JPH05332783A - Pedometer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically record the number of daily walking steps and enable the data of past days to be grasped at a glance when necessary by displaying the result of step counts as numerical data, and displaying the number of steps for past several days in a graphic form. CONSTITUTION:A walking step sensor 1 operates at every step and outputs a signal. A walking step counter 2 receives the signal from the sensor 1 and counts the number of steps per day, while referring to the current time of a clock 3. Namely, the counter 2 counts a total number of steps from 0000 hour to 1159.59 hours. A memory 4 refers to a current time and saves the result of numbers counted with the counter 2, upon the end of every day. At the same time, the memory 4 transfers the number of steps saved for past several days to the concerned memory, on the basis of what day of data should be taken as corresponding to each step number. A display 5 shows the result of counts as of the current time as numerical data, and further shows the graphs of both the result of the counts as of the current time, and the number of steps for past several days.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is capable of automatically counting the number of steps a human has walked, numerically displaying the step count on a display, and displaying the daily transition of the step count in a graph. Regarding pedometer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the increasing computerization of workplaces and homes, the amount of exercise per day for humans has decreased even more than before, and the need for self-management of health has increased and the lack of exercise has been resolved. For this reason, more and more people are playing sports such as jogging and walking fast.

By the way, it is extremely important to carry out such sports continuously every day. For example, there is a pedometer for counting the number of fast walking steps to grasp the daily amount of exercise. This pedometer is composed of a step sensor that senses vibrations caused by walking, a counter that counts the number of output pulses of the step sensor, a display unit that displays the count number of the counter, and the like. This is as shown in FIG.

It is used for the purpose of continuing to walk until it reaches the number of walks set by itself as the optimum amount of exercise, or confirming the number of walks on the day after the end of a walk or the like. The number of walks counted by the pedometer can be stored in the memory if necessary. FIG. 9 shows an example of the display by such a pedometer, and in (a) of FIG. 9, it is displayed that the current number of walks (see the value 0 in the upper left part) is 10,258. There is. Further, if the number of walks stored in the memory is appropriately called, it can be understood that the number of walks 4 days ago (see the numeral 4 in the upper left portion) was 10,000 (see ((9 in FIG. 9). See b)).

[0005]

However, since the conventional pedometer simply counts the number of walks and stores it in the memory when necessary, the past number of walks is called and stored. However, there is a problem in that it is not possible to at a glance grasp the daily change in the number of walks until the day, even though each can be displayed one by one. Therefore, it is very inconvenient to call the past walking number data in order and to copy the data on a recording sheet, for example. As described above, it is important for a walk or a fast walk to continue exercising a certain amount or more every day, so it is a problem that the temporal change of the amount of exercise cannot be recognized at a glance.

The present invention has been made in view of this problem, and the number of daily walks can be automatically stored without any special operation, and if necessary, It is an object of the present invention to provide a pedometer capable of grasping the changes in the number of walks for the past several days at a glance.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the pedometer according to claim 1 corresponds to a time keeping means for keeping track of the current time and every one walk of the device user. A step count sensor unit that outputs a signal, and a count unit that receives the output signal from the step count sensor unit and counts the number of walks per day of the device user with reference to the current time grasped by the time counting unit, The count result of the counting unit is stored each time each day ends with reference to the current time grasped by the timekeeping unit, and the number of walks stored in the past several days is stored as the number of walks. Depending on whether the data is before the date, the storage means for transferring to the corresponding storage location and the counting result at the present time by the counting means are displayed as numerical data, and the counting result and the past stored number Has characteristically a minute walking steps and display means for displaying graphically.

A pedometer according to claim 2 is the pedometer according to claim 1.
In the pedometer described in, from the stored walking count data for the past few days,
Calling arbitrary walk count data and displaying it as numerical data, and the corresponding part in the walk count data for the past several days displayed in a graph in response to the operation of this call measure And an explicit means for performing.

[0009]

[Action]

[Pedometer of Claim 1] The timekeeping means is, for example, a clock and always grasps the current time. The step count sensor unit operates every time the device user walks, and outputs a signal corresponding thereto.

The counting means receives the output signal from the step count sensor section and counts the number of walks of the user of the apparatus every day with reference to the current time grasped by the time counting means. That is, the total value of the number of steps taken by the device user is counted from midnight to 12:00. The storage means refers to the current time grasped by the timekeeping means, stores the count result of the counting section each time each day ends, and stores the number of walks for the past several days already stored, Depending on how many days ago each walk count is data, it is transferred to the corresponding storage location. In this way, the past data is stored in association with the corresponding date, so that this data can be read out whenever necessary.
Note that how many days ago the step count data is saved is arbitrary, and for example, data for the past week may be saved.

