TWI589272B - Component measuring device and medical device - Google Patents

Description

Composition measuring device and medical device

The present invention relates to a component measuring device and a medical device for measuring a specific component or vital sign in a body fluid, outputting the measured value from a speaker.

In the treatment of diabetes, it is recommended to conduct daily management by measuring the daily blood sugar level, and the patient himself uses a blood glucose meter to measure the blood sugar level.

However, patients with diabetes have a situation of amblyopia or blindness due to complications, or are not complications and are caused by decreased vision due to advanced age. Under such circumstances, it is difficult to read the measured values displayed on the display of the blood glucose meter. News.

In Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2003-58359, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. Hei. No. Hei. No. 4,395,146, Japanese Patent No. 4,395,146, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. A blood glucose meter or a system that uses a blood glucose meter.

However, the information such as the measured value is personal information, and in the public place, all the people who do not want to be heard by the person (the surrounding person) hear the information. When the information is output by voice, the surrounding people hear the information. Further, in the case where the surrounding noise is large, information such as the measured value outputted by the voice is flooded by the surrounding noise, and there is a case where the information such as the measured value cannot be heard. Further, not only the component measuring device such as a blood glucose meter but also other medical devices that measure vital signs (body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, blood flow rate, etc.) are of course the same.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a volume stage which is set to prevent information from being leaked to a person around, and to hear information outputted by voice even in a situation of being surrounded by a voice. Component measuring device and medical device.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention relating to the first aspect of the patent application is a component measuring device comprising: a measuring unit for measuring a specific component of the body fluid; and a sound output controlling unit for indicating at least the measuring unit The measured value of the voice is output from the speaker; the volume switching switch is for switching the volume outputted from the speaker; and the volume changing unit is configured to change the sound by switching the volume switching switch The volume of the voice outputted by the control unit from the speaker, the component measuring device is characterized in that the volume switching switch is a switch that switches at least a voice output from the speaker into a weak ear voice amount and a general volume that is larger than the ear voice amount. When the ear voice amount is selected by the volume switching switch, the sound output control unit outputs the volume of the voice from the speaker, and the component measuring device is in the speakerless room. When the distance from the microphone of the noise meter is 3 cm, the noise level measured by the above noise meter is in the range of 36 dB to 53 dB.

Accordingly, if the surrounding person is not expected to know the above-mentioned measured value, the volume of the voice outputted from the speaker can be switched to the amount of the ear voice by the volume switching switch, so that the surrounding person is not heard. The voice of the above measured values will not leak the measured value to the surrounding people. Furthermore, in the case of switching to the above-mentioned ear voice amount, since the component measuring device is attached to the ear, the above-mentioned measured value can be sufficiently heard even when the user is around.

The component measuring device according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein the sound output control unit is configured to receive the sound volume by the volume switching switch. The volume of the output voice is, in the non-sounding room, when the distance between the component measuring device and the microphone of the noise meter is 50 cm, the noise level measured by the noise meter is 50 dB or more.

Accordingly, in the case where no one is around, or if the surrounding person does not know the above-mentioned measured value, the volume of the voice outputted from the speaker can be switched to the above-mentioned general volume by the volume switching switch. .

The component measuring device according to the third aspect of the invention, wherein the general volume includes a first volume and a second volume greater than the first volume, and the volume is switched. The switch is capable of switching the voice outputted from the speaker to the first volume and the second volume.

Accordingly, in the case where the component measuring device is moved away from the ear to listen to the voice, the volume is switched in response to the surrounding noise or the hearing of the patient.

The component measuring device according to claim 4, wherein the sound output control unit is configured to be the same as the component measuring device according to the third aspect of the invention, wherein the first volume is selected by the volume switching switch. The volume of the speaker output voice, in the non-sound chamber, when the distance between the component measuring device and the microphone of the noise meter is 50 cm, the noise level measured by the noise meter is in the range of 55 dB ± 5 dB. When the second volume is selected by the volume switching switch, the sound output control unit outputs the volume of the voice from the speaker, and when the distance between the component measuring device and the microphone of the noise meter is 50 cm in the no-sound chamber The noise level measured by the above noise meter is in the range of 60 dB ± 5 dB.

Accordingly, in the general use in which the component measuring device is not used close to the ear, the measurement value can be sufficiently heard even in the case of a surrounding sputum or a patient with poor hearing.

The component measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the sound output control unit outputs a sound other than the voice from the speaker. When the volume of the ear voice is selected by the volume switching switch, the volume of the sound other than the voice outputted from the speaker is 3 cm when the distance between the component measuring device and the microphone of the noise meter is 3 cm. The noise level measured by the above noise meter is in the range of 36dB~62dB. According to this, the ear of sound other than the voice of the buzzer The amount of speech is optimized and easy to listen to.

The component measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the speaker is provided inside a casing of the component measuring device, The frame body is provided with a vibration region for transmitting a voice from the speaker to the outside by vibrating a voice from the speaker, wherein the vibration region and the volume switch are on one side and the other side of the frame body, The longitudinal direction of the component measuring device described above is set at substantially the same position.

