WO2016111557A1

WO2016111557A1 - Non-powered biometric information transmission device and system

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Publication number: WO2016111557A1
Application number: PCT/KR2016/000128
Authority: WO
Inventors: 신승철; 황신범
Original assignee: 주식회사 솔미테크
Priority date: 2015-01-08
Filing date: 2016-01-07
Publication date: 2016-07-14

Abstract

A biometric information transmission device of the present invention comprises: clothing, etc.; a plurality of electrodes installed in the clothing, etc.; an antenna coil installed in the clothing, etc.; and a main circuit device, wherein the main circuit device converts an electromagnetic wave received via the antenna coil into an electric current and then uses the converted electric current as an energy resource such that biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes can be wirelessly transmitted.

Description

Non-powered Biometric Information Transmission System and System

The present invention relates to a non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus and system, and more particularly, to a non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus and system for transmitting a user's biometric information to a portable terminal using near field communication.

In order to check a human's health, technologies for measuring and transmitting various biological signals have been developed.

Patent Document 1 (PCT International Publication No. WO 2013/165197 A1 (International Publication Date: November 7, 2013)) describes an example of such a technique.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique for measuring biometric information using a biometric information measuring apparatus and transmitting the biometric information using non-contact short-range wireless communication.

However, the biosignal measuring apparatus of Patent Document 1 has a power supply therein, which makes it difficult to miniaturize the apparatus, and as a result, it is difficult to continuously attach to the body.

That is, in order to miniaturize the existing biometric information measuring apparatus and improve portability, a biosignal measuring apparatus without an internal power source is required.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the present invention is to provide a biometric information transmission apparatus without a power source to reduce the biometric information transmission apparatus and to improve portability.

However, the object of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned object, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

An apparatus for transmitting powerless biometric information according to an embodiment of the present invention,

cloth; A plurality of electrodes attached to the garment; An antenna coil attached to the garment; And a main circuit device, wherein the main circuit device is capable of wirelessly transmitting biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using an electromagnetic wave after converting the electromagnetic wave received through the antenna coil into a current. do.

An apparatus for transmitting powerless biometric information according to another embodiment of the present invention,

Desk pads; A plurality of electrodes provided on the desk pad; An antenna coil installed on the desk pad; A main circuit device installed on the desk pad; The main circuit device may convert the electromagnetic wave received through the antenna coil into a current and wirelessly transmit the biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using the energy source.

A body having a flat plate shape; A plurality of electrodes installed on the body; An antenna coil installed on the body; And a main circuit device installed in the body, wherein the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and wirelessly transmits biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using an energy source. It is characterized by being.

The body may have a rectangular flat plate shape.

The surface of the electrode may be an uneven surface.

An automobile handle on which a plurality of electrodes are formed; An electronic device holder having an antenna coil and a main circuit device; The main circuit device may convert the electromagnetic wave received through the antenna coil into a current and wirelessly transmit the biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using the energy source.

the scale; A plurality of electrodes installed on the scale; An antenna coil installed on the scale; A main circuit device installed in the scale; The main circuit device may convert the electromagnetic wave received through the antenna coil into a current and wirelessly transmit the biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using the energy source.

Two bodies joined by a hinge; A plurality of electrodes formed on the two bodies; An antenna coil installed on one of the two bodies; And a main circuit device installed in one of the two bodies, wherein the main circuit device converts the electromagnetic wave received through the antenna coil into a current and measures the energy through the plurality of electrodes using the energy source. Characterized in that the biometric information can be transmitted wirelessly.

A non-powered biometric information transmission device comprising a flat plate, a base plate coupled to the plate, and a pedestal supporting the plate and the base plate,

The plate may include a plurality of electrodes formed on the plate; An antenna coil installed on the plate; A main circuit device installed on the flat plate; The main circuit device may convert the electromagnetic wave received through the antenna coil into a current and wirelessly transmit the biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using the energy source.

The non-powered biometric data transmission system of the present invention includes a non-powered biometric data transmission device according to one of the embodiments, and a portable terminal device capable of short-range wireless communication with the non-powered biometric data transmission device.

The power supply operation device of the present invention,

A non-powered transmitter including an antenna coil and a main circuit device; And an operation unit connected to the non-power transmission device by a wire, wherein the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and supplies power to the operation unit using an energy source, and inputs an input signal from the operation unit. It is characterized in that the wireless transmission can be received.

