KR20200094063A - Bioimpedance measuring device and operating method for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a bioimpedance measuring device and an operation method thereof. The disclosed bioimpedance measuring device comprises: a body unit housing a measurement circuit and including a grip, which may be held by a hand; first and second electrodes coupled to a first axis provided at one side of the body unit and pivoting the first axis; and third and fourth electrodes coupled to a second axis at one side of the body unit and pivoting the second axis, wherein the second axis is in a different position from the first axis. When a measurement object approaches and contacts the first, second, third, and fourth electrodes while being surrounded by the first, second, third, and fourth electrodes, the bioimpedance of the measurement object is measured.

Description

BIOIMPEDANCE MEASURING DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD FOR THE SAME

The following description relates to a bioimpedance measuring apparatus and its operation method.

Devices for measuring body composition using different electrical resistances such as fat and muscle are conventionally known. The body composition measuring apparatus may determine the body composition by measuring the bioimpedance by making an electrode contact the site to be measured. In order to accurately calculate body composition, not only the bioimpedance but also the shape information of the measurement site is required. Therefore, it is important to accurately determine the shape of the measurement site along with the accuracy of the bioimpedance measurement. In addition, features that can measure the impedance and the circumference of the measurement site in a simple manner, and features that can measure body composition as a single device without a separate auxiliary device are important in terms of improving user convenience.

The present invention can be gripped with one hand for ease of use and can measure bioimpedance with a single device without the need for a separate device, and can increase accuracy in grasping the body shape and contact electrodes regardless of the shape of the measurement site. And it is possible to provide a bio-impedance measuring apparatus capable of increasing the precision and accuracy of the body composition measurement by maintaining the compression degree constant.

The present invention is not limited to a specific site, such as the abdomen, which can measure the impedance, and can provide a bioimpedance measuring device capable of measuring the impedance of all desired sites.

In the present invention, since the measurement of the bioimpedance and the measurement of the length and the circumference of the measurement site can be performed by a single device, a separate device is not required, thereby improving convenience of use and improving portability.

An apparatus for measuring bioimpedance according to an embodiment includes a body portion that accommodates a measurement circuit and includes a grip that can be gripped by hand; A first electrode and a second electrode coupled to a first axis provided on one side of the body portion to orbit the first axis; And a third electrode and a fourth electrode coupled to a second axis having a position different from the first axis on the one side of the body part to orbit the second axis, and the measurement object approaches the first electrode, the The bioimpedance of the measurement object is measured when it is surrounded by the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the second electrode is pressed by the measurement object and pivots toward the grip, so that the measurement object can accommodate the measurement object deeper than when the measurement object starts to contact the second electrode. have.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the second electrode may be supported by the elastic body to restore the position to be measured before the turning of the measurement object.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the fourth electrode is adjacent to the second electrode and is pressed by the measurement object to turn toward the grip, so that the measurement object is deeper than when the measurement object starts to contact the fourth electrode The measurement object can be accommodated.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip may be different from the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the measurement circuit compares the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip and the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip while being pressed by the measurement object. It can be estimated which part of the measurement object is touching.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, while the measurement circuit is being pressed by the measurement object, it touches any part of the measurement object by comparing the degree to which the first electrode is opened and the degree to which the third electrode is opened. Can be estimated.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, while the measurement circuit is being pressed by the measurement object, if at least one of the second electrode and the fourth electrode is pushed by turning to the limit toward the grip, the bio-impedance It can be judged that the measurement result is not valid.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the first electrode and the third electrode may be opened or collected according to the circumference of the measurement object to be approached and contacted.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the measurement circuit may include a degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, a degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip while the measurement object approaches and contacts the first. The circumference of the measurement object may be estimated using at least one of a degree in which the electrode is opened or collected and a degree in which the third electrode is opened or collected.

The bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment includes a pressure sensor that measures pressure when the measurement object approaches and is surrounded by and contacted by the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode. In addition, the bioimpedance of the measurement object may be measured when the pressure measured by the pressure sensor falls within a predetermined range.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the body part includes a first portion including the first electrode to the fourth electrode and a second portion including the hand griptable grip, and the pressure sensor comprises The first portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion, and when the measurement object approaches and is surrounded and in close contact with the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode, the first portion is the The pressure applied to the second part can be measured.

The bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment further includes a communication unit that transmits the bio-impedance and circumference of the measurement object to an external device, and the body composition of the measurement object is measured by the bio-impedance and circumference of the measurement object and the external device. It may be determined based on at least one of the measured body weight, the impedance of the whole body or body part, and the body information of the measured object input to the external device.

The bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment further includes a communication unit that transmits the bioimpedance and circumference of the measurement object to a server, and the body composition of the measurement object includes the bioimpedance and circumference of the measurement object and the bioimpedance measurement device. It may be determined based on at least one of the weight of the measurement object measured by an external device performing communication, the impedance of each body or body part, the body information of the measurement object input to the external device, and the biometric data stored in the server. .

A method of operating a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment includes a first electrode and a second electrode provided in the bioimpedance measuring apparatus when a measurement object approaches the bioimpedance measuring apparatus and is surrounded and contacted by the bioimpedance measuring apparatus. Sensing movement of at least one of the electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode; And measuring a bioimpedance of the measurement object by using at least one of the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are measured. Is coupled to a first axis provided on one side of the bioimpedance measurement device to orbit the first axis, and the third electrode and the fourth electrode are positioned with respect to the first axis on the one axis of the bioimpedance measurement device. The second axis is pivoted by being coupled to a different second axis.

In the operation method of the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the detecting of the movement may include a degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip while the measurement object approaches and contacts, and the fourth electrode toward the grip. And estimating the circumference of the measurement object using at least one of a degree of turning, a degree of opening or collecting of the first electrode, and a degree of opening or collecting of the third electrode.

An apparatus for measuring bioimpedance according to an embodiment includes a body portion that accommodates a measurement circuit and includes a grip that can be gripped by hand; A first electrode coupled to a first axis provided on one side of the body portion to orbit the first axis; A third electrode coupled to a second axis having a different position from the first axis on the one side of the body portion to orbit the second axis; A second electrode positioned adjacent to the first electrode between the first electrode and the third electrode; And a fourth electrode positioned adjacent to the third electrode between the first electrode and the third electrode, wherein the first object, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the measurement object are approached. When the body is surrounded by a fourth electrode and is in contact, the bioimpedance of the measurement object is measured.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the first electrode and the third electrode may be opened in different directions as the measurement object approaches and contacts, and may be in close contact with the measurement object.

In the bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the first electrode and the third electrode are coupled to one side of the body part and are respectively disposed on a plurality of segment members rotatably coupled to each other, and the first electrode to the agent The four electrodes constitute a specimen including at least two electrodes for applying current and at least two electrodes for measuring voltage, and at least one electrode disposed on the plurality of segment members corresponds to a shape or thickness of the object to be measured. The angle between each segment member can be adjusted to contact with.

In an apparatus for measuring bioimpedance according to an embodiment, a control mechanism disposed on the gripping surface to control rotation of one or more segment members of the specimen portion is further included, and the specimen portion is connected to the control mechanism to operate the control mechanism. When the angle between the plurality of segment members is changed, and when at least a part of the plurality of electrodes is brought into contact with the measurement part of the object to be measured and the operating state of the adjusting mechanism is released, the electrodes disposed on the plurality of segment members are The angle between each segment member may be adjusted to contact the object to be measured corresponding to the shape or thickness of the object to be measured.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the body part is further coupled to the other side of the body and further includes a length measuring part for measuring the circumference or length of the measurement object, and the length measuring part rotates around a rotation axis passing through the other side of the body part. In addition, the circumference or length of the measurement object may be measured based on the number of revolutions measured by rolling on the surface of the measurement object.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, when the length measuring unit rotates in close contact with the measurement object to measure the circumference or length of the measurement object, detent feedback may be provided.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, when the length measurement unit rotates in close contact with the measurement object to measure the circumference or length of the measurement object, feedback based on at least one of a rotation speed and a rotation direction of the length measurement unit This can be provided.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the specimen part and the length measuring part are integrally formed with the body part, and measure the circumference or length of the measurement object by a length measuring part coupled to the other side of the body part, The impedance of the measurement object may be measured by the sample part coupled to one side of the body part.

The apparatus for measuring bioimpedance according to an embodiment further includes an angle sensor that measures the degree to which each of the first electrode and the third electrode is rotated, and the circumference or length of the measurement object is based on the output of the angle sensor. Can be determined.

The bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment may further include a pressure sensor that is in close contact with the measurement object and measures a pressure applied to one or more of the first to fourth electrodes.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, feedback according to whether pressure applied to one or more of the first electrode to the fourth electrode due to close contact of the measurement object satisfies a predetermined condition is output from the pressure sensor It can be determined and provided based on.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the feedback may include at least one of a visual screen and an auditory sound effect.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, when there is no pressure applied to at least one of the first electrode to the fourth electrode because the measurement object is not yet in close contact, feedback indicating a measurement operation of the bioimpedance is provided. Can be provided.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, when the amount of change in the measured bioimpedance and the output of the pressure sensor satisfy a predetermined condition for a first predetermined time, the measurement of the bioimpedance may be completed.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied within a predetermined second time, feedback indicating re-measurement of the bioimpedance may be provided.

The bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment is disposed on one side of the body portion, and may further include a pressure display unit that displays a pressure value measured by the pressure sensor.

The apparatus for measuring bioimpedance according to an embodiment may further include at least one angle adjusting unit disposed on the body unit to adjust the rotation angle of the segmental member of the sample unit.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the angle adjusting part rotates around a rotation axis passing through one side of the body part, and an adjusting mechanism through which one side is exposed to the outside of the body part; A linear motion member coupled to the other side of the adjustment mechanism and having coupling grooves formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction; And a protrusion formed on one side so as to be linearly coupled to the coupling groove and the other side to be connected to the segmentation member.

In the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment, the health information of the measurement object may be calculated by synthesizing the information received from the specimen part and the length measurement part.

The bio-impedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment further includes a communication unit that transmits the bio-impedance and circumference of the measurement object to an external device, and the body composition of the measurement object is measured by the bio-impedance and circumference of the measurement object and the external device. It may be determined based on at least one of the measured body weight, the impedance of the whole body or body part, and the body information of the measured object input to the external device.

The bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment further includes a communication unit that transmits the bioimpedance and circumference of the measurement object to a server, and the body composition of the measurement object includes the bioimpedance and circumference of the measurement object and the bioimpedance measurement device. It may be determined based on at least one of the weight of the measurement object measured by an external device performing communication, the impedance of each body or body part, the body information of the measurement object input to the external device, and the biometric data stored in the server. .

According to one embodiment, regardless of the shape or body shape of the measurement part, since the electrode contacts and maintains a constant degree of pressure on the measurement object, precision and accuracy may be improved in measuring the bioimpedance of the measurement object.

According to an embodiment, since the bioimpedance measuring device can be held with one hand to measure the bioimpedance and the circumference of the measurement site, convenience of use may be improved.

According to an embodiment, through the structure in which the second electrode and the fourth electrode provided in the bioimpedance measuring device are pressed by the measurement object and pivot to the grip, the measurement object of a small size as well as a measurement object of a large size is effectively Bioimpedance can be measured.

According to one embodiment, when a measurement object approaches and is surrounded by a plurality of electrodes and determines the circumference of the measurement object based on the degree of movement of the plurality of electrodes, bioimpedance measurement and circumference measurement without additional equipment or operation Can be done at once.

According to an embodiment, depending on the degree to which the second electrode and the fourth electrode provided in the bioimpedance measuring device are pressed by the measurement object and turn toward the grip, the measurement object is excessively or weakly contacted with the bioimpedance measurement device, or By knowing whether they are in proper contact, the accuracy of the measurement can be improved by guiding the appropriate contact pressure.

1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.
2 and 3 are views for explaining a body part of the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.
4 is a view for explaining the operation of the bio-impedance measuring device when pressed by a measurement object according to an embodiment.
5 to 7 are views for explaining the operation of the bio-impedance measuring device according to the measurement site according to an embodiment.
8 is a view showing an operation method of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.
9 is a perspective view of an impedance measuring device according to an embodiment.
10A and 10B are schematic diagrams showing the configuration of a body of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.
11A to 12C are schematic diagrams of various embodiments of a sample portion of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.
13A and 13B are perspective views of a detailed configuration of an angle adjusting unit, which is an embodiment of a means for adjusting the angle of a specimen part of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.
14A and 14B are schematic views of a state in which bioimpedance is measured by the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to the present disclosure.
15A and 15B are schematic diagrams of a length measuring unit of the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to the present disclosure.
16 is a schematic diagram of a state in which the circumference is measured by the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to the present disclosure.
17 is a view for explaining a process of measuring a bioimpedance according to an embodiment.
18A to 18D are diagrams illustrating a screen for guiding pressure applied when measuring bioimpedance according to an embodiment.
19A to 19D are diagrams illustrating a process of measuring a circumference or length of a measurement object according to an embodiment.
20A to 20D are diagrams for describing an operation mode of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.
21 and 22 are diagrams illustrating an interlocking example of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

Certain structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only, and may be implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to a specific disclosure form, and the scope of the present specification includes modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the technical spirit.

The terms first or second may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components. For example, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

When a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it should be understood that other components may be present, either directly connected to or connected to the other component.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to designate the existence of a described feature, number, step, action, component, part, or combination thereof, one or more other features or numbers, It should be understood that the presence or addition possibilities of steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof are not excluded in advance.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person skilled in the art. Terms such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with meanings in the context of related technologies, and should not be interpreted as ideal or excessively formal meanings unless explicitly defined herein. Does not.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific structural or functional descriptions below are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments to what is described in the text. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from these descriptions. In addition, the same reference numerals shown in each drawing denote the same members, and well-known functions and structures will be omitted.

1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to Figure 1a, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100 according to an embodiment includes a body portion 110 and a plurality of electrodes (121 ~ 124).

The body portion 110 accommodates the measurement circuit and includes a grip that can be gripped by hand. For example, the body portion 110 may be gripped by an examinee corresponding to a measurement object or an examiner performing bio impedance measurement of the examinee. The measurement circuit is connected to the plurality of electrodes 121 to 124 to measure the bioimpedance of the measurement object. Also, the measurement circuit may determine the body composition (eg, body fat amount) of the measurement object based on the measured bioimpedance.

The plurality of electrodes 121 to 124 may include one or more pairs of current applying electrodes and one or more pairs of voltage measurement electrodes. The bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100 applies a predetermined current using electrodes for applying current among the electrodes 121 to 124 that are in contact with the measurement object, and uses the voltage measuring electrodes to determine a potential difference in a path through which the current flows. By measuring, the bioimpedance of the measurement object can be measured. For example, the bio-impedance measuring apparatus 100 may apply a high-frequency current generated by a built-in current source from one point of a measurement object to another point, and the applied current (current flowing through the body) and current The bioimpedance of a measurement object may be measured based on measuring a potential difference between two points in a flowing path.

The plurality of electrodes 121 to 124 may rotate the first axis 131 or the second axis 132 for stable contact with the measurement object. The first shaft 131 or the second shaft 132 may be provided on one axis of the body portion 110 and have different positions. The first shaft 131 and the second shaft 132 may include an elastic body therein. The first electrode 121 and the third electrode 123 that orbit the first axis 131 and the second axis 132 may be closed at a predetermined angle when the measurement object is not approached and contacted by the elastic body included therein. You can keep it. The elastic body may use a general spring, but is not limited thereto, and if the measurement object approaches and does not come into contact, the first electrode 121 and the third electrode 123 can be maintained at a predetermined angle, and any material is used. Can also be used.

The first electrode 121 and the second electrode 122 may rotate the first axis 131, and the third electrode 123 and the fourth electrode 124 may rotate the second axis 132. Although described in detail below, the first electrode 121 and the third electrode 123 may be opened or collected according to the circumference of the measurement object when the measurement object approaches and contacts. For example, when a measurement object having a circumference greater than a reference value approaches and contacts, the first electrode 121 and the third electrode 123 may be opened. Conversely, when a measurement object having a circumference smaller than the reference value approaches and contacts, the first electrode 121 and the third electrode 123 may be collected.

When the measurement object approaches and contacts the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124, it is pressed by the measurement object and pivots toward the grip, so that the measurement object touches the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 The depth measurement object can be accommodated more than when starting. Further, the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 may be supported by the elastic body to restore the position to be measured before the turning of the object to be measured. At this time, the degree to which each of the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 pivots toward the grip may be the same or different from each other depending on the shape of the measurement object.

In addition, the measurement circuit is the degree to which the second electrode 122 turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode 124 turns toward the grip, and the degree to which the first electrode 121 is opened or collected while the measurement object approaches and contacts And the third electrode 123 may be estimated by using at least one of the extent of the opening or gathering. The bio-impedance measuring apparatus 100 may determine the body composition of the measured object without a separate device based on the measured bio-impedance of the measured object and the estimated circumference of the measured object. However, the bioimpedance measurement device may be interlocked with other devices to further increase the precision and accuracy of body composition measurement.

At least one of the bioimpedance, body composition, and body composition of the measurement object determined by the bioimpedance measurement device 100 may be displayed on the display 130.

In addition, according to an embodiment, a pressure sensor may be further provided in the bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100. For example, at least one of the plurality of electrodes 121 to 124 may include a pressure sensor on one side of the electrode. However, the position of the pressure sensor is not limited to this, and any position suitable for measuring the pressure applied to the corresponding electrode as it is in close contact with the examinee is possible without limitation.

For example, a pressure sensor may be included in the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 positioned at the center. When the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 contact the examinee, the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 may be drawn inward, and at this time, the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode As the pressure sensor disposed on one side of the electrode 124 is pressurized, it is possible to determine whether the test subject is in contact with the electrode and whether the electrode presses the test subject at a pressure required to accurately measure impedance. The second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 may include an elastic material on one side or inside. With the elastic material, when the subject is pressed in close contact, the corresponding electrode is drawn inward, pressure is transmitted to a pressure sensor disposed on one side of the electrode, measured, and after the pressure measurement and impedance measurement are finished, the subject is removed from the electrode. Inside, the pressure sensor can be restored to its initial state before being pressed. In addition, the pressure sensor may be located in various parts, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 2B.

The pressure measured by the pressure sensor can be provided to the subject. For example, the measured pressure can be displayed on the display 130. Alternatively, the measured pressure may be indicated by a pressure gauge or LED light. If the proper pressure is not applied to the impedance measurement, a message may be displayed to inform the testee that the contact was not made properly. For example, if the measurement value of the pressure sensor is smaller than the predetermined first threshold pressure, a message may be provided to the testee that pressure needs to be applied with a greater intensity. Alternatively, if the measured value of the pressure sensor is greater than a predetermined second threshold pressure, a message may be provided to the testee that pressure needs to be applied with a smaller intensity.

The bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100 may be configured to automatically measure the impedance of the test subject when it is determined that an appropriate level of pressure is applied based on the measured value of the pressure sensor. For example, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100 may determine that an appropriate level of pressure is applied when the measured value of the pressure sensor is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold pressure. Alternatively, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100 may determine that an appropriate level of pressure is applied when the measured value of the pressure sensor falls within a predetermined threshold range.

Referring to FIG. 1B, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100 according to an embodiment may include a first part 110-1 and a second part 110-2. The first portion 110-1 is a portion including the first to fourth electrodes, and may be a portion in close contact with the measurement object. The second portion 110-2 may be a portion including a grip that can be gripped by hand.

The pressure sensor 140 according to an embodiment may be disposed between the first part 110-1 and the second part 110-2 of the bioimpedance measurement device 100. When the measurement object approaches the bio-impedance measurement device 100 and is surrounded by the first to fourth electrodes and is in close contact, pressure applied from the first portion 110-1 to the second portion 110-2 occurs. , The pressure generated by the pressure sensor 140 can be measured. Through such a structure that is less quantitatively affected by eccentricity, pressure can be measured with high accuracy even if the measurement object is not exactly in close contact with the bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100.

For convenience of explanation, 4 electrodes are illustrated by way of example in FIGS. 1A and 1B, but in addition, various electrodes may be applied to the bioimpedance measuring apparatus 100 without limitation.

2 and 3 are views for explaining a body part of the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the display 130 according to an embodiment may include a first button 210, a second button 220, a liquid crystal unit 230, and an LED lamp 240.

The first button 210 may be a zero point button that initializes existing measurement data. By clicking the first button 210 before performing a new measurement, the existing data can be initialized.