Accordingly, in order to switch the volume and hold the component measuring device in such a manner that the finger can abut the volume switching switch, when the component measuring device is brought to the palm of the hand, the vibration region is naturally close to The ear is easy to operate.

The component measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the sound output control unit includes an amplifier that amplifies voice data, and the volume is changed. The portion is changed to the input level of the amplifier by switching with the volume switching switch. Accordingly, the volume of the voice outputted from the speaker can be changed by the operation of the volume switch.

The invention relating to the eighth aspect of the patent application is a medical device comprising: a measuring unit for measuring a vital sign of a human body; and a sound output control unit for at least indicating the measurement by the measuring unit. The measured value of the voice is output from the speaker; the volume switch is used to switch the volume output from the speaker; and the volume change The unit is configured to change the volume of the voice outputted by the sound output control unit from the speaker by switching between the volume switch, wherein the volume switch is output from the speaker. The voice is switched to at least a weak ear voice amount and a switch having a larger volume than the ear voice amount. In the case where the ear voice amount is selected by the volume switch, the sound output control unit outputs the volume of the voice from the speaker. In the room, when the distance between the medical device and the noise meter microphone is 3 cm, the noise level measured by the above noise meter is in the range of 36 dB to 53 dB.

Accordingly, if the surrounding person is not expected to know the above-mentioned measured value, the volume of the voice outputted from the speaker can be switched to the amount of the ear voice by the volume switching switch, so that the surrounding person is not heard. The voice of the above measured values will not leak the measured value to the surrounding people. Furthermore, in the case of switching to the above-mentioned ear voice amount, since the medical device is attached to the ear, the above-mentioned measured value can be sufficiently heard even when the user is around.

According to the present invention, when the measurement value is not known to the surrounding person, since the volume of the voice output from the speaker is switched to the amount of the ear voice by the volume switching switch, the surrounding person is not heard. The voice representing the measured value will not leak the measured value to the surrounding people. Furthermore, in the case of switching to the amount of vocal volume of the ear, since the component measuring device or the medical device is attached to the ear, the measured value can be sufficiently heard even if the user is squatting around.

The above objectives, features and advantages are as described below with reference to the attached drawings. The description of the implementation type can be easily understood.

10‧‧‧Glucometer

10a‧‧‧ frame

12‧‧‧ End

14‧‧‧Base cylinder

14a‧‧‧Slots

16‧‧‧Flange

18‧‧‧Nozzles

20‧‧‧ test paper

22‧‧‧Spots

24‧‧‧ Blood Introduction Department

26‧‧‧Shell

28‧‧‧Terminal installation

30‧‧‧Injector

36‧‧‧ display

38‧‧‧Operation Department

40‧‧‧Volume switch

40a‧‧‧triangular indicator

44‧‧‧Time setting button

46‧‧‧ Cover

50‧‧‧Power button

52‧‧‧Memory call button

54‧‧‧Regeneration button

56‧‧‧Vibration area

58‧‧‧Speakers

60, 62, 64, 66‧‧ ‧ protrusions

70‧‧‧ noise meter

72‧‧‧ microphone

80‧‧‧Control Department

86‧‧‧Memory Department

86a‧‧‧Program memory

86b‧‧‧ working memory

86c‧‧‧Voice data memory

86d‧‧‧Set value memory

88‧‧‧Measurement Department

90‧‧‧Measurement Control Department

92‧‧‧ Blood sugar value calculation unit

94‧‧‧Display Control Department

96‧‧‧Sound Output Control Department

96a‧‧Amplifier

98‧‧‧Volume Change Department

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a blood glucose meter of an example of a component measuring device and a medical device.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of the blood glucose meter shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a side view of the blood glucose meter of Fig. 1 as seen from the proximal end side.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the tip shown in Figure 1.

Fig. 5 is a view showing the volume change switch shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a view showing a method of measuring the volume of the ear, the volume of the ear, and the amount of the voice of the ear.

Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the blood glucose meter shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is a block diagram showing the memory portion shown in Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit shown in Fig. 7.

Fig. 10 is a flow chart showing the operation of the blood glucose meter shown in Fig. 1.

The component measuring device and the medical device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings while referring to the preferred embodiment.

1 is a perspective view of a blood glucose meter 10 as an example of a component measuring device and a medical device, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the blood glucose meter 10 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a blood glucose meter 10 according to FIG. Side viewed from the base side Figure.