As described above, the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus and system of the present invention can operate even when the biometric information transmission apparatus does not have an internal power source, thereby miniaturizing the biometric information transmission apparatus and improving portability.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a non-powered biometric information transmission system

2 is a block diagram of a non-powered biometric information transmission device

3 is a block diagram of a portable terminal device

4 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 1 according to the present invention;

5 shows four electrodes installed

6 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 2 according to the present invention;

7 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 3 according to the present invention;

8 is a perspective view of an embodiment 3-1

9 is a perspective view, directly viewed from the opposite side of the embodiment of FIG.

10 is a state diagram used in the embodiment of FIG.

11 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 4 according to the present invention;

12 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 5 according to the present invention;

13 is a conceptual diagram of a modified embodiment of the fifth embodiment;

14 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment according to the present invention;

15 is a view showing a protrusion formed for forming an electrode in Example 6

16 is a view illustrating a protrusion formed for forming an electrode in the non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 3;

17 is a side view and a perspective view of a seventh embodiment according to the present invention;

18 is a side view and a perspective view of the pedestal example 1

19 is a side view and a perspective view of a pedestal example 2

20 is a conceptual diagram of a non-power supply operation device

As the invention allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the written description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, it should be understood to include all transformations, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a non-powered biometric information transmission system.

The non-powered biometric information transmission system includes a non-powered biometric information transmission device 100 and a portable terminal device 200. An example of the portable terminal device 200 is a smartphone.

The non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100 may receive power and transmit biometric information by using a local area network device such as NFC.

Near Field Communication (NFC) refers to a short range wireless communication technology within a communication range of about 10 cm, which provides a communication speed of 106 Kbps to 424 Kbps at a communication frequency of 13.56 MHz band. NFC takes about 0.1 seconds to set up the network, which differentiates it from short-range communication technologies such as Bluetooth, and is suitable for applications requiring immediate responsiveness.

NFC communicates based on induced electromotive force through antennas of two terminals and operates in a passive communication mode and an active communication mode depending on whether an electromagnetic field is generated in each terminal device.

On the other hand, the passive communication mode terminal does not have a separate battery (battery), and receives the electromagnetic wave transmitted by the active communication mode terminal device as an antenna using a rectifier circuit inside the tag chip to drive the drive voltage of the passive communication mode terminal device Make. In order to operate the passive communication mode terminal device normally, the intensity of the electromagnetic wave transmitted from the reader at the position where the passive communication mode terminal device is placed must be greater than or equal to a certain threshold.

According to an embodiment of transmitting the biometric information using the NFC, when the portable terminal 200 as the active communication mode terminal device and the non-powered biometric information transmission device 100 as the passive communication mode terminal device are close to each other within 10 cm of the magnetic field. The induced power may generate power required for operation in the magnetic field induced in the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100.

At this time, the induction range of the electromagnetic field is 10cm, which corresponds to the use of NFC technology for short-range wireless communication. It can also be a range.

In this case, the non-powered biometric information transmission device 100 may generate biometric information and transmit the biosignal information to the portable terminal 200 by transmitting the RF signal and a signal corresponding to the short-range communication. .

2 is a configuration diagram of a non-powered biometric information transmission device.

The non-powered biometric information transmission device includes a power receiver 110, an output adjuster 120, a sensor 130, a converter 140, and a transmitter 150.

When the portable terminal 200 and the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100 are within 10 cm, electromagnetic fields are induced by antenna coils (not shown) included in both devices, and the power receiver in the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100 is provided. 110 converts the energy of the electromagnetic waves collected by the antenna coil (not shown) into a direct current to use the power required to drive the non-powered biosignal transmission apparatus 100.

The output adjusting unit 120 receives the DC current induced by the power receiving unit 110 and collects the biometric information and transmits the biometric information to each part (sensor unit 130 and the converting unit). 140, the transmission unit 150 may be adjusted to a suitable voltage and delivered to each part.

The sensor unit 130 receives the electric power adjusted by the output adjusting unit 120 and uses the power source as a power source to install the biosensor of the sensor unit 130 on the user's body or to install the biosensor at a position where it can be detected. Collects information and delivers the collected biometric information to the conversion unit 140.

In this case, the biosensor mainly refers to a sensor that can be miniaturized and attached to the body, but also includes a sensor that collects biometric information by attaching it to a garment or wearing it on a wrist, ankle, or neck.

