WO2011037030A1 - 測定装置、及び測定方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to numerical information relating to substances in interstitial fluid, in particular, a measuring apparatus and a measuring method for measuring glucose concentration.
- CGM Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- a part of a sensor is placed under the user's skin, and the concentration of glucose in the subcutaneous interstitial fluid is measured by this sensor (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).
- the concentration of glucose in the interstitial fluid is consistent with the concentration of glucose in the blood. Therefore, the blood glucose level can be known by measuring the glucose concentration in the subcutaneous interstitial fluid.
- the concentration of glucose in blood existing under the skin can be directly measured by an indwelling sensor.
- Patent Documents 1 to 3 disclose measuring devices for measuring glucose by CGM. Patent Documents 1 to 3 also disclose a method for indwelling the sensor subcutaneously and an instrument used for carrying out this method. Here, the measurement apparatus disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a conventional measuring apparatus. In FIG. 18, the skin 104 is shown in cross section.
- the measuring apparatus 100 includes a measuring unit 101 having a sensor 103 and a receiving unit 105.
- the measurement unit 101 is installed on the surface of the user's skin 104, but before installing the main body of the measurement unit 101, a part of the sensor 103 is implanted subcutaneously using a dedicated puncture tool. .
- the base portion 101 a of the measurement unit 101 is fixed to the surface of the user's skin 104 with the adhesive tape 102.
- a puncture tool (not shown) in which the sensor 103 is set is attached to the base portion 101a.
- the puncture device is configured such that the sensor 103 can be ejected together with a puncture needle (not shown), and a user or a medical worker operates the puncture device to eject the sensor 103.
- the ejected sensor 103 is stabbed together with the needle and is implanted in the user's skin 104. Then, the needle is pulled out, and only the sensor 103 is placed under the skin of the user. Thereafter, the puncture tool is removed, and the main body portion 101b of the measurement unit 101 is attached on the base portion 101a. At this time, the main body portion 101b and the sensor 103 are electrically connected.
- glucose oxidoreductase is immobilized at the tip of the sensor 103.
- the sensor 103 includes a pair of electrodes extending from the base to the tip, and one of the electrodes (working electrode) is in contact with glucose oxidoreductase at the tip. Therefore, when a voltage is applied between the two electrodes, a current flows between the two electrodes in accordance with the glucose concentration contained in the subcutaneous interstitial fluid, and the glucose concentration can be specified from the current value.
- the base of the sensor 103 is connected to an electric circuit housed in the main body 101b.
- the electric circuit When a current flows between the electrodes of the sensor 103, the electric circuit generates an analog signal that specifies the value, and further converts the analog signal into a digital signal. Then, the electric circuit puts the digital signal on a carrier wave and transmits it to the receiving unit 105.
- the measurement unit 101 also includes a power supply, a power supply circuit, and the like.
- the receiving unit 105 calculates a specific glucose concentration based on the received digital signal, and displays the calculated value on the display.
- the measuring apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 18 it is not necessary to puncture the user's body each time measurement is performed, so that the burden on the user is reduced. Further, since the glucose concentration can be measured while the sensor 103 is indwelled, continuous measurement is also possible.
- the measurement unit 101 protrudes greatly from the human body 104 due to its structure. Therefore, when the user changes clothes, the measurement unit 101 is caught on the clothes or is in contact with an external object. It is easy to do. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the measurement unit 101 and further the sensor 103 will be detached from the skin 104 against the user's intention.
- the measurement unit 101 has a structure that protrudes greatly from the human body 104, when the measurement unit 101 is attached to a place where the movement is intense, such as near the joint, the fixation between the measurement unit 101 and the skin 104 follows the movement of the human body. It cannot be done and gradually becomes unstable. For this reason, also in this case, there is a high possibility that the measurement unit 101 and further the sensor 103 will be detached from the skin 104 against the user's intention.
- the sensor 103 needs to be connected to an electric circuit inside the measuring unit 101, and the removing operation and the attaching operation are complicated, which further burdens the user.
- the user needs to purchase a new sensor 103, and replacement of the sensor is economically burdensome for the user.
- An example of an object of the present invention is to provide a measuring device that can solve the above problems, suppress the occurrence of a situation where the sensor comes off against the user's intention, and facilitate the replacement work of the sensor, and It is to provide a measurement method.
- a measuring apparatus is a measuring apparatus that measures numerical information related to a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin, and according to the numerical information.
- a sensor unit having a sensor that outputs a signal and a calculation unit that receives the signal output from the sensor and performs arithmetic processing based on the signal, and a part of the sensor can be placed subcutaneously.
- the arithmetic unit is arranged in a state of being separated from the sensor unit.
- the senor is arranged away from the calculation unit including the electric circuit and the like. Further, the sensor is not bulky unlike the calculation unit. Therefore, according to the measuring device, the monitoring device, and the sensor assembly of the present invention, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the sensor comes off against the intention of the user (for example, the user). Furthermore, when the calculation unit is attached to the human body, even if the sensor needs to be replaced, it is possible to easily replace only the sensor without changing the calculation unit. According to the measuring apparatus of the present invention, the replacement work of the sensor can be facilitated.
- the measuring device may be configured such that the calculation unit is electrically connected to the sensor unit via a wiring.
- the wiring is provided with a connection structure capable of selecting a connected state and a non-connected state. Thereby, replacement
- the measurement device may be configured such that the calculation unit communicates with the sensor unit by wireless communication. Also in this aspect, the sensor can be replaced more easily.
- the sensor unit further includes a water-impermeable film having an adhesive layer on one surface, and the sensor is placed in the subcutaneous part, A base portion disposed on a surface, wherein the water-impermeable film has moisture penetrating into the base portion when the base portion is covered with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer facing the base portion. It is preferable that it is the aspect formed so that may be blocked
- the sensor unit further includes an adhesive film that fixes the sensor unit to the skin.
- the said sensor part is equipped with two or more adhesive films which have an adhesive layer on one surface as said adhesive film,
- the said two or more adhesive films exhibit strip shape, and
- the adhesive layer is formed so as to be attached to both the sensor unit and the skin from the upper surface side of the sensor unit at different positions. In this case, when replacing the water-impermeable film, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of a situation where the base portion is detached from the skin.
- the measurement apparatus further includes a transmitter that wirelessly transmits a result of the arithmetic processing by the arithmetic unit, a housing that houses the arithmetic unit together with the transmitter, and the arithmetic that the transmitter transmits.
- a transmitter that wirelessly transmits a result of the arithmetic processing by the arithmetic unit
- a housing that houses the arithmetic unit together with the transmitter
- the arithmetic that the transmitter transmits includes a receiver that receives a processing result and displays numerical information related to the substance based on the result of the arithmetic processing.
- the measurement apparatus further includes an amplification circuit that amplifies the signal output from the sensor, and the amplification circuit is provided in at least one of the sensor unit and the wiring. It is also preferable that According to this aspect, it is possible to reduce the influence of noise received by the signal from the sensor.
- the measurement unit in the present invention further includes an amplifier circuit that amplifies the signal output from the sensor, and the amplifier circuit includes: Preferably, at least one of the sensor part and the part electrically connected to the sensor part is provided. Also in this case, the influence of noise on the signal from the sensor can be reduced.
- the calculation unit may be arranged on clothes of a user who uses the measurement apparatus. In this case, the convenience for the user is improved.
- a measurement method is a measurement method for measuring numerical information related to a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin, a) placing a sensor unit having a sensor for outputting a signal in accordance with the numerical information on the skin so that a part of the sensor is placed under the skin; and (b) output from the sensor. And a step of disposing a control unit provided with an arithmetic unit that receives the signal and performs arithmetic processing based on the signal at a position away from the sensor unit.
- the measurement method according to the present invention further includes (c) a step of electrically connecting the control unit to the sensor unit via wiring. Moreover, it is preferable that the measurement method in the present invention further includes (d) a step of communicating the control unit and the sensor unit by wireless communication.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a measuring apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and a part thereof is shown in cross section.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a tip portion of a sensor of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, and a part thereof is shown in cross section.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of another example of the sensor unit according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of a measuring apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention, and a part thereof is shown in cross section.
- FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG. FIG.
- FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of another example of the sensor unit according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example (usage mode 1) of a usage mode of the measurement apparatus according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example (usage mode 2) of a usage mode of the measurement device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example (usage mode 3) of a usage mode of the measurement apparatus according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example (usage mode 4) of a usage mode of the measurement device according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a conventional measuring apparatus.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a measuring apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a part of the measuring device is shown in cross section.
- the measuring device 10 includes a sensor unit 1.