The second button 220 may be a mode conversion button capable of mode conversion between a plurality of modes including a first mode for measuring the bioimpedance of the measurement object and a second mode for measuring the circumference or length of the measurement object. have. However, according to an embodiment, when the measurement object approaches and contacts a plurality of electrodes, the bioimpedance and circumference of the measurement object may be determined at one time without mode conversion, and in this case, the mode conversion function may not be used.

The functions of the first button 210 and the second button 220 are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be used without limitation as a button for executing various functions required in the bioimpedance measuring device.

The liquid crystal unit 230 may display whether the measurement object is correctly contacted with a plurality of electrodes, the bio impedance of the measurement object, the circumference, body composition, and body composition. In addition, various information that can be displayed on the bioimpedance measurement device can be displayed without limitation on the liquid crystal unit 230.

The LED lamp 240 may display information about a state in which at least one of the bio impedance and the circumference of the measurement object is measured. For example, whether the plurality of electrodes are contacted while applying the correct pressure to the measurement object may be displayed on the LED lamp 240. In addition, various information may be displayed on the LED lamp 240 without limitation.

Referring to FIG. 3, a charging/communication terminal 310, a magnetic body 320, and an adjustment mechanism 330 may be provided on the rear side of the body part according to an embodiment. The charging/communication terminal 310 may electrically connect an external power supply and a bioimpedance measurement device when charging the bioimpedance measurement device, and connect communication between the external device and the bioimpedance measurement device when communicating with an external device. I can do it. The magnetic body 320 may be for preventing the bioimpedance measurement device from being easily separated when mounted in a separate charger. The adjustment mechanism 330 is coupled to the inner surface of the lower cover of the body portion, and may be rotatably coupled around a specific rotation axis. The adjusting mechanism 330 may penetrate the lower cover of the body and protrude to the outer surface of the lower cover. When the regulating mechanism 330 is pressed or released, the regulating mechanism 330 may rotate about the rotation axis. When the regulating mechanism 330 is joined, the first electrode 121 and the third electrode 123 of FIG. 1 may be opened in both directions. In this state, after the bioimpedance measuring device is in close contact with the measurement object, the regulating mechanism ( When the pressure on the 330 is released, the electrodes of the bioimpedance measuring device can naturally contact the object to be measured at an appropriate pressure.

4 is a view for explaining the operation of the bio-impedance measuring device when pressed by a measurement object according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, an exemplary situation is shown when the measurement object 410 approaches and contacts the plurality of electrodes 121 to 124. In FIG. 4, it is assumed that the circumference of the measurement object 410 is greater than a reference value.

When the measurement object 410 approaches and contacts the plurality of electrodes 121 to 124, the second electrode 122 is pressed by the measurement object 410 and pivoted toward the grip so that the measurement object 410 is the second electrode The depth measurement object 410 may be accommodated more than when it starts to reach the 122. The fourth electrode 124 is adjacent to the second electrode 122 and is pressed toward the grip by being pressed by the measurement object 410, and measures more depth than when the measurement object 410 starts to contact the fourth electrode 124 The object 410 may be accommodated.

In order to measure the bioimpedance of the measurement object with high accuracy, it is necessary for the plurality of electrodes 121 to 124 to contact the measurement object with an appropriate pressure. Therefore, it is necessary to determine whether or not at least one of the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 is pushed by turning to the limit toward the grip, and the bioimpedance measurement result is invalid if it is pressed by turning to the limit. It can be judged as.

Further, the second electrode 122 and the fourth electrode 124 are independent electrodes, and the degree to which the fourth electrode 124 turns toward the grip may be different from the degree to which the second electrode 122 turns toward the grip. have. However, when considering the shape of the measurement object to which the bioimpedance is measured, the bioimpedance when the difference between the degree to which the second electrode 122 turns toward the grip and the degree to which the fourth electrode 124 turns toward the grip is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold. The measurement result can be judged effectively. For example, if the difference between the degree to which the second electrode 122 turns toward the grip and the degree to which the fourth electrode 124 turns toward the grip does not normally contact the measured object 410, the living body It is determined that the impedance measurement result is not valid, and a message indicating re-contact may be output. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent occurrence of deflection pressure that is too biased to one side due to wrong contact.

5 to 7 are views for explaining the operation of the bio-impedance measuring device according to the measurement site according to an embodiment.

5 shows an example of measuring the bioimpedance at the waist portion 510 of the measurement object according to one embodiment, and FIG. 6 is an example of measuring the bioimpedance at the arm portion 610 of the measurement object according to one embodiment. 7 is shown, an example of measuring the bioimpedance in the thigh portion 710 of the measurement object according to an embodiment is illustrated.

According to one embodiment, the measurement circuit provided in the bio-impedance measuring apparatus 100 is the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip while the measurement object approaches and contacts the plurality of electrodes, and the fourth electrode turns toward the grip It is possible to estimate which part of the measurement object is being touched using at least one of the degree to be performed, the degree to which the first electrode is opened or collected, and the degree to which the third electrode is opened or collected.

For example, in the case of FIG. 5 in which the bioimpedance is measured at the waist portion 510 of the measurement object, the upper portion of the waist portion 510 of the measurement object is doubled when the back portion is generally flat while the belly portion is convex. The part may be represented, and the lower part may represent the back part. When the bioimpedance is measured at the waist portion 510 of the measurement object as shown in FIG. 5, the difference between the degree of the gap between the electrodes located on the belly side of the measurement object and the degree of the gap between the electrodes located on the back side of the measurement object among the first and third electrodes Is generated, and based on the difference, the measurement circuit can be estimated to be touching the waist portion of the measurement object.

At this time, the estimating apparatus may compare the degree to which the first electrode is opened and the degree to which the third electrode is opened to determine which part of the right side and left side of the measurement object is touching. For example, if the degree to which the first electrode is opened is greater than the degree to which the third electrode is opened, the measurement circuit may determine that it is touching the left flank of the measurement object. Conversely, if the degree to which the third electrode is opened is greater than the degree to which the first electrode is opened, it can be determined that the measurement circuit is touching the right flank of the measurement object.

In addition, in the case of FIG. 5, a difference may occur between the degree to which the electrode located on the ship side of the measurement object turns toward the grip and the degree of the electrode located on the back side of the measurement object turns toward the grip among the second and fourth electrodes. Based on the difference, it can be estimated that the measurement circuit is touching the waist portion of the measurement object. In addition, the estimation apparatus may compare the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip and the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip to determine which part of the right side and left side of the measurement object is touching. For example, if the degree of rotation of the fourth electrode is greater than the degree of rotation of the second electrode, the measurement circuit may determine that it is touching the left flank of the measurement object. Conversely, if the degree of rotation of the second electrode is greater than the degree of rotation of the fourth electrode, the measurement circuit may determine that it is touching the right side of the measurement object.

For example, in the case of FIG. 6 in which the bioimpedance is measured at the arm part 610 of the measurement object, when the measurement object approaches and contacts a plurality of electrodes, the second electrode and the fourth electrode pivot toward the grip, and the first electrode And the third electrode can be collected inward. Based on the movement of the plurality of electrodes, it can be estimated that the measurement circuit is touching the arm portion of the measurement object.

For example, in the case of FIG. 7 in which the bioimpedance is measured in the thigh portion 710 of the measurement object, when the measurement object approaches and contacts a plurality of electrodes, the second electrode and the fourth electrode turn toward the grip, and the first electrode And the third electrode may be opened outward. At this time, the first electrode and the third electrode may be opened similarly or similarly to the case of FIG. 5. In other words, the difference between the degree of opening of the first electrode and the degree of opening of the third electrode may be within a reference range. Based on the movement of the plurality of electrodes, it can be estimated that the measurement circuit is touching the thigh portion of the measurement object.

According to one embodiment, while the measurement circuit approaches and contacts the measurement object, the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the first electrode is opened or gathered, and the third electrode The circumference of the measurement object may be estimated using at least one of the extents that have been opened or collected. 6 and 7, movements of the plurality of electrodes are different depending on the circumference of the measurement object. Based on the movement of the plurality of electrodes, the measurement circuit may estimate the circumference of the measurement object. In addition, in the case of FIG. 5, the measurement device determined to touch the waist portion of the measurement object may estimate the waist circumference of the measurement object in consideration of the movement of the plurality of electrodes and the waist shape.

According to one embodiment, while the measurement circuit is being pressed by the measurement object, the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the first electrode is opened or gathered, and the third It is possible to estimate to which of the plurality of users a predetermined measurement object corresponds to a user by using at least one of the degree of the electrode being opened or collected. Since the bioimpedance or the body circumference is difficult to change rapidly, it is possible to determine who is currently measuring the bioimpedance by referring to the bioimpedance measured in the past and the body circumference. For example, when a father, mother, and daughter living in a house uses a bio-impedance measurement device, the measurement circuit determines whether the current measurement object corresponds to the father, mother, or daughter based on the movement of a plurality of electrodes. can do.

8 is a view showing an operation method of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

In operation 810, the bio-impedance measuring device is a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode provided in the bio-impedance measuring device when the measurement object approaches the bio-impedance measuring device and is surrounded and contacted by the bio-impedance measuring device. And the movement of at least one of the fourth electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are coupled to the first axis provided on one side of the bio-impedance measurement device to pivot the first axis. The third electrode and the fourth electrode pivot on the second axis by being coupled to a second axis having a different position from the first axis on one axis of the bioimpedance measuring device.

In addition, the bio-impedance measuring apparatus, while the measurement object is approached and touched, the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the first electrode is opened or gathered, and the third electrode to open The perimeter of the measurement object may be estimated by using at least one of the degree of losing or collecting.

In addition, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus can estimate which part of the measurement object is touching by comparing the degree of the second electrode turning toward the grip and the degree of the fourth electrode turning toward the grip while being pressed by the measurement object. have.

In addition, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus can estimate which part of the measurement object is being touched by comparing the degree of opening of the first electrode and the degree of opening of the third electrode while being pressed by the measurement object.

In addition, the bioimpedance measurement apparatus is effective when the difference between the degree of the second electrode turning toward the grip and the degree of the fourth electrode turning toward the grip while being pressed by the measurement object is below a predetermined threshold. Can judge.

In addition, the bio-impedance measuring device is the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the first electrode is opened or gathered, and the third electrode while the measurement object approaches and contacts It is possible to estimate which part of the measurement object is being touched using at least one of the extents that have been opened or collected.

In addition, the bio-impedance measuring device is the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the first electrode is opened or gathered, and the third electrode while the measurement object approaches and contacts It is possible to estimate to which of the plurality of predefined users the measurement object corresponds to at least one of the extents that have been opened or collected.