The converter 140 may include a first converter 141 that performs analog-to-digital conversion, and a second converter 142 that converts the data into a format suitable for transmission in short-range communication.

The first converter 141 may serve to convert analog data into digital data so as to receive the biometric information collected through the sensor unit 130 and to easily transmit the short-range communication such as an RF signal.

In addition, the second converter 142 may convert the biometric information converted into digital data into a corresponding short-range communication data format so that it may be transmitted through short-range communication such as an RF signal.

The standard of NFC communication used in the embodiment of the present invention can be broadly divided into ISO / IEC 18092, ISO / IEC 14443, ISO / IEC 15693. Among them, the ISO / IEC 14443 standard is an active communication mode terminal and a passive communication mode terminal. It is a representative standard technology mainly applied to the device and is used as a standard specification for the 13.56 MHz band contactless short range wireless communication technology.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the biometric information is transmitted using the NFC. The biometric information converted into the digital data by the first converter 141 is converted into the standard of ISO / IEC 14443 by the second converter 142. You can convert it to your own command format.

The transmitter 150 may transmit the biometric information received from the second converter 142 to the portable terminal device 200 through local area communication.

According to an embodiment using NFC as short-range communication, the biometric information converted into a data format that can be transmitted as an RF signal, such as a self-command format conforming to the ISO / IEC 14443 standard, may be transmitted to the portable terminal device 200 as an RF signal. .

3 is a block diagram of a portable terminal device.

The portable terminal device 200 includes a control unit 210 and a communication unit 220 for receiving a signal transmitted from the non-power source biometric information transmission device 100.

The control unit 210 also processes the signal received by the communication unit 220 so as to be processed by the user.

The communication unit 220 of the portable terminal device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the non-powered biometric information transmission device 100 when the portable terminal device 200 and the non-powered biometric information transmission device 100 are located in close proximity. By inducing an electromagnetic field to the antenna coil, the power receiver 110 of the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100 can generate power from the electromagnetic field induction. When the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100 using such a power source as the operating power transmits the collected biometric data to the corresponding short-range communication signal such as an RF signal from the transmitter 150, the communication unit 220 of the portable terminal device 200. ) May receive and receive biometric data from the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100.

The controller 210 may perform a function of processing the biometric information received from the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100 by the communication unit 220 through an application program such as a portable terminal device operation program in a format that can be recognized by a user. have.

The format that the user can recognize refers to digital data that can be recognized by a data output device such as a monitor or a speaker. As a result, the user can recognize the type of data that is converted into visual and audio data through a monitor or a speaker. Means that can be converted to data.

An example of a portable terminal device is a smartphone having a short range communication function.

In the present invention, a method of transmitting a non-powered biometric information transmission system is as follows.

(1) The portable terminal device 200 and the non-powered biometric information transmission device 100 approach.

(2) When the portable terminal device 200 and the non-powered biometric information transmission device 100 approach, electromagnetic induction occurs.

At this time, according to an embodiment using NFC as the proximity network communication, electromagnetic induction phenomenon may occur when approaching within 10cm, but this is not limited to within 10cm, the distance that electromagnetic induction may occur when using a non-NFC proximity network communication Ramen may also be included.

(3) Generate direct current by collecting electromagnetic waves generated by electromagnetic induction.

In this case, the DC current may be generated by converting the electromagnetic waves collected by the antenna coil inside the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus 100 into direct current.

(4) Adjust the generated DC current according to the operating voltage of each part.

In this case, the voltage adjustment is performed by decompressing or boosting the generated DC current to an operating voltage suitable for the sensor unit 130, the converter 140, and the transmitter 150, respectively, using a device capable of transforming the generated DC current.

(5) The voltage adjusted to the operating voltage is supplied to the sensor unit 130, the conversion unit 140, and the transmission unit 150.

(6) Through the power supplied to each unit, the sensor unit 130 collects biometric information.

In this case, the sensor of the sensor unit 130 refers to any collection device for collecting biometric information about the human body, such as blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate.

(7) The conversion unit 140 converts the data into a data format that can be transmitted to the portable terminal device 200.

According to an embodiment, the method includes a first conversion step of converting biometric information into digital data and a second conversion step of converting the converted digital data into a data format that can be transmitted in a corresponding short range wireless communication. can do.

(8) The transmitter 150 transmits the biometric information converted into the short-range wireless communication data format to the portable terminal device 200 as an RF signal.

According to an embodiment, the biometric information converted into its own command format conforming to the standard of ISO / IEC 14443 may be transmitted to the portable terminal 200 through an RF signal.

