WO2024062678A1 - 測定装置、情報端末、及び情報端末の作動プログラム - Google Patents

測定装置、情報端末、及び情報端末の作動プログラム Download PDF

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WO2024062678A1
WO2024062678A1 PCT/JP2023/018461 JP2023018461W WO2024062678A1 WO 2024062678 A1 WO2024062678 A1 WO 2024062678A1 JP 2023018461 W JP2023018461 W JP 2023018461W WO 2024062678 A1 WO2024062678 A1 WO 2024062678A1
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  • the present invention relates to a measuring device, an information terminal, and an operating program for the information terminal.
  • the measuring device described in this specification includes a biological information measuring device that measures biological information such as weight, body composition, blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, body temperature, blood sugar, or blood oxygen saturation, and a biological information measuring device that measures biological information such as body weight, body composition, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, blood sugar, or blood oxygen saturation, and and an activity amount measuring device that measures an amount of activity such as calorie consumption.
  • the measurement device includes a measurement sensor for measuring the amount to be measured.
  • the measurement target quantity of the measurement sensor may include biological information such as body weight, body fat percentage, blood pressure value, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, blood sugar level, or blood oxygen saturation level, number of steps, This includes the amount of activity such as distance traveled or calories burned.
  • the measurement results of such measuring devices are recorded and analyzed using information terminals such as smartphones, tablet terminals, notebook computers, and desktop computers.
  • the measurement device and the information terminal are connected for communication, and the information terminal automatically records the measurement results. It is desirable to be able to obtain measurement results. Specifically, for example, a method may be considered in which an information terminal receives measurement results from a measuring device using short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).
  • Patent Document 1 describes a method for pairing a measuring device and an information terminal.
  • This pairing method includes a measurement step of obtaining a predetermined measurement target quantity in a measuring device, a first display step of displaying the measurement target quantity on the measuring device, identification information for identifying the measuring device, and the measurement target quantity.
  • a transmitting step of transmitting measurement information from the measuring device a receiving step of receiving the measurement information at an information terminal, and displaying a value of the measurement target quantity included in the received measurement information on the information terminal.
  • Patent Document 2 discloses a wireless communication device without an input/output interface that measures the radio field intensity of received radio waves from an information processing device, and which changes the radio field intensity of the received radio waves measured by the wireless communication device. presenting a message to the user of the wireless communication device requesting the user to perform either a first operation that causes a change in the radio field intensity of the received radio wave measured by the wireless communication device; a request unit that requests the information processing device to present the message; and whether a change has occurred in the radio field strength of the received radio wave within an arbitrary time limit after the request unit requests the information processing device to present the message.
  • a wireless communication device that includes a selection unit that selects the other one of the logical values when there is no change in the logical values.
  • Pairing refers to a process in which encrypted information used for short-range wireless communication is exchanged between a measurement device and an information terminal, and the information is registered with each other. If a special operation is required for this pairing, a user who is not good at operating devices will be unable to complete the pairing and will be unable to manage the measurement results of the measuring device using the information terminal. In addition, if communication is established between the measurement device and the information terminal, and pairing is completed with a simple operation on the information terminal (for example, an operation to permit pairing), the measurement device may be connected to an information terminal unrelated to the user. Pairing with the device becomes possible, which raises safety concerns.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a measuring device, an information terminal, and an information terminal operating program that can easily and safely pair the information terminal and the measuring device.
  • a measurement device (sphygmomanometer 10) having a short-range wireless communication unit (communication unit 12), a processor (processor 11), and a measurement sensor (sensor unit 16),
  • the processor receiving operation information indicating a specific operation for activating the measurement sensor from an information terminal (smartphone 20) in a state where a communication connection is established with the information terminal through short-range wireless communication;
  • the measurement device shares encryption information for performing encrypted communication via short-range wireless communication with the information terminal when it determines that the specific operation has been performed within a specified time (upper limit time) after receiving the operation information.
  • the user establishes a connection between the measuring device and the information terminal, and in that state, for example, operates the measuring device according to the operation information output from the information terminal in accordance with the normal purpose of use. Simply do this to complete the pairing. Therefore, even a user who is not good at operating devices can complete pairing without hesitation and can start cooperation between the measuring device and the information terminal. Furthermore, since pairing will not be completed unless a specific operation is performed within a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent pairing from being completed with an unintended information terminal.