In addition, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus may determine that the bioimpedance measurement result is not valid if at least one of the second electrode and the fourth electrode is pushed by turning to the limit toward the grip while being pressed by the measurement object.

In operation 820, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus measures the bioimpedance of the measurement object using at least one of the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode. For example, the apparatus for measuring bioimpedance may measure the bioimpedance of the measurement object after the movement of the plurality of sensed electrodes is finished. In addition, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus may determine the body composition of the measurement object based on the bioimpedance and the circumference of the measurement object.

Since the above-described matters are applied to each of the steps shown in FIG. 8 through FIGS. 1 to 8 as they are, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

9 is a perspective view of an impedance measuring device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, the present measurement device 900 may include a body 1000, a specimen 1100 and a length measurement unit 1200.

The body 1000 may include a gripping surface, and the body 1000 may be gripped with one hand through the gripping surface. The body 1000 may be T-shaped or Y-shaped, but the shape is not limited to this, and any body shape that can grip the body 1000 with one hand is possible. The body 1000 may include an upper cover and a lower cover, and the upper cover and the lower cover may be combined or separated from each other. The upper cover and the lower cover of the body 1000 may be made of PC+ABS material, but are not limited thereto, and may be made of any known material.

The sample part 1100 may be coupled to one side of the body 1000, and the length measurement part 1200 may be coupled to the other side of the body 1000, but is not limited to a specific location and may be provided in a separate body. have. According to the present disclosure, since a specimen part 1100 for measuring impedance and a length measurement part 1200 for measuring the circumference or length of a measurement part can be included in one device, a living body is a single device without the need for a separate device. Impedance can be measured and calculated. In addition, body composition can be measured and calculated only with this measuring device based on the measured impedance value and the circumferential or length value of the measurement site. However, in order to further increase the precision and accuracy of body composition measurement, it can be linked with other body composition measurement equipment.

Alternatively, two electrodes located at both ends of the four electrodes included in the sample unit 1100 may be opened to both sides while being in close contact with the subject. At this time, angle sensors may be further provided to measure the degree of turning of the two electrodes spreading to both sides. In this case, the circumference or length of the examinee may be determined based on the degree of turning measured by the angle sensor.

The measuring device 900 may further include a measuring circuit and a control unit.

The measurement circuit may be included in the body 1000 of the measurement device 900. The measurement circuit may measure the impedance of the examinee through the electrodes of the sample unit 1100. The measurement circuit can calculate the body fat mass based on the measured impedance.

The control unit may receive a value for the calculated body fat amount and display it through the liquid crystal unit 1013 of the display unit 1010. The control unit may receive the length or circumference value measured by the length measurement unit 1200 and display it on the liquid crystal unit 1013 of the display unit 1010.

10A and 10B are schematic diagrams showing the configuration of a body of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

10A and 10B, the body 1000 may include a display unit 1010, a fixing unit 1001, and a charging/communication terminal 1002.

The display unit 1010 may be disposed on the outer surface of the upper cover of the body 1000, and may include a first button 1011, a second button 1012, a liquid crystal unit 1013, and an LED lamp 1014. have.

The first button 1011 may serve to initialize the existing measurement data. To obtain data by a new measurement, the existing data can be initialized by clicking the first button before measurement. After measuring the circumference by the length measuring unit 1200, the impedance may be measured by the sample unit 1100 after clicking the first button to measure the impedance.

The second button 1012 may provide a function for mode conversion between a plurality of modes including a first mode for measuring impedance and a second mode for measuring the circumference or length of an examinee.

However, the functions of the first button 1011 and the second button 1012 are not limited to those mentioned above, and the display unit 1010 may further include buttons having other functions.

In the case of the first mode, the liquid crystal unit 1013 may display whether or not the electrode of the sample unit, which will be described later, is correctly contacted with the examinee, an impedance measurement value, and the like. In the second mode, the circumference or length of the measurement site can be displayed. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the liquid crystal unit 1013 may further display an additional third mode, and in the third mode, may display body fat amount and body fat percentage as well as impedance measurements, and external fat and visceral fat. Each quantity can be displayed, and overall obesity can be displayed.

According to the LED lamp 1014, it is possible to determine whether the electrode is contacted while applying the correct pressure to the examinee by a pressure sensor attached to the electrode, which will be described later. In order to accurately measure the impedance of the examinee, whether the examinee is properly in contact with the electrode can be determined by measuring the pressure applied to the electrode. By lighting the LED lamp 1014, it is possible to grasp whether or not the subject is properly contacted with the electrode. The number of LED lights 1014 is shown as three, but is not limited thereto.

In addition to the LED lamp 1014, which is one of the above-described embodiments, the pressure display unit for displaying the degree of pressure of the electrode contacting the examinee can be displayed by various means and methods. For example, the pressure applied to the electrode by the examinee may be displayed as a pressure gauge on the liquid crystal unit 1013 of the display unit 1010. For example, the pressure applied to the electrode may be displayed on the liquid crystal unit 1013 through a gauge displayed as a bar, for example. According to this, the user can smoothly measure the impedance of the examinee by appropriately adjusting the pressure applied to the electrode with reference to the displayed pressure information.

The fixing part 1001 can be easily separated when the measuring device is mounted on a separate charger, and may be made of a material having magnetism. The charging/communication terminal 1002 may electrically connect the power supply source and the present measurement device when charging the power of the present measurement device.

11A to 12C are schematic diagrams of various embodiments of a sample portion of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

The sample portion 1100 may be coupled to one side of the body 1000. The sample portion 1100 may include a plurality of segment members and a plurality of electrodes. The electrodes may be disposed on one surface of the plurality of segment members. The plurality of segment members are rotatably coupled to each other so that the angle can be adjusted according to the measurement area or body shape. According to this, the impedance can be measured regardless of the shape or body shape of the measurement site. The plurality of electrodes may include an electrode for current application and an electrode for voltage measurement.

According to the sample portion 1100a according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 11A, the sample portion 1100a includes a plurality of segment members 1110a to 1130a and electrodes 1111a disposed on one surface of each segment member. To 1131a). The first segment member 1110a to the third segment member 1130a may be rotatably coupled to each other. The number of segment members is not limited to three shown in FIG. 11A.

The second segment member 1120a may be coupled to one side of the body 1000 and one or more pairs of electrodes may be disposed on one surface. However, the number of electrodes disposed is not limited thereto. The first segment member 1110a and the third segment member 1130a may be rotatably coupled to both ends of the second segment member 1120a, and one or more electrodes may be disposed on one surface. However, the number of electrodes disposed is not limited thereto. The electrode may include one or more pairs of current applying electrodes and one or more pairs of voltage measuring electrodes. The specimen 1100a according to the first embodiment may be connected to the angle adjusting unit 10, which will be described later, so that the angle of each segment member can be adjusted by the angle adjusting unit 10, but the angle adjusting unit 10 and The angle of each segment member can be adjusted without being connected.

According to the sample portion 1100b according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 11B, the sample portion 1100b includes a plurality of segment members 1110b to 1140b and electrodes 1111b disposed on one surface of each segment member. To 1141b). The first segment member 1110b to the fourth segment member 1140b may be rotatably coupled to each other. The number of segment members is not limited to four shown in FIG. 11B.

The second segment member 1120b and the third segment member 1130b may be coupled to one side of the body 1000, and one or more electrodes may be disposed on one surface, but the number of electrodes arranged is not limited thereto. The first segment member 1110b and the fourth segment member 1140b may be rotatably coupled to the second segment member 1120b and the third segment member 1130b, respectively, and one or more electrodes may be disposed on one surface. The number of electrodes disposed is not limited thereto. The specimen 1100b according to the second embodiment may be connected to the angle adjusting unit 10, which will be described later, so that the angle of each segment member can be adjusted by the angle adjusting unit 10, but the angle adjusting unit 10 and The angle of each segment member can be adjusted without being connected.

According to the sample portion 1100c according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 12A, the sample portion 1100c includes a plurality of segment members 1110c to 1160c and electrodes 1111c disposed on one surface of each segment member. , 1131c, 1141c and 1161c). The first segment member 1110c to the sixth segment member 1160c may be rotatably coupled to each other. The hinge part to which the first segment member 1110c and the second segment member 1120c are connected and the hinge part to which the fifth segment member 1150c and the sixth segment member 1160c are connected may be combined with the body 1000. However, it is not limited to this, and other hinge portions may be coupled to the body. The number of segment members is not limited to six shown in FIG. 12A.

In the sample part 1100c according to the third embodiment, each segment member may maintain the state shown in the left figure of FIG. 12A by an elastic body (not shown).

The sample part 1100c according to the third embodiment may be connected to the angle adjusting part 10, which will be described later, so that the angle of each segment member can be adjusted by the angle adjusting part 10, but the angle adjusting part 10 and The angle of each segment member can be adjusted without being connected. 12A, when the second electrode 1131c and the third electrode 1141c of the specimen 1100c are brought into contact with the subject, the first segment member 1110c and the sixth segment member 1160c Can rotate to contact the subject. When the specimen 1100c is removed from the subject, it may return to the initial state as shown in the left figure of FIG. 12A.

According to the sample portion 1100d according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 12B, the sample portion 1100d is one sample member 1110d and an electrode 1111d disposed on one surface of the sample member 1110d , 1112d, 1113d and 1114d). The number of sample members 1110d is not limited to one shown in FIG. 12B, and may further include a plurality of segmented sample members 1110d.

The sample member 1110d of the sample part 1100d according to the fourth embodiment may be made of an elastic material, and the sample member 1110d is bowed in the direction of the body 1000 as the sample member 1110d is pressed. Can be bent into. The sample member 1110d may maintain a state as shown in the left figure of FIG. 12B. When the specimen 1110d is brought into contact with the subject, the specimen member 1110d is bent in a bow shape as shown in the figure on the right in FIG. 12B, and each electrode 1111d to 1114d is in contact with the subject. Can be. When the specimen 1100d is removed from the subject, it can return to the initial state as shown in the left figure of FIG. 12B. Specimen portion 1100d is connected to the angle adjusting unit 10, which will be described later, by the angle adjusting unit 10, the curvature radius or angle of the sample member 1110d in which the electrodes are disposed so that all the electrodes contact the examinee can be adjusted. However, the curvature radius or angle of the specimen member 1110d can be adjusted by making the specimen member 1110d made of an elastic material contact the subject to bend without being connected to the angle adjusting unit 10.