(9) The portable terminal device 200 receives the RF signal containing the biological information and outputs it to the user. In this case, in order to output the biometric information to the user, the biometric information may be converted into any one of a format that can be recognized by the user including sight, touch, and hearing.

In this case, in order to use the user's smartphone as a portable terminal device, an application program for allowing the smartphone to perform such a function should be installed in the smartphone.

(Example 1)

4 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 1 according to the present invention.

The non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 1 is attached to the garment 300.

The non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 1 includes an antenna coil 310, a first electrode 320, and a second electrode 330. The antenna coil 310 is electrically connected to the antenna coil terminal 311, the first electrode 320 is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal 321, and the second electrode 330 is connected to the second electrode terminal ( 331 is electrically connected.

The non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 1 includes a main circuit device 370. The main circuit device 370 has a first main circuit terminal 371, a second main circuit terminal 372, and a third main circuit terminal 373,

The first main circuit terminal 371, the second main circuit terminal 372, and the third main circuit terminal 373 are each an antenna coil terminal 311, a first electrode terminal 321, and a second electrode terminal 331. Can be coupled to.

The first electrode 320 and the second electrode 330 are made of a conductive material, and are installed at positions close to the user's skin. When the first electrode 320 and the second electrode 330 are made of metal, it is preferable to make the conductive cloth because the user's wearing feeling becomes worse.

When measuring the electrocardiogram, the first electrode 320 and the second electrode 330 is preferably in close contact with the chest near the user's heart.

In addition, the garment 300 is preferably a material that is elastic so that the first electrode 320 and the second electrode 330 can be in close contact with the user's skin.

The main circuit device 370 includes all the various components for operating as a non-powered biometric information transmission device. However, since the antenna coil 310 is separately outside the main circuit device 370, the main circuit device 370 does not need to include the antenna coil 310.

The main circuit device 370 may detect an ECG signal from the first electrode 320 and the second electrode 330 and transmit the ECG signal to the portable terminal device 200.

Since measuring ECG from two electrodes attached to the body is a well-known technique, detailed description thereof will be omitted. The first electrode 320 and the second electrode 330 are preferably installed at the chest of the garment 350 to measure the electrocardiogram.

When washing the garment 350, the main circuit device 370 may be separated, or the main circuit device 370 may be waterproofed to eliminate the need for separation.

When the user wears the garment 300 in which the devices are installed, the portable terminal device 200 is brought near the antenna coil 310 connected to the main circuit device 370, and the portable terminal device 200 ECG information may be received.

Therefore, the non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 1 includes a plurality of electrodes, an antenna coil 310, and a main circuit device 370 coupled to the garment.

In the above, an example of measuring ECG information using two electrodes has been described, but body fat may also be measured.

In general, the more the body fat, the greater the electrical resistance, so it is possible to estimate the body fat of the user by measuring the electrical resistance between the two electrodes.

In addition, four electrodes for body fat measurement may be provided instead of two, and the body fat may be estimated by applying a sinusoidal input voltage to the two electrodes and measuring the sinusoidal output current (or voltage) with the other two electrodes. In this case, the more body fat, the smaller the sine wave output current.

5 shows four electrodes installed.

In FIG. 5, an antenna coil 310, a first electrode 320, a second electrode 330, a third electrode 340, and a fourth electrode 350 are formed. The antenna coil 310 is electrically connected to the antenna coil terminal 311, the first electrode 320 is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal 321, and the second electrode 330 is connected to the second electrode terminal ( The third electrode 340 is electrically connected to the third electrode terminal 341, and the fourth electrode 350 is electrically connected to the fourth electrode terminal 351.

A sine wave input voltage is applied between the first electrode 320 and the second electrode 330, and a sine wave output current (or voltage) can be measured through the third electrode 340 and the fourth electrode 350. have.

At this time, five terminals are formed in the main circuit device 370 so that the antenna coil terminal 311, the first electrode terminal 321, the second electrode terminal 331, the third electrode terminal 341, and the fourth electrode are provided. It may be connected to the terminal 351, respectively.

When trying to measure the body fat instead of the electrocardiogram, it is obvious that the sensor portion in the main circuit device 370 is different. Since such a change of the circuit is easy for a person with ordinary knowledge, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, if the temperature sensor is installed at the position of the first electrode 320 or the second electrode 330 in contact with the user's body, the user's body temperature may be measured.

