JP7170277B2 - Reporting device - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a biological information acquisition device worn by a user.

Conventionally, as in Patent Document 1, there has been proposed a system for transmitting a signal to an external device when a user has an abnormality.

JP-A-2018-83018

However, it is necessary to acquire the user's biometric information.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a biometric information acquiring apparatus that can acquire biometric information in a state that is difficult for the user to be aware of.

The biological information acquisition device according to the present invention includes a first eye-facing area, a second eye-facing area, a bridge connecting the first eye-facing area and the second eye-facing area, and at least one of the first eye-facing area and the bridge. eyewear including a first pad attached to the eyewear and a second pad attached to at least one of the second eye-facing region and the bridge.
The biometric information acquisition device includes an imaging unit provided on the bridge.
The biometric information acquisition device includes a front sensor that acquires biometric information of the user wearing the eyewear, provided on at least one of the first pad and the second pad.
A biometric information acquisition device includes image data obtained by an imaging unit and a communication unit that transmits biometric information obtained by a front sensor to an external device.

Since front sensors for acquiring biometric information are provided on the eyewear pads (first pad, second pad), the biometric information of the user wearing the eyewear can be acquired in a state that is difficult for the user to be conscious of. becomes possible.
An image capturing unit is provided on the bridge, and captures an image in front of the biological information acquisition device.
Image data obtained by the imaging unit is transmitted to an external device together with biological information.
Therefore, based on the image data of the image corresponding to the scenery seen by the eyes of the user who wears the eyewear of the biometric information acquisition device, it is possible to know the situation of the user when the biometric information was acquired. .

Further, when the user removes the biological information acquisition device and places it on a predetermined place, the imaging unit can photograph an area (monitoring target area) in the direction in which the imaging unit faces from the predetermined place.
Therefore, it is possible to use the biometric information acquisition device as a surveillance camera in a state where it is difficult to recognize it as a surveillance camera.

Preferably, the eyewear includes a first modern end attached to a first temple extending from the first eye-facing region, and a second modern end attached to a second temple extending from the second eye-facing region.
The first modern is provided with a first lateral sensor for acquiring biometric information.
The second modern is provided with a second lateral sensor for acquiring biometric information.

By providing the first side sensor and the second side sensor, it is possible to acquire biological information on the left and right sides of the user's head.
This makes it possible to know the difference between the left and right sides of the user's head and the difference from the biological information obtained by the front sensor.

More preferably, at least one of the first eye-facing area and the second eye-facing area is provided with a display section including a transmissive display that is transparent when not in use and displays a predetermined image when in use.

By providing a display part including a transmissive display in at least one of the first eye facing area and the second eye facing area, the eyewear can be used as normal eyewear when not in use, and information can be displayed to the user when in use. It becomes possible to see.

More preferably, the display section includes a shutter display which is transparent when not in use and which displays a monochromatic image when in use, provided on the side farther from the user than the transmissive display.

By providing the shutter display, it is possible to prevent the image from becoming difficult to see due to light entering from the back when the image is displayed on the transmissive display.

More preferably, the eyewear is provided with an external information acquisition section that acquires position information.
The communication unit transmits the image data and the biological information together with the positional information to the external device.

By acquiring the positional information by the external information acquisition unit, it is possible to know the positional information of the biometric information acquisition device when the biometric information was acquired.
By acquiring position information in addition to biometric information, it becomes possible to accurately determine whether or not the user is in a dangerous situation, as compared to a form in which only biometric information is acquired.

More preferably, the external information acquisition unit acquires environmental information including at least one of temperature, atmospheric pressure, and humidity.
The communication unit transmits image data and biometric information to an external device together with position information and environment information.

By acquiring the environmental information by the external information acquisition unit, it becomes possible to know the surrounding environment (temperature, etc.) of the biometric information acquiring apparatus when the biometric information was acquired.
By acquiring position information and environment information in addition to biometric information, it becomes possible to accurately determine whether or not the user is in a dangerous situation, as compared to a form in which only biometric information is acquired.

