3 (b) is Tout ′ (b), and Tout ′ (b) corresponding to Tout1 to Tout3 is Tout′1 (b), Tout′2 (b), Tout′3. (B). At this time, Tout′1 (b) is 27.1235 ° C., Tout′2 (b) is 32.0617, and Tout′3 (b) is 35.5891 ° C.

  Further, Tout ′ at the measurement point p3 (c) is Tout ′ (c), and Tout ′ (c) corresponding to Tout1 to Tout3 is Tout′1 (c), Tout′2 (c), Tout′3. (C). At this time, Tout′1 (c) is 28.7516 ° C., Tout′2 (c) is 32.8758, and Tout′3 (c) is 35.8217 ° C.

  Further, Tout ′ at the measurement point p3 (d) is Tout ′ (d), and Tout ′ (d) corresponding to Tout1 to Tout3 is Tout′1 (d), Tout′2 (d), Tout′3. (D). At this time, Tout′1 (d) is 28.371 ° C., Tout′2 (d) is 32.6855, and Tout′3 (d) is 35.8893 ° C.

  As described above, each value of a, c, d is obtained from the value of the first temperature Tb, the second temperature Tp, the environmental temperature Tout or the value of the environmental equivalent temperature Tout ′, and d / (1-ac). The deep temperature Tc can be obtained by calculation.

  The deep temperature Tc1 obtained using the environmental temperature Tout was 36.9999. Since the true deep temperature is 37 ° C., the measurement error is only 0.0001 ° C.

  The deep temperature Tc2 obtained using the environment equivalent temperature Tout '(a) was 36.9999, and a high-precision measurement result was obtained as in the case of Tc1.

  The deep temperature Tc3 obtained using the environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ (b) was 36.9998. Although it is a highly accurate measurement result, the measurement error is 0.0002 ° C., which is larger than Tc1 and Tc2.

  The deep temperature Tc4 obtained using the environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ (c) was 36.9996. Although it is a highly accurate measurement result, a measurement error is 0.0004 degreeC, and the measurement error is expanded compared with Tc1-Tc3.

  The deep temperature Tc5 obtained using the environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ (d) was 36.9996 (the same value as Tc4). Although it is a highly accurate measurement result, the measurement error is 0.0004 ° C., which is larger than Tc1 to Tc3, and has the same accuracy as Tc4.

  From the above measurement results, first, regardless of whether the third temperature sensor 55 for measuring the environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ is installed at any of the first measurement point p3 (a) to the fourth measurement point p3 (d), It has been found that it is possible to measure the deep temperature Tc with considerably high accuracy.

  Further, it was found that when the third temperature sensor 55 was installed at the measurement point p3 (a), the highest measurement accuracy equivalent to that obtained when the environmental temperature Tout was directly measured was realized. The following reasons can be considered about this point. First, the first calculation formula (formula (1)) is derived by correction calculation under the condition that the environmental temperature Tout (environment equivalent temperature Tout ′) is equal to the deep temperature Tc. In other words, since Tout (Tout ′) = Tc is assumed on the assumption of the conditions in the correction calculation formula, the actually measured environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ is slightly different from the environment temperature Tout. Above, there is no particular effect. However, since the correction calculation formula assumes that the temperature distribution in the base material is linear with respect to the environmental temperature Tout, the difference between the value of the environmental temperature Tout ′ used for the calculation and the actual environmental temperature Tout. Is enlarged, the assumption that the temperature distribution in the base material is linear with respect to the environmental temperature Tout may not be satisfied. In this case, an error occurs in the measurement result of the deep temperature. From this point of view, the difference between the environment equivalent temperature Tout 'and the environment temperature Tout is preferably small.

  Here, the measurement point p <b> 3 (a) is located near the top of the side surface of the base material 40, and is farthest from the measured object 6 as compared with other measurement points. Therefore, the third temperature sensor 55 installed at the measurement point p3 (a) is not easily affected by the heat flow generated between the measurement object 6 and the environment 7, and accordingly, the environment equivalent temperature Tout ′ and the environment are correspondingly reduced. A difference from the temperature Tout can be suppressed. Therefore, it is considered that the measurement error of the deep temperature Tc is the smallest.

