KR20020080151A - PC linking Digital weighting scale system and methodologies using USB module and PC monitor, software - Google Patents

PC linking Digital weighting scale system and methodologies using USB module and PC monitor, software Download PDF

Info

Publication number
KR20020080151A
KR20020080151A KR1020010019414A KR20010019414A KR20020080151A KR 20020080151 A KR20020080151 A KR 20020080151A KR 1020010019414 A KR1020010019414 A KR 1020010019414A KR 20010019414 A KR20010019414 A KR 20010019414A KR 20020080151 A KR20020080151 A KR 20020080151A
Authority
KR
South Korea
Prior art keywords
scale
user
usb
weight
measured
Prior art date
Application number
KR1020010019414A
Other languages
Korean (ko)
Other versions
KR100471589B1 (en
Inventor
박영출
Original Assignee
주식회사 카스
주식회사 리얼디바이스
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by 주식회사 카스, 주식회사 리얼디바이스 filed Critical 주식회사 카스
Priority to KR10-2001-0019414A priority Critical patent/KR100471589B1/en
Priority to PCT/KR2001/001565 priority patent/WO2002084568A1/en
Publication of KR20020080151A publication Critical patent/KR20020080151A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of KR100471589B1 publication Critical patent/KR100471589B1/en

Links

Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/48Other medical applications
    • A61B5/4869Determining body composition
    • A61B5/4872Body fat
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01GWEIGHING
    • G01G19/00Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in the preceding groups
    • G01G19/44Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in the preceding groups for weighing persons
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01GWEIGHING
    • G01G23/00Auxiliary devices for weighing apparatus
    • G01G23/18Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication; Recording devices; Scales, e.g. graduated
    • G01G23/38Recording and/or coding devices specially adapted for weighing apparatus
    • G01G23/42Recording and/or coding devices specially adapted for weighing apparatus electrically operated
    • GPHYSICS
    • G16INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16HHEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H10/00ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
    • G16H10/60ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
    • GPHYSICS
    • G16INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16HHEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H20/00ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
    • G16H20/10ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
    • GPHYSICS
    • G16INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16HHEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H20/00ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
    • G16H20/60ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
    • GPHYSICS
    • G16INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16HHEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H40/00ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
    • G16H40/60ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
    • G16H40/63ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Primary Health Care (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • General Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Nutrition Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Bioinformatics & Cheminformatics (AREA)
  • Medicinal Chemistry (AREA)
  • Arrangements For Transmission Of Measured Signals (AREA)
  • Measuring And Recording Apparatus For Diagnosis (AREA)
  • Medical Treatment And Welfare Office Work (AREA)
  • Measurement And Recording Of Electrical Phenomena And Electrical Characteristics Of The Living Body (AREA)

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and device for managing a body weight using a digital scale for connecting to personal computer is provided to measure and manage a body weight of a user by installing a driver program of an auto-sensing method for using a digital scale and going up a scale of a PC USB interface connection type. CONSTITUTION: A digital scale is connected to a PC using a USB cable, and en exclusive driver and software must be installed. If a user is loaded on a measuring unit of the digital scale, en exclusive program is driven, a measured person is checked, a registration or not of the user is checked, the user is selected or newly registered, and a body weight of the user is measured. Measured information is displayed on a monitor, a measured value is confirmed, the information is recorded in a corresponding user DB, a variation of a measured value of the user is checked continuously, and a variation of the body weight is checked through a graphic. In the case that the PC is connected to a network for being connected to the Internet, the PC is synchronized to a web site such as a health portal and receives customized information according to users in accordance with the measured information or receives a customized health consulting and a consultation in accordance with an analysis a measuring value.

Description

PC용 USB 모듈과 모니터 및 전용 소프트웨어로 구현되는 PC연결식 디지털 체중계 시스템과 그 방법{PC linking Digital weighting scale system and methodologies using USB module and PC monitor, software}PC linking digital weighting scale system and methodologies using USB module and PC monitor, software}

본 발명은 PC 인터페이스 디바이스인 USB 모듈(108)과 모니터(105) 및 전용 소프트웨어(130)를 이용한 디지털 체중계에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a digital scale using a USB interface 108 and a monitor 105 and dedicated software 130, which are PC interface devices.

