JPH02232535A - Thermometer with personal identification number - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent a body heat data from being recorded and displayed by other persons by recording the body heat data together with a personal identification number determined corresponding to a person to be inspected so that the person to be inspected is allowed to output the body heat data as information for display only on conditions that a personal identification number the same as that recorded is inputted. CONSTITUTION:A thermometer 10 has a sensor 11, an A/D converter section 12, a control section 13 and a display section 13. By an ON operation of a display key and a personal identification key immediately after the turning ON of a measuring key, a CPU 20 of the control section 13 records a body heat data inputted from the A/D converter section 12 into an RAM 19 together with a personal identification number determined corresponding to a person to be inspected. With the measuring key OFF, by a continuous ON operation of the display key and the personal identification key, the body heat data corresponding to the identification number is outputted as information for display to a display section 14 on conditions that an identification number is inputted which is the same as any one of a plurality of personal identification numbers recorded in the RAM 19.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a thermometer with a password that is suitable for use in the management of a woman's basal body temperature (management of the ovulation period) or the health management of the general public. [Prior Art] A thermometer as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 60-215347 has been proposed. This thermometer converts an analog signal proportional to body temperature output by a body temperature measurement sensor into body temperature data using an analog/digital converter, records this body temperature data in a control unit at each measurement time, and records the recorded body temperature data. It is designed so that the history can be displayed in the form of a graph on the display. Therefore, according to the conventional thermometer mentioned above. Automatically and automatically collects body temperature data of subjects without the troublesome work that requires patience and effort, such as temperature measurement performed every day, and handwriting the temperature measurement results over time on recording paper to complete a body temperature record sheet. Accurately record body temperature data, and view the display of body temperature data in graph form if necessary. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional thermometer, it is not possible for others, such as cohabitants, to freely record body temperature data on the control unit and to reveal recorded body temperature data at any time. It can be done. This may lead to (1) loss of reliability of recorded data due to incorrect recording of body temperature data of someone other than the test subject, or (2) unauthorized use of body temperature data by someone other than the test subject. There is a risk of infringing on the individual privacy of the examinee by observing the recorded data. Furthermore, although the above-mentioned conventional thermometers have complex and sophisticated recording and display functions and require a certain amount of installation space, they can only be used continuously by a single patient. ．． Therefore, if you want someone else to use the same thermometer, such as someone living with you, you will need to install additional thermometers in the same household. When recording/displaying the history of body temperature data of a specific subject, the present invention makes only the recording operation and continuous operation of the body temperature data performed by the subject himself/herself valid, and the body temperature data is not recorded or displayed by another person. The purpose is to prevent this from happening. Furthermore, the present invention provides a system that can be used independently by a plurality of subjects when recording/displaying the history of body temperature data of a specific subject, and that the body temperature data recording operation is performed by the subjects themselves. The purpose is to enable only the reading and reading operations, and to prevent the above body temperature data from being recorded or displayed by others. [Means for solving the problem] The present invention according to claim 1 provides a sensor that measures the body temperature of a subject and outputs an analog signal proportional to the body temperature, and a digital converter for converting the analog signal outputted by the sensor. an analog/digital conversion unit that converts the signal into body temperature data; a control unit that records the body temperature data output by the analog/digital conversion unit at each measurement time; and a control unit that can output the recorded body temperature data as display information; In the thermometer, the controller has a display section that displays in a graph the history of the body temperature data of the subject at each measurement time, which is output by the control section. It can be recorded along with the PIN number determined by
Moreover, the body temperature data of the subject is configured to be output as the above-mentioned display information on the condition that the same PIN is input. The present invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the control unit is capable of recording each of the body temperature data of the subjects to be examined together with a password determined for each of the subjects; On the condition that the same PIN number as one of the PIN numbers is input, the body temperature data of the waiting patient corresponding to the PIN number is output as the above-mentioned display information. [Function] According to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, when the control unit performs an operation of recording body temperature data of a subject or a continuous operation, the control unit inputs a password determined to be paired with the subject. The recording or reading can be performed on the condition that the Therefore, when recording/displaying the history of body temperature data of a specific subject, only the recording and continuing operations of the body temperature data performed by the subject himself/herself will be valid, and the body temperature data will not be recorded or displayed by another person. It is possible to prevent this from happening. According to the present invention as set forth in claim 2, the control unit determines a password for each of the plurality of subjects, and when recording or reading body temperature data of each subject, the control unit sets a password for each of the subjects. Recording or reading can be performed on the condition that each of the above-mentioned PIN numbers, which are defined as a pair, is input. Therefore, when recording/displaying the history of body temperature data of a specific subject, multiple subjects can use it independently from each other, and the body temperature data can be recorded by the subjects themselves! Only the operation and readout operations are enabled, and the above body temperature data can be prevented from being recorded or displayed by others. [Example] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the thermometer, and Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the thermometer. ．． The thermometer 10 with a PIN number has an external appearance as shown in FIG. 1 and a control circuit as shown in FIG. 2. At this time, the thermometer 10 includes a sensor 11, an A/D conversion section (analog/digital conversion section) 12, a control section 13, and a display section 14.