More preferably, the bridge is at least partially made of metal.
A bridge is used as a radiating element included in the antenna of the communication unit and the external information acquisition unit.

By using a part of the bridge as a radiation element for the antenna of the communication unit and the external information acquisition unit, it is possible to reduce the number of parts compared to a form in which a separate antenna is provided.

More preferably, the bridge is at least partially made of metal.
A bridge is used as a radiating element included in the antenna of the communication unit.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a biometric information acquisition device that can acquire biometric information in a state that is difficult for the user to be aware of.

1 is a perspective view of a biological information acquisition device according to this embodiment; FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of each part of a biometric information acquisition apparatus.

The present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In addition, embodiment is not restricted to the following embodiments. In addition, the contents described in one embodiment are in principle similarly applied to other embodiments. Moreover, each embodiment and each modified example can be appropriately combined.

(Biological information acquisition device 1)
The biological information acquisition device 1 in the present embodiment is eyewear (spectacle-type equipment) such as spectacles and sunglasses.
The eyewear includes eye-facing regions (first eye-facing region 11a, second eye-facing region 11b), pads (first pad 13a, second pad 13b), bridges (first bridge 15a, second bridge 15b), It has a tip portion (first tip portion 17a, second tip portion 17b), temples (first temple 19a, second temple 19b), and modern ends (first modern end 21a, second modern end 21b).

(eye facing area)
The first eye-facing region 11a is a lens portion provided at a position facing the user's right eye, and the second eye-facing region 11b is a lens portion provided at a position facing the user's left eye.
The lenses of the first eye-facing area 11a and the second eye-facing area 11b may be configured with prescription for vision correction, or may be configured with no prescription that does not consider vision correction.
The first eye-facing region 11a and the second eye-facing region 11b may be provided with a frame around the lens, or may not be provided with a frame around the lens.
Also, the first eye-facing area 11a and the second eye-facing area 11b may be composed only of frames without lenses.

(pad)
The pads (first pad 13a, second pad 13b) are members for supporting the eyewear by sandwiching the user's nose.
The first pad 13a contacts the right side of the user's nose, and the second pad 13b contacts the left side of the user's nose.
The first pad 13a is attached to the first eye-facing region 11a via clings (pad arms).
The second pad 13b is attached to the second eye-facing region 11b via clings (pad arms).
However, the first pad 13a and the second pad 13b may be attached to the first bridge 15a or the second bridge 15b via clings.

(bridge)
The bridge is a member that connects the first eye-facing region 11a and the second eye-facing region 11b.
The bridge is positioned obliquely forward and upward of the user's nose when worn.
The first bridge 15a connects the vicinity of the vertical center of the first eye-facing region 11a and the vicinity of the vertical direction of the second eye-facing region 11b.
The second bridge 15b connects the upper end of the first eye-facing region 11a and the upper end of the second eye-facing region 11b.
Only one of the first bridge 15a and the second bridge 15b may be provided.

A part of at least one of the first bridge 15a and the second bridge 15b is made of metal, and the part made of metal is a radiating element ( It is desirable to be used as a feeding element or a parasitic element).

(Tomobe, Temple, Modern)
The tips are provided at both ends of the eye-facing region.
The temple extends rearward from the left-right end of the eye-facing region.
The tip is positioned further behind the temple and is a member that is worn over the user's ear.
The first temple 19a is attached to the first eye-facing region 11a via the first endoscope 17a and hinges.
The first modern 21a is provided at the rear end of the first temple 19a.
The second temple 19b is attached to the second eye-facing region 11b via the second endoscope 17b and hinges.
The second modern 21b is provided at the rear end of the second temple 19b.

(Structure of electrical members)
In the biological information acquisition device 1, the eyewear is provided with an electric member, which will be described later.
The electrical members include the imaging unit 31, front sensors (first front sensor 33a, second front sensor 33b), side sensors (first side sensor 35a, second side sensor 35b), display unit ( First display unit 37a, second display unit 37b), sound output unit (first sound output unit 39a, second sound output unit 39b), power supply unit (first power supply unit 41a, second power supply unit 41b), control unit 43 , an operation unit 45 , a communication unit 47 , and an external information acquisition unit 49 .