각 가정마다 1대 이상의 PC가 있을 정도로 PC가 널리 보급되고, PC의 활용도 역시 급격히 높아져가고 있으며, 또한 다이어트를 비롯한 건강에 대한 욕구가 증가하면서 가정에도 체중계 등의 건강관리기구가 널리 보급되고 있는 추세이다.PCs are spreading widely enough to have more than one PC in each household, and the use of PCs is also rapidly increasing. Also, as health needs such as diet and health are increasing, health care devices such as scales are widely used in homes. to be.

그러나, 일반적으로 종래의 체중계는 사용자가 측정하는 즉시 측정값을 알 수 있으나 지속적인 체중관리와 체중변화를 상세하게 체크할 수 없어 보다 체계적인 체중관리가 불가능했다. 이에 몇몇 업체에서 메모리를 내장한 전자 체중계 및 디지털 체중계를 개발 보급하고 있으나 가격이 비쌀 뿐만 아니라 이 측정값을 체계적인 건강관리 정보로써 활용하는데도 한계가 있었다. 이에 기본적인 체중 측정 기능만을 체중계에서 담당하고 나머지 측정값의 표시 및 데이터 관리를 PC를 활용하는 방안을 모색하게 된 것이다.However, in general, a conventional weight scale can know the measured value immediately after the user measures, but it is impossible to manage the weight more systematically because it can not check the detailed weight and continuous weight management. Some companies are developing and distributing electronic scales and digital scales with built-in memory, but they are not only expensive but also have limitations in using these measurements as systematic health care information. In this way, only the basic weight measurement function is in charge of the weight scale, and the method of using a PC to display and manage the remaining measurement values is explored.

종래에도 이러한 기술적 시도는 있어 RS-232C를 이용한 시리얼 통신으로 측정값을 PC로 전송하는 방식은 개발되어 있지만 이는 사용상의 어려움과 전송속도, 응용의 한계가 있어 일반화되지 못하고 있는 상황이다. 그러나 최근 PC에 일반적인 인터페이스로 제공되는 USB포트(102)는 사용이 편리하고 기기간의 커뮤니케이션이 원활하고 또한, 사용자 장치 설정 등이 편리하며 응용소프트웨어 개발이 용이하여이를 이용한 체중계를 고안하게 된 것이다.In the past, such a technical attempt has been developed to transmit measured values to a PC through serial communication using RS-232C. However, this has not been generalized due to difficulties in use, transmission speed, and application limitations. However, recently, the USB port 102, which is provided as a general interface to a PC, is convenient to use, communication between devices is smooth, user device setting, etc., and easy to develop application software.

이밖에 종래의 디지털 체중계는 디지털 표시판(LCD), 메모리 및 측정값을 처리하는 회로 등의 전원 공급을 건전지를 이용하기 때문에 이를 자주 교체해 주어야 하는 불편과 습한 곳에 보관하는 경우 건전지의 누액이 흘러나와 기기를 손상시키는 경우가 있었다. 그러나 본 발명의 디지털 체중계는 USB 인터페이스(108)를 통해 PC본체의 전원을 이용하기 때문에 이러한 문제점을 개선시켰다.In addition, since a conventional digital scale uses a battery to supply power such as a digital display (LCD), a memory, and a circuit for processing measured values, when the battery is stored in a place where it is inconvenient and humid, which must be frequently replaced, leakage of the battery may occur. There was a case to damage. However, the digital scale of the present invention improves this problem because it uses the power of the PC main body through the USB interface 108.

뿐만 아니라, 본 발명은 기존에 별도로 부착시킨 디지털 표시판(LCD) 등을 이용하지 않고 바로 PC의 모니터(105)를 통해 측정값을 보여주므로 다양한 형태로 그 값을 알 수 있게 하였다.In addition, the present invention shows the measured value directly through the monitor 105 of the PC without using a digital display panel (LCD), etc., which is attached separately, so that the value can be known in various forms.