- the sensor unit 1 includes a sensor 15 that outputs a signal according to numerical information.
- the sensor 15 is formed so that a part thereof can be placed subcutaneously.
- the sensor 15 includes an indwelling portion 15 a placed on the skin 4 and a base portion 15 b placed on the surface of the skin 4.
- the measuring apparatus 10 includes a calculation unit 22 that receives a signal output from the sensor unit 1 and performs calculation processing based on the received signal.
- the calculating part 22 comprises the control unit 2 shown in FIG.
- the calculating part 22 is implement
- FIG. 1 The specific configuration of the control unit 2 will be described later.
- the calculation unit 22 and the control unit 2 including the calculation unit 22 are arranged in a state separated from the sensor unit 1.
- the calculation unit 22 is electrically connected to the sensor unit 1 via the wiring 5.
- the senor 15 is arranged apart from the control unit 2 that houses the calculation unit 22 (see FIG. 2). Moreover, the sensor 15 is not bulky unlike the calculating part 22 (control unit 2). Therefore, according to the measuring apparatus 10, the occurrence of a situation in which the sensor 15 is detached against the intention of the user (for example, the user) is suppressed.
- control unit 2 that houses the calculation unit 22 can be attached to the skin 4 as described later. In this case, even if the sensor 15 needs to be replaced, the control unit 2 remains as it is. Only the sensor 15 can be easily replaced. For this reason, according to the measuring apparatus 10, the replacement work of the sensor 15 can be facilitated.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a tip portion of a sensor of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- the sensor unit 1 including the sensor 15 is a so-called sensor unit, and is formed with a minimum configuration for mounting the sensor 15. Further, the sensor unit alone cannot function the sensor 15, and can function the sensor 15 only after being connected to the control unit 2. That is, the sensor unit 1 (sensor unit) and the control unit 2 are combined to form a sensor assembly.
- the substance to be measured include glucose contained in either the interstitial fluid or blood, and the numerical information related to the substance includes concentration.
- the sensor 15 can continuously output a signal corresponding to the numerical information related to the substance.
- the measuring device 10 functions as a monitoring device capable of continuously monitoring numerical information.
- the measurement device 10 can execute the above-described CGM.
- the numerical information related to a substance is the glucose concentration and the sensor 15 is a glucose sensor will be described.
- the indwelling portion 15a and the base portion 15b constituting the sensor 15 are both formed in an elongated strip shape. Further, the sensor 15 is arranged using the puncture device disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3 and other existing puncture devices so that the indwelling portion 15a is placed subcutaneously (see FIG. 1). .
- the indwelling portion 15a is inclined with respect to the base portion 15b. This is because puncture of the indwelling portion 15a using the puncture tool into the skin 4 is performed from a direction inclined with respect to the normal of the skin 4 so that the indwelling portion 15a can be easily pierced into the skin 4. .
- the indwelling portion 15a and the base portion 15b are integrally formed by a substrate 18 (see FIG. 4) having insulation and flexibility. It is not limited to.
- the indwelling part 15a and the base part 15b may be formed separately, and after the indwelling part 15a is placed, both may be connected.
- the material for forming the substrate 18 is not particularly limited. However, from the viewpoint of little influence on the human body, the material for forming the substrate 18 includes thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene (PE), and thermosetting resins such as polyimide resins and epoxy resins. Is mentioned.
- the tip of the indwelling portion 15 a of the sensor 15 may have a sharp shape so that it can be easily pierced into the skin 4.
- the shape of the tip is not particularly limited, and may be a shape other than a sharp shape.
- the sensor 15 is a portion in which the pair of electrodes 16a and 16b and glucose oxidoreductase are immobilized in addition to the substrate 18. (Enzyme immobilization part) 17.
- the electrode 16a and the electrode 16b are formed on the surface of the substrate 18 along the longitudinal direction, and are used to apply a voltage to the enzyme-immobilized portion 17.
- the electrodes 16a and 16b can be formed, for example, by performing screen printing or the like using a conductive material such as carbon ink.
- the enzyme immobilization portion 17 is formed, for example, by immobilizing glucose oxidoreductase on the electrode 16a.
- glucose oxidoreductase reacts with glucose (substrate) in interstitial fluid or blood, it is reduced to produce hydrogen peroxide proportional to the amount of glucose. Therefore, when a voltage is applied between the electrodes 16a and 16b, electrons are transferred between the electrodes 16a and 16b according to the amount of hydrogen peroxide, that is, according to the amount of glucose. Therefore, the glucose concentration can be specified by measuring the current flowing through the electrodes 16a and 16b.
- glucose oxidoreductase that can be used includes glucose oxidase (GOD), glucose dehydrogenase (GDH), and the like.
- examples of the method for immobilizing glucose oxidoreductase include various known methods such as a method using an MPC polymer or a method using a protein membrane.
- the MPC polymer is a polymer that can be obtained by introducing a silane coupling agent into a phospholipid polymer containing polysynthetic gel, polyacrylamide, phosphorus, and the like.
- the sensor part 1 has the support film 12 which supports the sensor 15, the protective film 11 which protects the upper surface of the sensor 15, And a water-impermeable film 14.
- the sensor 15 is supported by the support film 12 in a state where the indwelling portion 15 a penetrates the support film 12 and the base portion 15 b is placed on the support film 12.
- penetration of the support film 12 by the indwelling part 15a can be performed with the puncture tool mentioned above.
- the support film 12 may be provided with a through hole for inserting the indwelling portion 15a in advance. In this case, the installation work of the sensor 15 can be facilitated.
- the protective film 11 is disposed on the support film 12 so as to sandwich the base portion 15b.
- the base portion 15b is fixed to the protective film 11 and the support film 12 with an adhesive or the like (not shown in FIGS. 1 and 3).
- the water-impermeable film 14 has an adhesive layer (not shown in FIG. 3) on one surface. Further, the water-impermeable film 14 is formed so that moisture can be prevented from entering the base portion 15b when the base portion 15b is covered with the adhesive layer facing the base portion 15b. Yes.
- the water-impermeable film 14 is formed so that the area thereof is larger than the area of the support film 12, and the base portion 15 b is formed on the protective film 11. Coating. Since the base portion 15 b is connected to the wiring 5, moisture intrusion into the connection portion between the base portion 15 b and the wiring 5 causes a failure of the sensor 15. However, according to the first embodiment, sensor failure due to moisture can be prevented, and the sensor 15 can be protected from the outside.
- the water-impermeable film 14 can be formed, for example, by providing an adhesive layer made of an acrylic adhesive material or the like on one surface of a film-like substrate formed of polyurethane resin or polyester resin. it can.
- the sensor unit 1 further includes an adhesive film 13 that fixes itself to the skin 4.
- the adhesive film 13 is provided on the lower surface of the support film 12 and fixes the sensor unit 1 to the skin 4.
- the indwelling portion 15 a of the sensor 15 also penetrates the adhesive film 13.
- penetration of the adhesive film 13 by the indwelling portion 15a can be performed by the puncture tool described above, similarly to the support film 12.
- the adhesive film 13 may be provided with a through-hole for inserting the indwelling portion 15 a in advance, similarly to the support film 12.
- the adhesive film 13 includes a substrate 13a, an adhesive layer 13b provided on one surface of the substrate 13a, and an adhesive layer 13c provided on the other surface.
- the sensor 15 is fixed to the skin 4 by the adhesive film 13. For this reason, when the water-impermeable film 14 is replaced, the sensor 15 can be prevented from being detached from the skin 4, so that the water-impermeable film 14 can be easily replaced.
- the adhesive film 13 has a large area in direct contact with the skin 4, it is preferable that the skin 4 is not irritating.
- the pressure-sensitive adhesive film 13 can be formed by providing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer made of a hydrogel pressure-sensitive adhesive material, a silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesive material, or the like on both surfaces of a substrate formed of a nonwoven fabric or the like.
- the first embodiment may be an embodiment in which only the above-mentioned adhesive material layer is provided instead of the adhesive film 13.
- the wiring 5 that connects the sensor unit 1 (sensor 15) and the calculation unit 22 (control unit 2) is provided with the electrodes shown in FIG. It is electrically connected to 16a and 16b. Further, the wiring 5 is provided with a connection structure (hereinafter referred to as “connector”) 6 capable of selecting a connected state and a non-connected state.
- a connection structure hereinafter referred to as “connector”) 6 capable of selecting a connected state and a non-connected state.