  Similarly, when the measurement point p3 (b) and the measurement point p3 (c) are compared, the measurement point p3 (c) is located closer to the deep part 4 of the measured object 6 as a heat source. . Therefore, when the third temperature sensor 55 is installed at the measurement point p3 (c), the third temperature sensor 55 is more easily affected by the heat flow generated between the measurement body 6 and the environment 7. Therefore, it is considered that the measurement error is enlarged accordingly.

  Further, the measurement point p3 (d) is located inside the base material 40 (near the center). The distance from the first surface SR1 of the substrate 40 is the same as the measurement point p3 (b), but the distance to the side surface of the substrate 40 is different. That is, there is a difference in the ease of heat exchange with the environment 7 when the third temperature sensor 55 is installed at the measurement point p3 (b) and when it is installed at the measurement point p3 (d). That is, since the measurement point p3 (d) is located inside the base material 40, it is disadvantageous in terms of heat exchange with the environment 7. Therefore, the measurement accuracy of the deep temperature Tc5 obtained by installing the third temperature sensor 55 at the measurement point p3 (d) is lower than Tc1 to Tc3.

  Therefore, the third temperature sensor 55 for measuring the environment-equivalent temperature Tout ′ is not easily affected by the heat flow generated between the measurement body 6 and the environment 7 and easily exchanges heat with the environment 7. It can be seen that it is preferable to install in Specifically, it is preferable to install on the outer surface rather than the inside of the base material 40. For example, the third temperature sensor 55 can be installed near the side surface of the substrate 40. The third temperature sensor 55 is preferably disposed at a position far from the measured object 6. For example, the third temperature sensor 55 is most preferably installed near the top of the side surface of the substrate 40 (however, the present invention is not limited to this).

  In the example of FIG. 12, the first measurement point p1 for measuring the first temperature Tb and the second measurement point p2 for measuring the second temperature Tp are fixed, and then the third temperature Tout ′ is measured. The position of the third measurement point was changed.

  Next, an experimental example in the case where the positions of the first measurement point p1 and the second measurement point p2 are changed after fixing the third measurement point p3 will be described. According to this experimental example, when the depth temperature Tc is measured, the measurement result of the depth temperature Tc is sufficiently accurate regardless of the position of the first measurement point p1 and the second measurement point p2 on the substrate 40. It becomes clear that is obtained.

  Hereinafter, a data example of the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp when the environmental temperature Tout is changed in three stages, and an example of a deep temperature calculated based on the data example (an example of a calculation result) are shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following example, the environmental temperature Tout is measured three times by, for example, the atmospheric temperature sensor 54 provided in the atmosphere to obtain the environmental temperature Toutn (n = 1, 2, 3).

(Example of FIG. 13)
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a calculation result of the deep temperature. In FIG. 13, a human body is assumed as the body to be measured 6, and the temperature Tc of the deep part 4 is set to 37 ° C. In this experiment, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used as the material of the structure corresponding to the surface layer portion 5. The thermal conductivity of polyvinyl chloride is 0.144283 (W / m · K).

  The thickness of the PVC structure (a rectangular parallelepiped) corresponding to the surface layer portion 5 is set to 20 mm. In addition, a base material 40 made of silicon rubber and having a cylindrical shape is provided at the center of the upper surface of the PVC structure. The thermal conductivity of silicon rubber is 0.05 (W / m · K).

  Moreover, the cross section of the base material 40 is circular, and the diameter of the circle is 20 mm. Moreover, the height of the base material 40 is 2 mm. The first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 are provided at two positions (first measurement point and second measurement point) on the perpendicular L1 perpendicular to the bottom surface (that is, the contact surface) SR1 of the base material 40. ing. The distance between the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 is 2 mm. That is, the first measurement point is set on the bottom surface (contact surface) SR1 of the base material 40, and the second measurement point is set on the top surface SR2 of the base material 40.