  • the measuring device measures biological information or activity level
  • the specific operation includes an operation of measuring biological information or an operation of moving the measuring device.
  • pairing can be completed simply by starting measurement of biometric information or by moving the measurement device, so even a user who is not good at operating devices can complete pairing without hesitation.
  • the measuring device receives the operation information from the information terminal at each of a plurality of timings, and performs the encryption when determining that the specific operation has been performed within a predetermined time after receiving each of the operation information.
  • pairing can be completed when a specific operation is executed multiple times. By increasing the number of operations required to complete pairing, it is possible to strongly prevent pairing from being completed with an unintended information terminal.
  • the measuring device includes information indicating a first operation as the specific operation, and information indicating a second operation different from the first operation as the specific operation, measuring device.
  • pairing can be completed when multiple types of operations are performed. By increasing the number of operations to complete pairing, it is possible to strongly prevent pairing from being completed with an unintended information terminal.
  • the measuring device measures the amount of activity
  • the first operation is an operation of moving the measuring device
  • the measuring device, wherein the second operation is an operation of making the measuring device stand still.
  • pairing can be completed by moving and stopping the measuring device. By increasing the number of operations to complete pairing, it is possible to strongly prevent pairing from being completed with an unintended information terminal.
  • An information terminal (smartphone 20) having a short-range wireless communication unit (communication unit 22) and a processor (processor 21), The processor, In a state where a communication connection is established with a measurement device (sphygmomanometer 10) via short-range wireless communication, operation information indicating a specific operation for activating a measurement sensor (sensor unit 16) included in the measurement device is transmitted to the measurement device, and information instructing the specific operation is output; An information terminal that shares encryption information for performing encrypted communication via short-range wireless communication with the measuring device when it determines that the specific operation has been performed within a specified time (upper limit time) after the operation information is transmitted.
  • An operating program for an information terminal (smartphone 20) having a short-range wireless communication unit (communication unit 22), In a state where a communication connection is established with a measurement device (sphygmomanometer 10) by short-range wireless communication, operation information indicating a specific operation for operating a measurement sensor (sensor section 16) included in the measurement device is provided. transmitting to the measuring device and outputting information instructing the specific operation; If it is determined that the specific operation has been performed within a predetermined time (upper limit time) after transmitting the operation information, sharing encrypted information for performing encrypted communication by short-range wireless communication with the measuring device; An operating program for an information terminal that causes a processor (processor 21) to execute steps.
  • processor 21 processor
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of a management system 100.
  • FIG. It is a sequence chart which shows the procedure of a process when pairing of the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 is successful. It is a sequence chart which shows the procedure of a process when pairing of the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 fails. It is a sequence chart which shows the procedure of processing when pairing of the activity meter and the smartphone 20 is successful.
  • the measuring device and the information terminal in this embodiment can communicate by short-range wireless communication. While the communication connection between the information terminal and the measurement device is established through short-range wireless communication, the information terminal performs specific operations to activate the sensor included in the measurement device (for example, to measure the amount to be measured). operation information indicating the specific operation) is transmitted to the measuring device, and information instructing the specific operation is outputted by voice, display, etc. When the user performs the above specific operation on the measuring device according to this output information, the measuring device and the information terminal share encrypted information for performing encrypted communication using short-range wireless communication, and pair Complete the ring.
  • the user can connect the measuring device to the information terminal by simply establishing a communication connection between the measuring device and the information terminal (for example, pressing a communication button on the measuring device) and performing specific operations on the measuring device. You can complete pairing with the information terminal. Thereby, pairing between the measuring device and the information terminal can be easily performed.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of a management system 100.
  • the management system 100 includes a blood pressure monitor 10, which is an example of a measuring device, and a smartphone 20, which is an example of an information terminal, and is a system for managing measurement data, programs, etc. of the blood pressure monitor 10 with the smartphone 20.
  • the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 are configured to be able to communicate using short-range wireless communication.
  • the method of short-range wireless communication is not particularly limited, for example, methods such as Wi-Fi, ANT, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or infrared communication can be adopted. In the following, the short-range wireless communication method will be described as Bluetooth (registered trademark).
  • An owner who owns both the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 will be referred to as a user below.
  • the blood pressure monitor 10 includes a processor 11 , a communication section 12 , a storage section 13 , an operation section 14 , a display section 15 , and a sensor section 16 .