- the wiring 5 includes a wiring 5 a extending from the sensor 15 of the sensor unit 1 and a wiring 5 b extending from the control unit 2. That is, the sensor 15 includes a wiring 5a for connection to the outside, and the control unit 2 includes a wiring 5b for connection to the outside. A male terminal 6a constituting the connector 6 is provided at one end of the wiring 5a, and a female terminal 6b constituting the connector 6 is provided at one end of the wiring 5b.
- the connector 6 is provided in the wiring 5, even if the sensor 15 needs to be replaced when the control unit 2 is fixed to the skin 4, the control unit 2 can be easily fixed. Only the sensor 15 (sensor unit 1) can be replaced.
- the connector 6 is provided on the sensor unit 1 side on the wiring 5. That is, the length of the wiring 5a is shorter than the length of the wiring 5b. This is because the wiring 5a extending from the sensor unit 1 is preferably as short as possible in order to prevent the wiring 5a from interfering with the placement work of the sensor 15.
- the connector 6 may be provided on the control unit 2 side. In this case, the female terminal 6b is attached to the housing 20. Also good.
- the measurement apparatus 10 further includes a receiver 3.
- the receiver 3 is physically located away from both the sensor unit 1 and the control unit 2, and based on the result of the calculation process executed by the calculation unit 22, the concentration of the substance in the interstitial fluid, that is, glucose Is displayed on the display screen 31 (see FIG. 1).
- the measuring apparatus 10 includes a transmission unit 24 that transmits the result of the arithmetic processing to the outside in order to transmit the result of the arithmetic processing by the arithmetic unit 22 to the receiver 3.
- the transmitter 24 is housed inside the housing 20 (see FIG. 2) of the control unit 2 together with the calculator 22.
- the transmission unit 24 can be realized by an electric circuit similarly to the calculation unit 22, and both the electric circuits may be provided on the same substrate. Each electric circuit may be constituted by an IC chip.
- a storage unit 23 is accommodated in the housing 20 of the control unit 2.
- the storage unit 23 stores information for specifying the result of the arithmetic processing executed by the arithmetic unit 22.
- the calculation unit 22 when a current flows between the electrodes 16a and 16b of the sensor 15 (see FIG. 4), the calculation unit 22 generates an analog signal that specifies the value, and further, this analog signal Is converted to a digital signal. In addition, the calculation unit 22 stores information specified by the obtained digital signal in the storage unit 23 and notifies the transmission unit 24 that the calculation process has been performed.
- the transmission unit 24 When the transmission unit 24 receives a notification from the calculation unit 22 that the calculation process has been performed, the transmission unit 24 extracts the information stored in the storage unit 23 and transmits the information on a carrier wave.
- reference numeral 25 denotes a transmission antenna.
- control unit 2 further includes a power supply, a power supply circuit, and the like. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 2 is fixed to the skin 4 with a double-sided tape 21.
- the double-sided tape 21 includes a base material 21a, an adhesive layer 21b provided on one surface of the base material 21a, and an adhesive layer 21c provided on the other surface.
- the receiver 3 includes a reception unit 32, a calculation unit 33, a display unit 34, and a reception antenna 35.
- the reception unit 32 receives the radio wave transmitted from the transmission unit 24, extracts information from the radio wave, and inputs the extracted information to the calculation unit 33.
- the input information is information for specifying the current value detected by the sensor 15, and the calculation unit 33 calculates a specific glucose concentration based on this information and inputs the calculated value to the display unit 34. To do.
- the display unit 34 displays the calculated value on the display screen 31 (see FIG. 1).
- an amplifier circuit is provided in at least one of the sensor unit 1, the wiring 5, and the connector 6 in order to suppress the influence of noise received by the current (current signal) from the sensor 15.
- the current signal is amplified and the influence of noise is suppressed, the measurement accuracy of the glucose concentration is improved.
- the power supply to the amplifier circuit may be performed from the control unit 2 via the wiring 5.
- the IC chip constituting the amplifier circuit is very small (for example, length ⁇ width ⁇ thickness: about 5 mm ⁇ 5 mm ⁇ 1.5 mm). Therefore, even if it is the aspect by which the amplifier circuit was arrange
- the sensor part 1 since the sensor part 1 becomes a thin shape which is hard to contact the exterior, it is hard to receive the influence of external force and generation
- the sensor unit 1 can be arranged at a position away from the control unit 2, even if the control unit 2 attached to the skin 4 is peeled off by an external force, the sensor 15 is detached accordingly. Occurrence of the situation will be suppressed. Furthermore, the sensor unit 1 can be easily removed and removed easily by simply removing the connector 6 from the control unit 2 regardless of the state of the control unit 2.
- the measurement method according to the first embodiment can be implemented by installing the sensor unit 1 (sensor unit) and the control unit 2 on the skin 4 and operating them. That is, the measurement method is implemented by processing the signal from the sensor unit 1 by the calculation unit 22 continuously or at regular intervals.
- the measurement method according to the first embodiment includes the following steps (1) to (10) (see FIGS. 1 to 3).
- (1) A step of placing a sensor unit (sensor unit 1) having the sensor 15 on the skin 4 so that the indwelling portion 15a of the sensor is placed under the skin.
- (2) Step of electrically connecting the control unit 2 provided with the calculation unit 22 to the sensor unit via the wiring 5.
- (3) A step of disposing the control unit 2 at a position away from the sensor unit.
- the water-impermeable film 14 having the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 14b on one surface prevents moisture from entering the base portion 15b with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 14b facing the base portion 15b of the sensor 15. And coating the base portion 15b.
- each step is not limited to the number given to each step.
- it may be executed in the order of (1), (4), (5), (3), (2), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10).
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- the measurement apparatus according to the second embodiment includes a sensor unit 7 instead of the sensor unit 1 illustrated in FIGS.
- the measurement apparatus in the second embodiment is the same as the measurement apparatus 10 in the first embodiment except for the configuration of the sensor unit 7. Therefore, in the following description, only different points will be described.
- the sensor unit 7 also includes a sensor 15 and a protective film 11 in the same manner as the sensor unit 1 shown in FIG. However, the sensor unit 7 is different from the sensor unit 1 in the configuration of the support film 17 and the adhesive film 18 on which the base portion 15b of the sensor 15 is disposed.
- the shape of the support film 17 is longer than the shape of the support film 12. This is for facilitating fixation to the skin by the adhesive film 18 described later.
- the adhesive film 18 is different from the adhesive film 13 shown in FIG. 3 and has an adhesive layer (not shown in FIG. 2) only on one surface. In addition, two adhesive films 18 are used. Furthermore, each adhesive film 18 has a strip shape, and is formed so that it can be attached to both the sensor unit 7 and the skin by an adhesive layer from the upper surface side of the sensor unit 7 at different positions. .
- each adhesive film 18 is attached along the short side direction of the support film 17 from the side opposite to the skin side of the support film 17 (so-called upper surface side), both ends are skins. It is formed so that the central portion is attached to the support film 17.
- the sensor unit 7 is fixed to the skin by the two adhesive films 18. For this reason, when replacing the water-impermeable film 19, the possibility that the sensor 15 is detached from the skin 4 can be made smaller than that in the first embodiment. According to the second embodiment, replacement of the water-impermeable film 19 can be further facilitated.
- the adhesive film for fixing the sensor unit to the skin is in direct contact with the skin, periodic replacement of the adhesive film is required from the viewpoint of hygiene.
- the sensor unit since the sensor unit (sensor part 1) has the structure where the lower surface side is fixed by the adhesive film 13 and the sensor 15 penetrates the adhesive film 13, the adhesive film 13 At the time of replacement, the sensor 15 also needs to be replaced. At this time, the sensor 15 cannot be reused even if the lifetime of the sensor 15 has not expired, and thus the removed sensor 15 is disposed of.
- the second embodiment as well, periodic replacement of the adhesive film 18 is required, but in the second embodiment, only the adhesive film 18 is replaced without removing the sensor 15 due to the structure. it can. According to the second embodiment, it is not always necessary to replace the sensor 15, and only the adhesive film 18 can be replaced. Therefore, the sensor 15 can be prevented from being wasted. Moreover, since the adhesive film 18 can be replaced
- the number of the adhesive films 18 may be two or more, and is not particularly limited. Furthermore, in this Embodiment 2, since the area of the support film 17 is larger than the area of the support film 12 shown in FIG. 3, the area of the water-impermeable film 19 is also adjusted accordingly. The area of the water-impermeable film 14 shown in FIG.
- the measurement method according to the second embodiment also includes steps (1) to (10) described in the first embodiment.