A tip 12 as a test piece is attached to the front end of the blood glucose meter 10. The use of the blood glucose meter 10 is mainly for the individual who uses the blood glucose measurement by the patient himself, but can also be used by the medical staff or the like in the medical facility. First, the description will be given for the tip 12. In the present embodiment, a patient, a medical staff member, and the like who use the blood glucose meter 10 are collectively referred to as a user.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the tip 12. The tip 12 has a bottomed cylindrical base cylinder 14, a flange 16 projecting from the vicinity of the bottom of the base cylinder 14 to the radial direction, a hammer-shaped nozzle 18 projecting from the bottom of the base cylinder 14, and a base cylinder disposed at the base cylinder Test strip 20 on the inner side of the bottom of 14. A plurality of slits 14a are provided in the base cylinder 14. At the center of the nozzle 18, a linear blood introduction path 24 that communicates with the test paper 20 from the stained portion 22 at the distal end is provided. The diameter of the blood introduction path 24 is set to be relatively small so that blood can be sucked by the capillary principle, and the blood in contact with the spot portion 22 can be introduced into the test paper 20.

The material of the test paper 20 is, for example, a polyether oxime. Examples of the reagent immersed in the test paper 20 include glucose oxidase (GOD), peroxidase (POD), 4-amine antipyrine, and N-ethyl N (2-hydroxy-3-sulfonate). A chromophoric agent such as propyl). Furthermore, even if the reagent does not contain a specific buffer.

The tip 12 is a so-called disposable product, and is loosely fitted in a single package and housed in the outer casing 26 (see Fig. 1). When blood glucose measurement is performed, a film (not shown) that is bonded to the proximal end side of the outer casing 26 is peeled off, and by the end attachment portion 28 (refer to FIG. 1) together with The case 26 is covered, and the tip 12 can be attached to the tip mounting portion 28 automatically and without manual contact depending on the difference in the fitting force. After the blood glucose measurement, the ejector 30 is pushed out to the front end side, and the inner rod is engaged with the tip 12 to be pushed out, and the end 12 can be removed.

Returning to FIGS. 1 to 3, the blood glucose meter 10 has a tip mounting portion 28 on which the tip 12 is mounted, an injector 30 disposed in the vicinity of the tip mounting portion 28 and on the frame 10a of the blood glucose meter 10, The liquid crystal display 36 provided at a substantially central portion on the upper surface of the casing 10a, the operation portion 38 provided on the base end side of the upper surface of the casing 10a, and the vicinity of the base end portion provided on the side surface of the casing 10a can be switched in plural stages. The volume change switch 40 and the time setting button 44 provided at the base end portion (see FIG. 3) on the side surface of the casing 10a are connected to the cover 46 for protecting the tip mounting portion 28 by wire. The blood glucose meter 10 has a slightly elongated shape that can be easily held by one hand, and the distal end portion is tapered toward the distal end direction and bent to the lower side, and has a shape in which blood is easily attracted.

The upper surface of the blood glucose meter 10 is formed into a flat surface, and the visibility of the display 36 and the operability of the operation portion 38 are excellent. Display 36 displays information such as measured blood glucose values or specific input operation confirmations.

The operation unit 38 includes a power button 50 that turns on and off the control unit 80 (see FIG. 7) that is supplied with power by the power source 82, and a memory call button 52 that reads a measured value that has been memorized in the past, and The reproduction button 54 of the immediately announced voice announcement content is again reported. Even on the surfaces of the time setting button 44, the power button 50, the memory call button 52, and the reproduction button 54, small protrusions of different patterns may be provided, thereby being touched by fingers I feel the buttons.

A vibration region 56 is provided on the upper surface of the casing 10a, and a speaker 58 is housed inside the vibration region 56 (inside the casing 10a) (see Fig. 7). The vibration region 56 is vibrated by the sound output from the speaker 58, so that the sound output from the speaker 58 can be efficiently transmitted to the outside of the blood glucose meter 10. The vibration area 56 is provided between the power button 50 and the memory call button 52, and the regeneration button 54.

As shown in FIG. 5, the volume changeover switch 40 is a switch capable of switching the volume of the sound outputted from the speaker 58 in four stages, and the front end side of the blood glucose meter 10 becomes the wrist side, and is held by the right hand to cover the blood glucose meter 10. The back side (the side opposite to the side on which the display 36 is provided) is provided at a position where the thumb is easy to operate. The volume changeover switch 40 is a switch that can move (slide) in four directions in a straight line, and can select "ear volume", "mute", "small volume", and "high volume" from the left. Since the movement of the volume changeover switch 40 is easily performed by the finger operation, the volume changeover switch 40 is provided with a plurality of vertical projections that are engaged with the fingers.

A triangular protrusion indicator 40a is provided in the volume changeover switch 40. Below the triangular projection indicator 40a, projections 60, 62, 64, 66 are formed corresponding to the positions of the triangular projection indicators 40a of the volume changeover switch 40 in each segment. The projection 60 indicates the position of the "ear voice amount", the projection 62 indicates the "silent" position, the projection 64 indicates the "low volume" position, and the projection 66 indicates the "high volume" position. Further, below the triangular protrusion indicator 40a, that is, below the protrusions 60, 62, 64, 66, the order corresponding to the "ear volume" is sequentially indicated from the left. The "heart-shaped" mark corresponds to the "0" number of "silent", corresponding to the "wedge" and "trapezoid" marks of "small volume" and "high volume".

