JP6758615B2 - Umbilical temperature measuring device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a temperature measuring device.

As a technique for measuring body temperature, a method for measuring underarm, sublingual, eardrum, rectum, forehead, etc. is known as a general technique. Non-Patent Document 1 shows that body temperature can also be measured on the navel. Further, although it is not related to the temperature measurement, Non-Patent Document 2 shows a type of piercing that does not make a hole for the navel.

Apa H, Gozmen S, Keskin-Gozmen S, Aslan F, Bayram N, Devrim I, “Clinical accuracy of non-contact infrared thermometer from umbilical region in children: A new side”, The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics 2016, vol.58 , No.2 pp.180-186. Rakuten, MONCHUA, "Lie Pee" [Search on August 31, 2016], Internet <https://item.rakuten.co.jp/monchua/bjusp-sp/>.

In the prior art, it is common for a measurer (for example, the person to be measured, a parent, a nurse, etc.) to bring the thermometer into contact with the armpit, sublingual, ear, rectum, etc. at the time of measurement. However, in daily life, it has been difficult to attach a temperature measuring device to these parts in advance for measurement. For example, if it is attached under the armpit, under the tongue, or in the rectum, a strong sense of discomfort will occur. If it is attached to the ear, it has the harmful effect of making it difficult to hear the sound. If you attach it to your forehead, it will stand out.

An object of the present invention is to measure the temperature of a human body with a temperature measuring device attached in advance.

The umbilical temperature measuring device of the present invention includes a detection unit, a recording unit, a control unit, a battery, an interface unit, and a fixing unit. The detection unit detects the temperature. The control unit acquires data corresponding to the temperature using the detection unit and records it in the recording unit. The battery supplies power to the control unit. The interface unit enables external access to the data recorded in the recording unit. The fixing unit fixes the detection unit so that the detection unit is at a position where the temperature of the navel is detected.

According to the umbilicus temperature measuring device of the present invention, it is possible to measure the temperature of the umbilicus, which is usually hidden in clothes, is the trunk, has no sweat glands, and is not easily affected by the environment such as outside air temperature. Easy to install and measure temperature.

The figure which shows the functional structure example of the umbilical region temperature measuring apparatus of this invention. The figure which shows the functional structure of the accommodating part for accommodating the umbilical region temperature measuring apparatus of this invention. The figure which shows the appearance which the belt-shaped fixing part was attached to the abdomen. The view which looked at the navel part from the side to show the example which used the structure which sandwiches the navel as a fixing part. The figure which shows the example of the change of the temperature under the tongue and the temperature in the umbilicus depression during one cycle of the menstrual cycle of a subject. The figure which shows the correlation between the sublingual temperature obtained from the data of 10 subjects and the temperature in the umbilicus. The figure which shows the state of communication between the umbilical region temperature measuring apparatus and an information processing means.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. The components having the same function are given the same number, and duplicate description is omitted.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a functional configuration of the umbilical temperature measuring device of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the functional configuration of the storage unit for storing the umbilical region temperature measuring device of the present invention. The umbilical region temperature measuring device 100 includes a detecting unit 110, a recording unit 120, a control unit 130, a battery 140, an interface unit 150, and a fixing unit 160. When the umbilical region temperature measuring device 100 is removed from the body, it may be stored in the accommodating portion 200. The storage unit 200 may include a case 210 and an interface unit 250. Further, the storage unit 200 can be connected by wire or wirelessly so that data can be exchanged with the information processing means 300. The information processing means 300 is a personal computer, a mobile terminal such as a smart phone, a server, or the like.

The detection unit 110 detects the temperature. For the detection unit 110, a contact type using a thermistor or the like may be used, or a non-contact type that detects infrared rays may be used. However, since the umbilical region temperature measuring device 100 of the present invention detects the temperature in the navel that is likely to be depressed, the contact type is preferable. Further, the detection unit 110 may measure other than the temperature. For example, the pulse, acceleration, etc. may be measured together with the temperature. The recording unit 120 may use a non-volatile memory in which data is not erased even when power is not supplied.