  • the sensor unit 16 includes a pressure sensor placed in the cuff of the blood pressure monitor 10 as a measurement sensor, and uses this pressure sensor to detect pulse waves from the user's blood vessels under appropriate cuff pressure.
  • the blood pressure monitor 10 can calculate blood pressure information including systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse based on the pulse wave detected by the sensor unit 16.
  • the communication unit 12 is a communication interface for performing short-range wireless communication, and includes a communication antenna and various circuits.
  • the storage unit 13 includes a work memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a non-temporary storage medium such as a flash memory.
  • This storage medium stores various information such as measured blood pressure information.
  • the operation unit 14 is an input means such as a button or a touch panel that accepts input from the user, and accepts various operations from the user such as turning on/off the power, starting measurement of blood pressure information, and selecting items.
  • the operation unit 14 includes a measurement start button 14A for instructing to start measuring blood pressure information, and a communication button 14B for activating the communication unit 12 (enabling short-range wireless communication).
  • the measurement start button 14A and the communication button 14B may be hardware buttons, or may be software buttons displayed on the display section 15 equipped with a touch panel.
  • the display unit 15 is configured by, for example, an organic EL (electro-luminescence) display or a liquid crystal display, and displays measured blood pressure information and the like.
  • organic EL electro-luminescence
  • the processor 11 centrally controls each part of the blood pressure monitor 10.
  • the processor 11 is a general-purpose processor that executes software (programs) and performs various functions, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), etc., whose circuit configuration can be changed after manufacturing.
  • a dedicated electric circuit such as a programmable logic device (PLD) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), is a processor having a circuit configuration exclusively designed to execute a specific process.
  • the processor 11 may be configured with one processor, or may be configured with a combination of two or more processors of the same type or different types (for example, a plurality of FPGAs or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA).
  • the processor 11 may include a processor that controls communication using the communication unit 12 and a processor that performs various controls other than this communication.
  • the hardware structure of the processor 11 is an electric circuit that is a combination of circuit elements such as semiconductor elements.
  • the processor 11 When the processor 11 detects that the measurement start button 14A included in the operation unit 14 is pressed, the processor 11 receives an instruction to start measurement, pressurizes the cuff, and measures the blood pressure based on the pulse wave detected by the sensor unit 16 under an appropriate cuff pressure. Calculate information. Then, the processor 11 causes the display unit 15 to display the calculated blood pressure information.
  • the processor 11 controls each component of the blood pressure monitor 10 to execute processing according to a user's operation performed via the operation unit 14.
  • the processor 11 detects the press of the communication button 14B included in the operation unit 14, it activates the communication unit 12. It is preferable that the pressing operation of the communication button 14B necessary for starting the communication unit 12 is a simple operation so that even a user who is not good at operating devices can perform it. Specifically, instead of continuing to press the communication button 14B for a predetermined period of time (performing a so-called long press operation), communication can be started by simply pressing the communication button 14B once in a short period of time (performing a so-called short press operation).
  • the configuration is such that the unit 12 is activated.
  • a blood pressure monitor 10 is illustrated as an example of a measuring device, but the blood pressure monitor 10 may be a weight scale, a body composition monitor, a pulse meter, a heart rate monitor, a thermometer, a blood sugar meter, a pulse oximeter, or an activity meter. etc. can be replaced.
  • the sensor unit 16 includes various measurement sensors (pressure sensor, pulse wave sensor, blood sugar sensor, photoelectric sensor, temperature sensor, acceleration sensor, etc.) for measuring the physical quantity of the measurement target. ) is included.
  • the measuring device is a biological information measuring device
  • the processor 11 detects the pressing of the measurement start button 14A included in the operation unit 14, the processor 11 activates the measurement sensor (pressure sensor, pulse wave sensor, etc.) included in the sensor unit 16. blood sugar sensor, photoelectric sensor, temperature sensor, etc.) to measure biological information.
  • the measuring device is an active mass measuring device, when the active mass measuring device is moved, information corresponding to the movement is obtained from the measurement sensor (acceleration sensor, angular velocity sensor, etc.) included in the sensor unit 16. Output is made.
  • an operation of pressing the measurement start button 14A is a specific operation for activating a measurement sensor included in the biological information measuring device.
  • an operation for moving the active mass measuring device constitutes a specific operation for activating a measurement sensor included in the active mass measuring device.