In the example of FIG. 13, the heat transfer coefficient in the environment (atmosphere) 7 (a constant proportional to the heat mobility of the atmosphere) is set to 0.01 W / m ² · K. The environmental temperature (third temperature) Tout, the first temperature Tb, and the second temperature Tp are measured n times. In this example, three temperature measurements are performed. Therefore, n is either 1, 2, or 3.

  Tout1 is 23 ° C., Tout2 is 30 ° C., and Tout3 is 35 ° C. Tb1 is 29.2884 ° C., Tb2 is 33.1442 ° C., and Tb3 is 35.8983 ° C. Tp1 is 27.4605 ° C., Tp2 is 32.2303 ° C., and Tb3 is 35.6327 ° C.

  The measured (calculated) depth temperature is 36.99986 ° C., and includes a slight error compared to the actual depth temperature Tc (= 37 ° C.). That is, it was found that the deep part temperature can be measured with extremely high accuracy using the downsized base material 40.

(Example of FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another example of the calculation result of the deep temperature. The measurement environment and measurement conditions in the example of FIG. 14 are basically the same as in the example of FIG. However, in the example of FIG. 14, the 1st temperature sensor 50 and the 2nd temperature sensor 52 are provided on the side surface of the base material 40, and the perpendicular L2. The distance between the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 is 2 mm.

  Tout1 is 23 ° C., Tout2 is 30 ° C., and Tout3 is 35 ° C. Tb1 is 28.7516 ° C., Tb2 is 32.8758 ° C., and Tb3 is 35.8217 ° C. Tp1 is 26.4822 ° C, Tp2 is 31.6241 ° C, and Tb3 is 35.464 ° C.

  The measured (calculated) depth temperature was 37.00000 ° C., and no error was observed compared to the actual depth temperature Tc (= 37 ° C.). That is, it was found that the deep part temperature can be measured with extremely high accuracy using the downsized base material 40.

(Example of FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example of the calculation result of the deep temperature. The measurement environment and measurement conditions in the example of FIG. 15 are basically the same as in the above example. However, in the example of FIG. 15, the first temperature sensor 50 is provided near the center of the contact surface SR <b> 1 of the base material 40, and the second temperature sensor 52 is provided on the side surface of the base material 40.

  Tout1 is 23 ° C., Tout2 is 30 ° C., and Tout3 is 35 ° C. Tb1 is 29.2884 ° C., Tb2 is 33.1442 ° C., and Tb3 is 35.8983 ° C. Tp1 is 26.4822 ° C, Tp2 is 31.6241 ° C, and Tb3 is 35.464 ° C.

  The measured (calculated) depth temperature was 37.00000 ° C., and no error was observed compared to the actual depth temperature Tc (= 37 ° C.). That is, it was found that the deep part temperature can be measured with extremely high accuracy using the downsized base material 40.

(Example of FIG. 16)
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating another example of the calculation result of the deep temperature. The measurement environment and measurement conditions in the example of FIG. 16 are basically the same as in the above example. However, in the example of FIG. 16, the first temperature sensor 50 is provided on the upper surface SR <b> 2 of the base material 40. The second temperature sensor 52 is provided on the side surface of the substrate 40. The second temperature sensor 52 is provided on a straight line L3 that passes through the first temperature sensor 50 and is parallel to the contact surface SR2. That is, the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 are in a horizontal line position.

  Tout1 is 23 ° C., Tout2 is 30 ° C., and Tout3 is 35 ° C. Tb1 is 28.7516 ° C., Tb2 is 32.8758 ° C., and Tb3 is 35.8217 ° C. Tp1 is 26.4822 ° C, Tp2 is 31.6241 ° C, and Tb3 is 35.464 ° C.

  The measured (calculated) depth temperature was 37.00000 ° C., and no error was observed compared to the actual depth temperature Tc (= 37 ° C.). That is, it was found that the deep part temperature can be measured with extremely high accuracy using the downsized base material 40.