In addition, two of the four electrodes may be used for electrocardiogram measurement, two electrodes for body fat measurement or body temperature measurement.

Therefore, when the user wears the garment of Example 1, the portable terminal device 200 is placed near the antenna coil 310, the portable terminal device 200 is electrocardiogram information, body fat information, body temperature information, etc. Can be sent.

Instead of installing metallic antenna coils in the garment, conductive threads, fabrics, coatings, and the like may be made in the form of spirals.

(Example 2)

6 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 2 according to the present invention.

The desk pad 400 is a pad used on a desk, and various types of desk pads (mats) are currently on the market.

The antenna coil 410 and the main circuit device 470 to which the antenna coil 410 is connected are installed in the desk pad 400, and the first electrode 420 and the second electrode 430 are disposed on the surface of the desk pad. Is formed. The first electrode 420 and the second electrode 430 are electrically connected to the main circuit device 470.

When the user places his or her portable terminal device (eg, a smartphone) on the desk pad (more accurately, on the antenna coil 410), both hands are placed on the first electrode 420 and the first electrode, respectively. When contacting the two electrodes 430, the ECG information of the user may be transmitted to the portable terminal device, and the portable terminal device may store the information or display the information on the display unit.

At this time, it is preferable to mark the position of the portable terminal device on the surface of the desk pad 400 so that the user can place the portable terminal device at the correct position.

In addition, the body pad of the user may be measured by the desk pad 400 of the second embodiment.

In the case of body fat measurement, the measurement can be performed with two electrodes as shown in FIG. 6, but two electrodes are disposed on the left and right sides, and the user may contact the four electrodes with two fingers of both hands.

In this case, two electrodes are used as inputs of sinusoidal current and two electrodes are used as outputs of sinusoidal current, and the body fat of the user can be estimated by measuring the current (or voltage) of the sinusoidal output.

If the body fat is to be measured instead of the electrocardiogram, it is obvious that the sensor portion in the main circuit device 470 is different. Since the change of such a circuit is easy for a person with ordinary knowledge, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Also, two of the four electrodes may be used for electrocardiogram measurement and two electrodes for body fat measurement.

(Example 3)

7 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 3 according to the present invention.

Inside the card-shaped body 500, an antenna coil 510 and a main circuit device 570 to which the antenna coil 510 is connected are installed. On both sides of the card-type measuring device, a first electrode 520 and a second electrode ( 530, a third electrode 540, and a fourth electrode 550 are formed.

Card-shaped body 500 is preferably formed in the flat form of the size of a credit card for the convenience of carrying.

When the user places the card-shaped body 500 under the portable terminal device and contacts the first electrode 520, the second electrode 530, the third electrode 540, and the fourth electrode 550 with the user's finger, The biometric information of the user may be transmitted to the portable terminal device, and the portable terminal device may store or display the biometric information on the display unit.

At least two electrodes are required for ECG measurement.

In order to measure body fat, the measurement may be performed using two electrodes, but the user may contact four electrodes with two fingers of both hands.

When trying to measure the body fat instead of the electrocardiogram, it is obvious that the sensor portion in the main circuit device 570 is different, and since the change of such a circuit is easy for those skilled in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of Embodiment 3-1, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG.

The card-shaped body 1100 of the embodiment 3-1 is formed in a rectangular flat shape of the size of a credit card for the convenience of carrying. Therefore, it is convenient to store it in a wallet or the like.

The first electrode 1120 and the second electrode 1130 are formed on one surface of the card-shaped body 1100 of the embodiment 3-1.

10 is a state diagram used in the embodiment of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the card-shaped body 1100 is used in close contact with the rear surface of the portable terminal device 200, the card-shaped body 1100 receives power from the portable terminal device 200 while being provided with the portable terminal device ( 200). Since the display of the portable terminal 200 is on the front of the portable terminal 200, the display unit is not covered by the card-type body 1100. Since the user can see the display unit of the portable terminal device 200 while the first electrode 1120 and the second electrode 1130 of FIG. 8 are in contact with a finger, the user can display the biosignal measurement result of the portable terminal device 200. Can be confirmed through the display unit.

When the surfaces of the first electrode 1120 and the second electrode 1130 of FIG. 9 are formed as bumpy surfaces, when the user's finger touches the first electrode 1120 or the second electrode 1130, There is an advantage that the user can easily recognize.

(Example 4)

11 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 4 according to the present invention.