  • Activating a measurement sensor means to start measurement if the measurement sensor has not started measurement, and to start the measurement if the measurement sensor is in the measurement state. Say something that will change.
  • the smartphone 20 includes a processor 21 , a communication section 22 , a storage section 23 , an operation section 24 , and a display section 25 .
  • the communication unit 22 is a communication interface for performing short-range wireless communication, and includes a communication antenna and various circuits.
  • the storage unit 23 includes a work memory such as a RAM and a non-temporary storage medium such as a flash memory.
  • This storage medium stores various types of information including application programs (operating programs for the information terminal).
  • the operation unit 24 is an input means such as a button or a touch panel that accepts input from the user, and accepts various operations from the user.
  • the display section 25 is composed of, for example, an organic EL display or a liquid crystal display.
  • the processor 21 centrally controls each part of the smartphone 20. Like the processor 11, the processor 21 is composed of one or more processors. The processor 21 executes various programs stored in the storage unit 23 to perform functions corresponding to these programs.
  • FIG. 2 is a sequence chart showing the processing procedure when pairing of the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 is successful.
  • FIG. 2 An example of a message displayed on the display unit 25 of the smartphone 20 is shown. It is assumed that a management application for managing blood pressure information is installed and stored in the storage unit 23 of the smartphone 20 in advance.
  • the user operates the smartphone 20 to start the management app.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 causes the display unit 25 to display a device registration screen (step S11).
  • the processor 21 causes the communication unit 22 to start scanning (step S12). Scanning means that the communication unit 22 enters a receiving state and acquires information on surrounding devices.
  • the device registration screen displayed in step S11 includes, for example, a message such as "Please press the communication button on the blood pressure monitor.” After confirming this message, the user prepares the blood pressure monitor 10 to be paired with the smartphone 20, turns on the power of the blood pressure monitor 10, and presses the communication button 14B included in the operation unit 14 of the blood pressure monitor 10. .
  • step S1 When the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 detects the pressing of the communication button 14B (step S1), it starts the communication unit 12 and starts advertising by the communication unit 12 (step S2). Advertising refers to periodically transmitting packets on the advertising channel.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 acquires the packet transmitted from the blood pressure monitor 10 through the advertising channel, it requests connection to the blood pressure monitor 10 via the communication unit 22 (step S13).
  • the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 responds to this connection request via the communication unit 12, a communication connection is established between the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 by short-range wireless communication.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 transmits operation information indicating a specific operation of the blood pressure monitor 10 (operation for measuring blood pressure information, in other words, pressing the measurement start button 14A).
  • the information is transmitted to the blood pressure monitor 10 via the communication unit 22 (step S14).
  • This operation information is information that specifies the execution of a specific operation as a condition for authentication to start pairing, and specifically, the content of the specific operation and the execution of the specific operation. (hereinafter, it is assumed to be 5 minutes as an example).
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 causes the display unit 25 to display information that instructs a specific operation (for example, a message instructing to perform a specific operation) included in this operation information (step S15).
  • the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 When the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 receives the operation information transmitted from the smartphone 20 in the process of step S14 through the communication unit 12, the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 performs the following operations until the upper limit time (5 minutes) included in the operation information has elapsed. In order to determine whether a specific operation included in the operation information has been performed, time measurement is started (step S3). Note that the operation information does not need to include the upper limit time. In this case, the upper limit time may be stored in advance in the storage unit 13 of the blood pressure monitor 10, and the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 may be configured to start time measurement when the operation information is received.
  • step S3 the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 detects that the measurement start button 14A is pressed before the upper limit time (5 minutes) included in the operation information (or stored in the storage unit 13) has elapsed. Then, a notification indicating that measurement of blood pressure information has started is transmitted to the smartphone 20 via the communication unit 12 (step S5). Upon receiving this notification, the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 displays a message such as "Blood pressure measurement has started" on the display unit 25, for example. Note that the process of displaying this message is not essential and may be omitted. By displaying such a message, it becomes easier to recognize that the cooperation between the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 is going well, so the user can proceed with the work with peace of mind.
  • step S5 the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 calculates blood pressure information based on the output of the sensor section 16, displays the blood pressure information on the display section 15, and ends the measurement of the blood pressure information. Then, the processor 11 transmits a notification indicating that the measurement of blood pressure information is completed to the smartphone 20 via the communication unit 12 (step S6), and further sends a security request requesting the start of pairing to the communication unit. 12 to the smartphone 20 (step S7).