The display means displays the counting result at the current time point by the counting means as numerical data, and also displays the counting result at each current time point and the number of walks for the past several days already stored as a graph. To do.
Therefore, the user of the device can grasp the total number of walks on the day during walking, and at the same time, can compare the number of walks in the past several days with the current number of walks.

[0012]

The present invention will be described in more detail based on the following examples. FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram of a pedometer which is an embodiment of the present invention. This device includes a step number sensor 1 for detecting vibrations caused by human walking,
A step counter 2 for counting signals from the step sensor 1,
A clock 3 for measuring the time, a memory 4 for storing the total number of steps per day, an indicator 5 for displaying the step count in numerical values and a graph, and an indicator driver 6 for driving the indicator 5.
The operation switch 7 is operated to instruct the operation mode of the device, and the CPU 8 controls the operation of the entire device.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing a state in which the main body case of this pedometer is closed. As shown in FIG.
A main body case 9 and a battery lid 10 are shown in FIG. Further, FIG. 2B is a side view of the pedometer, and the pedometer can be attached to a belt or the like of the device user by the buckle portion 11.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing a state in which the main body case 9 of the pedometer is opened, and the display 5 and the operation switch 7 are shown. The display unit 5 is divided into an upper display column and a lower display column, and the upper display column displays 6 from the day.
The number of walks on each day up to the day before is displayed in a bar graph (from 3000 steps to 11000 steps in 1000 step increments) (see (b) in FIG. 3). In the lower display field, the step count value is numerically displayed in the "step count display mode", and the current time is displayed in the "time display mode" (see (b) of FIG. 3). Operation switch 7, the step / clock switch _7-1, and the reset / clock setting switch 7 _-2, it is composed of a memory call / time-setting switch 7 _-3, so that you can specify the operation mode of the pedometer It has become.

The operation contents of this pedometer will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the power is turned on, the operation state of this pedometer is set to the initial state, and then the timekeeping operation by the clock 3 is started (step ST
1). Now, assuming that the operation mode of the pedometer is the “step count display mode”, the description will be continued.
The numerical value 0 is displayed in the lower display column of and the counting operation by the step counter 2 is started (step ST
2). Therefore, thereafter, the step counter 2 increments the counter value every time the step signal from the step sensor 1 is input.
1 (steps ST3, ST4). Then, the count result is displayed as numerical data on the display 5 (step ST4).

Next, the CPU 8 judges whether or not the count value of the step counter 2 at the present time is 3000 or more (step ST5). If it is 3000 or more, the step value is displayed as a bar graph. It is displayed in the upper display column of the container 5 (step ST6). As shown in (a) of FIG. 3, the upper display field of the display unit 5 displays a bar graph of the step counts from the current day to 6 days before every 1000 steps. It changes according to the numerical data in the display column.

Next, the CPU 8 determines whether or not the current time is 12:00 pm based on the signal from the clock 3 (step ST7). If it is not 12:00 pm, the process returns to step ST3 to continue counting the number of walks and continue to display the count result (steps ST3 to ST7). On the other hand, at 12:00 pm, that is, at the end of the day, the process moves to step ST8, and the previously stored data from 1 day to 5 days ago is transferred to the data storage positions of 2 days to 6 days ago, respectively ( Step ST
8). By the above process, the data stored as the data 6 days before is deleted.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the bar graph is displayed (step ST9). If the bar graph is displayed, the display position is shifted by one day and the graph display is updated (step ST9). ST10). Then, the step count value (for the current day) counted by 12:00 pm is stored in the storage position for storing the data one day before, and the bar graph display is also matched with this (step ST11). Note that FIG.
(A) and (b) show the display contents of the display unit 5 at 11:59:59 pm and the display contents at 12:00 pm, and the bar graph shows the rightward direction. It is shown that the step count displayed as a numerical value changes to 0 as it shifts to one place.

Since the subsequent processing is for the next day, first, the count value of the step counter 2 is reset to 0 (step ST2), and the above operation is repeated. The above is the operation of the pedometer in the "step display mode", but the pedometer can also be operated in another operation mode by operating the operation switch 7. That is, by operating the memory recall / time setting switch 7 _-3 , it is possible to recall the step count values stored in the memory 4 from one day ago to six days ago.

FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the "call display mode", in which the step count value four days ago is 10,000.
It shows the case of walking. For the convenience of drawing, the bar graph only displays the graph 4 days ago and omits the description of other parts, but in reality, in the state where all the bar graphs from the current day to 6 days before are displayed, Only the bar graph 4 days ago is blinking. Therefore, according to the "call display mode", the actual step count value of a specific day can be specifically confirmed while observing the daily change of the step count value.