According to the sample part 1100e according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 12C, the sample part 1100e may include a plurality of first sample members to fourth detection members 1110e to 1140e. . However, the number of sample members is not limited to four shown in FIG. 12C.

Since each sample member is composed of the same components, a common part will be described mainly for the first sample member 1110e.

The first sample member 1110e may include a first pillar member 1111e, an electrode angle adjusting member 110e, and a first electrode 1112e.

The first pillar member 1111e may be a hollow member. The first pillar member 1111e may include an elastic body inside the hollow. At this time, the elastic body may be any known one, and may be, for example, a spring. The first pillar member 1111e may move in the direction of compressing the elastic body as the electrodes contact the test subject. When the electrodes are not in contact with the examinee, the elastic body is relaxed so that the first pillar member 1111e can return to the initial state as shown in the left figure of FIG. 12C.

The electrode angle adjusting member 110e may adjust the angle of the electrodes 1112e to 1142e contacting the examinee. The electrode angle adjusting member 110e may be, for example, a known ball bearing, but is not limited thereto, and any one can be used as long as the angle of the electrode contacting the examinee can be adjusted. According to the electrode angle adjusting member 110e, when the electrode is brought into contact with the subject, each of the pillar members 1111e to 1241e can move in the direction of compressing the elastic body included therein, as shown in the right figure of FIG. The angles of the electrodes 1112e to 1142e may be adjusted according to the shape of the examinee. When the specimen 1100e is removed from the subject, it may return to the initial state as shown in the left figure of FIG. 12C again. The sample portion 1100e is connected to the angle adjusting unit 10, which will be described later, but the angle of each electrode can be adjusted by the angle adjusting unit 10 so that all electrodes contact the subject, but connected to the angle adjusting unit 10. The angle of each electrode can be adjusted so that all of the electrodes can contact the subject by contacting the electrodes by applying some pressure to the subject without contacting the electrodes.

The electrodes (1121a and 1122a in the case of the first embodiment) disposed in the center of the sample parts 1100a to 1100e according to the first to fifth embodiments may all be electrodes for voltage measurement. However, the electrodes (1121a and 1122a in the first embodiment) that are located in the center of the sample unit 1100 are not necessarily electrodes for voltage measurement, and in some cases, at least one electrode may be a current application electrode.

The electrodes directly contacting the subject can be made of any known material, but preferably made of ABS material. The electrodes can be plated with chromium on the surface. However, the plating material is not limited to chromium, and any material can be plated as long as it does not cause skin allergies by contacting the subject directly and does not peel off easily.

Each of the segment members of the specimen 1100 may be made of PC+ABS material, but is not limited thereto, and may be made of any known material.

The sample portion 1100 may further include a sample portion cover. In the case of the sample part 1100a according to the first embodiment, the sample part cover may be respectively coupled to the outer surfaces of the first segment member 1110a and the third segment member 1130a of the sample part 1100a, respectively. In the case of the sample portion 1100b according to the embodiment, the outer surfaces of the first segment member 1110b and the fourth segment member 1140b may be respectively coupled. The specimen cover may be made of PC+ABS material, but is not limited thereto, and may be made of any known material.

At least a portion of the electrode may include a pressure sensor disposed on one side of the electrode. The pressure sensor may be a film-type pressure sensor disposed between the electrode and the specimen 1100. However, the position is not limited to this, and any position suitable for measuring the pressure applied to the electrode by the examinee may be used. At least a portion of the electrode may include a pressure sensor, but preferably, a pressure sensor may be included in the electrodes (1121a and 1122a in the first embodiment) positioned in the center of the sample portion 1100. When at least some of the electrodes are in contact with the subject, the electrode may be drawn inward, and at this time, the pressure required to accurately measure the impedance and whether the subject is in contact with the electrode by pressing a pressure sensor disposed on one side of the electrode As a result, it is possible to determine whether the electrode pressurizes the subject. At least some of the electrodes may include an elastic material on one side or inside. According to the elastic material, when the subject is in contact with the electrode, the electrode is pressurized and drawn into the inside, the pressure sensor disposed on one side of the electrode is pressurized to measure the pressure, and after the pressure measurement and impedance measurement are finished, the subject is removed from the electrode , The electrode may be positioned in an initial state before the pressure sensor is pressed.

After the pressure is measured by the pressure sensor, the pressure measured by the pressure sensor may be displayed through the pressure display. The pressure display unit may be, for example, a pressure gauge appearing on the liquid crystal unit 1013 or an LED lamp 1014 separately installed on the body. A pressure gauge may be displayed through the liquid crystal unit 1013 of the display unit 1010, and it may be displayed whether or not the electrode is properly contacted with the subject. In addition, as described above, the pressure may be displayed not only through the liquid crystal unit 1013 of the display unit 1010, but also through the LED lamp 1014.

When the appropriate level of pressure is measured by the pressure sensor, the measurement device 900 may be configured to automatically measure the impedance of the testee through a measurement circuit because the electrode is determined to be in proper contact with the testee. That is, it can be configured to measure the impedance when a certain level of pressure (predetermined threshold) or more.

According to this, since the measurement value of the impedance can be prevented from being measured differently each time by the user's inconsistent operation, the precision and accuracy of the impedance measurement can be improved.

13A and 13B are perspective views of a detailed configuration of an angle adjusting unit, which is an embodiment of a means for adjusting the angle of a specimen part of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

13A and 13B, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to the present disclosure may further include an angle adjusting unit 10 that is a means for adjusting the angle of the sample unit 1100.

The angle adjusting unit 10 may include an adjusting mechanism 1020, a first connector 1030, a second connector 1040, and a rotation coupling unit 1050. The angle adjusting unit 10 may serve to adjust the angle between the segment members of the specimen 1100.

The adjustment mechanism 1020 is coupled to the inner surface of the lower cover of the body 1000 but can be rotatably coupled around the rotation axis 1022. The adjusting mechanism 1020 may penetrate the lower cover of the body 1000 and protrude to the outer surface of the lower cover. When pressurizing or releasing the adjusting mechanism 1020, the adjusting mechanism 1020 may rotate around the rotating shaft 1022, and the plurality of connecting leg portions 1021 are connected to the first connector 1030, which will be described later. The first connector 1030 can be reciprocated. The plurality of connecting leg portions 1021 may be rotatably coupled with the first connector 1030 described later. The adjustment mechanism 1020 may be made of PC+ABS material, but is not limited thereto, and may be made of any known material as long as it can withstand durability or abrasion resistance that can withstand repeated movements by user manipulation.

The first connector 1030 may be a control mechanism 1020 coupled to one side, and a second connector 1040 coupled to the other side. The first connector 1030 may serve as an intermediate leg connecting the adjustment mechanism 1020 and the second connector. When pressurizing or releasing the adjusting mechanism 1020, the first connector 1030 may perform a linear reciprocating motion. The shape of the first connector 1030 may be a'ㅍ' shape or a'H' shape, but is not limited thereto, and any shape is possible as long as the adjustment mechanism 1020 and the second connector 1040 can be connected. The first connector 1030 may be made of POM material, but is not limited thereto, and may be made of any material as long as it has durability or abrasion resistance to withstand repetitive movement.

The second connector 1040 may include a linear motion member 1041 and a connection member 1043 including a plurality of coupling grooves 1042.

The linear motion member 1041 may perform a linear reciprocation motion by the first connector 1030 that performs a linear reciprocation motion by pressing or releasing the adjustment mechanism 1020. As the linear motion member 1041 linearly reciprocates, the rotation coupling unit 1050, which will be described later, may rotate. A plurality of coupling grooves 1042 may be formed on both sides of the linear motion member 1041 in the longitudinal direction. One side of the rotation coupling portion 1050 to be described later may be coupled to the plurality of coupling grooves 1042. The linear motion member 1041 may be a horizontally elongated curved bar shape, but is not limited thereto, and any shape may be used as long as it can rotate the rotation coupling unit 1050 described later by performing a linear reciprocation motion.

The connection member 1043 is disposed on the bottom surface of the linear motion member 1041 to couple the second connector 1040 and the first connector 1030. The connecting member 1043 is coupled to the other side of the first connector 1030, and may be rotatably coupled to the other side of the first connector 1030.

The second connector 1040 may be made of POM material, but is not limited thereto, and may be made of any material as long as it has durability or abrasion resistance to withstand repeated linear reciprocating motion.

The rotation coupling part 1050 may rotate about the rotation axis. The rotation coupling unit 1050 may be arranged in a pair of left and right, but is not limited thereto. The rotating coupling part 1050 may be coupled to each segmented member of the sample part 1100. In the case of the sample part 1100a according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first segment member 1110 and the third segment member 1130 may be coupled to the rotation coupling part 1050. In the case of the specimen 1100b according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the first segment member 1110 and the fourth segment member 1140 may be coupled to the rotation coupling part 1050. As the rotating coupling portion 1050 rotates, each segment member coupled to the rotating coupling portion 1050 may rotate.

The rotating coupling part 1050 may be coupled to the second connector 1040. The protrusion 1051 may be formed on one side of the rotation coupling part 1050, and the protrusion 1051 may be coupled to be reciprocable by sliding in the longitudinal direction of the coupling groove 1042. The protrusion 1051 may be located outside the coupling groove 1042 when the adjusting mechanism 1020 is not pressed. When the adjustment mechanism 1020 is pressurized and the second connector 1040 moves linearly to be closer to the specimen 1100, the rotating coupling part 1050 rotates and the protrusion 1051 of the rotating coupling part 1050 is coupled. It can move by sliding from the outside of the groove 1042 to the inside. Accordingly, each of the segmented members of the sample portion 1100 coupled with the rotating coupling portion 1050 can rotate. In the case of the sample portion 1100a according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the angle at which the first segmentation member 1110 and the third segmentation member 1130 respectively form the second segmentation member 1120 changes (eg, increase) Or decrease). In the case of the specimen 1100b according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the first segment members 1110 to 4th segment members 1140 may be rotated so that angles between all the segment members coupled to each other change.

The rotation coupling portion 1050 may be made of POM material, but is not limited thereto, and may be made of any material as long as it has durability or wear resistance to withstand repetitive rotational motion.

The rotating coupling part 1050 may include an elastic body therein. When the adjusting mechanism 1020 is not pressed by the elastic body included in the inside, each segmented member coupled to each rotational coupling part 1050 can maintain a closed state inward. The elastic body may use a general spring, but is not limited thereto, and any material may be used as long as it is suitable to maintain each segmented member in a closed state when the adjusting mechanism 1020 is not pressed.