또한 종래 디지털 체중계의 경우 측정값을 출력할 수 없거나 별도의 프린터기(104)를 사용하였으나, 본 발명의 디지털 체중계는 이 측정치에 대한 정보를 PC에 저장하게 되므로, 일반 PC 출력물처럼 프린터기(104)로 측정 정보를 인쇄할 수 있다.In addition, in the case of a conventional digital scale, the measurement value can not be output or a separate printer 104 is used, but the digital scale of the present invention stores the information on the measurement value in a PC, so as to the printer 104 as a general PC output. Measurement information can be printed.

이와 함께 종래의 디지털 체중계는 사용자의 정보를 1인 이상 9인 이하 등의 한정된 인원에 대해서만 소형 메모리에 저장 가능하였으나, 본 발명의 디지털 체중계는 인원수의 제한 없이 많은 사용자가 사용가능하며, 다수의 많은 사용자의 측정정보를 저장, 관리 가능하게 한다.In addition, the conventional digital scale can store the user's information in a small memory only for a limited number of people, such as one or more than nine people, the digital scale of the present invention can be used by many users without limiting the number of people, many User can save and manage the measurement information.

본 발명이 이루고자 하는 기술적 과제는 이와 같은 문제점을 해결하기 위한 것으로서, 사용자는 PC에 본 발명의 디지털 체중계를 이용하기 위한 AutoSensing방식의 Driver Program(전용 소프트웨어(130))을 설치하고 PC USB Interface 연결식 체중계에 올라서는 것만으로도 체중을 측정, 관리할 수 있는 디지털 체중계 시스템 및 방법을 제공하는 데 그 목적이 있다.The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to solve such a problem, the user installs an AutoSensing type Driver Program (dedicated software 130) for using the digital scale of the present invention on a PC and a PC USB Interface-connected scale The purpose is to provide a digital scale system and method that can be measured and managed by simply standing on.

또한, 본 발명은 측정된 자료를 별도의 입력없이 사용자 PC DB(109)에 저장하여 이를 그래프로 보여줌으로써 체중의 변화를 지속적으로 체크할 수 있고 이를 다양한 용도로 활용할 수 있도록 하는데 그 목적이 있다.In addition, the present invention is to store the measured data in the user PC DB 109 without additional input and to show it as a graph to continuously check the change in weight and to use it for various purposes.

도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 디지털 체중계 시스템의 구성도이다.1 is a block diagram of a digital weight scale system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 디지털 체중계 시스템의 개념도이다.2 is a conceptual diagram of a digital scale system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 3은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 체중계 시스템에서 이루어지는 측정방법을 순차적으로 나타낸 도이다.3 is a view showing in sequence the measuring method made in the weight scale system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

도 4는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 체중계 시스템의 블록도이다.4 is a block diagram of a weight scale system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

* 주요 도면 부호의 간단한 설명* Brief description of the main reference numerals

100 : 체중측정부 100a : 스트레인 게이지 (또는 로드셀)100: weight measuring unit 100a: strain gauge (or load cell)

100b : A/D 컨버터 100c : USB 콘트롤러100b: A / D Converter 100c: USB Controller

101 : USB 인터페이스 케이블 102 : PC USB 포트101: USB interface cable 102: PC USB port

103 : 일반 PC 본체 104 : 프린터103: general PC body 104: printer

105 : 모니터 106 : 키보드105: monitor 106: keyboard

107 : 마우스 108 : USB 인터페이스 모듈107: mouse 108: USB interface module

109 : DB 110 : 입출력장치109: DB 110: I / O device

120 : 인터넷망 130 : 전용 소프트웨어120: Internet 130: dedicated software

본 발명은, 측정 정보를 입력하기 위한 시스템에 있어 디지털 체중계 및 PC와의 인터페이스를 위한 USB 컨트롤러와 PC와 디지털 체중계의 연결을 위한 케이블 장치(101); 및 측정 정보를 저장하기 위한 시스템으로 일반 PC(103)를 이용하는 방법을 포함한다.The present invention provides a system for inputting measurement information, a cable controller 101 for connecting a digital scale with a USB controller for interfacing with a digital scale and a PC; And a method of using a general PC 103 as a system for storing measurement information.

또한, 본 발명은 측정 정보를 출력하기 위한 디스플레이 방법 및 출력 또는 가공하는 단계를 포함한다.The invention also includes a display method for outputting measurement information and an output or processing step.