When the volume changeover switch 40 is slid to a position where the triangular projection indicator 40a and the projection 60 coincide with each other in the sliding direction (first stage), the volume of the sound outputted from the speaker 58 becomes the amount of the ear voice. When the volume changeover switch 40 is slid to a position where the triangular projection indicator 40a and the projection 62 coincide with each other in the sliding direction (second stage), the volume of the sound outputted from the speaker 58 becomes zero (0), and does not pass from the speaker 58. Make noise. The amount of ear speech refers to a (weak) volume that does not hear the sound from the speaker 58 when the ear is not close to the blood glucose meter 10 (when the distance between the blood glucose meter 10 and the ear is at least 15 cm or more).

When the volume changeover switch 40 is slid to a position where the triangular projection indicator 40a and the projection 64 coincide with each other in the sliding direction (third stage), the volume of the sound outputted from the speaker 58 becomes small (normal volume, first volume). When the volume changeover switch 40 is slid to a position where the triangular projection indicator 40a and the projection 66 coincide with each other in the sliding direction (fourth stage), the volume of the sound outputted from the speaker 58 becomes a large volume (normal volume, second volume). ). The general volume means (the volume is small and the volume is large), and even if the ear is not close to the blood glucose meter 10 (for example, even if the distance between the blood glucose meter 10 and the ear is at least 15 cm or more), the volume of the sound from the speaker 58 can be heard. The volume is louder than the volume. The size of the ear voice, the volume is small, and the volume is large, which will be described in detail later.

In this way, the user of the blood glucose meter 10 can move the volume switch 40 to the leftmost first segment (the front end of the blood glucose meter 10). The volume outputted from the speaker 58 is switched (selected) to the amount of the ear voice, and it is easy to switch to the amount of the ear voice. On the other hand, when the position of the ear voice amount is not the edge end but is set to the second position (second stage) or the third position (third stage) from the left, it is the middle position. At the time, in order to align the volume change switch 40 with the intermediate position, a delicate operation is required, and it is difficult for a diabetic patient whose finger is easily inflexible to switch to the amount of ear voice.

Furthermore, since the position of the mute (second stage) is set to the right of the amount of the ear voice, it is more difficult to switch the mute to the volume by switching the volume switch 40 to the ear. However, when the volume changeover switch 40 is slid from the position where the volume is small or the volume is large to switch to the mute, it is assumed that the volume changeover switch 40 cannot be stopped at the position of the mute, and the position of the volume of the ear is turned over, and the amount of the ear is not the ear. Close to the blood glucose meter 10 can not hear the sound, so it can be used instead of silent, and there will be no problem. Therefore, the user's suitability can be improved by the above-described configuration of the volume switching.

Further, since the user moves the volume changeover switch 40 to the fourth segment on the rightmost side (the proximal end side of the blood glucose meter 10), the volume of the output from the speaker 58 can be maximized (becomes a loud volume), so that it is easy Switch to the maximum volume. On the other hand, when the position where the volume is large is not the edge, and the second position (the position of the projection 62) or the third position (the position of the projection 64) from the right is provided, In the position, in order to align the volume switch 40 to the intermediate position, a delicate operation is required, which is difficult for a diabetic patient whose finger is likely to be inflexible. Switch to volume.

Furthermore, since the position (third stage) having a small volume is set between the mute position (second stage) and the high volume position (fourth stage), the volume switching switch 40 is operated to switch to a small volume ratio. Switching to a louder volume is more difficult, but if you cannot switch to a small volume, you can switch to a loud volume. Since the sound is actually better than the sound that is not heard, the volume with a higher priority is located at the far right, and the volume with a higher priority than the volume is set to the second from the far right. Furthermore, since the volume is increased toward the right side based on the position of the mute, the user can intuitively adjust the volume. Furthermore, by setting the position of the ear voice amount on the left side based on the position of the mute, and setting the position of the small volume and the volume to the right side, the user can intuitively and more easily perform the ear voice amount and the general volume adjustment. Switch between (small volume and loud volume).

Next, the magnitude of the volume, the volume is small, and the amount of the ear voice is explained. The volume measurement for setting the volume is in the non-sound chamber, and as shown in Fig. 6, the microphone 72 of the noise meter 70 is disposed on the side of the vibration region 56 of the blood glucose meter 10. At this time, it is assumed that there is no obstacle between the vibrating area 56 of the blood glucose meter 10 and the microphone 72. For the noise meter 70, a noise meter (model TYPE 1015) made by SOTEC Corporation (formerly known as an electronic detector) was used. Then, the weight switch of the noise meter 70 is set to "A" (set to the A characteristic), and the dynamic characteristic switch is set to "S" (the dynamic characteristic is set to Slow). This A characteristic is determined by the specifications of the noise meter 70 of IEC 61672 and JIS C1509.