After the angle between each segment member is changed by pressing the adjustment mechanism 1020, at least a part of the plurality of segment members is brought into contact with the measurement part of the subject, and then the pressure state of the adjustment mechanism 1020 is released to decrease the angle between each segment member. By adjusting as much as possible, the remaining segment members that are not in contact with the subject can be brought into contact with the subject. That is, the impedance can be measured by bringing the electrode into contact with all parts of the subject. According to this, since the angle between each segment member is adjusted in correspondence with the shape or thickness of the examinee so that all of the plurality of segment members can contact the examinee, impedance can be measured regardless of the shape or thickness of the examinee and the measurement part. At this time, the segment members that are later contacted with the test subject may pressurize the test subject with pressure by a spring disposed inside the rotating coupling part 1050. That is, according to this, the precision and accuracy of the impedance measurement can be improved because the contact with the subject under constant pressure by the spring regardless of the shape or thickness of the subject and the measurement part.

The angle adjustment unit 10 may be applied to be connected to the sample unit 1100a according to the first embodiment and the sample unit 1100b according to the second embodiment, but is not limited thereto. It is also applied to be connected to the sample portion of the embodiment to adjust the angle of each segment member or each electrode, the angle of the sample member, or the radius of curvature by the angle adjusting unit 10.

The angle adjusting part 10 is only one embodiment of the adjusting means for adjusting the angle between each segmented member of the sample part 1100, and the sample without the angle adjusting part 10 according to each embodiment of the sample part 1100 as described above The angle of each segment member or electrode of the sub 1100, the angle of the sample member, or the radius of curvature may be adjusted.

14A and 14B are schematic views of a state in which bioimpedance is measured by the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to the present disclosure.

14A and 14B, it can be seen that an angle formed between each segmented member of the specimen 1100 varies according to a body shape or a measurement part.

)을 이룰 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 14A, as the body shape or the measurement part is relatively thin, the first segment member 1110 and the second segment member 1120 of the measuring device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure have a first angle (

).

)가 제1각도(

)에 비해 증가됨을 알 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 14B, as compared to FIG. 14A, the body shape or the measurement area is thicker, and a second angle formed by the first segment member 1110 and the second segment member 1120 of the measuring device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (

) Is the first angle (

).

The rotation coupling part 1050 coupled with the sample part 1100 may further include an angle sensor.

The angle value between each segmented member rotated by the angle sensor included in the rotation coupling unit 1050 can be measured, and the circumference or length or size of the measurement site can be grasped through this angle value. The shape of the site can be grasped.

15A and 15B are schematic diagrams of a length measuring unit of the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to the present disclosure.

16 is a schematic diagram of a state in which the circumference is measured by the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to the present disclosure.

15A, the length measuring unit 1200 may serve to measure the circumference or length of the examinee. The length measuring unit 1200 may be rotatably coupled to the other side of the body 1000. The length measurement unit 1200 may rotate around a rotation axis passing through the other side of the body 1000. At this time, the rotating shaft may penetrate the other side of the body 1000 vertically or horizontally, but the through direction is not limited to this, and the rotating shaft can penetrate the other side of the body 1000 in any direction, and the length measuring unit ( 1200) may rotate around this axis of rotation.

Referring to FIG. 15B, the length measurement unit 1200 may include a central portion 1210 and an outer portion 1220.

The central portion 1210 may have a hollow disc shape, but is not limited thereto, and may have any shape, for example, a square plate or a hexagonal plate. The material of the central portion 1210 may be made of PC ABS or POM, but is not limited thereto, and any known material may be used.

The outer portion 1220 may have a protrusion formed on the outer surface. The outer portion 1220 may have a donut shape and may be fitted with the central portion 1210. The outer portion 1220 may directly contact the subject to measure the circumference or length of the measurement portion. The material of the outer portion 1220 may be made of silicon, but is not limited thereto, and any known material may be used as long as the length measuring unit 1200 is sufficiently provided to provide frictional force with the subject to prevent sliding and sliding on the surface of the subject. Do.

The length measuring unit 1200 may perform rolling operation on a part of the surface of the subject. The length measuring unit 1200 may measure the circumference or length of the examinee based on the number of revolutions measured by including an encoder therein. For example, if the length measuring unit 1200 is rolled by the circumference or length of 1/2 of the measuring unit, twice the circumference or the length value calculated based on the number of revolutions of the length measuring unit 1200 is the total of the measuring unit. It can be circumferential or length. However, referring to FIG. 16, when the subject is not a rigid body when measuring the circumference or length of the subject by the length measuring unit 1200, the subject is depressed by the elasticity of the subject, so simply double When applied, the exact perimeter or length cannot be calculated. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately measure the entire circumference or length of the test subject by multiplying the appropriate correlation coefficient obtained by the experiment according to the total circumference or the elasticity of the test subject according to the length and the amount of fat.

17 is a view for explaining a process of measuring a bioimpedance according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 17, an example in which the bioimpedance measuring device 1710 measures the bioimpedance of the measurement object 1720 is illustrated. According to an embodiment, the bioimpedance measuring device 1710 may measure the bioimpedance of the measurement object 1720 by being in contact with the side of the measurement object 1720. At this time, the measurement object 1720 may be provided with a guide message instructing to take an armed posture in a state in which the top is semi-undressed so that the abdomen of the measurement object 1720 is completely visible. In addition, a guide message may be provided to wet the side of the measurement object 1720, which is a portion where the bioimpedance measurement device 1710 is directly contacted, with an electrolyte tissue or wet tissue, and then contact the bioimpedance measurement device 1710. In addition, push all the electrodes of the bioimpedance measurement device 1710 so that they are in close contact with the measurement couple, and if the contact is not well depending on the body shape of the measurement object 1720, the bioimpedance measurement device 1710 is pushed diagonally. A guide message instructing the user to contact the measurement object 1720 may be provided.

18A to 18D are diagrams illustrating a screen for guiding pressure applied when measuring bioimpedance according to an embodiment.

18A to 18D, examples of screens displayed on a display provided in the bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment are illustrated. These screens may be displayed based on the output of the pressure sensor provided in the bioimpedance measurement device. In the impedance measurement mode, when the bio-impedance measuring device is in close contact with the measurement object, it is automatically detected whether a contact is made, and impedance measurement can be started without a separate button manipulation. Here, the bioimpedance measuring apparatus may be the bioimpedance measuring apparatus of FIG. 1A or the bioimpedance measuring apparatus of FIG. 9.

According to one embodiment, in order to accurately measure the bioimpedance of the measurement object, the bioimpedance measurement device needs to be in close contact with the measurement object at an appropriate level of pressure. Here, the appropriate level of pressure may have a predetermined range, and if the pressure measured by the pressure sensor falls within the range, the bioimpedance measuring device may recognize that the appropriate level of pressure is applied and complete the bioimpedance measurement. have.

18A shows a screen displayed when the pressure applied to the bioimpedance measurement device is too high due to close contact with the measurement object. For example, the corresponding screen may be displayed when the pressure measured by the pressure sensor is higher than the upper limit of the predetermined range.

18B shows a screen displayed when the pressure applied to the bio-impedance measurement device due to close contact with the measurement object is too low. For example, a corresponding screen may be displayed when the pressure measured by the pressure sensor is lower than the lower limit of the predetermined range.

18C shows a screen displayed when the pressure applied to the bio-impedance measuring device due to close contact with the measurement object is an appropriate level. For example, when the pressure measured by the pressure sensor falls within a predetermined range, a corresponding screen may be displayed. Depending on the embodiment, feedback indicating that the bioimpedance is being measured because an appropriate level of pressure is being applied may be provided as a measurement object or an inspector examining the measurement object. For example, the green LED is lit, and the measurement beep sound can be output at predetermined time intervals (eg, 1 second, etc.). Conversely, when the applied pressure does not fall within a predetermined range and the bioimpedance is not measured, the blue LED may be turned on and a separate measurement beep may not be output.

As described above, it is possible to check whether the first to fourth electrodes are in close contact with an appropriate level of pressure to the measurement object using a pressure sensor. Furthermore, feedback according to whether the pressure applied to one or more of the first to fourth electrodes due to the close contact of the measurement object satisfies a predetermined condition may be determined based on the output of the pressure sensor, and provided as a measurement object have. Through this, it is possible to effectively induce that the electrodes are in close contact with the measurement object at an appropriate level of pressure. For example, the feedback may be displayed in the form of a gauge as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C.

According to an embodiment, it may take a certain time (eg, 0.5 seconds) to measure the bioimpedance. Therefore, maintaining a stable posture may be required for stable bioimpedance measurement. For example, when the measured change in the bioimpedance value is within 0.3 ohm and the measured change in the pressure gauge is within 2 points, it is determined that the measurement stabilization condition is satisfied, and the bioimpedance measurement can be completed. If the measurement stabilization condition is not satisfied within a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds, etc.), a message inducing re-measurement may be output.

18D shows screens in which the measurement of the bioimpedance is completed because the measurement stabilization condition is satisfied. At this time, an effect sound (eg,'Pivic', etc.) indicating that the measurement is completed may be output together. Thereafter, the bioimpedance measuring device may be switched to a waist measurement mode, which will be described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19D.

19A to 19D are diagrams illustrating a process of measuring a circumference or length of a measurement object according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 19A, an example of gripping the bioimpedance measuring device 1910 to measure the circumference or length of a measurement object according to an embodiment is illustrated. Electrodes for bioimpedance measurement may be located at one end of the bioimpedance measurement device 1910, and a length measurement unit 1920 for circumference or length measurement may be located at the other end. When measuring the circumference or length, a screen indicating the circumference/length measurement mode may be displayed on the display of the bioimpedance measurement device 1910.

19B and 19C, an example for explaining the start of measurement of a waist circumference of a measurement object according to an embodiment is illustrated. For example, waist measurement may be performed based on the right half body of the measurement object. The length measurement unit has a wheel starting point serving as a starting reference, and measurement can be started after the wheel starting point is adjusted to the measurement object. As the bio-impedance measuring device 1910 moves from the navel of the measurement object to the spine portion of the back, the circumference is measured while the wheel continues to rotate, and the wheel needs to be kept horizontal at the height of the navel.