본 발명의 디지털 체중계에 사용되는 인터페이스 디바이스는 USB(Universal Serial Bus)를 사용하며 이는 다음과 같은 USB(Universal Serial Bus)방식의 편리성에 근간한다.The interface device used in the digital scale of the present invention uses a universal serial bus (USB), which is based on the convenience of the following universal serial bus (USB) method.

USB(Universal Serial Bus)는 윈도우98의 출시와 더불어 관심을 끌게된 직렬 포트의 일종으로서, 오디오 플레이어, 조이스틱, 키보드(106), 전화, 스캐너 및 프린터 (104)등과 같은 주변기기와 컴퓨터간의 플러그 앤 플레이 인터페이스이며, USB의 원리는 직렬 포트와 동일하지만 직렬 포트보다 더 빠르고, 연결하기 편리하다. USB는 현재는 12 Mbps의 데이터 전송속도를 지원하지만, 향상된 버전에서는 최대 480 Mbps까지 지원하므로 웬만한 주변기기를 연결해도 속도가 충분하고, 최대 127개까지 장치들을 사슬처럼 연결한다. 또한 PC를 사용하는 도중에 장치를 연결해도 인식을 하며, 주변기기의 전원이 필요 없다. 일반적으로 PC에는 2개의 USB포트(102)가 있지만 USB 허브가 있어서 하나의 포트를 다수의 포트로 나누어주기 때문에 다양한 주변장치를 연결할 수 있다.USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a type of serial port that has attracted interest with the release of Windows 98. It is a plug-and-play connection between computers and peripherals such as audio players, joysticks, keyboards 106, phones, scanners, and printers (104). It's an interface, and the principle of USB is the same as the serial port, but faster and easier to connect than the serial port. USB currently supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps, but the enhanced version supports up to 480 Mbps, so even the most peripherals are fast enough to connect up to 127 devices in a chain. It also recognizes when a device is connected while using a PC, and does not require a power supply for peripherals. In general, a PC has two USB ports 102, but a USB hub divides one port into a plurality of ports so that various peripheral devices can be connected.

따라서 본 발명에서 사용하는 USB 모듈(108)은 PC 체중계의 Interface로 활용하기에 충분하며 쉽고 빠르게 연결할 수 있어 매우 편리한 방식이라고 할 수 있다.Therefore, the USB module 108 used in the present invention is sufficient to be utilized as an interface of a PC scale and can be said to be very convenient because it can be easily and quickly connected.

도면을 참조하면서 본 발명의 동작 및 작용 효과에 대하여 상세히 설명하면 다음과 같다.Referring to the drawings will be described in detail with respect to the operation and effect of the present invention.

도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 디지털 체중계 시스템의 구성도이고, 도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 디지털 체중계 시스템의 개념도이다.1 is a block diagram of a digital scale system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a conceptual diagram of a digital scale system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

본 발명에 따른 디지털 체중계의 측정방법을 도 3에 따라 순서도로 살펴보면 다음과 같다.Looking at the method of measuring the digital scale according to the invention in a flow chart according to FIG.

우선 본 발명의 디지털 체중계를 USB케이블(101)을 이용하여 PC(103)에 연결하고, 디지털 체중계의 사용을 위해 먼저 전용 Driver와 소프트웨어(130)를 설치해야 한다.First, the digital scale of the present invention must be connected to the PC 103 using the USB cable 101, and for the use of the digital scale, a dedicated driver and software 130 must first be installed.

사용자가 측정을 위해 디지털 체중계의 측정부(100)에 올라가면 자동적으로 전용 프로그램이 구동되면서 측정자 확인을 하여 사용자의 등록여부를 확인한 후사용자를 선택 또는 신규 등록하고 체중값을 측정하게 된다. 이는 각 개인은 물론 가족을 비롯한 다수의 사용자가 이 장치를 사용할 수 있도록 하기 위한 방법이다.When the user ascends to the measuring unit 100 of the digital scale for measurement, a dedicated program is automatically driven to check the user's registration by checking the measurer and then select or newly register the user and measure the weight value. This is a way to allow this device to be used by individual users as well as multiple users, including family members.