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 causes the display unit 25 to display a message indicating that pairing is being performed, such as "Sphygmomanometer is registered." Note that the process of displaying this message is not essential and may be omitted. Displaying such a message can give the user a sense of security.
  • step S6 the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 assumes that mutual authentication between the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 has been completed, and in accordance with the security request in step S7, performs the following operations with the blood pressure monitor 10.
  • Encrypted information for performing encrypted communication using short-range wireless communication is shared (step S20).
  • step S7 the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 waits for a response from the smartphone 20, and based on the response, shares the encrypted information with the smartphone 20 (step S20). Sharing of encrypted information means that the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 generates encrypted information, stores the encrypted information in the storage unit 13 and transmits it to the tablet terminal 20, and the tablet terminal 20 generates the encrypted information. It refers to storing in the storage unit 23.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 generates encrypted information, stores the encrypted information in the storage unit 23 and transmits it to the blood pressure monitor 10, and the blood pressure monitor 10 stores the encrypted information in the storage unit 13. Encrypted information may also be shared.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 displays, for example, a message on the display unit 25 saying, "Registration of the blood pressure monitor has been completed.” Display a message indicating that pairing is complete.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 then disconnects the communication connection with the blood pressure monitor 10 (step S17). From then on, secure communication using encrypted information is possible between the smartphone 20 and the blood pressure monitor 10.
  • the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 may omit the notification in step S6 and issue the security request in step S7 together with the notification in step S5.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 upon receiving the notification in step S5, the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 assumes that mutual authentication has been completed and starts the process in step S20 in accordance with the security request in step S7.
  • the content of the specific operation included in the operation information transmitted in step S14 is not limited to “measuring blood pressure information", but may be "pressing the measurement start button 14A".
  • the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 may omit the notification in step S6 and issue the security request in step S7 together with the notification in step S5.
  • FIG. 3 is a sequence chart showing the processing procedure when pairing between the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 fails.
  • the processing up to step S3 is the same as in FIG. 2
  • the processing up to step S15 is the same as in FIG.
  • step S9 After the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 starts measuring time in step S3, if the upper limit time included in the operation information received from the smartphone 20 passes without detecting the press of the measurement start button 14A (step S9), A notification indicating that a specific operation has not been performed is transmitted to the smartphone 20 via the communication unit 12 (step S10).
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 receives this notification, it recognizes that the mutual authentication between the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 has failed, and displays a pair message such as "Sphygmomanometer registration failed" on the display unit 25, for example. Display a message indicating that the ring has failed. Thereafter, the processor 21 disconnects the communication connection with the blood pressure monitor 10 (step S17).
  • the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 determines that a specific operation included in the operation information has been performed within the upper limit time included in the operation information.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 transmits the operation information to the blood pressure monitor 10 in step S14, until the upper limit time included in the operation information has elapsed
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 sends notifications from the blood pressure monitor 10 in steps S5 and S6. If it is determined that a specific operation has been performed in response to this, pairing with the blood pressure monitor 10 is started.
  • the user establishes a connection between the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 by pressing the communication button 14B of the blood pressure monitor 10, and in this state, outputs data from the smartphone 20 that the user is accustomed to using. Pairing between the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 can be completed simply by operating the blood pressure monitor 10 according to the normal purpose of use in accordance with the message (message instructing execution of measurement of blood pressure information). In this way, even if the user is not accustomed to using the blood pressure monitor 10, pairing with the smartphone 20 can be completed without hesitation.
  • pairing will not be completed unless the specific operation is performed within a predetermined time (the upper limit time included in the operation information) after a message instructing to perform a specific operation is displayed on the smartphone 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent pairing from being completed due to an unintended combination of the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20. In this way, the safety of short-range wireless communication can be ensured while making the pairing procedure simple and easy for the user to understand.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 can also determine whether a specific operation has been performed within the upper limit time after transmitting the operation information without waiting for the notification from the blood pressure monitor 10. For example, after step S14, the processor 21 turns on the microphone installed in the smartphone 20, and within the upper limit time, the microphone detects the driving sound of the blood pressure monitor 10 (the pump driving sound generated when pressurizing the cuff). It may be determined that a specific operation has been performed when a specific operation has been performed. In this case, upon detecting the driving sound, the processor 21 recognizes that mutual authentication between the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 has been completed, and starts the process of step S20. In the blood pressure monitor 10, when the processor 11 detects that the measurement start button 14A is pressed, the process moves to step S20 and starts pairing with the smartphone 20.