The first handle 620 and the second electrode 630 are formed in the vehicle handle 600, and an antenna coil 610 inside the electronic device holder 605 (for example, a smartphone holder) in the vehicle. And a main circuit device 670 is formed. The first electrode 620 and the second electrode 630 are electrically connected to the main circuit device 670.

When the user grasps the steering wheel 600, both hands are in contact with the first electrode 620 and the second electrode 630, respectively, and thus the ECG information of the user can be transmitted to the portable terminal device. Can be stored or displayed on the display.

In addition, the body information of the user may be measured by the biometric information measuring device (the biometric information measuring device including the vehicle handle 600 and the electronic device holder 605) according to the fourth embodiment.

In the measurement of body fat, two electrodes may be measured as shown in FIG. 11, but two electrodes may be placed on the left and right sides, and the user may contact the four electrodes with two fingers of both hands.

When trying to measure the body fat instead of the electrocardiogram, it is obvious that the sensor portion in the main circuit device 670 must be changed. Since such a change of the circuit is easy for those skilled in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(Example 5)

12 is a conceptual diagram of Embodiment 5 according to the present invention.

An antenna coil 710 and a main circuit device 770 connected to the antenna coil 710 are installed in the scale 700, and the first electrode 720 and the second electrode 730 are installed on the footrest on which the user climbs. ), A third electrode 740 and a fourth electrode 750 are formed.

In addition, the display unit 705 (which serves to display the weight) of the scale is formed on the upper portion of the scale.

At this time, the antenna coil 710 and the main circuit device 770 may be embedded inside, without being exposed to the outside. If the antenna coil 710 and the main circuit device 770 are embedded therein, the portable terminal device is placed on the surface of the scale 700 so that the user can place the portable terminal device (for example, a smartphone) at the correct position. It is a good idea to mark where you want to put.

If the user puts his portable terminal on the scale (more accurately, above the antenna coil 710), the user's feet are first electrode 720, second electrode 730, third electrode In operation 740, the body scale information of the user may be transmitted to the portable terminal device to reach the fourth electrode 750, and the portable terminal device may store the information or display the information on the display unit.

In the measurement of body fat, the measurement may be performed using two electrodes, but as shown in FIG. 12, two electrodes may be placed on the left and right sides, and the user may contact four electrodes, two on each foot.

In addition, the ECG information may be transmitted to the portable terminal device using two or more electrodes, and the portable terminal device may store the information or display the information on the display unit.

In the case where the electrocardiogram is to be measured instead of the body fat, it is obvious that the sensor part in the main circuit device 770 must be changed. Since such a change of the circuit is easy for a person with ordinary knowledge, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

13 is a conceptual diagram of a modified embodiment of the fifth embodiment.

In FIG. 13, a portion in which the display unit 705, the antenna coil 710, and the main circuit device 770 are installed protrudes upward, so that the user can easily see the display unit 705 in a state where the user climbs on the scale. The portable terminal device can be easily placed on the coil 710.

The weight scale of Example 5 may be implemented as a weight and body fat measuring system capable of measuring weight and body fat, but may be implemented as a body fat meter (body fat measuring device) without the weight measuring function.

In addition, various sensors may be used as the sensor for measuring the weight, and a load cell may be used. If the power required for the sensor for weight measurement is also supplied through the portable terminal device, the non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 5 may also function as a weight scale without power.

In the non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 5, the body fat measurement sensor, the electrocardiogram sensor, and the like may be removed, and only the sensor for weight measurement may be left. In this case, it will only function as a scale that does not require a power supply.

(Example 6)

In order to make the non-powered biometric information transmission device of Example 3, a rectangular card was formed.

However, you can make the shape heart shaped.

You can also make it heart-shaped only when you use it.

Fig. 14A shows a normal state of the non-powered biometric information transmission device of the sixth embodiment, and Fig. 12B shows a state when the non-powered biometric information transmission device of the sixth embodiment is unfolded.

The non-powered biometric information transmission device 800 of Embodiment 6 is composed of two

body parts

801 and 802 and two body parts are coupled by a hinge 803. Therefore, when the hinge is rotated and unfolded, it is changed from the state of FIG. 14 (a) to the state of FIG. 14 (b). And when it rotates in the opposite direction, it changes to the state of FIG. 14 (a) again.

In addition, when the switch button is formed and the switch button is pressed, the elastic force may be changed from the state of FIG. 14 (a) to the state of FIG. 14 (b).