When the volume is selected by the volume switch 40, the speaker is selected from the speaker. The output volume of 58 is the volume of the noise level measured by the noise meter 70 in the range of 60 dB ± 5 dB when the distance L between the vibration region 56 of the blood glucose meter 10 and the microphone 72 is 50 cm. Therefore, the volume is large, and even if the user does not put the ear close to the blood glucose meter 10, the volume of the sound from the speaker 58 can be sufficiently heard, even if the patient with poor hearing can fully hear.

Further, when the volume is switched by the volume switch 40, the volume output from the speaker 58 is set to 50 cm by the distance L between the blood glucose meter 10 and the microphone 72 of the noise meter 70, by the noise meter 70. The measured noise level is a volume in the range of 55 dB ± 5 dB. Therefore, if the volume is small, even if the user's ear is not close to the blood glucose meter 10, the volume of the sound from the speaker 58 can be sufficiently heard by a person with general hearing.

Further, when the volume of the ear voice is selected by the volume switch 40, the sound outputted from the speaker 58 is voice, and the volume is set to 3 cm when the distance L between the blood glucose meter 10 and the microphone 72 of the noise meter 70 is set to 3 cm. The noise level measured by the noise meter 70 is in the range of 36 dB to 53 dB. Further, when the volume of the ear voice is selected by the volume switch 40, when the sound output from the speaker 58 is a sound other than the voice of the buzzer (effect sound), the volume is the blood glucose meter 10 and the noise meter 70. When the distance L of the microphone 72 is set to 3 cm, the noise level measured by the noise meter 70 is in the range of 36 dB to 62 dB. Even for the same amount of ear speech, the noise level will be slightly different in voices other than voice and voice.

Ear volume is not heard when the user's ear is not close to the blood glucose meter 10 The volume of the sound from the speaker 58 can be sufficiently heard by the ear attached to the blood glucose meter 10 (by placing the ear against the vibrating area 56 of the blood glucose meter 10). Furthermore, even when the surroundings are smashed (noisy noise around), the patient can fully hear the sound from the speaker 58 because the blood glucose meter 10 is in the state of the ear.

Moreover, the noise level measured by the noise meter 70 is small, the volume is small, and the noise level of the ear voice amount is in the no-sound room, that is, the noise level measured in an environment without excess noise. Furthermore, the noise level of the noise meter 70 is 34 dB when it is silent.

Here, the positions of the vibration area 56 and the volume changeover switch 40 are provided, and the upper side and the side surface of the casing 10a are disposed at substantially the same position with respect to the longitudinal direction of the blood glucose meter 10. That is, after the blood glucose meter 10 is touched by the thumb with the thumb touched by the blood glucose meter 10, when the right ear is attached to the vibration region 56, the vibration region 56 is set by the thumb of the right hand to the ear. And the volume switch 40. Accordingly, when the blood glucose meter 10 is brought to the right ear with the thumb coming to the ear, since the natural vibration region 56 touches the right ear, the vibration region 56 can be simply attached to the right ear.

Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the blood glucose meter 10. The blood glucose meter 10 has a control unit that integrally controls the entire blood glucose meter 10 in addition to the display 36, the volume changeover switch 40, the time setting button 44, the power button 50, the memory call button 52, the reproduction button 54, and the speaker 58. 80, a power supply 82, a timer unit 84, a memory unit 86, and a measuring unit 88.

The power source 82 supplies electric power to the control unit 80 by the power button 50 using, for example, an alkaline battery. The timing unit 84 is provided by a time setting button The operation of 44 is adjusted, and the current time is notified to the control unit 80. Even if the calendar function is set in the timer unit 84.

The memory unit 86 has a program memory 86a, a working memory 86b, a voice data memory 86c, and a set value memory 86d as shown in Fig. 8. The program memory 86a stores a program for the control unit 80 to perform reading. The working memory 86b is used to store specific data when the program is executed. The voice data memory 86c memorizes the voice data of the voice played during the operation of the blood glucose meter 10, for example, "power on", "replace battery", "measurement.", "set time." Voice material. Further, in the speech data memory 86c, sound data other than speech, such as sound data of an effect sound such as a buzzer or a warning sound, is also stored. The set value memory 86d is a memory for storing and storing specific data when the power source 82 is turned off. For example, remember the blood glucose values measured in the past.

The measuring unit 88 is of an optical type, and includes a light-emitting portion 88a that irradiates the pulse-like light to the test paper 20 (see FIG. 4), and a light-receiving portion 88b that receives the light reflected by the color-developing test paper 20, and the light-receiving portion 88b. The optical signal is converted into a digital value and output to the A/D converter 88c of the control unit 80. In the present embodiment, the blood glucose level is obtained optically, but the blood glucose level may be obtained by using an electrode type such as an amperometry.

As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 80 includes a measurement control unit 90, a blood sugar level calculation unit 92, a display control unit 94, an audio output control unit 96, and a volume change unit 98. The measurement control unit 90 controls the measurement unit 88 to perform light emission control of the light-emitting unit 88a, light reception control by the light-receiving unit 88b, and the like. The blood glucose level calculation unit 92 is based on the self-measurement unit 88 (in detail, A/D conversion) The device 88c) receives the received light signal to calculate the blood sugar level.

