JP2004024721A - Biological information measurement device and meal menu creation system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a biological information measuring instrument with which taken calorie is known and a meal menu preparation system capable of preparing an optimal meal menu for a family. <P>SOLUTION: In the biological information measuring instrument provided with a blood glucose level measuring means 21 for measuring a blood glucose level of a patient, an arithmetic controller 30 estimates the calorie taken by the patient from pariodical change of the blood glucose level measured by the blood glucose level measuring means 21 and displays this estimated calorie on a display part 20. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a biological information measuring device provided with a blood sugar level measuring means, and a meal menu creating system for creating an optimal meal menu for a family using the biological information measuring device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a blood sugar level measuring device for measuring a blood sugar level is known. Such a blood sugar level measuring device is for measuring a blood sugar level from a current value flowing between the two electrodes by, for example, bringing two electrodes into contact with the skin and flowing a current between the two electrodes.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since such a blood sugar level measuring device merely measures the blood sugar level and displays the blood sugar level on the display unit, the calorie ingested by meal cannot be determined.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a biological information measuring device that can determine the calorie intake and a meal menu creation system that can create an optimal meal menu for a family member.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a biological information measuring device including a blood sugar level measuring unit that measures a blood sugar level of a subject,
The method is characterized in that the calorie intake taken by the subject is estimated from the temporal change of the blood sugar level measured by the blood sugar level measuring means and is notified.
[0006]
Further, a plurality of biological information measuring devices according to claim 1, wherein the biological information measuring device measures ecological information for each member of the family,
A plurality of transmitting means for transmitting data of the calorie intake for each member estimated by each biological information measuring device,
Receiving means for receiving data transmitted from these transmitting means,
A menu creating means for summing the data received by the receiving means and creating an optimal meal menu for the family based on the summed data;
Display means for displaying the meal menu created by the menu creation means.
[0007]
Embodiment
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a biological information measuring device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0008]
1 and 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a wristwatch-type biological information measuring device. The biological information measuring device 10 includes a main body 11 and a wristband 12 for attaching the main body 11 to an arm. Two electrodes 13 and 14 spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance are provided on the back surface of the main body 11, and a lid 15 that can be opened and closed is attached to one end of the front surface (upper surface) 11A of the main body 11.
[0009]
On the surface 11A of the main body 11, a display 16 for displaying the time of a clock 22 (see FIG. 3) built in the main body 11, a display (notifying means: display section) 17 for displaying the estimated calorie intake, A warning indicator 18 that blinks and displays a warning, and an operation unit 19 are provided. The operation unit 19 is provided with operation switches S1 to Sn for performing various operations. Since the time of the built-in clock 22 is displayed on the display 16, it can be used as a normal wristwatch.
[0010]
A display unit (notification unit: display unit) 20 made of liquid crystal is provided on the back surface of the lid 15, and the display unit 20 displays measured data (blood glucose level) in addition to displaying a meal menu and an exercise menu. It is designed to be displayed as a measurement graph.
[0011]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the biological information measuring device 10. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 denotes a blood glucose level measuring means for flowing a current between the electrodes 13 and 14 and measuring a blood glucose level from a current value flowing between the electrodes 13 and 14. The blood glucose level measuring means 21 is disclosed in Since it is the same as that described in JP-A-342123 and JP-T-11-505452, the description of the configuration is omitted. 22 is a built-in clock (timer), 23 is a memory (first memory) for storing the measurement data measured by the blood glucose level measuring means 21, and 24 is a communication means (output) for transferring the measurement data stored in the memory 23. Means). Reference numeral 25 denotes a memory (second memory) for storing personal reference data and standard data indicating a change with time of the blood sugar level. 26 is a pedometer (action measuring means).