체중을 측정하면 본 측정정보는 모니터(105)에 디스플레이 되어 측정값을 확인하고 본 정보를 해당 사용자 DB(109)에 기록하여 사용자의 측정값의 변화를 지속적으로 체크하여 그래픽으로 체중의 변화를 확인할 수 있다.When the weight is measured, the measurement information is displayed on the monitor 105 to check the measured value and record the information in the corresponding user DB 109 to continuously check the change in the user's measured value to check the change in the weight graphically. Can be.

이후 PC가 네트웍에 연결되어 인터넷(120)에 접속 가능한 경우 건강 포탈 등의 Web Site에 동기화하여 측정된 정보에 따라 각 개인별 맞춤 정보를 제공받거나 측정치의 분석에 따른 맞춤 건강 컨설팅 및 상담을 받을 수도 있다.After that, if the PC is connected to the network and can be connected to the Internet 120, it may be synchronized to a Web site such as a health portal and provided with personalized information for each individual according to the measured information, or may receive customized health consulting and consultation based on the analysis of the measured values. .

도 4를 참조하면, 본 발명에 따른 디지털 체중계 장치를 구비한 시스템의 블록도가 도시되어 있다.4, a block diagram of a system with a digital scale apparatus in accordance with the present invention is shown.

도시된 바와 같이 체중은 스트레인 게이지 (또는 로드셀)(100a) 등의 측정디바이스에 의해서 측정치는 직류전압으로 변환된다. 스트레인 게이지(또는 로드셀)(100a)의 출력전압은 통상 수 mV이므로 수백~수천배의 엠프에서 증폭시켜, 컷오프 주파수가 수Hz의 로우패스 필터로 잡음을 제거하여, A/D 컨버터(100b)에 입력된다. A/D 컨버터(100b)에서 디지털 값으로 변환된 측정값은 마이크로프로세서(100c)에서 처리되어 값을 출력 장치로 보내지게 된다. 이때 MPU(MicroProcessor Unit)에 함께 개발 내장된 펌웨어 프로세서 부분의 USB 콘트롤러(100c)가 처리된 값을 USB Cable (101)을 통해 PC 뒷면에 위치한 USB Port와 연결되며 미리 설치된 USB 전자 체중계 드라이버가 이 장치를 인식함에 따라 입출력을 맡게 되고 최종적으로 전용S/W(130)의 스크린 출력에 의해 모니터(105) 상에 시현된다. 또한 이를 관리하는 개인별 DB(109)에 측정값을 저장, 관리하고 인터넷(120)과 연결시에 이를 타 프로그램과 그 값을 동기시켜 활용하게 된다.As shown, the weight is converted into a DC voltage by a measuring device such as a strain gauge (or load cell) 100a. Since the output voltage of the strain gauge (or load cell) 100a is typically several mV, it is amplified by hundreds to thousands of times of amplifiers, and the noise is removed by a low-pass filter with a cutoff frequency of several Hz, thereby providing the A / D converter 100b. Is entered. The measured value converted into the digital value in the A / D converter 100b is processed in the microprocessor 100c and the value is sent to the output device. At this time, the USB controller (100c) of the firmware processor part developed in the MPU (MicroProcessor Unit) is connected to the USB port on the back of the PC through the USB cable (101), and the pre-installed USB electronic scale driver As it is recognized as the input and output and finally displayed on the monitor 105 by the screen output of the dedicated S / W (130). In addition, it stores and manages the measured values in the individual DB 109 for managing them, and when the connection with the Internet 120 is used to synchronize the values with other programs.

이상에서 설명한 바와 같이 본 발명의 PC 인터페이스 디바이스를 이용한 디지털 체중계에 따르면, 기본적인 체중 측정 기능은 스트레인 게이지(또는 로드셀)(100a)방식을 활용하되 나머지 기능인 측정값의 표시 및 데이터의 관리를 PC를 활용할 수 있게 되며, 사용자는 고가의 메모리방식인 디지털 체중계 없이도 간단한 방법으로 측정값과 그 변화를 지속적으로 DB(109)에 저장하여 활용할 수 있게 된다.As described above, according to the digital scale using the PC interface device of the present invention, the basic weight measurement function utilizes a strain gauge (or load cell) method 100a, but utilizes a PC to display the remaining values and manage data. The user can continue to store and use the measured values and their changes in the DB 109 in a simple manner without using an expensive memory digital scale.