  • the processor 21 determines whether a specific operation has been performed within the upper limit time after transmitting the operation information without waiting for the notification from the blood pressure monitor 10. For example, after step S14, the processor 21 turns on the microphone installed in the smartphone 20, and
  • the management system 100 may perform the process enclosed by the dashed frame G1 in FIG. 2 multiple times in succession, and when the notification of step S6 is given each time (i.e., when a specific operation is performed multiple times), the process of step S20 may be performed. In this way, it is possible to firmly prevent pairing from being completed with an unintended combination of the blood pressure monitor 10 and the smartphone 20.
  • step S20 The processor 21 of the smartphone 20 causes the display unit 25 to display a message such as "Please input the measured blood pressure information" or "Please take a picture of the measurement result displayed on the blood pressure monitor 10 with the smartphone 20.”
  • the user inputs the blood pressure information measured by the blood pressure monitor 10 into the smartphone 20 or photographs it with the smartphone 20.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 acquires blood pressure information input by the user or blood pressure information recognized from a captured image, generates a hash value from this blood pressure information, and transmits this hash value to the blood pressure monitor 10 via the communication unit 22. Send to. If the hash value transmitted from the smartphone 20 matches the hash value generated from the blood pressure information measured by itself, the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 shares the encrypted information in step S20.
  • the processor 11 of the blood pressure monitor 10 disconnects from the smartphone 20 after step S5, operates the sensor unit 16, and calculates blood pressure information based on the output of the sensor unit 16.
  • the blood pressure information may be displayed on the display unit 15, and the measurement of the blood pressure information may be completed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the influence of radio waves of short-range wireless communication on blood pressure measurement.
  • the processor 11 finishes measuring the blood pressure information, it starts advertising, and establishes a connection with the smartphone 20 in response to a connection request from the smartphone 20 that has received the advertisement. If the smartphone 20 with which the connection has been established here matches the smartphone 20 that sent the operation information in step S14, the processor 11 performs the processes of steps S6 and S7 on the smartphone 20. good.
  • FIG. 4 is a sequence chart showing the processing procedure when pairing of the activity meter and the smartphone 20 is successful. At the right end of FIG. 4, an example of a message displayed on the display unit 25 of the smartphone 20 is shown. It is assumed that a management application for managing the user's activity level measured by the activity meter is installed and stored in the storage unit 23 of the smartphone 20 in advance.
  • the user operates the smartphone 20 to start the management app.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 causes the display unit 25 to display a device registration screen (step S11a). Furthermore, the processor 21 causes the communication unit 22 to start scanning (step S12a).
  • the device registration screen displayed in step S11a includes a message such as "Press the communication button on the activity meter” as shown in FIG. 4.
  • a message such as "Press the communication button on the activity meter” as shown in FIG. 4.
  • the user confirms this message, he or she prepares the activity meter that is to be paired with the smartphone 20, turns on the power of the activity meter, and presses the communication button 14B included in the operation unit 14 of the activity meter.
  • the communication button 14B of the activity meter may also be used as a button for issuing other instructions.
  • step S1a When the processor 11 of the activity meter detects that the communication button 14B is pressed (step S1a), it activates the communication unit 12 and causes the communication unit 12 to start advertising (step S2a).
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 acquires the packet transmitted from the activity meter through the advertising channel, it requests connection to the activity meter via the communication unit 22 (step S13a).
  • the processor 11 of the activity meter responds to this connection request via the communication unit 12, a communication connection is established between the activity meter and the smartphone 20 by short-range wireless communication.
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 transmits operation information indicating a specific operation of the activity meter (an operation of moving the activity meter) to the activity meter via the communication unit 22. (step S14a). Specifically, this operation information includes the content of a specific operation and the upper limit of waiting time until the specific operation is executed (hereinafter, one minute is taken as an example). Furthermore, the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 causes the display unit 25 to display information that instructs a specific operation (for example, a message instructing to perform a specific operation) included in this operation information (step S15a).