When the length measurement unit rotates in close contact with the measurement object to measure the circumference or length of the measurement object, feedback on whether the measurement of the circumference or the length is normally performed may be provided. For example, detent feedback may be provided when the wheel of the length measuring part rotates. Here, detent feedback refers to feedback of a tactile feeling whenever the wheel is rotated at a certain angle, for example, may indicate that a feeling of cracking occurs whenever the wheel is rotated at a certain angle.

Alternatively, when the length measurement unit rotates in close contact with the measurement object to measure the circumference or length of the measurement object, feedback based on at least one of a rotation speed and a rotation direction of the length measurement unit may be provided. For example, a predetermined effect sound (eg, beep sound) may be generated at a time interval according to the wheel rotation speed of the length measurement unit. As the rotation speed increases, a beep may occur at shorter time intervals, and as the rotation speed decreases, a beep sound may occur at longer time intervals. In addition, when measuring the circumference or length, it should be rotated in one direction. If the wheel is rotated in the other direction, a beep may sound indicating that the rotation direction is wrong. And, the rotation of the wheel in the opposite direction can be corrected in the circumference or length of the measured object.

Through the feedback on the rotation, the measurement object and/or the inspector performing the circumference measurement can intuitively know whether the measurement is normally performed because the current wheel is properly rotating.

Referring to FIG. 19D, an example for explaining the end of waist measurement of a measurement object according to an embodiment is illustrated. For example, the length measuring unit of the bioimpedance measuring device 1910 has a wheel end point serving as an end criterion, and the measurement can be terminated while the wheel end point is aligned with the spinal part of the measurement object. The bioimpedance measurement device 1910 may convert the right half body circumference of the measurement object measured by wheel rotation to the entire circumference (eg, half body circumference x 2), and display the result on the display of the bioimpedance measurement device 1910 have. At this time, the wheel start point and the wheel end point may be different points (for example, 180 degrees difference from the wheel) or may be implemented as the same point.

As described above, the bioimpedance measuring device 1910 measures a part of the circumference of the measurement object and converts it into the entire circumference, thereby easily and efficiently measuring the circumference of the measurement object. In addition, other embodiments of measuring a part of the circumference of the measurement object (eg, measuring 1/3 or 1/4 of the entire circumference) may be applied without limitation.

20A to 20D are diagrams for describing an operation mode of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

20A to 20C, examples of interworking between the bioimpedance measuring apparatus 2010 and the display apparatus 2020 according to an embodiment are illustrated. The display device 2020 according to an embodiment is a separate device distinguished from the bioimpedance measurement device 2010, and may display a screen according to an operation mode of the bioimpedance measurement device 2010, and the bioimpedance measurement device ( 2010). 20A shows a state in which the bioimpedance measuring device 2010 and the display device 2020 are connected to each other. FIG. 20B shows the abdominal impedance measurement mode, and FIG. 20C shows the abdominal circumference measurement mode.

If no operation is performed for a predetermined time (eg, 5 minutes, etc.) while the measurement screen is displayed, the bio-impedance measurement device 2010 may be turned off to prevent battery consumption.

Referring to FIG. 20D, when a measurement object or an inspector determines that the result measured in impedance measurement and circumference measurement is abnormal, re-measurement is possible through the Retry button provided in the bioimpedance measurement device 2010, and the measurement result is confirmed. The new measurement value can be updated by changing the mode afterwards.

The above-described embodiments can be applied to both the bioimpedance measuring apparatus of FIG. 1A and the bioimpedance measuring apparatus of FIG. 9 by a person skilled in the art unless there is a special situation that is not explicitly limited or normal operation cannot be expected. .

21 and 22 are diagrams illustrating an interlocking example of a bioimpedance measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 21, an example for explaining the interworking of the bioimpedance measurement device 2110 and the external device 2120 according to an embodiment is illustrated.

The bioimpedance measuring device 2110 is a device for measuring a bioimpedance of a measurement object using the first to fourth electrodes, and the foregoing descriptions may be applied as it is. In addition, the bio-impedance measuring device 2110 is the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the first electrode while the measurement object approaches and contacts according to the embodiment. The circumference of the measurement object may be estimated by using at least one of the degree of opening or gathering and the degree of opening or gathering of the third electrode, or the circumference of the measurement object may be measured through a length measuring unit located on the other side of the body.

The external device 2120 may be connected to the bioimpedance measurement device 2110 through a wireless network and/or a wired network. For example, the bioimpedance measurement device 2110 and the external device 2120 may communicate with each other through Bluetooth, WiFi, or the like. The external device 2120 may receive at least one of the bio impedance and the circumference of the measurement object from the bio impedance measurement device 2110.

In addition, the external device 2120 may measure the weight of the measurement object as the measurement object rises on the scaffold. The external device 2120 may include a plurality of electrodes, and may measure impedance of the entire body or body part of the measurement object through the electrodes. For example, a plurality of electrodes of the external device 2120 are contacted with both hands and both hands of the measurement object, so that the impedance of each body or body part of the measurement object can be measured.

Also, the external device 2120 may receive body information of the measurement object from the measurement object. For example, the body information may include the height, age, and gender of the measurement object.

The external device 2120 includes data received from the bio-impedance measuring device 2110 (eg, bio-impedance and/or circumference of the measurement object), body weight of the measurement object measured by the external device, impedance by body or body part, and The body composition of the measurement object may be determined based on at least one of the body information of the measurement object input to the external device. The body impedance measurement accuracy of the measurement object's abdomen, such as visceral fat, abdominal fat, and subcutaneous fat, of the measurement object is effectively measured by measuring the body impedance of the measurement object and the circumference of the measurement object measured by the bioimpedance measurement device 2110. Can be improved.

The external device 2120 may provide the body composition of the measurement object as the measurement object. For example, the body composition measurement result of the measurement object is displayed on the display of the external device 2120, or is output in the form of a result sheet from the external device 2120 or a separate device connected to the external device 2120, or the external device 2120 ) Is transmitted to the bio-impedance measurement device 2110 and displayed on the display of the bio-impedance measurement device 2110, or transmitted to a portable terminal (eg, a smart phone, tablet, etc.) carried by the measurement object, and the portable terminal Can be displayed on. In addition, body composition measurement results may be provided as measurement objects in various forms.

Referring to FIG. 22, an example for illustrating interworking of the bioimpedance measurement device 2110, the external device 2120, and the server 2210 is illustrated according to an embodiment.

The bioimpedance measuring device 2110 is a device for measuring a bioimpedance of a measurement object using the first to fourth electrodes, and the foregoing descriptions may be applied as it is. In addition, the bio-impedance measuring device 2110 is the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the first electrode while the measurement object approaches and contacts according to the embodiment. The circumference of the measurement object may be estimated by using at least one of the degree of opening or gathering and the degree of opening or gathering of the third electrode, or the circumference of the measurement object may be measured through a length measuring unit located on the other side of the body.

The external device 2120 may measure the body weight of the measurement object as the measurement object rises on the scaffold. The external device 2120 may include a plurality of electrodes, and may measure impedance of the entire body or body part of the measurement object through the electrodes. For example, a plurality of electrodes of the external device 2120 are contacted with both hands and both hands of the measurement object, so that the impedance of each body or body part of the measurement object can be measured. Also, the external device 2120 may receive body information of the measurement object from the measurement object. For example, the body information may include the height, age, and gender of the measurement object.

The bioimpedance measurement device 2110 and the external device 2120 may be connected to the server 2210 through a wireless network and/or a wired network. For example, the bioimpedance measurement device 2110 and the external device 2120 may communicate with the server 2210 through Bluetooth, WiFi, or the like. The server 2210 may receive at least one of the bio impedance and the circumference of the measurement object from the bio impedance measurement device 2110. In addition, the server 2210 may receive the weight of the measurement object measured by the external device 2120, the impedance of each body or body part, and the body information of the measurement object input to the external device from the external device 2120.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the bio-impedance measuring device 2110 transmits at least one of the bio-impedance and the circumference of the measurement object to the external device 2120, and the external device 2120 determines the body weight, the whole body, or the body part of the measurement object. At least one of the bio impedance and the circumference of the measurement object may be transmitted to the server 2210 together with the impedance and body information.

The server 2210 inputs the bioimpedance and circumference of the measurement object measured by the bioimpedance measurement device 2110, the weight of the measurement object measured by the external device 2120, the impedance for each body part or body part, and the external device 2120. The body composition of the measurement object may be determined based on at least one of the measured body information of the measurement object.

At this time, the server 2210 may determine the body composition of the measurement object by further using the biometric data stored in the server 2210. The biometric data stored in the server 2210 may include a measurement result performed by the measurement object in the past and a body composition determination result corresponding thereto, and further include a measurement result of another user and a body composition determination result corresponding thereto. . As described above, by utilizing the biometric data stored/managed in the server 2210, the body composition of the measurement object can be more accurately determined, and the body composition change of the measurement object is provided in chronological order as well as the result of the determination of the body composition according to an embodiment. In addition, comparison data such as how many percent the body composition determination result is compared to other users may be provided.

The server 2210 may provide the measurement result of the body composition of the measurement object as the measurement object. For example, the body composition measurement result of the measurement object is transmitted from the server 2210 to the external device 2120 and displayed on the display of the external device 2120, or separately connected to the external device 2120 or the external device 2120 A portable terminal that is output in the form of a result sheet from the equipment, transmitted from the server 2210 to the bioimpedance measurement device 2110, displayed on the display of the bioimpedance measurement device 2110, or carried by the measurement object in the server 2210 (E.g., a smartphone, a tablet, etc.), it may be displayed on the portable terminal. In addition, body composition measurement results may be provided as measurement objects in various forms.

The embodiments described above may be implemented with hardware components, software components, and/or combinations of hardware components and software components. For example, the devices, methods, and components described in the embodiments include, for example, processors, controllers, arithmetic logic units (ALUs), digital signal processors (micro signal processors), microcomputers, and field programmable gates (FPGAs). It can be implemented using one or more general purpose computers or special purpose computers, such as arrays, programmable logic units (PLUs), microprocessors, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. The processing device may run an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system. In addition, the processing device may access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of the software. For convenience of understanding, a processing device may be described as one being used, but a person having ordinary skill in the art, the processing device may include a plurality of processing elements and/or a plurality of types of processing elements. It can be seen that may include. For example, the processing device may include a plurality of processors or a processor and a controller. In addition, other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are possible.