The first body 820 and the second electrode 830 are formed in the two

body parts

801 and 802, respectively, and an antenna coil and a main circuit device are built in the body part 801 or the body part 802. It is. Therefore, when the non-powered biometric information transmission device 800 according to the sixth embodiment is placed behind the portable terminal device and a part of the body is brought into contact with two electrodes, the non-powered biometric information transmission device 800 may measure and transmit the biometric information to the portable terminal device. have.

The non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 6 may be used as a smartphone accessory.

In a state where two people shake hands (one hand by hand), when two people hold two electrodes of one non-powered biometric information transmission device with each other hand, the electrocardiogram of the two people can be measured.

It is also possible to estimate the affection of two people with a non-powered biometric information transmission device.

ECG can also be used to measure stress index. In general, ECG pulse intervals are irregular when the stress is low, but ECG pulse intervals tend to be more constant in a stressful state. Therefore, the stress index can be estimated from the regularity of the pulse interval of the electrocardiogram.

It is also possible to know the pulse (or pulse) from the ECG measurement.

In forming the electrode in the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus, as shown in FIG. 14, it may be prevented from protruding from the non-powered biometric information transmission apparatus.

As shown in FIG. 15, it may be formed to protrude from the non-powered biometric information transmission device.

15 is a view showing a protrusion formed for forming an electrode in Example 6.

FIG. 15A illustrates a state in which two electrodes are formed, and FIG. 15B illustrates a state in which four electrodes are formed.

In FIG. 15A, protrusions are formed on the body 801 and the body 802, respectively, and first and

second electrodes

820 and 830 are formed on the protrusions.

In FIG. 15B, protrusions are formed on the body 801 and the body 802, respectively, and two electrodes are formed on the protrusions. That is, the first electrode 820, the third electrode 840, the second electrode 830, and the fourth electrode 850 are formed. An insulation portion 821 may be formed between the first electrode 820 and the third electrode 840, and an insulation portion 831 may be formed between the second electrode 830 and the fourth electrode 850.

A protrusion for forming an electrode may also be formed in the non-powered biometric information transmission device of the third embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a view illustrating a protrusion formed for forming an electrode in the non-powered biometric information transmission device of Embodiment 3. FIG.

That is, protrusions for forming electrodes may be formed at both sides of the non-powered biometric information transmission device having a rectangular flat plate shape.

(Example 7)

17 is a side view and a perspective view of a seventh embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 17A is a side view of the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 17B is a perspective view of the seventh embodiment.

The non-power source biometric information transmitting apparatus 900 according to the seventh embodiment includes a flat plate 901 and a support plate 902. At this time, the flat plate 901 and the support plate 902 are vertically coupled so that the portable terminal device can be placed on the support plate 902 with the back surface of the portable terminal device attached to the flat plate 901. At this time, the coupling angle of the plate 901 and the base plate 902 does not need to be exact vertical, but may be larger or smaller than 90 degrees.

An antenna coil and a main circuit device are built in the flat plate 901, and protrusions are formed on both sides of the flat plate 901, and first and

second electrodes

920 and 930 are formed on the flat parts, respectively. have.

Therefore, when the portable terminal device 200 is placed on the non-powered biometric information transmission device 900 and the body part of the user contacts the first electrode 920 and the second electrode 930, the user's biometric information may be measured. That is, the non-power source biometric information transmitting apparatus 900 may measure the biometric information of the user and transmit the biometric information of the user to the portable terminal 200.

In order to set up the non-powered biometric information transmitting apparatus 900 according to the seventh embodiment, a pedestal may be made in various ways.

18 is a side view and a perspective view of the pedestal example 1, Figure 19 is a side view and a perspective view of the pedestal example 2. FIG. 18A is a side view of the pedestal example 1 and FIG. 18B is a perspective view of the pedestal example 1. FIG. FIG. 19A is a side view of the pedestal example 2 and FIG. 19B is a perspective view of the pedestal example 2. FIG.

One pedestal 990 may be formed as shown in FIG. 18, or two

pedestals

991 and 992 may be formed as shown in FIG. 19. In addition, the pedestal may be formed in various shapes.

The present invention can also be applied to make a power supply operation device.

20 is a conceptual diagram of a non-power supply operation device.

The non-power manipulator according to the present invention includes a non-power transmitter 1000 and

operation units

1080 and 1085 connected to the non-power transmitter.