뿐만 아니라, 본 발명의 디지털 체중계는 USB 인터페이스(108)를 통해 PC본체의 전원을 이용하므로 일반 디지털 체중계에서처럼 건전지를 교체하거나 건전지 누액에 의한 기기 손상 문제를 발생시키지 않으며, 별도의 전원장치없이도 전원의 공급에 문제가 없게 된다.In addition, since the digital scale of the present invention uses the power supply of the PC main body through the USB interface 108, it does not cause a problem of damage to the device due to battery replacement or leakage of battery, as in a general digital scale. There will be no problem with the supply.

별도의 디지털 표시판(LCD) 없이도 측정값을 PC 모니터를 통해 전용 소프트웨어에 의해 화면출력을 할 수 있고, 일반 PC 출력물처럼 프린터기(104)로 측정정보를 인쇄할 수 있게 된다.Even without a separate digital display panel (LCD), the measured value can be output by a dedicated software through a PC monitor, and the measurement information can be printed on the printer 104 as a normal PC output.

이와 함께 기존의 디지털 체중계가 한정된 인원수에 대해서만 정보를 저장할 수 있었던 것에 비해 본 발명의 디지털 체중계는 PC의 사용자 DB를 활용하여 다수의 많은 사용자의 측정정보를 저장, 관리할 수 있는 효과가 있다.In addition, the digital scale of the present invention has the effect of storing and managing the measurement information of a large number of users using the user DB of the PC, compared to the existing digital scale was able to store information only for a limited number of people.

또한, 본 발명의 프로그램에 따라 측정치에 나이, 성별, 키 등의 기초입력자료를 입력하면 표준체중, 권장 체지방 수치 등과 같은 기본 건강정보를 제공받을 수 있고, 건강 또는 다이어트 사이트 등과 연계하여 사용자 DB(109)에 저장된 정보에 따라 맞춤 건강 컨설팅을 제공받게 된다.In addition, if the basic input data such as age, gender, height, etc. are input to the measured values according to the program of the present invention, basic health information such as standard weight, recommended body fat value, etc. can be provided, and the user DB ( You will be provided with personalized health consulting based on the information stored in 109).

이에 따라 본 발명은 디지털 체중계가 단순한 체중계로서만이 아니라 개인과 가족의 건강관리기구로서 일반 가정에서 활용될 수 있게 된다.Accordingly, the present invention can be used in the home as a digital scale not only as a simple scale, but also as an individual and family health care organization.

Claims (8)

디지털 체중계용 구동프로그램이 저장된 PC; 및 상기 PC의 USB포트에 접속되어 사용자의 체중 측정시 입출력 신호를 처리하는 USB 콘트롤러를 내장한 디지털 체중계PC storing driving program for the digital scale; And a USB weight controller having a USB controller connected to a USB port of the PC and processing an input / output signal when measuring a user's weight. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 PC용 모니터(105)로 검출된 체중 값을 출력, 측정값이 디스플레이되는 PC모니터 체중계 시스템The PC monitor weight scale system of claim 1, wherein the weight value detected by the PC monitor 105 is output and the measured value is displayed. 제1항에 있어서, 체중계의 자체 전원(건전지 등)을 이용하지 않고 PC USB 모듈(108)을 이용한 체중계의 전원 공급 방법The power supply method of the weight scale of Claim 1 using the PC USB module 108, without using the scale power itself (battery etc.). 제1항에 있어서, 체중계용 PC 전용소프트웨어(130)를 이용한 측정값의 입출력과 개인별 체중값 DB(109) 데이터를 관리하는 방법The method of claim 1, wherein the input and output of the measured value and the individual weight value DB 109 data are managed using the PC-specific software 130 for the scale. 제4항에 있어서, 체중계용 PC 전용 소프트웨어와 연동시킨 건강관련 웹사이트에 연결하는 방법 또는 디지털 체중계의 측정값을 웹사이트로 직접 동기시키는 방법The method of claim 4, wherein the method connects to a health-related website linked with the PC-specific software for the scale, or the method of synchronizing the measured value of the digital scale directly to the website. 제2항에 있어서, 상기 시스템에 의한 장치 내부에 측정값을 표시하는 표시계또는 지시계를 갖지 않는 더미 체중계The dummy scale according to claim 2, which does not have an indicator or an indicator for displaying the measured value inside the apparatus by the system. 제1항에 있어서, 이 장치의 동일한 방법을 이용한 체지방 측정 시스템The body fat measurement system of claim 1, wherein the body fat measurement system is performed using the same method of the apparatus. 제1항에 있어서, 이 장치의 동일한 방법을 이용한 산업용, 일반 업소용 저울 시스템2. The industrial and general scales system of claim 1, using the same method of the device.
KR10-2001-0019414A 2001-04-11 2001-04-11 Digital Weight Scale For PC And Method of Managing Weight Therewith KR100471589B1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR10-2001-0019414A KR100471589B1 (en) 2001-04-11 2001-04-11 Digital Weight Scale For PC And Method of Managing Weight Therewith
PCT/KR2001/001565 WO2002084568A1 (en) 2001-04-11 2001-09-19 Electronic weight scale, weight management system and weight management method