(Imaging unit 31)
The imaging unit 31 photographs the front of the eyewear.
The imaging unit 31 is provided in the first bridge 15a.
However, the imaging unit 31 may be provided in the second bridge 15a.

(front sensor)
The front sensors (the first front sensor 33a, the second front sensor 33b) come into contact with the front part of the user's face and acquire the user's biological information.
Specifically, the front sensor detects the user's body temperature, pulse, smell, components contained in perspiration, etc. as biological information.
The first front sensor 33a is provided on the first pad 13a and contacts the right slope of the user's nose.
The second front sensor 33b is provided on the second pad 13b and contacts the left slope of the user's nose.
Two of the first front sensor 33a and the second front sensor 33b may be provided, or only one of them may be provided.

(Side sensor)
The side sensors (first side sensor 35a, second side sensor 35b) come into contact with the side of the user's head (in the vicinity of the ear) and acquire biological information of the user.
Specifically, the side sensor detects the user's body temperature, pulse, smell, components contained in sweat, and the like, as biological information.
The first side sensor 35a is provided on the first modern 21a and contacts the periphery of the user's right ear.
The second side sensor 35b is provided on the second modern 21b and contacts the periphery of the user's left ear.

(Display part)
The display section (first display section 37a, second display section 37b) is provided in the eye-facing region and displays an image in the direction of the eyes of the user.
The display unit is a transmissive display (first transmissive display 37a1, second transmissive display 37a1, second transmissive display 37a1) that becomes a substantially transparent plate member when not in use (power off) and displays a predetermined image when in use (power on). It has a display 37b1).
Transmissive displays include transmissive organic EL displays, transmissive inorganic EL displays, and transmissive liquid crystal displays.

In addition to the transmissive display, the display unit is a substantially transparent plate-shaped member outside the transmissive display (on the side away from the user) when not in use (when the power is turned off), and when in use (when the power is on) It is preferable to include a shutter display (first shutter display 37a2, second shutter display 37b2) that displays a monochrome image such as black when the display is turned on.
The shutter display is turned on when an image is displayed on the adjacent transmissive display to prevent external light from entering the transmissive display through the shutter display.
The shutter display is turned off when an image is not displayed on the adjacent transmissive display, allowing external light to enter the transmissive display through the shutter display.

The first display portion 37a is provided in the first eye-facing region 11a.
The first transmissive display 37a1 is provided on the rear side, that is, closer to the user's eyes than the first shutter display 37a2.
The first shutter display 37a2 is provided on the front side, that is, on the side farther from the user than the first transmissive display 37a1.

The second display portion 37b is provided in the second eye-facing region 11b.
The second transmissive display 37b1 is provided closer to the user's eyes than the second shutter display 37b2.
The second shutter display 37b2 is provided on the side farther from the user than the second transmissive display 37b1.

The first display portion 37a may have the same outer shape as the first eye-facing region 11a.
The second display portion 37b may have the same outer shape as the second eye-facing region 11b.

The images displayed on the first transmissive display 37a1 and the second transmissive display 37b1 may be based on image data recorded in the control unit 43 or a separately provided recording unit (not shown), It may be based on the image data transmitted from the external device 100 via the communication unit 47 or may be based on the image data obtained by the imaging unit 31 .

In order to allow the user to visually recognize a stereoscopic image, the image displayed on the first transmissive display 37a1 and the image displayed on the second transmissive display 37b1 are separated from each other by the first transmissive display 37a1 in consideration of a shift due to parallax. The display 37a1 and the second transmissive display 37b1 may be different by a distance.

Image display may be performed on both the first display section 37a and the second display section 37b, or may be performed on only one of them.

(Sound output section)
The sound output section (first sound output section 39a, second sound output section 39b) outputs sound.
The first sound output section 39a is provided on the first modern 21a.
The second sound output section 39b is provided on the second modern 21b.
The sound output unit may be provided in a modern manner to emit sound from around the user's ear, or it may be in the form of emitting sound while being inserted into the ear canal, such as an earphone. .
Audio output may be performed by both the first sound output section 39a and the second sound output section 39b, or may be performed by only one of them.