[0012]
Numeral 30 denotes an arithmetic and control unit composed of a CPU and the like. The arithmetic and control unit 30 is configured to control the blood glucose level based on the operation of the operation switches S1 to Sn of the operation unit 19, the displays 16 to 18, The means 24 and the like are controlled. Further, the arithmetic and control unit 30 estimates the calorie intake from the data stored in the memory 23, obtains the calorie consumption from the pedometer 26, and optimizes the exercise menu and the meal menu from the estimated calorie intake and the calorie consumption. For example, it is displayed on the display unit 20 in response to the request. That is, the arithmetic and control unit 30 has functions as intake calorie estimation means for estimating calorie intake, calorie consumption arithmetic means for calculating calorie consumption, and excess / deficiency arithmetic means for determining excess or deficiency in calories.
[0013]
The control device 30, the blood sugar level measuring means 21, the memories 22, 25, the communication means 24, the pedometer 26 and the like are provided in the main body 11.
[motion]
Next, the operation of the biological information measuring device 10 configured as described above will be described.
[0014]
In order to store personal reference data (personal reference data) of the wearer (examinee) in the memory 23, a person having a meal having a predetermined calorie and measuring the blood glucose level at regular intervals elapse. It is stored in the memory 23. Then, the measurement is repeated several times while changing the calorie intake, and a graph showing the change over time of the blood sugar level with respect to the calorie intake is stored in the memory 23 as shown in FIG. The measurement may be performed three times a day, or may be performed once a day for several days.
[0015]
The measurement of the personal reference data is performed by first eating a meal having a predetermined calorie,
The main body 11 is worn on the arm by the wristband 12. With this mounting, the electrodes 13 and 14 provided on the back surface of the main body 11 come into contact with the skin of the arm. Then, the cover 15 is opened, the switch S of the operation unit 19 is operated to set the personal reference data creation mode, the calorie intake is input, and the start switch of the operation unit 19 is pressed to close the cover 15.
[0016]
When the start switch of the operation unit 19 is pressed, the control device 30 operates the blood sugar level measuring means 21 every time a predetermined time elapses to flow a current between the electrodes 13 and 14 to measure the blood sugar level. A graph is created from the blood sugar level (measured value) obtained by this measurement and stored in the memory 23, and a graph of the measurement result is displayed on the display unit 20.
[0017]
By performing this measurement several times, each graph (reference data: table) is created and stored in the memory 23 as shown in FIG.
[0018]
When the creation of the reference data is completed, the user operates the registration key of the operation unit 19 to register the reference data in the memory 25. Then, measurement is started from the next breakfast. For this measurement, after the breakfast, the operation unit 19 is operated to set the measurement mode and press the start switch. Then, the control device 30 operates the blood sugar level measuring means 21 every time a predetermined time elapses, and causes a current to flow between the electrodes 13 and 14 to measure the blood sugar level. The blood sugar level (measured value) obtained by this measurement is stored in the memory 23, and the measured value is displayed on the display unit 20.
[0019]
The control device 30 compares the blood sugar level data stored in the memory 23 with the reference data stored in the memory 25 to estimate the calorie intake. For example, when the measured data of the blood sugar level is a broken line shown in FIG. 4, the calorie intake is estimated to be 850 Kcal because it is between 700 Kcal and 1000 Kcal. The estimated calorie intake of 850 Kcal is displayed on the display unit 17 and stored in the memory 23. Since the estimated calorie intake is displayed on the display unit 17 in this manner, it is possible to know how much food is being eaten and how much meal is too small, which is very useful for health management.
[0020]
In addition, the display unit 20 displays an excess or deficiency of calories. Here, for example, 500 Kcal for breakfast, 1000 Kcal for lunch, and 800 Kcal for dinner are standardized to determine excess or deficiency. For example, if the calorie consumed at breakfast is 850 Kcal, 350 Kcal is exceeded, so “+350 Kcal” is displayed on the display unit 20. If the number is insufficient, “−XXXKcal” is displayed on the display unit 20.
[0021]
If the excess or deficiency is larger than necessary, for example, if it exceeds 200 Kcal or is too small, the warning indicator 18 is displayed blinking.
[0022]
When the pedometer 26 is counting the number of steps, the arithmetic and control unit 30 calculates the calorie consumed by the exercise based on the count, and judges whether the calorie is consumed or not, including the calorie consumed. For example, when the calorie consumption by exercise is 100 Kcal, and when the calorie intake is 850 Kcal, “+250 Kcal” is displayed on the display unit 20 as an excess or deficiency calorie and is stored in the memory 23. The display unit 20 also displays the estimated intake calories and consumed calories. With this display, lifestyle can be improved.