The display control unit 94 controls the display 36 to display a three-digit number indicating the blood sugar level calculated by the blood sugar level calculation unit 92 on the display unit 36. For example, when the calculated blood glucose level is 123 mg/dL, as shown in Fig. 2, "1", "2", and "3" are sequentially arranged from the left (from the front side of the blood glucose meter 10). The three-digit number is displayed on display 36. In addition to displaying the blood glucose level calculated by the blood sugar level calculation unit 92, the display 36 can display an article such as "Please replace the battery" or "measuring" or a graphic indicating the content of the article.

The voice output control unit 96 reproduces the voice data indicating the blood sugar level calculated by the blood sugar level calculation unit 92 using the voice data stored in the voice data storage unit 86c of the storage unit 86, and outputs the voice indicating the blood sugar level from the speaker 58. For example, when the calculated blood glucose level is 123 mg/dL, the speech data of "blood glucose value", "one hundred", "twenty", and "three" are sequentially reproduced. Accordingly, the voice "blood glucose value is 123" is output from the speaker 58. The sound output control unit 96 has an amplifier 96a by which the voice data is amplified. Further, the sound output control unit 96 reproduces sound data other than the voice data (for example, sound data of the sound effect), and outputs a sound for arousing attention, such as when the measurement is started or when the measurement is completed, or when a failure occurs. Of course, even in this case, the sound data is reproduced by being amplified by the amplifier 96a.

The volume changing unit 98 changes the input level of the sound output control unit 96 to the amplifier 96a in response to the operation of the volume switching switch 40. The volume changing unit 98 is configured to select the "ear volume" by the volume switching switch 40. At this time, the input level change to the amplifier 96a is set so that the volume of the sound outputted from the speaker 58 becomes the amount of the ear voice. When the volume change switch 98 selects "the volume is small", the volume change unit 98 sets the input level to the amplifier 96a so that the volume of the sound outputted from the speaker 58 becomes small. The volume changing unit 98 sets the input level to the amplifier 96a so that the volume of the sound outputted from the speaker 58 becomes louder when the volume is changed by the volume switching switch 40. Further, when "mute" is selected by the volume changeover switch 40, the input level to the amplifier 96a can be set even if the volume output from the speaker 58 is 0, and the sound output control unit 96 does not make the voice. Data regeneration is also possible.

Next, the action of constructing such a blood glucose meter 10 will be described in accordance with the flowchart of FIG. The control unit 80 is activated by the user pressing the power button 50. Then, the sound output control unit 96 outputs a voice such as "power on" from the speaker 58 at the volume selected by the volume change switch 40 (step S1). For example, when "ear volume" is selected, the voice is output in the volume of the ear, and when the "volume is small" is selected, the voice is output at a small volume, and when the "volume is large" is selected, the voice is output at a high volume. Furthermore, when "silent" is selected, the voice is not output from the speaker 58. Further, at this time, the display control unit 94 may display an article such as "Power On" or a diagram indicating that the power source 82 is turned on on the display 36. Further, the sound output control unit 96 may output an effect sound that is noticed by the volume selected by the volume changeover switch 40.

Next, the sound output control unit 96 is controlled by the volume change switch 40. At the selected volume, a voice such as "Please install the terminal." is output from the speaker 58 (step S2). According to the playback of the voice, the user removes the cover 46, peels off the film attached to the proximal end side of the outer casing 26, and attaches the tip 12 to the tip mounting portion 28. Further, at this time, the display control unit 94 may display the article such as "Please mount the tip." or the icon of the urging attachment tip 12 on the display 36. Furthermore, the sound output control unit 96 may output an effect sound even at a volume selected by the volume changeover switch 40.

Next, the blood sugar level calculation unit 92 determines whether or not the tip 12 is attached. This determination is made based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit 88b (step S3). In other words, in step S3, the blood glucose level calculation unit 92 determines the attachment of the tip 12 based on the received light signal transmitted from the light receiving unit 88b via the A/D converter 88c. When the tip 12 is attached, the light emitted from the light-emitting portion 88a is reflected by the test paper 20 and is incident on the light-receiving portion 88b, and the amount of light received by the light-receiving portion 88b is increased. Therefore, when the amount of light received by the light receiving unit 88b is equal to or greater than the critical value, it is determined that the tip 12 is mounted.

In step S3, when it is judged that there is no mounting end 12, it is stopped in step S3 until installation. At this time, when the tip 12 is not attached for a certain period of time or longer, even if the sound output control unit 96 outputs a warning sound from the speaker 58, the display control unit 94 may display a warning. When the warning sound is output, even if the volume output selected by the volume changeover switch 40 is output, the volume may be output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume selected by the volume changeover switch 40.