Further, the memory recall / time setting switch 7 _-3
When is pressed continuously, the operation mode changes to the "total value display mode", and as shown in FIG. 7, the total value (Total value) of the number of steps in the 7 days until now is displayed. Furthermore, when the step / clock switch 7 _-1 is pressed, the operation mode becomes "time display mode".
In the lower display field of the display 5, the time at that time is displayed in hours and minutes (see FIG. 8).

[0022]

As described above, in the pedometer according to the first aspect, the counting means, the counting means for counting the number of walks every day while referring to the current time by the timing means, and each day ends. Since it is equipped with a storage means that automatically stores the step count value for each day, the step count value for each day is automatically stored without any special operation, which is very convenient. is there. Further, since the pedometer according to claim 1 is provided with the display means for displaying the number of walks for the current and past several days in a graph, it is possible to instantly visually recognize the excess or deficiency of the daily exercise amount and the daily life pattern. You can and are very effective in managing your own health.

Further, in the pedometer according to the second aspect, the calling means for displaying arbitrary data as numerical data out of the walking number data for the past several days, and a graph display in response to the operation of the calling means. Since it is equipped with an explicit means that clearly shows the relevant part in the walking count data, it is possible to grasp the actual number of walks on a specific day while recognizing the daily change in the amount of exercise and self-manage health. It is effective in the above.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a pedometer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an appearance of the pedometer shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing display contents and the like in the pedometer shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a “step count display mode” of the pedometer of FIG.

5 is a diagram showing display contents before and after 12:00 pm in the pedometer of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a “call display mode” of the pedometer of FIG.

7 is a drawing for explaining a "total value display mode" of the pedometer of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining a “time display mode” of the pedometer of FIG.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a conventional pedometer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 step number sensor 2 step number counter 3 clock (time keeping means) 4 memory 5 indicator 6 indicator driver 7 operation switch 8 CPU

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] October 8, 1992

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0010

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The counting means receives the output signal from the step count sensor section and counts the number of walks of the user of the apparatus every day with reference to the current time grasped by the time counting means. That is, the total value of how many steps the device user has taken is counted from 12:00 am to 11:59:59 pm. The storage means refers to the current time grasped by the timekeeping means, stores the count result of the counting section each time each day ends, and stores the number of walks for the past several days already stored, Depending on how many days ago each walk count is data, it is transferred to the corresponding storage location. In this way, the past data is stored in association with the corresponding date, so that this data can be read out whenever necessary.
Note that how many days ago the step count data is saved is arbitrary, and for example, data for the past week may be saved.

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0017

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Next, the CPU 8 determines whether or not the current time is 12:00 am based on the signal from the clock 3 (step ST7). If it is not 12:00 am, the process returns to step ST3 to continue counting the number of walks and continue to display the count result (steps ST3 to ST7). On the other hand, at 12:00 am, the process proceeds to step ST8, and the already stored data from 1 day to 5 days ago is transferred to the data storage positions of 2 days to 6 days ago (step ST8). By the above process, the data stored as the data 6 days before is deleted.

[Procedure 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0018

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Then, it is judged whether or not the bar graph is displayed (step ST9), and if the bar graph is displayed, the display position is shifted by one day and the graph display is updated (step ST9). ST10). Then, the step count value (for the current day) counted by 12:00 am is stored in the storage position for storing the data one day before, and the bar graph display is also matched with this (step ST11). Note that FIG.
(A) and (b) show the display contents of the display unit 5 at 11:59:59 pm and the display contents at 12:00:00, and the bar graph shows the rightward direction. It is shown that the step count numerically displayed is changed to 0 as the position is shifted to one place.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Figure 5

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

5 is a diagram showing the display contents before and after 12:00 am in the pedometer of FIG.

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] October 9, 1992

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be corrected] Drawing

[Name of item to be corrected] Fig. 4

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[Figure 4]

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A time measuring means for always grasping the current time, a step number sensor section for outputting a signal corresponding to each walking of the apparatus user, and an output signal from the step number sensor means. , Counting means for counting the number of walks per day of the device user by referring to the current time grasped by the time measuring means, and referring to the current time grasped by the time measuring means, at the end of each day A storage unit that stores the count result of the counting unit and transfers the number of walks for the past several days already stored to a corresponding storage location according to how many days ago each walk count is data. A display unit for displaying the count result at the present time by the counting unit as numerical data and displaying the count result and the number of walks for the past several days already stored in a graph. Pedometer to collect. 2. The pedometer according to claim 1, further comprising a calling means for calling arbitrary walk count data from the stored walk count data for the past several days and displaying the same as numerical data. A pedometer, comprising: a demonstrating means that clearly indicates a corresponding portion in the walking number data for the past several days displayed in a graph in response to the operation of the calling means.