The control unit 130 acquires data corresponding to the temperature using the detection unit 110 and records it in the recording unit 120. The control unit 130 has a circuit corresponding to the detection unit 110, and acquires data corresponding to the temperature. For example, when the thermistor is used as the detection unit 110, the circuit for the thermistor may be used. The "data corresponding to the temperature" may be numerical data indicating the temperature itself or numerical data having a predetermined relationship with the temperature. Predetermined relationships are, for example,
Temperature (° C) = Numerical data x 0.01 + 33
It is a relationship like. However, the present invention is not limited to this specific example, and other relationships may be used as long as the temperature can be obtained. Further, the control unit 130 has a built-in means such as a timer that can acquire date and time data, acquires data corresponding to the temperature at a specified date and time or at regular intervals, and data corresponding to the temperature and date and time data. May be associated and recorded in the recording unit 120.

The battery 140 supplies power to at least the control unit 130. If it is necessary to supply power to the detection unit 110, power is also supplied to the detection unit 110. The battery 140 is suitable for a small battery such as a coin-shaped battery, and may be a primary battery or a secondary battery. When the battery 140 is a secondary battery, the storage unit 200 may also include a charging unit 240. In this case, the storage unit 200 may also include an outlet for connecting to a commercial power source.

The interface unit 150 enables external access to the data recorded in the recording unit 120. For example, the interface unit 150 may have a structure that allows the recording unit 120 to come into contact with terminals for reading data and writing (erasing) data from the outside. In this case, if the interface unit 250 is also provided with a corresponding terminal so that when the umbilical region temperature measuring device 100 is housed in the case 210, the corresponding terminals of the interface unit 150 and the interface unit 250 are in contact with each other. Good. The information processing means 300 can access the data recorded in the recording unit 120 via the storage unit 200. In the information processing means 300, the temperature may be recorded by using a program or the like, and the temperature may be displayed or the temperature change may be displayed depending on the application. Further, the storage unit 200 may be provided with a communication unit 260 so that the information processing means 300 can access the recording unit 120 via the network.

When the storage unit 200 also includes the charging unit 240, the interface unit 150 and the interface unit 250 may also have terminals for charging. Then, when the umbilical region temperature measuring device 100 is housed in the case 210, the corresponding charging terminals of the interface unit 150 and the interface unit 250 may be brought into contact with each other.

The fixing unit 160 fixes the detecting unit 110 so that the detecting unit 110 is at a position where the temperature of the navel is detected. FIG. 3 shows an example in which the belt-shaped fixing portion is used as the fixing portion, and is a diagram showing a state in which the belt-shaped fixing portion is attached to the abdomen. For example, the detection unit 110, the recording unit 120, the control unit 130, the battery 140, and the interface unit 150 of the umbilical region temperature measuring device 100 are provided in one housing, and the housing is detachably attached to the fixing unit 160. Then, a belt-shaped fixing portion 160 may be attached around the abdomen 900 so that the detecting portion 110 is at a position where the temperature of the navel 910 is detected. The belt-shaped fixing portion 160 may be provided with an attachment for attaching the above-mentioned housing. Rubber may be used for the belt, or a stretchable and breathable cloth may be used. In the case of the belt-shaped fixing portion, the detection portion 110 can be easily fixed regardless of the shape of the navel.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the navel portion for showing an example in which the structure sandwiching the navel is used as the fixing portion. The fixing portion 160'shown in FIG. 4 is composed of an inner member 161 that contacts the inside of the recess of the navel 910, an outer member 162 that contacts the outside of the recess of the navel, and an inner member 161 and an outer member 162. It has a sandwiching means 163 for sandwiching. Then, at least the detection unit 110 is arranged at a portion of the inner member 161 that contacts the navel 910. The fixing portion 160'is a fixing portion that is premised on a navel having a dent that can be pinched. The sandwiching means 163 in FIG. 4 is expressed on the premise of a spring type that is often used in earing. However, the pinching means 163 does not have to be limited to the spring type, and another method (for example, a screw type) often used in earing may be used.

In FIG. 4, the recording unit 120, the control unit 130, the battery 140, and the interface unit 150 are fixed to the outer member 162 and are not shown, but the detection unit 110 and the control unit 130 are connected by a conductive wire or the like. Has been done. Since the housing into which the recording unit 120, the control unit 130, the battery 140, and the interface unit 150 are housed can have a diameter of 1 to 2 cm and a thickness of several mm, the recording unit 120, the control unit 130, the battery 140, and the interface unit 150 are fixed to the fixed unit 160. When attached to the', the umbilical temperature measuring device 100 can be made smaller, and the discomfort given to the measurement target can be reduced. In particular, in the case of measuring the temperature during bedtime (for example, measuring the basal body temperature), even if the pinching force is set to be weak, it does not easily come off, so it is easy to reduce the discomfort.