In step S3, when it is judged that the tip 12 is mounted, the sound output control The portion 96 outputs a voice from the speaker 58 at a volume selected by the volume change switch 40 such as "the terminal is installed. Please touch the blood at the tip." (step S4). According to the voice playback, the user causes the blood to be spotted on the spot portion 22 of the tip 12 (see Fig. 4). Further, at this time, the display control unit 94 may display an image such as "Please apply blood to the tip" or an icon for prompting blood staining on the display 36. Furthermore, the sound output control unit 96 may output an effect sound even at a volume selected by the volume changeover switch 40.

When the blood is spotted on the tip 12, coloration begins due to the reaction of the glucose in the blood with the reagent immersed in the test paper 20. The measurement unit 88 controls the measurement unit 88, receives the reflected light from the test paper 20 in the light receiving unit 88b, and obtains the received light signal, and the acquired light receiving signal is converted into a digital value by the A/D converter 88c.

Next, the blood glucose level calculation unit 92 determines that the tip 12 has been attached, and after a predetermined period of time, calculates the blood glucose level based on the received light signal sent from the measuring unit 88 (step S5). Even when the sound output control unit 96 measures the blood glucose level (during the calculation of the blood glucose level), the voice selected by the volume changeover switch 40 outputs a voice such as "measured during the measurement" from the speaker 58. Further, at this time, the display control unit 94 displays the remaining time (seconds) until the end of the measurement as the countdown type. Further, even if the display 36 displays an article such as "measuring" or an illustration indicating the subject matter of the measurement.

Next, the sound output control unit 96 outputs the blood glucose calculated by the blood sugar level calculation unit 92 at the volume selected by the volume change switch 40. Voice of the value (step S6). For example, when the obtained blood glucose level is 157 mg/dL, the sound output control unit 96 outputs a voice such as "the blood sugar level is 157." from the speaker 58. Further, at this time, the display control unit 94 displays a number such as "157" on the display 36. Furthermore, the sound output control unit 96 may output an effect sound even at a volume selected by the volume changeover switch 40.

In this way, the blood glucose meter 10 includes a measuring unit 88 that measures the blood sugar level, and a sound output control unit 96 that outputs a voice indicating the measured value based on the received light signal from the measuring unit 88 from the speaker 58; a volume changeover switch 40 for outputting a volume of 58; and a volume change unit 98 for changing the volume of the voice outputted from the speaker 58 by the sound output control unit 96 by the volume changeover switch 40, the volume changeover switch 40 is The volume of the voice outputted by the speaker 58 is switched into a switch with a small amount of voice, a small volume, and a large volume. The volume of the ear voice is such that when the blood glucose meter 10 and the user's ear are separated by at least 15 cm or more without excessive noise. I can't hear the volume of the sound from the speaker 58. The volume is small and the volume is large. There is no extra noise around, even if the distance between the blood glucose meter 10 and the user's ear is more than 15cm, the speaker 58 can be heard. The volume of the sound, so if the surrounding person is not allowed to know the measured value, it will be output from the speaker 58 by the volume switch 40. The volume of the voice can be switched to the amount of voice in the ear.

Further, when the ear volume is switched, by placing the ear on the blood glucose meter 10, the measured value can be sufficiently heard even when the patient or the like is around. Furthermore, in the absence of people around, or even if not If the surrounding person is to know the measured value, the volume of the voice outputted from the speaker 58 is switched to a small volume or a large volume by the volume switch 40, so that the action of making the ear stick to the blood glucose meter 10 is not necessary. Hear the measured value.

Furthermore, the volume of the voice outputted from the speaker 58 is switched from the volume to the volume by the volume switch 40, and even in the case of a surrounding squat or a patient with poor hearing, the ear may not be attached to the blood glucose. Take the action of 10 and fully hear the measured value.

The above embodiment is formed as follows.

(Modification 1) In the above-described embodiment, the blood glucose meter 10 for measuring blood sugar in the body fluid is used. However, it is only necessary to measure a specific component in the body fluid other than blood sugar. At this time, the measuring unit 88 has a function of measuring a specific component in the body fluid other than blood sugar. Furthermore, it is also applicable to medical devices having life characteristics other than body fluid components. At this time, the measuring unit 88 has a function of measuring vital signs. Life characteristics include body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, ECG, blood flow, skin moisture, activity, and so on. Furthermore, the component measuring device and the medical device referred to herein are not limited to so-called personal use products, and of course, include a device or device for treating a patient by a medical staff member.

(Variation 2) In the above-described embodiment, the position of the ear volume (the first segment) is set to the leftmost position, and the position of the mute (the second segment) is set by the sliding position of the volume change switch 40. In the second from the left, the position with the loud volume (the fourth segment) is set to the far right, and the position with the small volume (the third segment) is set to the second from the right, but even the volume of the ear is The position is set to the far right, the mute position is set to the second from the right, the volume is set to the leftmost position, and the small volume is set to the second from the left. That is, if one of the slidable ranges of the volume changeover switch 40 is set to the position of the ear voice amount, and the position of the mute is set to the side of the ear voice amount.