[0023]
The calorie intake is estimated for both breakfast and lunch meals. Then, the calorie required for dinner is obtained from the estimated calorie consumed at breakfast and lunch and the consumed calorie consumed, and a meal menu corresponding to the calorie is displayed on the display unit 20. This calorie calculation is obtained based on the standard calories required by a person per day (calories consumed by basal metabolism + calories consumed for daily life). Here, for example, it is 2300 Kcal.
[0024]
For example, if the total estimated calories consumed during breakfast and lunch are 2000 Kcal, and the calories consumed during exercise are 300 Kcal, the basic 800 Kcal consumed for dinner will be over 200 Kcal, and the calories required for dinner will be 800 Kcal- 200 Kcal = 600 Kcal. The display unit 20 displays an optimal menu that allows 600 Kcal to be taken. The display unit 20 also displays an 800 Kcal meal menu, and an exercise menu that consumes 200 Kcal is displayed next to the meal menu. This exercise menu is displayed as, for example, walking 30 minutes.
[0025]
The calculation of the calorie consumption is performed based on, for example, the count of the pedometer 26 until 5:00, and at the time of 5:00, the arithmetic and control unit 30 causes the display unit 20 to display the meal menu on the display unit 20.
[0026]
Also, if the total estimated calories are 2300 Kcal and the calories consumed by exercise are 300 Kcal, if the basic 800 Kcal is consumed for dinner, it will be over 500 Kcal and the calories required for dinner will be 300 Kcal. Displays a menu that allows the user to take 500 Kcal. This is because if the calorie intake of the dinner is extremely small, it is rather unfavorable for health, and a meal menu that allows the minimum necessary calories to be consumed is displayed.
[0027]
When 500 Kcal is ingested for dinner, the standard calorie required for one day is 2300 Kcal + the calorie consumed by exercise is over 200 Kcal, so the exercise menu consuming 200 Kcal is displayed on the display unit 20.
[0028]
If the user wants to have a favorite meal irrespective of the excess calorie intake, a list of meal menus is displayed on the display unit 20 by operating the operation unit 19, and a favorite meal menu is selected from the list. From the calorie of the selected meal menu and the total of the estimated calories ingested, a calorie exceeding 2300 Kcal + calorie consumed in the exercise is obtained, and an exercise menu consuming the excess calorie is displayed on the display unit 20.
[0029]
As described above, since the optimal meal menu and the exercise menu are displayed on the display unit 20, a healthy meal can be performed, and the display of the exercise menu makes it very easy to manage one's own health.
[0030]
In the above embodiment, the measurement of the blood glucose level is performed by applying a current between the electrodes 13 and 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-342123, the blood glucose level is measured using infrared light. Measurement may be performed.
[0031]
Although the calorie consumption is obtained from the count of the pedometer 26, the calorie consumption may be calculated from the degree of acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor using an acceleration sensor. In addition, the calorie intake is estimated using the prepared personal reference data, but may be estimated using the standard data of a person of standard weight and standard height, and either of them can be selected and used. You may do so.
[Meal menu creation system]
FIG. 5 illustrates a meal menu creation system 100. The system 100 includes a plurality of biological information measuring devices 10 provided to each member of a family and a mobile phone (communication means) owned by each member. 101 to 104, a personal computer 110 arranged in a building 105, and a display 111 for displaying a dinner menu. 112 is a keyboard.
[0032]
The personal computer 110 includes a receiving unit (home server) (not shown) for receiving data transmitted from the mobile phones (communication units) 101 to 104, and a storage unit (not shown) for storing data received by the receiving unit. An excess / deficiency calorie calculating means (not shown) for calculating an average excess / deficiency calorie of the family based on the data stored in the storage means, and a menu creation for creating an optimal dinner menu from the determined average excess / deficiency calorie Means (not shown).
[motion]
Next, the operation of the meal menu creation system 100 will be described.