is built into the case 15 of the thermometer 10, and the display section 14 is installed on the outer surface of the case 15. Further, a key power section 16 attached to the control section 13 is installed on the outer surface of the case 15. The sensor 11 is a temperature sensing element (thermistor) for measuring body temperature, and outputs an analog signal proportional to the body temperature of the subject. The output of the sensor 11 is transmitted to the A/D converter 12 via an amplifier 17. The A/D'R conversion section 12 is connected to the control section 13.
According to the control signal from the sensor 11, the analog signal output by the sensor 11 is converted into digital signal body temperature data. The control unit 13. The ROM 18 includes a ROM 18, a RAM 19, and a CPU 20. The ROM 18 is a program memory for various control operations of the thermometer 10. M19 is a data memory, which records the body temperature data output by the A/D'R 111 section 12 at each measurement time.
R. The contents of the program memory of the R.O.M. Performs control to output body temperature data recorded in AM19 as display information. Note that a real-time clock 21 is connected to the control section 13. The display unit 14 includes a display driver 22 that operates based on control signals and data signals from the control unit 13 CP[J20.
The history of the body temperature data of each subject outputted by the control unit 13 at each time of measurement is displayed in a graph in the graph display area 14A. In addition, the display section 14 includes a date change area 14B and a temperature value display area 14C, as well as the graph display area 14A. The display section 14 is formed of, for example, a dot matrix LCD. The key input section 16 includes a power key 23, a measurement key 24, a display key 25, and a password key 26. The power key 23 is for commanding the start of operation of the thermometer 10. When the power key 23 is turned on, the CPU 20 of the control unit 13 sequentially reads programs from the ROM 18 to form an operation standby state, and then outputs the command from the key human power unit 16. Waits for input. The measurement key 24 is for commanding the start of temperature measurement, and when the measurement key 24 is turned on, the CPU 20 of the control unit 13 activates the sensor 11.
The body temperature data outputted by the A/D converter 12 connected to the controller 12 is taken in, and the converted body temperature data is numerically displayed in the numerical display area 14C of the display unit 14 by performing appropriate calculations necessary for displaying the residue. At this time, the date is displayed in the date display area 14B. The display key 25 (A) displays the body temperature data measured at each measurement time by turning on the measurement key 24 into the RAM of the control unit 13.
and (B) to output the history of the body temperature data already recorded in the RAM 19 as display information to the display unit 14. In this thermometer 10, the display key 25 is used together with the password key 26 to enable the execution of (A) and (B) above. The password key 26 is ゛1゜゜～″0′ ”#”,'
*" keys, which are selected and used by each of a plurality of subjects. That is, when executing (A) above, the CPL120 of the control unit 13 presses the display key 25 immediately after turning on the measurement key 24. By continuously turning on the password key 26, the current limb examiner's body temperature data taken in from the A/D converter 12 is input to RAM 1 along with the password determined for the examinee.
Record on 9. Furthermore, when executing the above (B), the CPtJ20 of the control unit 13 reads the plurality of targets recorded in the RAM 19 by continuously turning on the display key 25 and the password key 26 while the measurement key 24 is in the off state. On the condition that the same password as any one of the passwords corresponding to each examiner is input, the body temperature data of the specific subject corresponding to the password is displayed on the display unit 14. Output as information. In FIG. 2, 27 is a memory backup power supply section, and this power supply section 27 continues to supply power to the RAM 19, which is related to the on/off of the power key 23.