  From the above experimental results, it can be seen that the relative positional relationship between the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 is not particularly problematic. That is, the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 may be on a vertical line passing through the heat source (the deep portion of the measured object), and the first temperature sensor 50 and the second temperature sensor 52 are aligned horizontally. It may be in the position.

  That is, the first measurement point where the first temperature sensor 50 is provided and the second measurement point where the second temperature sensor 52 is provided are the outer surface of the base material 40 (the contact surface SR1 which is the bottom surface in the above example). , Any one of the upper surface SR2 and the side surface) or the inside of the base material 40. However, in order to calculate the deep temperature using the determinant, at least one set of Tb and Tp corresponding to any one of the environmental temperatures (third temperatures) Tout1, Tout2, and Tout3 is not the same value (Tb ≠ Tp) must be satisfied. That is, it is necessary that at least one set of Tb and Tp has a temperature difference among the three sets of the first temperature Tb and the second temperature Tp. Therefore, the first unit 100 is designed so as to satisfy this condition.

  Next, the relationship between the temperature distribution inside the substrate 40 and the measurement results will be considered. FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B are diagrams showing an example of the relationship between the temperature distribution inside the substrate and the measurement result. The data example shown in FIG. 17A is the same as the data example shown in FIG. FIG. 17B is a diagram showing the temperature distribution in the perpendicular direction of the substrate 40 at Tout1 (= 23 ° C.). In FIG. 17B, the horizontal axis is the distance in the direction of the perpendicular L1 with respect to the contact surface SR1, and the vertical axis is the temperature of the substrate 40. As shown in FIG. 17 (B), the temperature of the base material 40 decreases linearly with distance from the heat source (the deep portion 4 of the measured object 6).

  The data example of FIG. 17 (A) is a result of calculating the deep temperature under the heat distribution of the base material 40 as shown in FIG. 17 (B), and as described above, measurement with extremely high accuracy is performed. The result is obtained.

  18A and 18B are diagrams showing another example of the relationship between the temperature distribution inside the base material and the measurement result. The measurement environment and measurement conditions in the example of FIG. 18A are basically the same as those in the example of FIG. However, in the example of FIG. 18A, the height of the substrate 40 is 20 mm, which is 10 times the height (2 mm) of the substrate 40 in the example of FIG. As described above, when the height of the base material 40 is increased, the area of the side surface of the cylinder increases, so that heat radiation from the side surface of the cylindrical base material 40 increases. The amount of heat released from the side surface changes in accordance with the distance from the heat source (the deep portion 4 of the measured object 6).

  FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a temperature distribution in the perpendicular direction of the substrate 40 at Tout1 (= 23 ° C.). In FIG. 18B, the horizontal axis is the distance in the direction of the perpendicular L1 with respect to the contact surface SR1, and the vertical axis is the temperature of the substrate 40. As shown in FIG. 18 (B), the temperature of the base material 40 decreases with distance from the heat source (the deep portion 4 of the measured object 6), but the characteristic line indicating the temperature distribution is not a straight line, but a curved line. Become. As described above, when the height of the base material 40 is increased, the area of the side surface of the cylinder is increased, the heat radiation from the side surface of the cylindrical base material 40 is increased, and the amount of heat radiation from the side surface is increased. This is because it changes in accordance with the distance from the heat source (the deep portion 4 of the measured object 6).

  The data example of FIG. 18A is a result of calculating the deep temperature under the heat distribution of the base material 40 as shown in FIG. Tout1 is 23 ° C., Tout2 is 30 ° C., and Tout3 is 35 ° C. Tb1 is 29.62274 ° C., Tb2 is 33.311 ° C., and Tb3 is 35.94611 ° C. Tp1 is 23.29526 ° C., Tp2 is 30.14763 ° C., and Tb3 is 35.04218 ° C. The measured (calculated) depth temperature was 37.00000 ° C., and no error was observed compared to the actual depth temperature Tc (= 37 ° C.). That is, it was found that even when the temperature distribution inside the substrate 40 is represented by a curve, the deep temperature can be measured with extremely high accuracy by using the temperature measurement method of the present embodiment. Therefore, there is no restriction on the height of the base material 40, and there is no restriction on the ratio between the area of the contact surface and the height of the base material 40. Therefore, the first unit 100 can be configured quite freely.