(Power supply part)
The power supply unit (first power supply unit 41a, second power supply unit 41b) is composed of a power storage device such as a battery or a capacitor, and a charging device. Electric power is supplied to the electrical members of the information acquisition device 1 .
The first power supply section 41a is housed in the first modern end 21a.
The second power supply section 41b is built in the second end 21b.
The power supply unit may be configured such that only one of the first power supply unit 41a and the second power supply unit 41b is provided.
The member containing the power supply unit is not limited to the modern, and other members such as a temple may be used.
As a member for supplying electric power to the power source, the power source may be provided with a power generation device such as solar power generation, thermal power generation, or self-winding power generation. For example, a solar panel (not shown) for photovoltaic power generation is provided on the surface of a member such as a modern eyewear. In this case, the charging device may be omitted.

(control unit 43)
The control unit 43 controls each part of the electrical members of the biological information acquisition device 1 .
For example, the image data obtained by the imaging unit 31 is transmitted to the external device 100 by the communication unit 47, or displayed on the first display unit 37a and the second display unit 37b.
An application (software) for operating the biological information acquisition device 1 is installed in the memory of the control unit 43 or in a recording unit (not shown) separate from the control unit 43 .
The memory of the control unit 43 or a recording unit separate from the control unit 43 stores image data obtained by the imaging unit 31, image data to be displayed on the first display unit 37a and the second display unit 37b, Audio data and the like to be output to the first sound output section 39a and the second sound output section 39b are recorded.
The controller 43 is provided in the first bridge 15a.
However, the controller 43 may be provided in the second bridge 15a or other parts.

Further, the control unit 43 is obtained by at least one of the front sensors (first front sensor 33a, second front sensor 33b) and side sensors (first side sensor 35a, second side sensor 35b). Based on the received biological information, it is determined whether to output warning information to the user and whether to transmit the warning information to the external device 100 .

For example, the body temperature included in the biological information obtained by at least one of the front sensor and the side sensor is higher than the body temperature threshold, and the ambient temperature included in the environmental information obtained by the external information acquisition unit 49 is the temperature. If it is lower than the threshold, the control unit 43 determines to output warning information to the user and to transmit the warning information to the external device 100 .
Specifically, the control unit 43 causes at least one of the first display unit 37a and the second display unit 37b to display a warning that the body temperature is high and is in a dangerous state, and/or the first sound output unit At least one of the 39a and the second sound output unit 39b is caused to output a sound indicating that the body temperature is high and the state is dangerous.
In addition, the control unit 43 supplies the communication unit 47 with biometric information acquired by the front sensor or the like, environment information and position information acquired by the external information acquisition unit 49, identification information of the biometric information acquisition device 1, and user information. to transmit to the external device 100 warning information to the effect that the body temperature of the body is high and the body is in a dangerous state.

The biometric information acquired by the front sensor or the like, the environment information and the position information acquired by the external information acquisition unit 49, and the identification information of the biometric information acquisition device 1 are not limited to when the warning information is output, but are periodically It may be transmitted to the external device 100 .

(Operation unit 45)
The operation unit 45 is used for operating electrical members of the biological information acquiring apparatus 1, such as power on/off and selection of display images.
In the present embodiment, an example in which only one operation button of the operation unit 45 is provided in the first finger portion 17a is shown, but a plurality of operation buttons may be provided, or may be provided in other parts.

(Communication unit 47)
The communication unit 47 performs signal transmission to the external device 100 by wireless communication.
Communication means for wireless communication uses a telephone line, RF tag communication method, and transmits its own identification information to the outside while the wireless communication means is in an ON state. IEEE802.15.1 (Bluetooth )) and IEEE802.11 (wireless LAN).