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR10-2001-0019414A KR100471589B1 (en) 2001-04-11 2001-04-11 Digital Weight Scale For PC And Method of Managing Weight Therewith

Related Child Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
KR2020010019935U Division KR200260029Y1 (en) 2001-07-02 2001-07-02 Apparatus for body weight management using digital balance connected at PC

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
KR20020080151A true KR20020080151A (en) 2002-10-23
KR100471589B1 KR100471589B1 (en) 2005-02-21

Family

ID=19708116

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
KR10-2001-0019414A KR100471589B1 (en) 2001-04-11 2001-04-11 Digital Weight Scale For PC And Method of Managing Weight Therewith

Country Status (2)

Country Link
KR (1) KR100471589B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2002084568A1 (en)

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR20020096584A (en) * 2001-06-21 2002-12-31 기장 메디칼 주식회사 Computer for suppling power in an electric heater for a moxa cautery
WO2005015474A1 (en) * 2003-08-12 2005-02-17 Cas Co., Ltd. System and method of managing body weight for an expert
KR100712647B1 (en) * 2004-09-14 2007-05-02 주식회사 리얼디바이스 Health care system and method using TV broadcasting
KR20070092071A (en) * 2006-03-07 2007-09-12 박승훈 External device-connectable scale and service providing method using the same
KR20150104370A (en) * 2014-03-05 2015-09-15 재단법인대구경북과학기술원 Device for measuring weight and method using the same
WO2018074784A1 (en) * 2016-10-17 2018-04-26 황문도 Body weight scale comprising attachable/detachable display device having air quality measuring portion

Families Citing this family (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2007102708A1 (en) * 2006-03-07 2007-09-13 Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation Of Kyunghee University Scales that can be connected to external devices and service providing method using the scales
JP4834562B2 (en) * 2007-01-17 2011-12-14 株式会社エー・アンド・デイ Weighing equipment
CN100485698C (en) * 2007-09-13 2009-05-06 蔡传忠 Household personal electric health controller
US9202111B2 (en) 2011-01-09 2015-12-01 Fitbit, Inc. Fitness monitoring device with user engagement metric functionality
US8475367B1 (en) 2011-01-09 2013-07-02 Fitbit, Inc. Biometric monitoring device having a body weight sensor, and methods of operating same

Family Cites Families (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5867494A (en) * 1996-11-18 1999-02-02 Mci Communication Corporation System, method and article of manufacture with integrated video conferencing billing in a communication system architecture
US6112181A (en) * 1997-11-06 2000-08-29 Intertrust Technologies Corporation Systems and methods for matching, selecting, narrowcasting, and/or classifying based on rights management and/or other information
JPH11151211A (en) * 1997-11-25 1999-06-08 Matsushita Electric Works Ltd Home health management system
KR200188622Y1 (en) * 2000-02-15 2000-07-15 성상준 Exerciser interlink to computer
KR100374119B1 (en) * 2000-03-31 2003-03-03 박찬원 Weight measuring apparatus using personal computer
KR20000071995A (en) * 2000-06-12 2000-12-05 홍순성 Internet diet management system and internet diet balance
KR100347856B1 (en) * 2000-06-12 2002-08-09 (주)아이아 커뮤니케이션 System having digital weighing scale device and method for outputting diet information transmitted through internet network
KR200217795Y1 (en) * 2000-06-12 2001-03-15 주식회사아이아 커뮤니케이션 Diet management balance
KR200208697Y1 (en) * 2000-07-12 2001-01-15 조혜경 A remote thermometer for the temperature of the body