Continue to maintain the history of body temperature data. Further, 28 is a reference voltage circuit, and 29 and 30 are oscillation circuits. Next, the operation of the thermometer 10 will be explained with reference to FIG. In the case of the thermometer 10, at the initial stage of its use, the password corresponding to each subject is registered using the password key 26, and the date and time for the start of use are set. ．． (A) Operation of measuring and recording body temperature (1) Insert the sensor into the part to be measured, such as the mouth of the subject, and turn on the measurement key 24. As a result, the control section 13
CP (J20 is the A/D converter 1 connected to the sensor 11
2, and displays the body temperature data numerically in the numerical display area 14C of the display section 14. (2) Immediately after the above (ffi) measurement is completed, press the display key 25.
, and then use the password key 26 to enter the password corresponding to the subject. (3) When the elf control unit 13's CP (J20) matches the password that has already been registered, it records the measurement data in (1) above together with the password in the RAM 19. 《4》At this time, at the same time, The history of this subject's body temperature data, including the above measurement data, is displayed in a graph on the display unit 14. (B) Operation of reading recorded body temperature data (1) Without turning on the measurement key 24, press the display key 25, and then use the PIN key 26 to enter the PIN number corresponding to the subject you want to read this time. When it matches that already registered, it is recorded in RAM 19 and the history of the subject's body temperature data corresponding to the PIN number of #i Hatake (for example, data for the past 30 days stored in RAM 19) is displayed in a graph on display part 14. The thermometer 10 measures temperature in 0.01°C increments, and displays this data in graphs on the display unit 14 in 0.05°C increments.The graph display ranges from 36.0 to 37.0°C. Abnormal data with measurement results of 36.0'C or less and 37.0'C or more are displayed as 36.0'C and 37.0'C, respectively.Furthermore, the CPU 20 of the control unit 13 For example, even if body temperature is measured twice or more on the same day, unless both the display key 25 and the password key 26 are operated in succession, the RAM 19
Do not rewrite the data recorded in the . Furthermore, the data recorded in the RAM 19 will not be erased unless the memory backup power supply section 27 is turned off. Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained. According to the embodiment described above, the control unit 13 determines a password for each of a plurality of subjects, and when recording or reading body temperature data of each subject, the control unit 13 determines a password for each of the subjects. On the condition that each of the above-mentioned PIN numbers specified in Therefore, when recording/displaying the history of body temperature data of a specific subject, multiple subjects can use it independently from each other, and only the recording and reading operations of the body temperature data are performed by the subjects themselves. , and prevent the above body temperature data from being recorded or displayed by others. In the implementation of the present invention, the control unit records the body temperature data of only one subject along with its PIN number! /It may be something that can be read. According to this, record the history of body temperature data of specific subjects! /When displaying the body temperature data, only the recording operation and continuous operation of the body temperature data performed by the subject himself/herself are enabled, and it is possible to prevent the body temperature data from being recorded or displayed by others. [Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, when recording/displaying the history of body temperature data of a specific subject, the body temperature data recording operation performed by the subject himself/herself can be performed. It is possible to prevent the above body temperature data from being recorded or displayed by others by enabling only the reading and reading operations. Further, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 2, when recording/displaying the history of body temperature data of a specific subject, a plurality of subjects can use it independently from each other, and the body temperature data of the subjects themselves can be used independently. Only the recording operation and subsequent operation of the body temperature data performed by the user can be made valid, and the body temperature data can be prevented from being recorded or displayed by others.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the external appearance of a thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the thermometer, and Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the thermometer. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Thermometer with PIN number, 11... Sensor, 12... A/D conversion section, l3... Control section, 14... Display section. Patent applicant: Kaoru Hirota, Representative of Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A sensor that measures the subject's body temperature and outputs an analog signal proportional to the body temperature, and an analog sensor that converts the analog signal output by the sensor into digital signal body temperature data.
A digital conversion unit, a control unit that records the body temperature data output by the analog/digital conversion unit at each measurement time, and outputs the recorded body temperature data as display information; and a control unit that can output the body temperature data output by the control unit. In a thermometer comprising a display section that displays the history of hourly body temperature data in a graph,
The control unit can record the body temperature data of the subject together with a PIN number determined for the subject, and on the condition that the same PIN is input, the control unit records the body temperature data of the subject. A thermometer with a password, characterized in that it is configured to output body temperature data as the display information. (2) The control unit can record each of the body temperature data of a plurality of subjects together with a PIN number determined for each of the subjects, and the PIN code is the same as any one of the PIN numbers. 2. The thermometer with a password according to claim 1, which outputs body temperature data of a specific subject corresponding to the password as the display information on condition that the number is input.