The software may include a computer program, code, instruction, or a combination of one or more of these, and configure the processing device to operate as desired, or process independently or collectively You can command the device. Software and/or data may be interpreted by a processing device or to provide instructions or data to a processing device, of any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage medium or device. , Or may be permanently or temporarily embodied in the transmitted signal wave. The software may be distributed on networked computer systems, and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored in one or more computer-readable recording media.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, or the like alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and constructed for the embodiments or may be known and usable by those skilled in computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and magnetic media such as floptical disks. -Hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as magneto-optical media, and ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc., as well as machine language codes produced by a compiler. The hardware device described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

The components described in the embodiments may be one or more programmable logic devices (Programmable Logic Devices) such as one or more Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Processors, Controllers, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Logic Element), other electronic devices, and hardware components including one or more of combinations thereof. At least some of the functions or processes described in the embodiments may be implemented by software, and the software may be recorded in a recording medium. The components, functions and processes described in the embodiments may be implemented by a combination of hardware and software.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described by the limited drawings, those skilled in the art can apply various technical modifications and variations based on the above. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or the components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form from the described method, or other components Alternatively, even if replaced or substituted by equivalents, appropriate results can be achieved.

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Claims (37)

A bioimpedance measurement device, the device comprising:
A body portion accommodating the measurement circuit and including a grip that can be gripped by hand;
A first electrode and a second electrode coupled to a first axis provided on one side of the body portion to orbit the first axis; And
A third electrode and a fourth electrode pivoting on the second axis by being coupled to a second axis having a different position from the first axis on the one side of the body part
Including,
A device for measuring the bioimpedance of the measurement object when the measurement object approaches and is surrounded and contacted by the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode. According to claim 1,
The second electrode
An apparatus for receiving the measurement object deeper than when the measurement object starts to contact the second electrode by being pressed by the measurement object and turning toward the grip. According to claim 2,
The second electrode
When the measurement object is spaced apart, the device is supported by the elastic body to restore it to the position before turning again. According to claim 2,
The fourth electrode
An apparatus adjacent to the second electrode and receiving the measurement object deeper than when the measurement object starts to contact the fourth electrode by being pressed by the measurement object and turning toward the grip. According to claim 4,
The degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip may be different from the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip. According to claim 1,
The measurement circuit,
The apparatus for estimating which part of the measurement object is being touched by comparing the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip and the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip while being pressed by the measurement object. According to claim 1,
The measurement circuit,
An apparatus for estimating which part of the measurement object is being touched by comparing the degree to which the first electrode is opened and the degree to which the third electrode is opened while being pressed by the measurement object. According to claim 1,
The measurement circuit,
A device for determining that the result of the measurement of the bioimpedance is invalid if at least one of the second electrode and the fourth electrode is pressed and pressed down to a limit toward the grip while being pressed by the measurement object. According to claim 1,
The device in which the first electrode and the third electrode are opened or gathered along the circumference of the measurement object to be approached and contacted. According to claim 1,
The measuring circuit
While the measurement object approaches and contacts, the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the first electrode is opened or collected, and the degree to which the third electrode is opened or collected A device for estimating the circumference of the measurement object using at least one of degrees. According to claim 1,
A pressure sensor that measures the pressure when the measurement object approaches and is surrounded and contacted by the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode.
Further comprising,
The bio impedance of the measurement object is
A device that is measured when the pressure measured by the pressure sensor falls within a predetermined range. The method of claim 11,
The body portion includes a first portion including the first electrode to the fourth electrode and a second portion including the grip that can be gripped by the hand,
The pressure sensor is disposed between the first part and the second part, and when the measurement object approaches and is surrounded by the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode, the pressure sensor And measuring the pressure exerted by the first portion on the second portion. According to claim 1,
Communication unit for transmitting the bio-impedance and perimeter of the measurement object to an external device
Further comprising,
The body composition of the measurement object
The device is determined based on at least one of the bio impedance and circumference of the measurement object, the weight of the measurement object measured by the external device, the impedance for each body part or body part, and the body information of the measurement object input to the external device. . According to claim 1,
Communication unit for transmitting the bio-impedance and perimeter of the measurement object to the server
Further comprising,
The body composition of the measurement object
The bio-impedance and circumference of the measurement object, the weight of the measurement object measured by an external device that communicates with the bio-impedance measurement device, the impedance for each body or body part, and the body information of the measurement object input to the external device, And is determined based on at least one of the biometric data stored in the server. In the operation method of the bioimpedance measuring device, the operation method is:
When a measurement object approaches the bioimpedance measurement device and is surrounded and contacted by the bioimpedance measurement device, at least one of a first electrode, a second electrode, a third electrode, and a fourth electrode provided in the bioimpedance measurement device is contacted. Detecting movement; And
Measuring a bioimpedance of the measurement object using at least one of the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode.
Including,
The first electrode and the second electrode are coupled to a first axis provided on one side of the bio-impedance measurement device to orbit the first axis,
The third electrode and the fourth electrode are coupled to a second axis having a position different from the first axis in the one axis of the bio-impedance measuring device to rotate the second axis. The method of claim 15,
The step of detecting the movement
While the measurement object approaches and contacts, the degree to which the second electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the fourth electrode turns toward the grip, the degree to which the first electrode is opened or collected, and the degree to which the third electrode is opened or collected Estimating the circumference of the measurement object using at least one of the degree
Method of operation comprising a. A bioimpedance measuring device, the device comprising:
A body portion accommodating the measurement circuit and including a grip that can be gripped by hand;
A first electrode coupled to a first axis provided on one side of the body portion to orbit the first axis;
A third electrode coupled to a second axis having a different position from the first axis on the one side of the body portion to orbit the second axis;
A second electrode positioned adjacent to the first electrode between the first electrode and the third electrode; And
A fourth electrode positioned adjacent to the third electrode between the first electrode and the third electrode
Including,
A device for measuring the bioimpedance of the measurement object when the measurement object approaches and is surrounded and contacted by the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode. The method of claim 17,
The first electrode and the third electrode are opened in different directions as the measurement object approaches and comes into contact with each other, and the device is in close contact with the measurement object. The method of claim 17,
The first electrode and the third electrode are coupled to one side of the body, and are respectively disposed on a plurality of segment members rotatably coupled to each other,
The first electrode to the fourth electrode constitute a sample portion including at least two current applying electrodes and at least two voltage measuring electrodes,
The angle between each segment member is adjusted so that one or more electrodes disposed on the plurality of segment members contact the measurement object in correspondence with the shape or thickness of the measurement object. The method of claim 19,
It is disposed on the gripping surface further comprises an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the rotation of one or more segment members of the specimen,
The sample portion,
The angle between the plurality of segment members is changed by the operation of the adjustment mechanism in connection with the adjustment mechanism,
When at least a part of the plurality of electrodes is brought into contact with the measurement part of the measurement object, and the operation state of the adjustment mechanism is released,
The angle between each segment member is adjusted so that the electrodes disposed on the plurality of segment members contact the measurement object in correspondence with the shape or thickness of the measurement object. The method of claim 17,
It is coupled to the other side of the body portion further comprises a length measuring unit for measuring the circumference or length of the measurement object,
The length measuring unit, rotating about the axis of rotation passing through the other side of the body portion, measuring the circumference or length of the measurement object based on the number of rotations measured by rolling operation on the surface of the measurement object. The method of claim 21,
When the length measurement unit rotates in close contact with the measurement object to measure the circumference or length of the measurement object, detent feedback is provided. The method of claim 21,
When the length measurement unit rotates in close contact with the measurement object to measure the circumference or length of the measurement object, feedback is provided based on at least one of a rotational speed and a rotation direction of the length measurement unit. The method of claim 21,
The specimen part and the length measuring part are integrally formed with the body part,
A device for measuring the circumference or length of a measurement object by a length measurement unit coupled to the other side of the body, and measuring the impedance of the measurement object by the sample unit coupled to one side of the body. The method of claim 17,
Angle sensor for measuring the degree to which each of the first electrode and the third electrode is rotated
Further comprising,
The device of which the circumference or length of the measurement object is determined based on the output of the angle sensor. The method of claim 17,
A pressure sensor that is in close contact with the measurement object and measures pressure applied to one or more of the first to fourth electrodes.
Further comprising, the device. The method of claim 26,
The feedback according to whether the pressure applied to one or more of the first electrode to the fourth electrode in close contact with the measurement object satisfies a predetermined condition is determined and provided based on the output of the pressure sensor. The method of claim 27,
And the feedback comprises at least one of a visual screen and an audible sound effect. The method of claim 27,
When there is no pressure applied to one or more of the first electrode to the fourth electrode because the measurement object is not in close contact, feedback indicating an operation for measuring the bioimpedance is provided. The method of claim 26,
When the variation of the measured bioimpedance and the output of the pressure sensor for a first predetermined time satisfy a predetermined condition, the measurement of the bioimpedance is completed. The method of claim 30,
If the predetermined condition is not satisfied within a second predetermined time, feedback is provided to instruct the re-measurement of the bioimpedance. The method of claim 26,
A pressure display portion disposed on one side of the body portion and displaying a pressure value measured by the pressure sensor
Device further comprising a. The method of claim 19,
An angle adjustment unit disposed on the body portion to adjust the rotation angle of the segmental member of the sample portion
Device comprising at least one or more. The method of claim 33,
The angle adjustment unit,
A control mechanism that rotates around a rotation axis passing through one side surface of the body portion and that one side is exposed to the outside of the body portion;
A linear motion member coupled to the other side of the adjustment mechanism and having coupling grooves formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction; And
A rotating coupling part that is formed on one side so that the protrusion is linearly coupled to the coupling groove and the other side is connected to the segment member.
Device comprising a. The method of claim 19,
The health information of the measurement object is calculated by synthesizing the information received from the specimen and length measurement unit. The method of claim 17,
Communication unit for transmitting the bio-impedance and perimeter of the measurement object to an external device
Further comprising,
The body composition of the measurement object
The device is determined based on at least one of the bio impedance and circumference of the measurement object, the weight of the measurement object measured by the external device, the impedance for each body part or body part, and the body information of the measurement object input to the external device. . The method of claim 17,
Communication unit for transmitting the bio-impedance and perimeter of the measurement object to the server
Further comprising,
The body composition of the measurement object
The bio-impedance and circumference of the measurement object, the weight of the measurement object measured by an external device that communicates with the bio-impedance measurement device, the impedance for each body or body part, and the body information of the measurement object input to the external device, And is determined based on at least one of the biometric data stored in the server.

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