(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, a second calculation formula different from the above-described embodiment is used as the deep temperature calculation formula. In this embodiment, temperature measurement (acquisition of temperature information) is performed at least twice.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a method for measuring a deep temperature in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, the first measurement and the second measurement are performed, and the environmental temperature Tout1 (and the third temperature Tout1 ′) in the first measurement and the environmental temperature Tout2 (third) in the second measurement. Temperature Tout2 ′).

  The first temperature obtained in the first measurement is Tb1, the second temperature is Tp1, the third temperature is Tout1 ′, the first temperature obtained in the second measurement is Tb2, and the second temperature is Tp2. The third temperature is Tout2 ′.

式（１１）による第２算出式を使用するときは、上述のとおり、第２測定における環境温度Ｔｏｕｔ２の値（第３温度Ｔｏｕｔ２’）が、第１測定における環境温度Ｔｏｕｔ１（第３温度Ｔｏｕｔ１’）とは異なる値である必要がある。 The calculation unit 74 uses the first temperature Tb1 and the second temperature Tp1 obtained by the first measurement, and the first temperature Tb2 and the second temperature Tp2 obtained by the second measurement, according to the second calculation formula. An operation is performed to calculate the deep temperature Tc. The second calculation formula is represented by the following formula (11).

When the second calculation formula according to Formula (11) is used, as described above, the value of the environmental temperature Tout2 in the second measurement (third temperature Tout2 ′) is equal to the environmental temperature Tout1 in the first measurement (third temperature Tout1 ′). ) Must be different.

  The reason why the deep temperature can be measured without causing an error component due to the heat balance will be described with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG.

  20A and 20B are diagrams for explaining the reason why an error component due to the heat balance occurs in the conventional example shown in Patent Document 1. FIG. FIG. 20A shows the states of six temperatures (T1, T2, Tt1, T2, T4, Tt2) and thermal resistance in the conventional temperature measurement unit. FIG. 20B shows the state of thermal resistance and heat flux between the environmental temperature (third temperature) Tout and the deep temperature Tc in the temperature measurement unit shown in FIG.

  In the conventional example, two heat flow systems are formed using two temperature measurement units arranged in parallel. In addition, the environmental temperature (third temperature) Tout is constant, and the first heat insulating material 38A and the second heat insulating material 38B provided on the upper surface of the base member 37 allow the temperature measuring unit to Thermally shut off. The heat transfer coefficient in the environment (atmosphere) (a constant proportional to the mobility of heat in the gas) is n. Further, the thermal resistance of the surface layer portion of the measured object is Rb, the thermal resistance of the base material 37 is R1, the thermal resistance of the first heat insulating material 38A is R2, and the thermal resistance of the second heat insulating material 38B is R3.

  In the conventional example, two different heat fluxes are formed by differentiating the heat insulating material 38A and the heat insulating material 38B on the assumption that the environmental temperature Tout is constant. That is, in the conventional example, the relationship of Qb1 = Q11 = Q12 is established among the heat flux Qb1, the heat flux Q11, and the heat flux Q12, and the heat flux Qb2, the heat flux Q21, and the heat flux Q22. And Qb2 = Q21 = Q22.

  However, when the miniaturization of the temperature measuring unit is promoted, the three temperatures (T1, T2, Tt1) of the first system and the three temperatures (T2, T4, Tt2) of the second system are The temperature (third temperature) Tout is affected. Therefore, the premise that Qb1 = Q11 = Q12 and Qb2 = Q21 = Q22 is not satisfied. In this case, the left side of the formula (F) which is the calculation formula of the conventional example is Tc + ΔTc, and a measurement error ΔTc corresponding to the difference in heat balance occurs.