The recording unit 120, the control unit 130, the battery 140, and the interface unit 150 may be fixed to the inner member 161 instead of the outer member 162. Further, for example, the housing including the recording unit 120, the control unit 130, the battery 140, and the interface unit 150 is separated from the detection unit 110 and the fixing unit 160, and the control unit 130 and the detection unit 110 are made of conductive wires or the like. Connect with. Then, this housing may be attached to a belt, clothing, an adhesive pad, etc. located near the abdomen of the person to be measured. Further, if the fixing portion 160'of the structure sandwiching the navel is pressed in the direction of the navel 910 with the belt, clothing, an adhesive pad or the like, the fixing portion 160'can be prevented from coming off from the navel. Such a configuration is suitable for measuring changes in body temperature due to strenuous exercise.

In the case of the fixed portion 160'having the inner member 161, the outer member 162, and the sandwiching means 163, the detection unit 110 is easily brought into contact with the same position each time, so that it is easy to compare with the past data when repeatedly measuring the temperature. ..

In FIGS. 3 and 4, a belt-shaped fixing portion 160 and a fixing portion 160 ′ having a structure sandwiching the navel are shown, and the effects when these examples are adopted are shown, but it is not necessary to limit them. For example, a sticky pad may be used as the fixing portion. Further, it is limited to the navel having a dent, and it is necessary to customize the shape for each measurement target person, but a navel plug (shape like earplugs) may be used as a fixing portion. Further, when the baby is the measurement target, the jig attached to the belt portion of the diaper may be used as the fixing portion. Further, even in the case of an adult, a jig attached to the navel position of underwear or pajamas may be used as a fixing portion. In these cases, only the jig is the fixing part, and the belt part of the diaper, underwear, and pajamas are not included in the fixing part.

According to the umbilical temperature measuring device 100, the temperature of the umbilical cord, which is usually hidden in clothes, is the trunk, has no sweat glands, and is not easily affected by the environment such as the outside air temperature, can be measured. It is easy to accurately measure the temperature (body temperature) that reflects the temperature with the umbilical cord temperature measuring device 100 attached in advance. Further, since there are no sweat glands, even if the detection unit 110 is a contact type, it is difficult for dirt to adhere and deterioration. Furthermore, since there are no sweat glands, there is almost no decrease in the surface temperature of the skin due to the vaporization of sweat, which is also considered to lead to easy measurement of the temperature (body temperature) reflecting the core temperature.

<Verification experiment>
Ten healthy women in their twenties who have not taken any therapeutic agents or hormones and have a stable menstrual cycle are given sublingual temperature with a women's thermometer when they wake up during one menstrual cycle as subjects. The measurement was performed, and the temperature inside the umbilical cavity was measured with a thermistor thermometer. FIG. 5 shows an example of changes in sublingual temperature and temperature in the umbilicus during one menstrual cycle of a subject. It can be seen that biphasicity is observed at the temperature inside the umbilicus as well as the sublingual temperature. FIG. 6 shows the correlation between the sublingual temperature obtained from the data of 10 subjects and the temperature in the umbilicus. As shown in FIG. 6, it can be seen that there is a positive correlation.

The measurement of sublingual temperature is known as the measurement of basal body temperature. However, the measurement of the sublingual temperature must be performed by the person to be measured when waking up, and it is difficult to measure it continuously. The umbilical temperature measuring device of the present invention is suitable for measuring the basal body temperature because it may be attached and slept before going to bed. In particular, when the structure for sandwiching the navel is a fixed portion, the force for sandwiching the navel may be weak at bedtime, so that it is easy to reduce the discomfort.