Wireless communication may be data communication, phone call, or the like.
In the case of wireless communication by data communication, the communication unit 47 sends an e-mail, short mail, or the like to the mail address or telephone number of the predetermined external device 100 or the user ID of the predetermined application software. The user of the information acquisition device 1 has a high body temperature and is in a dangerous state."
In the case of wireless communication by phone call, the communication unit 47 makes a call to the telephone number of a predetermined external device or the user ID of predetermined application software, and makes a call through a speaker or a microphone (not shown). or output a message such as "The body temperature of the user of the biological information acquisition device 1 is high and in a dangerous state."

The message that the communication unit 47 transmits to the external device 100 preferably includes the position information of the biological information acquisition device 1 obtained by the external information acquisition unit 49 .

(External information acquisition unit 49)
The external information acquisition unit 49 acquires position information of the biological information acquisition device 1 using satellite positioning, base station positioning, or the like.
The external information acquisition unit 49 acquires environmental information around the biological information acquisition device 1 .
Specifically, the external information acquisition unit 49 detects the ambient temperature, air pressure, humidity, smell, content of a specific component in the air, etc. around the biological information acquisition device 1 as environmental information.
The position information and environment information of the biological information acquisition device 1 are included in the message that the communication unit 47 transmits to the external device 100 .
In addition, the position information of the biometric information acquisition device 1 is used to select the destination (external device 100) for signal transmission when there are a plurality of external devices 100. FIG.

(External device 100)
The external device 100 may be a terminal provided in a facility such as an emergency consultation center, a police station, or a fire station, or may be a terminal of an acquaintance of the user of the biological information acquiring apparatus 1, such as a relative.
The mail address or telephone number of the external device 100 is recorded in advance in the memory of the control section 43 or in a recording section separate from the control section 43 .
If a plurality of facilities such as an emergency consultation center are provided for each region and are set as the external device 100, position information close to the position information of the biological information acquisition device 1 among the plurality of facilities is selected. Signal transmission is preferably made to the terminal of the possessor.
The destination information and message contents recorded in the recording unit or the like are written by the external device 100 or another terminal communicating with the biological information acquisition device 1 via the communication unit 47 .

(Effect of providing the front sensor, imaging unit 31, and communication unit 47)
Since the front sensors (first front sensor 33a, second front sensor 33b) for acquiring biological information are provided on the pads of the eyewear (first pad 13a, second pad 13b), it is possible to use the eyewear while wearing eyewear. It becomes possible to acquire the biological information of the user in a state in which the user is hardly conscious of it.
An imaging unit 31 is provided in the bridge (the first bridge 15a or the second bridge 15b), and images the front of the biological information acquisition device 1. FIG.
The image data obtained by the imaging unit 31 is transmitted to the external device 100 together with the biological information.
Therefore, based on the image data of the image corresponding to the scenery seen by the eyes of the user who wears the eyewear of the biometric information acquisition device 1, it is possible to know the situation of the user when the biometric information was acquired. Become.

Further, when the user removes the biological information acquisition device 1 and places it on a predetermined place, the imaging unit 31 shoots an area (monitoring target area) in the direction in which the imaging unit 31 faces from the predetermined place. can be done.
Therefore, it is possible to use the biological information acquisition device 1 as a surveillance camera in a state where it is difficult to recognize it as a surveillance camera.

(Effect of providing two side sensors)
By providing the first side sensor 35a and the second side sensor 35b, biometric information can be obtained from the left and right sides of the user's head.
This makes it possible to know the difference between the left and right sides of the user's head and the difference from the biological information obtained by the front sensor.

(Effect of providing display unit)
By providing a display unit including a transmissive display in at least one of the first eye-facing area 11a and the second eye-facing area 11b, the eyewear can be used as normal eyewear when not in use, and can be used by displaying information when in use. It becomes possible for people to see.

(Effect of providing a shutter display)
The display unit is provided with a transmissive display and a shutter display.
By providing the shutter display, it is possible to prevent the image from becoming difficult to see due to light entering from the back when the image is displayed on the transmissive display.