  That is, in the thermometer described in Patent Document 1, the temperature measurement unit is configured to be shielded from the environment (atmosphere) by the heat insulating material provided on the surface layer, and thus the heat flux is the top of the temperature measurement unit. It is designed under the design concept that it can be ignored with little heat balance with the environment (atmosphere). However, if the miniaturization of the thermometer is further promoted, for example, the heat balance between the side surface of the temperature measurement unit and the environment (atmosphere) becomes obvious, and the measurement error corresponding to the difference in the heat balance is ignored. become unable.

  FIGS. 21A and 21B are diagrams for explaining the reason why an error component due to the heat balance does not occur in the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21A shows the state of temperature and thermal resistance in the temperature measurement unit according to the second embodiment. FIG. 21B shows the state of thermal resistance and heat flux between the environmental temperatures Tout1 and Tout2 and the deep temperature Tc in the temperature measurement unit shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, temperature measurement (acquisition of temperature information) is performed at least twice, and the value of the environmental temperature Tout is different in each temperature measurement (Tout1 ≠ Tout2). When two temperature measurements are performed at different environmental temperatures, the first measurement has a first heat flux system in which the start end is the deep part 4 of the measured object and the end is the environment (atmosphere, etc.). Will be. In the second measurement, a second heat flux system is configured in which the start end is the deep part of the measured object and the end is the environment (atmosphere or the like). Since the environmental temperature Tout is different in each system, the heat flux of each system is a different heat flux.

  The heat transfer coefficient in the environment (atmosphere) 7 (a constant proportional to the heat mobility in the gas) is n. The first temperature is Tb1 (or T1), Tb2 (or T3). The second temperature is Tp1 (or T2) or Tp2 (or T4). The thermal resistance in the surface layer portion 5 of the measurement object 6 is Rb, and the thermal resistance of the base material 40 is R1. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21B, in the first system, a heat flux Qb1, a heat flux Q11, and a heat flux Qa1 are generated. In the second system, a heat flux Qb2, a heat flux Q21, and a heat flux Qa2 are generated.

  In these two heat flux systems, since the end of the heat flux is the environment 7 in which temperature fluctuation is allowed, the concept of difference in heat balance, which is a problem in the conventional example, does not occur. That is, the environmental temperature Tout (and the third temperature Tout ') including the heat balance is simply determined (varies as appropriate).

この式（１２）を、Ｔｃについて解くと、上述の第２算出式（上記の式（１１））が得られる。従来例における、ΔＴｃという誤差成分の概念自体が生じないことから、第２算出式によれば、ほぼ理想的な深部温度Ｔｃが得られる。 In addition, the thermal conductivity (that is, thermal resistance) of the base material 40 used is the same in the first heat flux system and the second heat flux system. That is, the distribution of thermal resistance does not change at all between the first system and the second system. Therefore, when the first measurement point and the second measurement are set on the substrate, (the difference between the temperature of the first measurement point and the second measurement point) / (the depth temperature Tc of the measured object The difference is the same for both the first heat flux system and the second heat flux system. Therefore, the following formula is established.

When this equation (12) is solved for Tc, the above-described second calculation equation (the above equation (11)) is obtained. Since the concept of the error component ΔTc in the conventional example does not occur, according to the second calculation formula, an almost ideal deep temperature Tc can be obtained.

  The second calculation formula (Formula (11)) looks formally the same as the calculation formula (Formula (F)) in the conventional example, but the second calculation formula (Formula (11)) is the calculation of the conventional example. The formula (formula (F)) is a fundamentally different calculation formula. That is, the second calculation formula (formula (11)) is derived from the viewpoint that the ratio of the thermal resistance in the substrate is the same based on the data obtained from the system of two heat fluxes that terminate in the environment. This is a calculation formula and is fundamentally different.