[Modification 1]
In Example 1, an example was shown in which the umbilical region temperature measuring device 100 measures and records data corresponding to the temperature. In this example, the measurement result can be obtained only after the measurement is completed. The umbilical region temperature measuring device 101 of this modification is characterized in that the interface unit 151 has a wireless communication means. The umbilical temperature measuring device 101 includes a detecting unit 110, a recording unit 120, a control unit 130, a battery 140, an interface unit 151, and a fixing unit 160. The detection unit 110, the recording unit 120, the control unit 130, the battery 140, and the fixing unit 160 are the same as those in the first embodiment. In the case of this modification, the storage unit 200 is unnecessary, and when the battery 140 is a secondary battery, a single charging unit 240 (charger) may be sufficient.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state of communication between the umbilical region temperature measuring device and the information processing means. Since the umbilical temperature measuring device 101 is small and the capacity of the battery is limited, the communication between the umbilical temperature measuring device 101 and the information processing means 301 may be performed via the relay device 400. For example, when working in a wide range at a construction site, the relay device 400 is attached around the waist, and the communication 410 between the umbilical temperature measuring device 101 and the relay device 400 is for a short distance (several meters). The wireless system may be used, and the communication 420 between the relay device 400 and the information processing means 301 may have a multi-stage wireless system for long distances (several tens of meters) or may be combined with a wired system. In this way, it can be used for monitoring the body temperature as a measure against heat stroke of the worker. In the case of body temperature monitoring as a measure against heat stroke, there is a problem that it is difficult to hear the sound with the ears, but if the body temperature is monitored with the navel, such a problem can be solved. In addition, if it is a measure against heat stroke during sports such as golf, the relay device 400 may be attached to a cart or the like. As the relay device 400, a dedicated terminal having a short-distance (several m) wireless system and a long-distance (several tens of m) wireless system may be used, or a general-purpose mobile terminal such as a smart phone may be used. May be used.

For monitoring the body temperature of babies and bedridden elderly people, a relay device 400 is placed in the room, and the communication 410 between the umbilical temperature measuring device 101 and the relay device 400 is for a short distance (several meters). The wireless system may be used, and the communication 420 between the relay device 400 and the information processing means 301 may be a wireless system for long distances (several tens of meters). In this case, the communication 420 may be a wired system.

According to the umbilical temperature measuring device 101, the temperature of the umbilical cord, which is usually hidden in clothes, is the trunk, has no sweat glands, and is not easily affected by the environment such as the outside air temperature, can be measured. It is easy to accurately measure the temperature (body temperature) that reflects the temperature with the umbilical cord temperature measuring device 101 attached in advance. Further, since there are no sweat glands, even if the detection unit 110 is a contact type, it is difficult for dirt to adhere and deterioration. Furthermore, since there are no sweat glands, it is considered that there is almost no decrease in the surface temperature of the skin due to the vaporization of sweat. Therefore, it is considered to be suitable for temperature measurement as a measure against heat stroke. Then, the fixed portion 160 may be selected in consideration of the degree of activity of the person to be measured.

100,101 Umbilical temperature measuring device 110 Detection unit 120 Recording unit 130 Control unit 140 Battery 150, 151,250 Interface unit 160, 160'Fixing unit 161 Inner member 162 Outer member 163 Holding means 200 Storage unit 210 Case 240 Charging Unit 260 Communication unit 300, 301 Information processing means 400 Relay device

Claims (7)

A detector that detects temperature and acceleration ,
Recording department and
A control unit that acquires data corresponding to temperature and acceleration using the detection unit and records the data in the recording unit.
A battery that supplies power to the control unit
An interface unit that enables external access to the data recorded in the recording unit,
An umbilical region temperature measuring device provided with a fixed portion for fixing the detection unit so that the detection unit is at a position where the temperature of the navel is detected. A detector that detects temperature and acceleration ,
Recording department and
A control unit that acquires data corresponding to temperature and acceleration using the detection unit and records the data in the recording unit.
A battery that supplies power to the control unit
An interface unit that enables external access to the data recorded in the recording unit,
An umbilical region temperature measuring device provided with a fixed portion for fixing the detection unit so that the detection unit is at a position where the temperature inside the umbilical recess is detected. The umbilical temperature measuring device according to claim 1 or 2.
The umbilical region temperature measuring device, wherein the fixed portion has adhesiveness. The umbilical temperature measuring device according to claim 1 or 2.
The fixed part is
The inner member that contacts the inside of the navel recess,
The outer member that contacts the outside of the navel recess,
A sandwiching means for sandwiching the navel between the inner member and the outer member,
Have,
The umbilical region temperature measuring device, wherein the detection unit is arranged at a portion of the inner member that contacts the navel. The umbilical temperature measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
An umbilical region temperature measuring device, wherein the recording unit, the control unit, the battery, and the interface unit are attached to the fixing unit. The umbilical temperature measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
An umbilical temperature measuring device, wherein the recording unit, the control unit, the battery, and the interface unit are attached to a belt, clothes, or an adhesive pad worn on the abdomen of a person to be measured. The umbilical temperature measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
The interface unit
An umbilical temperature measuring device characterized by having a wireless communication means.

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