(Modification 3) In the above embodiment, the general volume is set to be two stages of small volume and large volume, but even if the general volume is set to be three or more stages, even if it is impossible to perform The volume can also be adjusted. Even in the case where the general volume adjustment can be performed in three or more stages, the volume closer to the mute position is smaller, and the farther from the mute position, the louder the volume. Of course, based on the position of the mute, the position of the general volume is set on the opposite side of the position of the volume of the ear. In the case where the volume adjustment cannot be performed, the general volume becomes a predetermined volume.

(Modification 4) The aspect of the above-described Modifications 1 to 3 may be arbitrarily combined.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes or improvements to the above embodiments. Such a change or an improved form is of course also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and it is apparent from the description of the scope of the patent application.

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Claims (8)

A component measuring device (10) includes a measuring unit (88) for measuring a specific component of a body fluid, and a sound output controlling unit (96) for at least indicating the measurement by the measuring unit (88). The measured value of the voice is output from the speaker (58); the volume switch (40) is used to switch the volume outputted from the speaker (58); and the volume changing unit (98) is switched by the volume described above. The sound output control unit (96) changes the volume of the voice output from the speaker (58) by switching between the switch (40), and the component measuring device (10) is characterized in that the volume switching switch (40) is a slave The voice outputted by the speaker (58) is switched to at least a weak ear voice amount and a switch having a larger volume than the ear voice amount, and the sound output control unit is configured when the ear voice amount is selected by the volume switch (40). (96) outputting the volume of the voice from the speaker (58), in the non-sound chamber, when the distance between the component measuring device (10) and the microphone (72) of the noise meter (70) is 3 cm, by the above noise meter ( 70) The measured noise level is 3 Within the range of 6dB~53dB. The component measuring device (10) according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the sound output control unit (96) is from the speaker (58) when the general volume is selected by the volume switching switch (40). The volume of the output voice, in the no-sound chamber, the noise measured by the noise meter (70) when the distance between the component measuring device (10) and the microphone (72) of the noise meter (70) is 50 cm The level is above 50dB. The component measuring device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the general volume includes a first volume and a second volume greater than the first volume, and the volume switching switch (40) can be used from the speaker (58). The outputted voice is switched to the first volume and the second volume. The component measuring device (10) according to the third aspect of the invention, wherein the sound output control unit (96) is from the speaker (58) when the first volume is selected by the volume switching switch (40). The volume of the output voice is measured by the noise meter (70) when the distance between the component measuring device (10) and the microphone (72) of the noise meter (70) is 50 cm in the non-sounding chamber. The noise level is in the range of 55 dB ± 5 dB. When the second volume is selected by the volume switch (40), the sound output control unit (96) outputs the volume of the voice from the speaker (58). In the non-sounding chamber, when the distance between the component measuring device (10) and the microphone (72) of the noise meter (70) is 50 cm, the noise level measured by the noise meter (70) is 60 dB±5 dB. Within the scope. The component measuring device (10) according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the sound output control unit (96) outputs a sound other than the voice from the speaker (58) by the volume switching switch (40). When the volume of the above-mentioned ear voice is selected, the volume of the sound other than the voice outputted from the speaker (58), in the non-sound chamber, the component measuring device (10) and the microphone (72) of the noise meter (70) When the distance is 3 cm, the noise level measured by the above noise meter (70) is in the range of 36 dB to 62 dB. The component measuring device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the speaker (58) is provided inside the casing (10a) of the component measuring device (10), and the casing (10a) is provided. There is provided a vibration region (56) for transmitting the voice from the speaker (58) to the outside by vibrating the voice from the speaker (58), the vibration region (56) and the volume switching switch (40) being One surface and the other surface of the above-described frame body (10a) are disposed at substantially the same position with respect to the longitudinal direction of the component measuring device (10). The component measuring device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the sound output control unit (96) has an amplifier (96a) for amplifying the voice data, and the volume changing unit (98) is switched by the volume. switch (40) Switching is performed to change the input level to the amplifier (96a). A medical device (10) comprising: a measuring unit (88) for measuring a vital sign of a human body; and a sound output control unit (96) for at least indicating the measuring unit (88) The measured value of the voice is output from the speaker (58); the volume switch (40) is used to switch the volume outputted from the speaker (58); and the volume changing unit (98) is caused by The volume switching switch (40) switches to change the volume of the voice outputted by the sound output control unit (96) from the speaker (58). The medical device is characterized in that the volume switching switch (40) is from the above The voice outputted by the speaker (58) is switched at least to a weak ear voice amount and a switch having a larger volume than the ear voice amount. When the ear voice amount is selected by the volume switch (40), the sound output control unit ( 96) outputting the volume of the voice from the speaker (58), in the non-sound chamber, when the distance between the medical device (10) and the microphone (72) of the noise meter (70) is 3 cm, by the above noise meter (70) The measured noise level is between 36dB and 53dB. Range.