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR20020096584A (en) * 2001-06-21 2002-12-31 기장 메디칼 주식회사 Computer for suppling power in an electric heater for a moxa cautery
WO2005015474A1 (en) * 2003-08-12 2005-02-17 Cas Co., Ltd. System and method of managing body weight for an expert
KR100712647B1 (en) * 2004-09-14 2007-05-02 주식회사 리얼디바이스 Health care system and method using TV broadcasting
KR20070092071A (en) * 2006-03-07 2007-09-12 박승훈 External device-connectable scale and service providing method using the same
KR20150104370A (en) * 2014-03-05 2015-09-15 재단법인대구경북과학기술원 Device for measuring weight and method using the same
WO2018074784A1 (en) * 2016-10-17 2018-04-26 황문도 Body weight scale comprising attachable/detachable display device having air quality measuring portion

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2002084568A1 (en) 2002-10-24
KR100471589B1 (en) 2005-02-21

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US10404776B2 (en) Extensibility for manipulation of medical data
US20100145209A1 (en) Apparatus for measuring amount of exercise, system for measuring amount of exercise, and method for measuring amount of exercise
KR100955002B1 (en) System of providing health management using smart card web server and method therof
KR20020080151A (en) PC linking Digital weighting scale system and methodologies using USB module and PC monitor, software
US8082027B2 (en) Portable USB electrocardiograph system and method
US20140236776A1 (en) System and Method for Virtual Product Demonstrations
US10915315B2 (en) Medical device, system, and software architecture for monitoring low acuity vitals
US20170367660A1 (en) Output method, output device, and computer-readable recording medium
KR200260029Y1 (en) Apparatus for body weight management using digital balance connected at PC
US20040246675A1 (en) Instrumentation console for personal computers
KR20030021812A (en) The total body measuring device and methodologies using PC linked Digital weighing scale and Digital tape-measure.
KR100562025B1 (en) System and method of managing body weight for an expert
US20180224323A1 (en) Variation measurement device for physical activity and display method of variation for physical activity
KR20190118774A (en) System for supporting health care
Park et al. Telecare system for cardiac surgery patients: implementation and effectiveness
Fuior et al. Intelligent System for Monitoring Vital Signs at Patient’s Home
KR20100041340A (en) The personal health record management method using the communication network
TWM329220U (en) Modulated biomedical signal measuring device
Malasanos ANALYSIS: mobile phones integrated into diabetes management: a logical progression
JP2016143333A (en) Information processing system, information processing method, and program
Shafi et al. Design and development of patient health tracking, monitoring and big data storage using Internet of Things and real time cloud computing
Yang et al. Development of a scalable monitoring system for wheelchair tilt-in-space usage
Kumar et al. An android application for health monitoring using IoT
JP2012173792A (en) Application distribution system and application distribution server
CN102446057A (en) System for providing and triggering corresponding processing program according to health information and method thereof

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
A201 Request for examination
N231 Notification of change of applicant
E902 Notification of reason for refusal
E701 Decision to grant or registration of patent right
GRNT Written decision to grant
FPAY Annual fee payment

Payment date: 20130129

Year of fee payment: 9

FPAY Annual fee payment

Payment date: 20140108

Year of fee payment: 10

FPAY Annual fee payment

Payment date: 20141226

Year of fee payment: 11

FPAY Annual fee payment

Payment date: 20151209

Year of fee payment: 12

FPAY Annual fee payment

Payment date: 20161221

Year of fee payment: 13

FPAY Annual fee payment

Payment date: 20171214

Year of fee payment: 14

FPAY Annual fee payment

Payment date: 20181219

Year of fee payment: 15

FPAY Annual fee payment

Payment date: 20191218

Year of fee payment: 16