- this Embodiment 2 as shown in FIG. 5, in step (4), as an adhesive film, it has an adhesive layer (not shown in FIG. 5) on one side, and has a strip shape. Two or more pressure-sensitive adhesive films 18 are used. And the adhesive film 18 is affixed on both a sensor unit and skin with an adhesive layer from the upper surface side of a sensor unit in a respectively different position.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In FIG. 6, a part of the measuring device is shown in cross section.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of another example of the sensor unit according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- the measurement apparatus 40 in the third embodiment is similar to the measurement apparatus 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the first embodiment, and includes a sensor unit 41 that functions as a sensor unit, and a control unit. 51 and the receiver 3.
- the sensor unit 41 and the calculation unit 22 included in the control unit 51 communicate with each other by wireless communication instead of wired communication.
- the description will focus on the differences between the third embodiment and the first embodiment.
- the sensor unit 41 includes a signal transmission unit 42 unlike the sensor unit 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the first embodiment.
- the signal transmission unit 42 includes a signal processing unit 43 and a transmission unit 44.
- the signal processing unit 43 detects the current flowing through the electrode 16a and the electrode 16b (see FIG. 4) of the sensor 15, and performs analog-digital conversion to generate a digital signal that specifies the level of the detected current.
- the transmission unit 44 wirelessly transmits the generated digital signal to the control unit 51 on a carrier wave.
- control unit 51 includes a receiving unit 52, unlike the control unit 2 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the first embodiment.
- the reception unit 52 receives a signal transmitted from the signal transmission unit 42 of the sensor unit 41 and outputs the signal to the calculation unit 22. Note that the generation of digital signals from the currents flowing through the electrodes 16a and 16b has already been performed in the sensor unit 41, and in the third embodiment, the calculation unit 22 does not perform such processing.
- the computing unit 22 stores information specified by the digital signal in the storage unit 23, instructs transmission to the transmission unit 24, and the like.
- storage part 23 is transmitted to the receiver 3 by the transmission part 24 of the control unit 51 similarly to Embodiment 1, and after that, the receiver 3
- the measurement result by the sensor 15 is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 34.
- the measurement is performed in a state where the sensor unit 41 is disposed at a position away from the control unit 51.
- the specific structure of the sensor unit 41 can be the same as the structure described with reference to FIG. 3 in the first embodiment.
- the sensor unit 41 includes a protective film 11, a support film 12, an adhesive film 13, and a water-impermeable film 14 in addition to the sensor 15 and the signal transmission unit 42.
- the signal transmission unit 42 is placed on the support film 12 and is further covered with the protective film 11.
- the support film 12 is fixed to the skin by the adhesive film 13 disposed on the lower surface side.
- the specific structure of the sensor unit 41 may be the same as the structure described with reference to FIG. 5 in the second embodiment.
- the sensor unit 41 includes a protective film 11, a support film 17, two adhesive films 18, and a water-impermeable film 19 in addition to the sensor 15 and the signal transmission unit 42.
- the signal transmission unit 42 is placed on the support film 17 and further covered with the protective film 11.
- the support film 17 is fixed to the skin from the upper surface side by the two adhesive films 18.
- a sensor assembly is constituted by the sensor unit 41 and the control unit 51 as in the first embodiment.
- the measurement device 40 functions as a monitoring device as in the first embodiment.
- the measurement method according to the third embodiment includes the following steps (A1) to (A9).
- A1 A step of placing a sensor unit (sensor unit 41) having the sensor 15 on the skin 4 so that the placement portion 15a of the sensor is placed subcutaneously.
- A2) A step of disposing the control unit 51 at a position away from the sensor unit.
- A3) A step of fixing the sensor unit to the skin 4 with an adhesive film.
- the non-water-permeable film having the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one surface prevents the intrusion of moisture into the base portion 15b in a state where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer faces the base portion 15b of the sensor 15. Coating the portion 15b.
- A5 A step of causing the sensor 15 to output a signal.
- the signal transmission unit 42 has an amplifier circuit, the signal output from the sensor 15 is amplified at this time.
- steps (A1), (A2), (A3), (A4), (A5), (A8), and (A9) are steps (1), (3) of the measurement method in the first embodiment, respectively. ), (4), (5), (6), (9), and (10).
- steps (A6) and (A7) are not executed in the first embodiment, but are executed in the third embodiment.
- step (2) of the measurement method in the first embodiment is not executed.
- the execution order of each step is not limited to the number given to each step. For example, it may be executed in the order of (A1), (A3), (A4), (A2), (A5), (A6), (A7), (A8), (A9).
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- a part of the measuring device is shown in cross section.
- FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measurement apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sensor unit of the measuring apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of another example of the sensor unit according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- the measuring device 60 in the fourth embodiment is similar to the measuring device 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the first embodiment, and includes a sensor unit 61 that functions as a sensor unit, and a control unit. 71 and the receiver 3.
- the sensor unit 61 and the calculation unit 22 constituting the control unit 71 communicate with each other by wireless communication instead of wired communication.
- the difference between the fourth embodiment and the first embodiment will be mainly described.
- the sensor unit 61 is connected to the signal transmission unit 62 unlike the sensor unit 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the first embodiment.
- the signal transmission unit 62 is connected to the sensor 15 via the wiring 65 and includes a signal processing unit 63 and a transmission unit 64.
- 10 and 11 is an example.
- the signal transmission unit 62 may include only the transmission unit 64, and the sensor unit 61 may include the signal processing unit 63.
- the signal processing unit 63 detects a current flowing through the electrode 16a and the electrode 16b (see FIG. 4) of the sensor 15, and performs analog-digital conversion to generate a digital signal that specifies the level of the detected current. Generate.
- the transmission unit 64 wirelessly transmits the generated digital signal to the control unit 71 on a carrier wave.
- control unit 71 is connected to the signal receiving unit 72, unlike the control unit 2 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in the first embodiment.
- the signal reception unit 72 receives a signal transmitted wirelessly from the signal transmission unit 62 of the sensor unit 61 and outputs the signal to the calculation unit 22.
- the sensor unit 61 includes the sensor unit 41 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 in the third embodiment, except that the signal transmission unit 62 is not integrated with the sensor unit 61. It is configured in the same way.
- the control unit 71 is similar to the control unit 71 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 in the third embodiment, except that the signal receiving unit 72 is not arranged in the housing 20 (see FIG. 6).
- the control unit 51 is configured in the same manner.
- the calculation unit 22 performs this process. It does not perform any processing. Also in the fourth embodiment, the calculation unit 22 stores information specified by the digital signal in the storage unit 23, instructs transmission to the transmission unit 24, and the like.
- the information stored in the storage unit 23 is transmitted to the receiver 3 by the transmission unit 24 of the control unit 71, and thereafter
- the measurement result by the sensor 15 is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 34 of the receiver 3.
- the measurement is performed in a state where the sensor unit 61 is disposed at a position away from the control unit 61.
- the signal transmission unit 62 is not covered with the protective film and the water-impermeable film, so that the noise included in the transmission signal can be reduced. Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, unlike the third embodiment, since the signal receiving unit 72 is disposed outside the housing 20, the sensitivity to the signal from the sensor unit 61 is also improved. Further, the position of the signal receiving unit 72 can be optimized.
- the specific structure of the sensor unit 61 can be the same as the structure described with reference to FIG. 3 in the first embodiment.
- the sensor unit 61 is configured in the same manner as the sensor unit 1 shown in FIG. 3 except that the sensor 15 is connected to the signal transmission unit 62 by a wiring 65.
- the sensor unit 61 includes a protective film 11, a support film 12, an adhesive film 13, and a water-impermeable film 14 in addition to the sensor 15.
- the specific structure of the sensor unit 61 can be the same as the structure described with reference to FIG. 5 in the second embodiment.
- the sensor unit 61 is configured similarly to the sensor unit 7 illustrated in FIG. 5 except that the sensor 15 is connected to the signal transmission unit 62 by the wiring 65.
- the sensor unit 61 includes a protective film 11, a support film 17, two adhesive films 18, and a water-impermeable film 19 in addition to the sensor 15.
- the signal receiving unit 72 is connected to the control unit 71 via the wiring 73.
- the sensor unit 61 and the control unit 71 constitute a sensor assembly.
- the measurement device 60 functions as a monitoring device as in the first embodiment.
- control unit in which the signal receiving unit 72 is accommodated in the housing 20, that is, the control unit 51 shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 in the third embodiment is used. It may be used. Further, conversely, in the third embodiment, as a control unit, a control unit in which the signal receiving unit 72 is provided outside the casing 20, that is, the control unit shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 in the fourth embodiment. 71 may be used.
- the measurement method according to the fourth embodiment includes the following steps (B1) to (B11).
- B1 A step of placing a sensor unit (sensor unit 61) having the sensor 15 on the skin 4 so that the placement portion 15a of the sensor is placed subcutaneously.