[0033]
First, each member of the family wears the main body 11 on the wrist using the wristband 12 in the same manner as described above. After breakfast, the user operates the operation unit 19 to set the measurement mode and press the start switch. Then, the control device 30 operates the blood sugar level measuring means 21 every time a predetermined time elapses, measures the blood sugar level in the same manner as described above, estimates the calorie intake from the measured value, and stores it in the memory 23. Further, the control device 30 calculates the calories consumed by the exercise based on the count of the pedometer 26, and calculates the excess / deficit calories including the consumed calories and stores them in the memory 23.
[0034]
Then, at a predetermined time, for example, at 5:00 pm, the information obtained by the biological information measuring device 10, that is, the data of the calorie intake and consumed calorie and the data of the calorie consumption and excess / deficiency calorie ingested by the breakfast and the lunch are stored in the memory 23. The information is read out and transferred to the mobile phones 101 to 104 by, for example, the Bluetooth method, and the information is transferred from each of the mobile phones 101 to 104 to the home server of the personal computer 110 arranged in the home 105.
[0035]
The personal computer 110 counts the transferred information to determine the average calorie of the family. For example, if the father is taking 200 Kcal too much, the mother is taking 200 Kcal less, and two children are taking too much 300 Kcal each, the average excess or deficient calories per person will be +150 Kcal. Then, the personal computer 110 calculates the calories to be consumed for dinner based on the 800 Kcal to be consumed for dinner. Here, 800 Kcal-150 Kcal = 650 Kcal.
[0036]
The personal computer 110 displays on the display 111 an optimal dinner menu (meal menu) for ingesting 650 Kcal.
[0037]
As described above, since the menu of the best dinner is displayed on the display 111, it is not necessary to consider the menu, and the burden of considering the menu is reduced. In addition, a healthy meal can be achieved by the optimal dinner menu.
[0038]
In addition, the personal computer 110 displays on the display 111 the excess / deficit calories and consumed calories of each individual for one day. This allows the family to know who is taking too many calories and lacks exercise, can improve their lifestyle, and is very useful for health management.
[0039]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, since the calorie intake is known, it is possible to know how much food is being eaten and how much meal is too small, which is very useful for health management.
[0040]
In addition, since an optimal dinner menu for the family is displayed, a healthy meal can be performed, and the burden of menu planning can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an ecological information measuring device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a back surface of a main body of the blood sugar level measuring device shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the blood sugar level measuring device.
FIG. 4 is a graph showing a temporal change of a blood glucose level.
FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of a meal menu creation system.
[Explanation of symbols]
11 main body 20 display unit 21 blood glucose level measuring means 30 arithmetic and control unit

Claims (5)

A biological information measuring device including a blood sugar level measuring means for measuring a blood sugar level of a subject,
An ecological information measuring device characterized by estimating the calorie intake of a subject based on a temporal change of a blood glucose level measured by the blood glucose level measuring means and notifying the estimated calorie intake. The ecological information measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the estimation of the calorie intake is performed by comparing a temporal change of the blood sugar level with reference data. Behavior measuring means for measuring the behavior of the subject;
Calorie consumption calculating means for calculating the calorie consumption of the subject based on the behavior of the subject measured by the behavior measuring means,
An excess or deficiency calculation means for determining an excess or deficiency of calories from the calorie consumption and the intake calorie calculated by the calorie consumption calculation means,
The biological information measuring device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a display unit for displaying the excess or deficiency calorie calculated by the excess or deficiency calculation unit. The biological information measuring device according to claim 3, wherein at least one of a meal menu and an exercise menu optimal for the subject is displayed based on the excess / deficient calories. The plurality of biological information measuring devices according to claim 1, wherein the biological information measuring device measures ecological information for each member of the family.
A plurality of transmitting means for transmitting data of the calorie intake for each member estimated by each biological information measuring device,
Receiving means for receiving data transmitted from these transmitting means,
Menu creation means for summing up the data received by the reception means and creating an optimal meal menu for the family based on the summed data;
Display means for displaying the meal menu created by the menu creation means.

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