  In the present embodiment, the environmental temperature Tout (and the third temperature Tout ′) is not directly related to the calculation of the deep temperature Tc itself. However, as described above, Tout1 (and Tout1 ′) in the first measurement needs to be different from Tout2 (and Tout2 ′) in the second measurement, and Tout1 = Tout2 (Tout1 ′ = Tout2 ′). Cannot accurately calculate the deep temperature.

  Therefore, the third temperature Tout ′ corresponding to Tout measured by the third temperature sensor 55 satisfies the computable condition (condition that the environmental temperature (that is, the third temperature) in the first measurement and the second measurement is different). It can be used for confirming whether it has been performed, that is, for determining whether or not the operation is possible.

  FIG. 22A and FIG. 22B are diagrams illustrating a measurement procedure of the depth temperature in the second embodiment and an example of a calculation result of the depth temperature in the second embodiment. First, temperature data is acquired (step S40). The temperature data includes the first temperature Tb1, the second temperature Tp1, and the third temperature Tout1 ′ obtained by the first measurement, and the first temperature Tb2, the second temperature Tp2, and the third temperature Tout2 obtained by the second measurement. '(≠ Tout1'). Next, the deep temperature Tc is calculated using the second calculation formula (step S50).

  FIG. 22B is a diagram illustrating an example of the calculation result of the deep temperature in the second embodiment. Here, the measurement environment shown in FIG. 13 is used. When the third temperature (environment equivalent temperature) Tout1 'in the first measurement is 23 ° C, the first temperature Tb1 is 28.371 ° C and the second temperature Tp1 is 26.482 ° C. When the environment equivalent temperature (third temperature) Tout2 'in the second measurement is 30 ° C, the first temperature Tb2 is 32.6855 ° C and the second temperature Tp2 is 31.6241 ° C. The deep temperature Tc serving as a heat source is set to 37 ° C. The calculation result for this deep temperature was 37.00000, and no error occurred. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it has been found that the deep temperature can be measured with extremely high accuracy.

  As described above, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to measure the deep temperature more accurately. In addition, it is possible to achieve both miniaturization of the temperature measurement unit and high-accuracy measurement.

  Although several embodiments have been described above, it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. For example, a term described at least once together with a different term having a broader meaning or the same meaning in the specification or the drawings can be replaced with the different term in any part of the specification or the drawings.

  4 deep part, 5 surface layer part, 6 object to be measured (human body, etc.), 7 environment (ambient medium, environmental medium), 8 peeling tape, 9 adhesive layer, 10 adhesive structure (adhesive tape), 20a, 20b heat insulating material, 40 bases Material, 43 temperature measurement unit, 50 first temperature sensor, 52 second temperature sensor, 55 third temperature sensor, 100 first unit, 200 second unit.

Claims (3)

A base material that can come into contact with the object to be measured;
A first temperature sensor for measuring a first temperature at a first measurement point on or inside the outer surface of the substrate;
A second temperature sensor for measuring a second temperature on or inside the outer surface of the substrate and at a second measurement point different from the first measurement point;
A third temperature sensor for measuring a third temperature at a third measurement point on or inside the outer surface of the substrate and different from the first measurement point and the second measurement point;
A timing control information input unit for inputting timing control information for determining timing for performing the temperature measurement;
With
Each time the timing control information is input, the temperature can be measured.
Said first temperature, said second temperature, and on the basis of the third temperature, determine the core temperature of the object to be measured,
A temperature measuring device characterized by that. The temperature measuring device according to claim 1,
Performing the temperature measurement in a plurality of time zones;
Determining the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature in each time period by averaging the data obtained by measuring the temperature;
Using the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature in each determined time period, the deep temperature is obtained.
A temperature measuring device characterized by that. The temperature measuring device according to claim 1,
A third temperature adjusting unit capable of changing the third temperature;
Each time the measurement by the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor, and the third temperature sensor is completed, the third temperature is changed by the third temperature adjustment unit.
A temperature measuring device characterized by that.

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