- B2) A step of placing the signal transmission unit 62 on the skin 4.
- B3) A step of disposing the control unit 71 at a position away from the sensor unit.
- B4) A step of placing the signal receiving unit 72 on the skin 4.
- B5 A step of fixing the sensor unit to the skin 4 with an adhesive film.
- (B10) A step of transmitting the result of the arithmetic processing to the outside by radio.
- (B11) A step of receiving the result of the arithmetic processing transmitted by the receiver 3 and displaying numerical information regarding the substance based on the result of the arithmetic processing.
- steps (B1), (B3), (B5), (B6), (B7), (B9), (B10), and (B11) are respectively steps (1) of the measurement method in the first embodiment. ), (3), (4), (5), (6), (8), (9), and (10).
- steps (B2), (B4), and (B8) are steps not executed in the first embodiment but executed in the fourth embodiment.
- step (2) of the measurement method in the first embodiment is not executed.
- the execution order of each step is not limited to the number given to each step.
- (B1), (B5), (B6), (B2), (B3), (B4), (B7), (B8), (B9), (B10), and (B11) are executed in this order. May be.
- control unit is attached to the user's skin with a double-sided tape or the like (see FIGS. 1, 6, and 10).
- the control unit including the calculation unit is arranged on the clothes of the user.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example (usage mode 1) of a usage mode of the measurement apparatus according to the embodiment.
- the measurement apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 in the first embodiment is used.
- the measuring device is not limited, and the measuring device shown in any of Embodiments 2 to 4 may be used.
- the control unit 2 including the calculation unit is arranged on the clothes 100 of the user who uses the measuring device 10.
- the control unit 2 is fixed to the garment 100 by a hook-and-loop fastener 81 attached thereto and a hook-and-loop fastener 80 attached to the garment 100.
- FIG. 10 the left side of the broken line shows the inside of the garment 100. And since the hook_and_loop
- the structure for attaching the control unit 2 to the garment 100 may be a structure that can be attached and released according to the intention of the user, and may be a structure other than the hook-and-loop fasteners 80 and 81.
- the control unit 2 may be attached to the outer surface of the clothes.
- the wiring 5 connects the sensor unit 1 and the control unit 2 via the bottom of the garment 100 or a hole (not shown) provided in the garment 100.
- the sensor unit 1 is fixed to the user's skin.
- the fixing method is not particularly limited, and the sensor unit 1 may be fixed by an adhesive film 13 (see FIG. 1) or the like, as in the example of FIG. Further, the sensor unit 1 may be fixed with the configuration shown in FIG. 3 or may be fixed with the configuration shown in FIG.
- control unit 2 since the control unit 2 is attached to the garment 100, occurrence of a situation in which the control unit 2 is detached from the user due to an external force caused by the movement of the user is suppressed. Thereby, the occurrence of a situation in which the sensor unit 1 is also detached from the user by being dragged by the control unit 2 is suppressed. Further, when the user wants to remove the control unit 2, it is only necessary to take off the clothes 100 or peel it off from the clothes.
- the connector 6 that connects the control unit 2 and the sensor unit 1 is removed, the two are separated, and the user changes into the garment 100 to which the new control unit 2 is attached, and then connects the two, Measurement is started by the existing sensor unit 1 and the new control unit 2. Then, the receiver 3 receives the result of the arithmetic processing from the new control unit 2.
- the user can easily and independently replace the sensor unit 1 and the control unit 2 with each other. In other words, when the user replaces either one, the user can complete the replacement without paying attention to the other.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example (usage mode 2) of a usage mode of the measurement device according to the embodiment.
- usage mode 2 shown in FIG. 15 measurement apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 in Embodiment 1 is used.
- use mode 2 the measurement apparatus shown in FIG. 5 in the second embodiment can also be used.
- the control unit 2 is arranged on the clothes 100 of the user.
- a state where the control unit 2 is attached to clothes is shown.
- the control unit 2 is attached to the garment by the structure described in the usage mode 1, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener, and the control unit 2 is attached to the garment 100.
- control unit 2 may be fixed so as not to be easily detached from the clothes 100.
- the control unit 2 may be fixed by an adhesive tape or the like, or a part of the cloth of the garment 100 may be doubled and disposed between the cloths.
- the control unit 2 may be composed of a plurality of units. In this case, the control unit 2 is fixed to the garment 100 for each unit.
- the wiring 5b of the control unit 2 is composed of a wiring 5d and a plurality of wirings 5c branched therefrom.
- a female terminal 6b (see FIG. 3) that can be connected to the male terminal 6a of the sensor unit 1 is provided at the tip of each wiring 5c.
- a part of the wiring 5c and the female terminal 6b at the tip are protruded from the clothes, and the remaining part of the wiring 5c and the wiring 5d are fixed to the clothes 100.
- a part of the wiring 5 c and the female terminal 6 b protrude in the clothes 100.
- the wiring fixed to the garment 100 is indicated by a broken line.
- the method for fixing the wiring to the clothes 100 include sewing the wiring to the fiber and fixing with an adhesive tape.
- the sensor unit 1 is fixed to the user's skin in the same manner as in the usage mode 1. At this time, the sensor unit 1 is connected to the control unit 2 by the wiring 5c and the female terminal 6b that are closest to the sensor unit 1. Connected to. Therefore, according to the usage mode 2, the degree of freedom of the mounting position of the sensor unit 1 can be increased and the burden on the user can be reduced. Moreover, even when the usage mode 2 is used, all the effects described in the usage mode 1 can be obtained.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example (usage mode 3) of a usage mode of the measurement apparatus according to the embodiment.
- usage mode 3 shown in FIG. 16 measurement apparatus 60 shown in FIG. 10 in the fourth embodiment is used.
- the control unit 71 is arranged on the clothes 100 of the user.
- a state in which the control unit 71 is attached to clothes is shown.
- the control unit 71 is attached to the garment using the structure described in the usage mode 1, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener, and the control unit 71 is attached to the garment 100.
- control unit 71 may be fixed so as not to be easily detached from the clothes 100.
- the control unit 71 may be fixed by an adhesive tape or the like, or a part of the cloth of the garment 100 may be doubled and disposed between the cloths.
- the control unit 71 may be composed of a plurality of units. In this case, the control unit 71 is fixed to the garment 100 for each unit.
- the wiring 73 of the control unit 71 includes a wiring 73a and a plurality of wirings 73b branched therefrom.
- a signal receiving unit 72 is connected to the tip of each wiring 73b. Furthermore, the wiring 73a, the wiring 73b, and the signal receiving unit 72 are fixed to the clothes 100.
- Examples of the method for fixing the wiring 73a, the wiring 73b, and the signal receiving unit 72 to the garment 100 include, for example, sewing the wiring to the fiber and fixing with an adhesive tape.
- the sensor unit 61 and the signal transmission unit 62 are fixed to the user's skin. At this time, the signal reception unit 72 located closest to the signal transmission unit 62 receives the signal from the signal transmission unit 62. To do. Therefore, according to usage mode 3, the control unit 71 can receive a signal from the sensor unit 61 using the signal receiving unit 72 that receives the strongest signal. According to the usage mode 3, the degree of freedom of the mounting position of the sensor unit 61 can be increased while suppressing the occurrence of a signal reception error.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example (usage mode 4) of a usage mode of the measurement device according to the embodiment.
- usage mode 4 shown in FIG. 17 as in usage mode 3, measurement apparatus 60 shown in FIG. 10 in the fourth embodiment is used.
- Usage mode 4 differs from usage mode 3 in the configuration of the wiring 73.
- the difference from usage mode 3 will be mainly described.
- the wiring 73 is composed of a wiring 73a and a plurality of wirings 73b branched from the wiring 73a.
- a receiving unit 72 is connected.
- a part of the wiring 73b and the signal receiving unit 72 are not fixed to the garment 100 but are in a state of jumping out of the garment.
- a part of the wiring 73 b and the signal receiving unit 72 protrude in the clothes 100.
- the remaining part of the wiring 73b and the wiring 73a are fixed to clothes.
- the wiring 73 is arranged similarly to the wiring 5b in the usage mode 2 shown in FIG.
- the fixing method described in the usage mode 2 can be given.
- the wiring fixed to the clothing 100 is indicated by a broken line.
- the position of the signal reception unit 72 can be given a degree of freedom, and the signal reception unit 72 can be brought closer to the signal transmission unit 61 as compared with the usage mode 3. Therefore, the occurrence of a signal reception error can be further suppressed.