(Effect of Providing External Information Acquisition Unit 49)
By acquiring the positional information by the external information acquisition unit 49, it becomes possible to know the positional information of the biometric information acquisition device 1 when the biometric information was acquired.
Acquiring the environment information by the external information acquisition unit 49 enables the environment (temperature, etc.) around the biometric information acquiring apparatus 1 at the time of acquisition of the biometric information to be known.
By acquiring position information and environment information in addition to biometric information, it becomes possible to accurately determine whether or not the user is in a dangerous situation, as compared to a form in which only biometric information is acquired.

(Effect of using the bridge as an antenna)
By using a part of the first bridge 15a and the second bridge 15b as a radiation element of the antenna of the communication unit 47 and the external information acquisition unit 49, it is possible to reduce the number of parts compared to a form in which a separate antenna is provided. become.

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

1 Biological Information Acquisition Apparatus 11a First Eye-facing Area 11b Second Eye-facing Area 13a First Pad 13b Second Pad 15a First Bridge 15b Second Bridge 17a First Endpiece (Yoroi)
17b 2nd intellect (armor)
19a 1st temple (vine)
19b Second temple (vine)
21a 1st modern (first cell)
21b 2nd modern (first cell)
31 imaging unit 33a first front sensor 33b second front sensor 35a first side sensor 35b second side sensor 37a first display 37a1 first transmissive display 37a2 first shutter display 37b second display 37b1 second 2 transmissive display 37b2 second shutter display 39a first sound output section 39b second sound output section 41a first power supply section 41b second power supply section 43 control section (communication section, position information acquisition section)
45 operation unit 47 communication unit 49 external information acquisition unit 100 external device

Claims (7)

a first eye-facing area, a second eye-facing area, a bridge connecting the first eye-facing area and the second eye-facing area, and a first eye-facing area attached to at least one of the first eye-facing area and the bridge. eyewear including a pad and a second pad attached to at least one of the second eye-facing region and the bridge;
an imaging unit provided on the bridge;
a front sensor that acquires biological information of a user wearing the eyewear, provided on at least one of the first pad and the second pad;
a communication unit that transmits image data obtained by the imaging unit and the biological information obtained by the front sensor to an external device;,
At least one of the first eye-facing area and the second eye-facing area is provided with a display section including a transmissive display that is transparent when the power is off and displays a predetermined image when the power is on,
The display unit includes a shutter display that is transparent when the power is off and displays a monochromatic image when the power is on, which is provided on the side farther from the user than the transmissive display,
The display unit is provided on a side farther from the user than an area in which at least one of the first eye-facing area and the second eye-facing area is provided, Biometric information acquisition device. The eyewear includes a first modern end attached to a first temple extending from the first eye-facing region and a second modern end attached to a second temple extending from the second eye-facing region,
The first end is provided with a first side sensor that acquires the biological information,
2. The biometric information acquisition device according to claim 1, wherein the second end is provided with a second side sensor for acquiring the biometric information. SaidThe transmissive display includes a first transmissive display provided in the first eye-facing region and a second transmissive display provided in the second eye-facing region,
In order to allow the user to visually recognize a stereoscopic image, the image displayed on the first transmissive display and the image displayed on the second transmissive display are separated from each other by the first transmissive display and the second transmissive display. It is different by the distance of the transmissive display. 3. The biometric information acquisition device according to claim 1 or 2. SaidThe bridge has a first bridge and a second bridge positioned above the first bridge,
At least a portion of the first bridge and the second bridge is made of metal,
The metal parts of the first bridge and the second bridge have a region used as a feeding element included in the antenna of the communication unit and a region used as a parasitic element included in the antenna. ,Claim 1 toClaim 3either2. The biological information acquisition device according to 1. The eyewear is provided with an external information acquisition unit that acquires position information,
5. The biological information acquisition device according to claim 1, wherein said communication unit transmits said image data and said biological information together with said position information to said external device. The external information acquisition unit acquires environmental information including at least one of temperature, atmospheric pressure, and humidity,
6. The biometric information acquisition device according to claim 5, wherein said communication unit transmits said image data and said biometric information to said external device together with said position information and said environment information. The tip portion of the eyewear is provided with an operation button used for operating the electrical members of the biometric information acquisition device. to beAny one of claims 1 to 62. The biological information acquisition device according to 1.

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