  • step S3a When the processor 11 of the activity meter receives the operation information transmitted from the smartphone 20 through the process of step S14a through the communication unit 12, the processor 11 performs the following operations until the upper limit time (1 minute) included in the operation information elapses. In order to determine whether a specific operation included in the operation information has been performed, time measurement is started (step S3a).
  • the user holds the activity meter in his hand and swings his hand to move the activity meter according to the message displayed on the display unit 25 of the smartphone 20 in the process of step S15a.
  • the processor 11 of the activity meter determines the movement of the activity meter (( When the mobile phone detects a movement (up/down or left/right) (step S4a), it sends a notification indicating that a specific operation has been performed to the smartphone 20 via the communication unit 12 (step S6a).
  • the processor 11 of the activity meter further transmits a security request requesting the start of pairing to the smartphone 20 via the communication unit 12 (step S7a).
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 causes the display unit 25 to display a message indicating that pairing is being performed, such as "Activity meter is registered.” Note that the process of displaying this message is not essential and may be omitted.
  • step S6a Upon receiving the notification in step S6a, the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 assumes that mutual authentication between the activity meter and the smartphone 20 has been completed, and in accordance with the security request in step S7a, performs the following steps with the activity meter: Encrypted information is shared (step S20a). After step S7a, the processor 11 of the activity meter waits for a response from the smartphone 20, and based on the response, shares the encrypted information with the smartphone 20 (step S20a).
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 causes the display unit 25 to display a message indicating that the pairing has been completed, such as "Activity meter registration completed.”
  • the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 then disconnects the communication connection with the activity meter (step S17a). From then on, secure communication using encrypted information is possible between the smartphone 20 and the activity meter.
  • processor 11 of the activity meter starts timing in step S3a, if the upper limit time included in the operation information received from smartphone 20 elapses without detecting movement of the activity meter, processor 11 sends a notification to smartphone 20 via communication unit 12 indicating that no specific operation was performed.
  • processor 21 of smartphone 20 receives this notification, it recognizes that mutual authentication between the activity meter and smartphone 20 has failed, and causes display unit 25 to display a message indicating that pairing has failed, such as "Registration of activity meter has failed.” Processor 21 then disconnects the communication connection with the activity meter.
  • the user establishes a connection between the activity meter and the smartphone 20 by pressing the communication button 14B of the activity meter, and in this state, the user can record the activity amount according to the message output from the smartphone 20 that the user is accustomed to using. Pairing between the activity meter and the smartphone 20 can be completed simply by moving the meter. In this way, even if the user is not accustomed to using an activity meter, pairing with the smartphone 20 can be completed without hesitation.
  • the specific operation included in the operation information sent to the activity meter in step S14a in FIG. 4 may be an operation to move the activity meter in a specific direction instead of simply moving the activity meter.
  • the specific operation may be an operation of moving the activity meter up and down, an operation of moving the activity meter left and right, or the like.
  • the processor 11 of the activity meter detects that the activity meter is moving according to a specific operation after step S3a, it performs the processes from step S6a onwards. By doing so, mutual authentication between the activity meter and the smartphone 20 can be performed more accurately, and pairing can be strongly prevented from being completed due to an unintended combination of the activity meter and the smartphone. .
  • step S15a the processor 21 of the smartphone 20 may issue an instruction to place the activity meter on the smartphone 20 instead of instructing to move the activity meter.
  • the processor 21 activates the vibration motor installed in the smartphone 20.
  • the vibration motor of the smartphone 20 operates, the activity meter placed on the smartphone 20 also vibrates, so the processor 11 of the activity meter detects movement of the activity meter in step S4a.
  • step S6a and step S7a are performed, and pairing is completed in step S20a.
  • step S20a when the process surrounded by the dashed line frame G2 is performed multiple times in succession and the notification of step S6a is issued each time (in other words, when a specific operation is performed multiple times) ), the process of step S20a may be performed.
  • these multiple specific operations may all be the same operation content, but may be different operation content (two types of operations: moving up and down and operations moving left and right, or two types of operations: moving and stopping). type, etc.) is preferable.
  • G1 G2 Broken line frame 10 Sphygmomanometer 11, 21 Processor 12, 22 Communication section 13, 23 Storage section 14A Measurement start button 14B Communication button 14, 24 Operation section 15, 25 Display section 16 Sensor section 20 Smartphone 100 Management system

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