- the usage mode 4 even when the usage mode 4 is used, all the effects described in the usage mode 1 can be obtained. Furthermore, in the usage mode 4, instead of the sensor unit 61, the sensor unit 41 shown in FIG. Also in this case, the above-described effects can be obtained.
- an external sensor When an external sensor outputs a signal according to numerical information regarding a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin, it receives the signal output from the sensor and calculates based on the signal
- a control unit comprising an arithmetic unit for performing processing.
- Appendix 2 The control unit according to appendix 1, further comprising a wiring for electrically connecting the sensor and the calculation unit.
- Appendix 3 The control unit according to appendix 1, wherein the arithmetic unit receives a signal output from the sensor by wireless communication.
- Appendix 4 A transmitter that wirelessly transmits a result of the arithmetic processing by the arithmetic unit; A housing that houses the computing unit together with the transmitting unit; The control unit according to any one of appendices 1 to 3, further comprising:
- a sensor for measuring numerical information related to a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin A sensor comprising wiring for connection to the outside.
- a sensor for measuring numerical information related to a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin comprising: a signal transmission unit that transmits a signal output from the sensor to the outside by wireless communication.
- a sensor unit comprising a sensor for measuring numerical information related to a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin.
- appendix 9 The sensor unit according to appendix 7, further comprising a signal transmission unit that transmits a signal output from the sensor to the outside by wireless communication.
- the sensor includes an indwelling portion to be placed under the skin; and a base portion to be placed on the surface of the skin; The water-impermeable film is formed so that moisture can be prevented from entering the base portion when the base portion is covered with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer facing the base portion.
- the sensor unit according to any one of appendices 7 to 9.
- appendix 11 The sensor unit according to appendix 10, further comprising an adhesive film for fixing the sensor unit to the skin.
- the adhesive film comprising two or more adhesive films having an adhesive layer on one surface,
- the two or more adhesive films have a strip shape and are formed at different positions from the upper surface side of the sensor unit so as to be attached to both the sensor unit and the skin by the adhesive layer.
- the sensor unit according to appendix 11.
- a monitoring device that monitors numerical information about a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin, A sensor unit having a sensor that outputs a signal according to the numerical information; and a calculation unit that receives the signal output from the sensor and performs a calculation process based on the signal.
- the sensor is formed such that a part thereof can be placed under the skin, The monitoring device, wherein the calculation unit is arranged in a state separated from the sensor unit.
- Appendix 14 The monitoring apparatus according to appendix 13, wherein the arithmetic unit is electrically connected to the sensor unit via a wiring.
- Appendix 15 The monitoring apparatus according to appendix 13, wherein the arithmetic unit communicates with the sensor unit by wireless communication.
- Appendix 16 The monitoring device according to appendix 14, wherein the wiring is provided with a connection structure capable of selecting a connected state and a non-connected state.
- the sensor part further comprises a water-impermeable film having an adhesive layer on one side,
- the sensor includes an indwelling portion to be placed under the skin; and a base portion to be placed on the surface of the skin;
- the water-impermeable film is formed so that moisture can be prevented from entering the base portion when the base portion is covered with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer facing the base portion.
- the monitoring device according to any one of appendices 13 to 16.
- the sensor unit includes two or more adhesive films having an adhesive layer on one surface as the adhesive film, The two or more adhesive films have a strip shape and are formed at different positions so that they can be attached to both the sensor part and the skin by the adhesive layer from the upper surface side of the sensor part.
- the monitoring device according to appendix 18.
- Appendix 20 A transmitter that wirelessly transmits a result of the arithmetic processing by the arithmetic unit; A housing that houses the computing unit together with the transmitting unit;
- the monitoring apparatus according to any one of appendices 13 to 19, further comprising:
- the apparatus further includes a receiver that receives the result of the calculation process transmitted by the transmission unit and displays numerical information about the substance based on the result of the calculation process.
- the monitoring apparatus according to appendix 20.
- Appendix 22 An amplifying circuit for amplifying the signal output from the sensor; 15. The monitoring device according to appendix 14, wherein the amplification circuit is provided in at least one of the sensor unit and the wiring.
- a sensor assembly for measuring numerical information regarding a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin A sensor unit having a sensor that outputs a signal according to the numerical information; and a calculation unit that receives the signal output from the sensor and performs a calculation process based on the signal.
- the sensor is formed such that a part thereof can be placed under the skin,
- the arithmetic unit is arranged in a state of being separated from the sensor unit.
- Appendix 26 The sensor assembly according to appendix 24, wherein the wiring is provided with a connection structure capable of selecting a connected state and a non-connected state.
- the sensor part further comprises a water-impermeable film having an adhesive layer on one side,
- the sensor includes an indwelling portion to be placed under the skin; and a base portion to be placed on the surface of the skin;
- the water-impermeable film is formed so that moisture can be prevented from entering the base portion when the base portion is covered with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer facing the base portion.
- the sensor assembly according to any one of appendices 23 to 27.
- the sensor unit includes two or more adhesive films having an adhesive layer on one surface as the adhesive film, The two or more adhesive films have a strip shape and are formed at different positions so that they can be attached to both the sensor part and the skin by the adhesive layer from the upper surface side of the sensor part. 29.
- Appendix 30 A transmitter that wirelessly transmits a result of the arithmetic processing by the arithmetic unit; A housing that houses the computing unit together with the transmitting unit; The sensor assembly according to any one of appendices 23 to 29, further comprising:
- the apparatus further includes a receiver that receives the result of the calculation process transmitted by the transmission unit and displays numerical information about the substance based on the result of the calculation process.
- the sensor assembly according to appendix 30 The sensor assembly according to appendix 30.
- Appendix 32 An amplifying circuit for amplifying the signal output from the sensor; The sensor assembly according to appendix 24, wherein the amplification circuit is provided in at least one of the sensor unit and the wiring.
- a measurement method for measuring numerical information relating to a substance contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin (A) placing a sensor unit having a sensor that outputs a signal in accordance with the numerical information on the skin such that a part of the sensor is placed subcutaneously; (B) receiving a signal output from the sensor, and disposing a control unit including a calculation unit that performs a calculation process based on the signal at a position away from the sensor unit. Measuring method.
- Appendix 34 (C) The measuring method according to appendix 33, further comprising a step of electrically connecting the control unit to the sensor unit via wiring.
- the present invention it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the sensor is detached against the user's intention when the measurement is performed while the sensor is placed in the living body. Can be made easy. Therefore, the present invention is useful for numerical information relating to substances contained in at least one of interstitial fluid and blood under the skin, in particular, a measuring device for measuring glucose concentration, and has industrial applicability. is doing.