The non-powered transmitter 1000 according to the present invention is formed on the pedestal 1090 and has an internal antenna coil and a main circuit device.

In addition, the wire can be drawn out from the non-powered transmitter 1000 and connected to the operation unit.

In FIG. 20, the non-power supply transmitter 1000 is connected to the first manipulation unit 1080 through the first wire 1081 and to the second manipulation unit 1085 through the second wire 1086.

Various types of switches or joysticks, such as a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a touch switch, a mechanical switch, and the like, may be embedded in the first operation unit 1080 and the second operation unit 1085. Alternatively, electrodes may be formed on surfaces of the first manipulation unit 1080 and the second manipulation unit 1085 to measure biometric information.

The user's operation information may be sent to the non-powered transmitter 1000 as an input by a sensor, a switch, a joystick, an electrode, etc. in the first operation unit 1080 and the second operation unit 1085. For example, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, or the like may transmit information about a user shaking or moving the control unit as an input. The switch may send as input whether or not the user presses a switch on the control panel. The electrode may send biometric information of the user as an input.

The antenna coil and the main circuit device inside the non-powered transmitter 1000 generate electromagnetic currents from a portable terminal device, and generate electric current and supply power to the first operation unit 1080 and the second operation unit 1085 using the current as an energy source. After the supply, the input signal may be received from the first manipulation unit 1080 and the second manipulation unit 1085 and transmitted to the portable terminal device.

In this way, the first operation unit 1080 and the second operation unit 1085 can operate as an input device of the portable terminal device.

For example, when the non-power manipulator of FIG. 20 is installed in a cafe or the like, when the user places his portable terminal device on the non-power transmitter 1000, the first manipulator 1080 and the second manipulator 1085 are mounted. As the input device, a portable terminal device can be used.

For example, if a game is installed in the portable terminal device, the game may be played using the first operation unit 1080 and the second operation unit 1085 as an input device.

In the above embodiments, the antenna coil installed in the desk pad, the body having the flat plate shape, or the like may be formed of a metal pattern on an insulator (for example, plastic) in the form of a spiral, or a metal pattern formed on a PCB. It may be.

Claims

cloth;

A plurality of electrodes attached to the garment;

An antenna coil attached to the garment;

Main circuit device;

Including,

The main circuit device is a non-powered biometric information transmission device, characterized in that for changing the electromagnetic wave received through the antenna coil into a current and using the energy source as a wireless source to transmit the biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes.
Desk pads;

A plurality of electrodes provided on the desk pad;

An antenna coil installed on the desk pad;

A main circuit device installed on the desk pad;

Including,

And the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and wirelessly transmits biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using an energy source.
A body having a flat plate shape;

A plurality of electrodes installed on the body;

An antenna coil installed on the body;

A main circuit device installed in the body;

Including,

And the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and wirelessly transmits biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using an energy source.
The method according to claim 3,

The body is a non-powered biological information transmission device, characterized in that the rectangular flat plate shape.
The method according to claim 3,

The surface of the electrode is a non-powered biological information transmission device, characterized in that the uneven surface.
An automobile handle on which a plurality of electrodes are formed;

An electronic device holder having an antenna coil and a main circuit device;

Including,

And the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and wirelessly transmits biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using an energy source.
the scale;

A plurality of electrodes installed on the scale;

An antenna coil installed on the scale;

A main circuit device installed in the scale;

Including,

And the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and wirelessly transmits biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using an energy source.
Two bodies joined by a hinge;

A plurality of electrodes formed on the two bodies;

An antenna coil installed on one of the two bodies;

A main circuit device installed on one of the two bodies;

Including,

And the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and wirelessly transmits biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using an energy source.
A non-powered biometric information transmission device comprising a flat plate, a base plate coupled to the plate, and a pedestal supporting the plate and the base plate,

The plate is,

A plurality of electrodes formed on the plate;

An antenna coil installed on the plate;

A main circuit device installed on the flat plate;

Including,

And the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and wirelessly transmits biometric information measured through the plurality of electrodes using an energy source.
10. A non-powered biometric information transmission system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a portable terminal device capable of short-range wireless communication with the non-powered biometric information transmission device.
A non-powered transmitter including an antenna coil and a main circuit device;

An operation unit connected to the non-power transmitter and a wire;

Including,

And the main circuit device converts electromagnetic waves received through the antenna coil into current and supplies power to the operation unit using an energy source, and wirelessly transmits an input signal from the operation unit.