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Description
以下、本発明の実施の形態1における測定装置、制御ユニット、センサ、センサユニット、モニタリング装置、センサ組立品、及び測定方法について、図1~図4を参照しながら説明する。最初に、図1~図4を用いて本実施の形態1における測定装置、制御ユニット、センサ、センサユニット、モニタリング装置、及びセンサ組立品について説明する。図1は、本発明の実施の形態1における測定装置の構成を示す図である。図2は、本発明の実施の形態1における測定装置の構成を示すブロック図である。図1において、測定装置の一部は断面で示されている。
(1)センサ15を有するセンサユニット(センサ部1)を、センサの留置部分15aが皮下に留置されるようにして、皮膚4の上に配置するステップ。
(2)演算部22が備えられた制御ユニット2を、配線5を介して、センサユニットに電気的に接続する、ステップ。
(3)制御ユニット2を、センサユニットから離れた位置に配置するステップ。
(4)センサユニットを、粘着フィルム13によって、皮膚4に固定するステップ。
(5)一方の面に粘着剤層14bを有する非透水性フィルム14によって、粘着剤層14bをセンサ15のベース部分15bに向けた状態で、ベース部分15bへの水分の侵入が阻止されるように、ベース部分15bを被覆するステップ。
(6)センサ15に信号を出力させるステップ。
(7)増幅回路が設けられている場合は、センサ15が出力した信号を増幅するステップ。
(8)演算部22に演算処理を実行させるステップ。
(9)演算処理の結果を無線によって外部に送信するステップ。
(10)受信機3によって、送信された演算処理の結果を受信し、演算処理の結果に基づいて物質に関する数値情報を表示するステップ。
次に、本発明の実施の形態2における測定装置について、図5を参照しながら説明する。図5は、本発明の実施の形態2における測定装置のセンサ部の構成を示す分解斜視図である。
次に、本発明の実施の形態3における、測定装置、制御ユニット、センサ、センサユニット、モニタリング装置、センサ組立品、及び測定方法について、図6~図9を参照しながら説明する。
(A1)センサ15を有するセンサユニット(センサ部41)を、センサの留置部分15aが皮下に留置されるようにして、皮膚4の上に配置するステップ。
(A2)制御ユニット51を、センサユニットから離れた位置に配置するステップ。
(A3)センサユニットを、粘着フィルムによって、皮膚4に固定するステップ。
(A4)一方の面に粘着剤層を有する非透水性フィルムによって、粘着剤層をセンサ15のベース部分15bに向けた状態で、ベース部分15bへの水分の侵入が阻止されるように、ベース部分15bを被覆するステップ。
(A5)センサ15に信号を出力させるステップ。
(A6)信号送信ユニット42によって、センサ15からの信号に対してデジタル処理を行い、そして、生成されたデジタル信号を制御ユニット51に向けて無線で送信するステップ。なお、信号送信ユニット42が、増幅回路を有している場合は、このとき、センサ15が出力した信号の増幅が行われる。
(A7)演算部22に演算処理を実行させるステップ。
(A8)演算処理の結果を無線によって外部に送信するステップ。
(A9)受信機3によって、送信された演算処理の結果を受信し、演算処理の結果に基づいて物質に関する数値情報を表示するステップ。
次に、本発明の実施の形態4における、測定装置、制御ユニット、センサ、センサユニット、モニタリング装置、センサ組立品、及び測定方法について、図10~図13を参照しながら説明する。
(B1)センサ15を有するセンサユニット(センサ部61)を、センサの留置部分15aが皮下に留置されるようにして、皮膚4の上に配置するステップ。
(B2)信号送信ユニット62を、皮膚4の上に配置するステップ。
(B3)制御ユニット71を、センサユニットから離れた位置に配置するステップ。
(B4)信号受信ユニット72を、皮膚4の上に配置するステップ。
(B5)センサユニットを、粘着フィルムによって、皮膚4に固定するステップ。
(B6)一方の面に粘着剤層を有する非透水性フィルムによって、粘着剤層をセンサ15のベース部分15bに向けた状態で、ベース部分15bへの水分の侵入が阻止されるように、ベース部分15bを被覆するステップ。
(B7)センサ15に信号を出力させるステップ。
(B8)信号送信ユニット62によって、センサ15からの信号に対してデジタル処理を行い、そして、生成されたデジタル信号を制御ユニット71の信号受信ユニット72に向けて無線で送信するステップ。なお、信号送信ユニット62が、増幅回路を有している場合は、このとき、センサ15が出力した信号の増幅が行われる。
(B9)演算部22に演算処理を実行させるステップ。
(B10)演算処理の結果を無線によって外部に送信するステップ。
(B11)受信機3によって、送信された演算処理の結果を受信し、演算処理の結果に基づいて物質に関する数値情報を表示するステップ。
ここで、実施の形態1~4に示した測定装置の使用態様について、図14~図17を用いて以下に説明する。上述の実施の形態1~4では、制御ユニットは、両面テープ等によって使用者の皮膚に貼付けられているが(図1、図6、図10参照)、以下に示す使用態様1~3では、演算部を含む制御ユニットは使用者の衣服に配置されている。
図14は、実施の形態における測定装置の使用態様の一例(使用態様1)を示す図である。図14の例では、実施の形態1において図1に示した測定装置10が用いられている。但し、使用態様1において、測定装置は限定されず、実施の形態2から4のいずれかに示した測定装置であっても良い。
図15は、実施の形態における測定装置の使用態様の一例(使用態様2)を示す図である。図15に示す使用態様2では、実施の形態1において図1に示した測定装置10が用いられる。なお、使用態様2においては、実施の形態2において図5に示した測定装置を用いることもできる。
図16は、実施の形態における測定装置の使用態様の一例(使用態様3)を示す図である。図16に示す使用態様3では、実施の形態4において図10に示した測定装置60が用いられる。
図17は、実施の形態における測定装置の使用態様の一例(使用態様4)を示す図である。図17に示す使用態様4では、使用態様3と同様に、実施の形態4において図10に示した測定装置60が用いられる。使用態様4は、配線73の構成の点で、使用態様3と異なっている。以下、使用態様3との相違点を中心に説明する。
外部のセンサが、皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報に応じて信号を出力した場合に、前記センサが出力した前記信号を受け取り、前記信号に基づいて演算処理を行う演算部を備えている、ことを特徴とする制御ユニット。
前記センサと前記演算部とを電気的に接続する配線を更に備えている、付記1に記載の制御ユニット。
前記演算部が、前記センサが出力した信号を、無線通信によって受け取る、付記1に記載の制御ユニット。
前記演算部による演算処理の結果を無線によって外部に送信する送信部と、
前記演算部を前記送信部と共に収容する筺体と、
を更に備えている、付記1~3のいずれかに記載の制御ユニット。
皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報を測定するためのセンサであって、
外部との接続用の配線を備えている、ことを特徴とするセンサ。
皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報を測定するためのセンサであって、
当該センサが出力した信号を外部に無線通信によって送信する信号送信ユニットを備えている、ことを特徴とするセンサ。
皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報を測定するためのセンサを備えている、ことを特徴とするセンサユニット。
前記センサに接続された配線を更に備えている、付記7に記載のセンサユニット。
前記センサが出力した信号を外部に無線通信によって送信する信号送信ユニットを更に備えている、付記7に記載のセンサユニット。
一方の面に粘着剤層を有する非透水性のフィルムを更に備え、
前記センサが、前記皮下に留置される留置部分と、皮膚の表面に配置されるベース部分とを備え、
前記非透水性のフィルムは、前記粘着剤層を前記ベース部分に向けた状態で、前記ベース部分を被覆したときに、前記ベース部分への水分の浸入が阻止されるように形成されている、付記7~9のいずれかに記載のセンサユニット。
当該センサユニットを前記皮膚に固定する粘着フィルムを更に備えている、付記10に記載のセンサユニット。
前記粘着フィルムとして、一方の面に粘着剤層を有する2以上の粘着フィルムを備え、
前記2以上の粘着フィルムは、短冊状を呈し、且つ、それぞれ異なる位置において、当該センサユニットの上面側から、前記粘着剤層によって当該センサユニットと前記皮膚との両方に貼着できるように形成されている、付記11に記載のセンサユニット。
皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報をモニタリングするモニタリング装置であって、
前記数値情報に応じて信号を出力するセンサを有するセンサ部と、前記センサが出力した前記信号を受け取り、前記信号に基づいて演算処理を行う演算部とを備え、
前記センサは、その一部分が皮下に留置可能となるように形成され、
前記演算部は、前記センサ部から分離された状態で配置されている、ことを特徴とするモニタリング装置。
前記演算部が、配線を介して前記センサ部に電気的に接続されている、付記13に記載のモニタリング装置。
前記演算部が、無線通信によって前記センサ部と通信を行っている、付記13に記載のモニタリング装置。
前記配線に、接続状態及び非接続状態を選択可能な接続構造が設けられている、付記14に記載のモニタリング装置。
前記センサ部が、一方の面に粘着剤層を有する非透水性のフィルムを更に備え、
前記センサが、前記皮下に留置される留置部分と、皮膚の表面に配置されるベース部分とを備え、
前記非透水性のフィルムは、前記粘着剤層を前記ベース部分に向けた状態で、前記ベース部分を被覆したときに、前記ベース部分への水分の浸入が阻止されるように形成されている、付記13~16のいずれかに記載のモニタリング装置。
前記センサ部が、当該センサ部を前記皮膚に固定する粘着フィルムを更に備えている、付記17に記載のモニタリング装置。
前記センサ部が、前記粘着フィルムとして、一方の面に粘着剤層を有する2以上の粘着フィルムを備え、
前記2以上の粘着フィルムは、短冊状を呈し、且つ、それぞれ異なる位置において、当該センサ部の上面側から、前記粘着剤層によって当該センサ部と前記皮膚との両方に貼着できるように形成されている、付記18に記載のモニタリング装置。
前記演算部による演算処理の結果を無線によって外部に送信する送信部と、
前記演算部を前記送信部と共に収容する筺体と、
を更に備えている、付記13~19のいずれかに記載のモニタリング装置。
前記送信部が送信した前記演算処理の結果を受信し、前記演算処理の結果に基づいて前記物質に関する数値情報を表示する受信機を更に備えている、
付記20に記載のモニタリング装置。
前記センサが出力した前記信号を増幅する増幅回路を更に備え、
前記増幅回路は、前記センサ部、及び前記配線のうち少なくとも一つに設けられている、付記14に記載のモニタリング装置。
皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報を測定するセンサ組立品であって、
前記数値情報に応じて信号を出力するセンサを有するセンサ部と、前記センサが出力した前記信号を受け取り、前記信号に基づいて演算処理を行う演算部とを備え、
前記センサは、その一部分が皮下に留置可能となるように形成され、
前記演算部は、前記センサ部から分離された状態で配置されている、ことを特徴とするセンサ組立品。
前記演算部が、配線を介して前記センサ部に電気的に接続されている、付記23に記載のセンサ組立品。
前記演算部が、無線通信によって前記センサ部と通信を行っている、付記23に記載のセンサ組立品。
前記配線に、接続状態及び非接続状態を選択可能な接続構造が設けられている、付記24に記載のセンサ組立品。
前記センサ部が、一方の面に粘着剤層を有する非透水性のフィルムを更に備え、
前記センサが、前記皮下に留置される留置部分と、皮膚の表面に配置されるベース部分とを備え、
前記非透水性のフィルムは、前記粘着剤層を前記ベース部分に向けた状態で、前記ベース部分を被覆したときに、前記ベース部分への水分の浸入が阻止されるように形成されている、付記23~27のいずれかに記載のセンサ組立品。
前記センサ部が、当該センサ部を前記皮膚に固定する粘着フィルムを更に備えている、付記27に記載のセンサ組立品。
前記センサ部が、前記粘着フィルムとして、一方の面に粘着剤層を有する2以上の粘着フィルムを備え、
前記2以上の粘着フィルムは、短冊状を呈し、且つ、それぞれ異なる位置において、当該センサ部の上面側から、前記粘着剤層によって当該センサ部と前記皮膚との両方に貼着できるように形成されている、付記28に記載のセンサ組立品。
前記演算部による演算処理の結果を無線によって外部に送信する送信部と、
前記演算部を前記送信部と共に収容する筺体と、
を更に備えている、付記23~29のいずれかに記載のセンサ組立品。
前記送信部が送信した前記演算処理の結果を受信し、前記演算処理の結果に基づいて前記物質に関する数値情報を表示する受信機を更に備えている、
付記30に記載のセンサ組立品。
前記センサが出力した前記信号を増幅する増幅回路を更に備え、
前記増幅回路は、前記センサ部、及び前記配線のうち少なくとも一つに設けられている、付記24に記載のセンサ組立品。
皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報を測定するための測定方法であって、
(a)前記数値情報に応じて信号を出力するセンサを有するセンサユニットを、前記センサの一部分が皮下に留置されるようにして、皮膚の上に配置するステップと、
(b)前記センサが出力した前記信号を受け取り、前記信号に基づいて演算処理を行う演算部が備えられた制御ユニットを、前記センサユニットから離れた位置に配置するステップと、を有することを特徴とする測定方法。
(c)前記制御ユニットを、配線を介して、前記センサユニットに電気的に接続するステップを、更に有している、付記33に記載の測定方法。
(d)前記制御ユニットと前記センサユニットとを、無線通信によって通信させるステップを、更に有している、付記33に記載の測定方法。
(e)前記センサに前記信号を出力させるステップと、
(f)前記演算部に前記演算処理を実行させるステップと、
を更に有している、付記33~35のいずれかに記載の測定方法。
前記(c)のステップにおいて、前記配線に、接続状態及び非接続状態を選択可能な接続構造が設けられている、付記34に記載の測定方法。
前記センサが、前記皮下に留置される留置部分と、皮膚の表面に配置されるベース部分とを備えている場合に、
(g)一方の面に粘着剤層を有する非透水性のフィルムによって、前記粘着剤層を前記ベース部分に向けた状態で、前記ベース部分への水分の侵入が阻止されるように、前記ベース部分を被覆するステップを、更に有している、付記33~37のいずれかに記載の測定方法。
(h)前記センサユニットを、粘着フィルムによって、前記皮膚に固定するステップを、更に有している、付記38に記載の測定方法。
前記(h)のステップにおいて、前記粘着フィルムとして、一方の面に粘着剤層を有し、且つ、短冊状を呈する、2以上の粘着フィルムを用い、そして、前記2以上の粘着フィルムを、それぞれ異なる位置において、当該センサユニットの上面側から、前記粘着剤層によって当該センサユニットと前記皮膚との両方に貼着する、付記39に記載の測定方法。
(i)前記(f)のステップの終了後に、前記演算処理の結果を無線によって外部に送信するステップを、更に有している、付記36に記載の測定方法。
(j)前記(i)のステップで送信された前記演算処理の結果を受信し、前記演算処理の結果に基づいて前記物質に関する数値情報を表示するステップを、更に有している、付記41に記載の測定方法。
(k)前記センサが出力した前記信号を増幅するステップを、更に有している、付記33~42のいずれかに記載の測定方法。
2 制御ユニット
3 受信機
4 皮膚
5 配線
6 コネクタ
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12 支持フィルム
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13a 基材
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14 非透水性フィルム
14a 基材
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15 センサ
15a 留置部分
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20 筺体
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21b、21c 粘着剤層
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23 記憶部
24 送信部
25 アンテナ
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32 受信部
33 演算部
34 表示部
35 アンテナ
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42 信号送信ユニット
43 信号処理部
44 送信部
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62 信号送信ユニット
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- 皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報を測定する測定装置であって、
前記数値情報に応じて信号を出力するセンサを有するセンサ部と、前記センサが出力した前記信号を受け取り、前記信号に基づいて演算処理を行う演算部とを備え、
前記センサは、その一部分が皮下に留置可能となるように形成され、
前記演算部は、前記センサ部から分離された状態で配置されている、ことを特徴とする測定装置。 - 前記演算部が、配線を介して前記センサ部に電気的に接続されている、請求項1に記載の測定装置。
- 前記演算部が、無線通信によって前記センサ部と通信を行っている、請求項1に記載の測定装置。
- 前記配線に、接続状態及び非接続状態を選択可能な接続構造が設けられている、請求項2に記載の測定装置。
- 前記センサ部が、一方の面に粘着剤層を有する非透水性のフィルムを更に備え、
前記センサが、前記皮下に留置される留置部分と、皮膚の表面に配置されるベース部分とを備え、
前記非透水性のフィルムは、前記粘着剤層を前記ベース部分に向けた状態で、前記ベース部分を被覆したときに、前記ベース部分への水分の浸入が阻止されるように形成されている、請求項1~4のいずれかに記載の測定装置。 - 前記センサ部が、当該センサ部を前記皮膚に固定する粘着フィルムを更に備えている、請求項5に記載の測定装置。
- 前記センサ部が、前記粘着フィルムとして、一方の面に粘着剤層を有する2以上の粘着フィルムを備え、
前記2以上の粘着フィルムは、短冊状を呈し、且つ、それぞれ異なる位置において、当該センサ部の上面側から、前記粘着剤層によって当該センサ部と前記皮膚との両方に貼着できるように形成されている、請求項6に記載の測定装置。 - 前記演算部による演算処理の結果を無線によって外部に送信する送信部と、
前記演算部を前記送信部と共に収容する筺体と、
を更に備えている、請求項1~7のいずれかに記載の測定装置。 - 前記送信部が送信した前記演算処理の結果を受信し、前記演算処理の結果に基づいて前記物質に関する数値情報を表示する受信機を更に備えている、
請求項8に記載の測定装置。 - 前記センサが出力した前記信号を増幅する増幅回路を更に備え、
前記増幅回路は、前記センサ部、及び前記配線のうち少なくとも一つに設けられている、請求項2に記載の測定装置。 - 前記センサが出力した前記信号を増幅する増幅回路を更に備え、
前記増幅回路は、前記センサ部、及び前記センサ部に電気的接続された部分のうち少なくとも一つに設けられている、請求項3に記載の測定装置。 - 前記演算部が、当該測定装置を使用する使用者の衣服に配置されている、請求項1~11のいずれかに記載の測定装置。
- 皮下にある間質液及び血液のうち少なくとも一方に含まれる物質に関する数値情報を測定するための測定方法であって、
(a)前記数値情報に応じて信号を出力するセンサを有するセンサユニットを、前記センサの一部分が皮下に留置されるようにして、皮膚の上に配置するステップと、
(b)前記センサが出力した前記信号を受け取り、前記信号に基づいて演算処理を行う演算部が備えられた制御ユニットを、前記センサユニットから離れた位置に配置するステップと、を有することを特徴とする測定方法。 - (c)前記制御ユニットを、配線を介して、前記センサユニットに電気的に接続するステップを、更に有している、請求項13に記載の測定方法。
- (d)前記制御ユニットと前記センサユニットとを、無線通信によって通信させるステップを、更に有している、請求項13に記載の測定方法。
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