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JP4840994B2
JP4840994B2 JP2006311030A JP2006311030A JP4840994B2 JP 4840994 B2 JP4840994 B2 JP 4840994B2 JP 2006311030 A JP2006311030 A JP 2006311030A JP 2006311030 A JP2006311030 A JP 2006311030A JP 4840994 B2 JP4840994 B2 JP 4840994B2
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本発明は、検温対象の温度を一定時間間隔に計測しこれを長期間に亘って記録する温度記録計に関し、特に、体温記録計として使用され人体の腋の下に貼付され再利用可能な体温記録計に関する。   The present invention relates to a temperature recorder that measures the temperature of a temperature measurement object at regular time intervals and records this over a long period of time, and in particular, a body temperature recorder that can be used as a body temperature recorder and is affixed to a human body under a heel. About.

従来の体温計の多くは、水銀柱や熱電対等の温度検出手段を使用し、検温部を検温対象者の腋の下や口腔内の舌下に入れて使用されるため、体温測定が終わるまで検温対象者の自由な活動を制限することとなる。そして、検温対象者の体温を定期的（一定時間毎）に計測する必要がある場合には、その都度体温測定を行い記録用紙などに筆記記録しておく必要があった。   Many of the conventional thermometers use temperature detection means such as mercury columns and thermocouples, and the temperature measuring part is used under the temperature measuring subject's armpit or sublingual tongue. Free activities will be restricted. And when it is necessary to measure the temperature of the subject to be measured regularly (at regular intervals), it is necessary to measure the body temperature each time and write it on a recording sheet or the like.

このため、電子式の温度検出手段により検出された温度を電気信号に変換し、電気コードを介して体温表示部を備えた本体に送信し、体温表示部に測定値を表示する電子体温計が提案されている（例えば、特許文献１参照）。
特開平７−２７６２５号公報 For this reason, an electronic thermometer that converts the temperature detected by the electronic temperature detection means into an electrical signal, transmits it to the body equipped with a body temperature display part via an electrical cord, and displays the measured value on the body temperature display part is proposed (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-27625

このような従来の電子体温計にあっては、例えば本体内にメモリを備えることにより検温対象者の体温の変化を、時間経過と共に長期に亘って記録することが可能であるが、温度検出部と本体とが電気コードで結ばれる構成のため、体温測定の度に検温対象者は電気コードにより拘束されるので自由な活動ができない。   In such a conventional electronic thermometer, for example, by providing a memory in the main body, it is possible to record changes in the temperature of the subject to be measured over a long period of time. Since the body is connected to the main body with an electric cord, the subject whose temperature is to be measured is restrained by the electric cord every time the body temperature is measured, and thus cannot perform free activities.

また、検温対象者の検温部への温度検出部の装着性に問題があり、検温対象者にとって、温度検出部の装着が煩わしかったり、汗をかいた状態で長時間装着し続けると腋の下等の検温部がかぶれたりする等の問題があった。   Also, there is a problem with the temperature detector's ability to be attached to the temperature detector of the temperature measurement subject. For the temperature detection subject, it is troublesome to wear the temperature detection portion, or if it is worn for a long time while sweating, the armpits etc. There was a problem such as rash of the temperature sensor.

本発明は、上記従来の問題点に鑑みてなされたものであって、検温対象者の自由な運動を拘束することなく体温を一定時間間隔に計測しこれを記録するものであって、装着に違和感を生じさせることなく検温対象者の体温を長期間計測し記録し続けて、記録された温度データを外部装置から容易に（すなわち、筐体を解体することなく）読み出し可能な体温記録計を提供することを目的としている。   The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and measures and records body temperature at regular time intervals without constraining the free movement of a temperature measurement subject, A body temperature recorder that can continuously measure and record the body temperature of a temperature-measured subject without causing a sense of incongruity and can easily read the recorded temperature data from an external device (ie, without disassembling the housing). It is intended to provide.

本発明の他の目的は、長時間装着しても腋の下等の検温部にかぶれが生じたり腋臭等の発生を有効に防止すると共に温度測定記録部が再利用可能な体温記録計を提供することにある。   Another object of the present invention is to provide a body temperature recorder that can effectively prevent the occurrence of rashes, odors, etc. even when worn for a long time, and the temperature measurement recording unit can be reused. It is in.

上記課題を解決するために、本願は、検温対象者の体温を計測すると共に当該計測した温度を電圧値に変換する温度センサと、記録媒体を有し前記温度センサが出力する前記電圧値を所定のサンプリング周期において温度値に変換して前記記録媒体へ記録する制御手段と、前記温度センサと前記制御手段を作動させるための電池と、前記制御手段により制御されて外部装置と無線でデータの送受信を行なう通信手段と、前記温度センサ、前記制御手段、前記通信手段及び前記電池を収納する筐体と、前記筐体を覆い当該筐体が外気に晒されることを防ぐパッド部材と、前記パッド部材を覆って前記筐体の検温面が前記検温対象者の検温部と接する状態で前記検温部に貼り付けるための貼付部材と、前記通信手段が前記外部装置とデータの送受信を行うよう前記貼付部材の周縁に沿ってループ状に配置されるアンテナと、を備えたことを特徴とする体温記録計を提供するものである。
In order to solve the above-described problem, the present application measures the temperature of the subject to be measured and converts the measured temperature into a voltage value, and the voltage value output from the temperature sensor having a recording medium is predetermined. Control means for converting to a temperature value and recording the recording medium in the sampling period; a battery for operating the temperature sensor and the control means; and a wireless communication with an external device controlled by the control means. A communication means for performing transmission / reception; a casing for housing the temperature sensor, the control means , the communication means and the battery; a pad member for covering the casing and preventing the casing from being exposed to outside air; and the pad and adhering member for temperature measurement surface of the housing to cover the member pasted to the temperature measuring portion in a state in contact with the temperature measuring portion of the temperature measurement subject, the transmitting and receiving communication means of the external device and the data Along the periphery of the patch member to perform is to provide a temperature recorder, characterized in that it includes an antenna disposed in a loop, the.

これにより、本体温記録計は、検温対象者の自由な動きを束縛することなく長期間に亘って体温を一定時間毎に正確に測定し記録すると共に、当該記録された温度記録データを外部から容易に読み出すことを可能にしたのである。   Thus, the main body temperature recorder accurately measures and records the body temperature at regular intervals over a long period of time without constraining the free movement of the subject whose temperature is to be measured, and the recorded temperature record data from the outside. It made it possible to read easily.

そして、前記制御手段は、前記通信手段を介して前記外部装置から前記サンプリング周期の設定信号及び前記記録媒体に記録された前記温度値データの出力指示信号を入力し、前記外部装置から前記温度値データの出力指示信号を受信した場合には、前記通信手段を介して前記記録媒体に記録された温度値データを記録順に出力するのである。そして、前記制御手段は、前記外部装置に対して前記記録媒体に記録された温度値データを送出した後に、当該送出した温度値データを消去し、前記外部装置により設定されたサンプリング周期毎に前記記録媒体への温度値データの記録を再開することができるのである。   And the control means inputs the setting signal of the sampling period and the output instruction signal of the temperature value data recorded on the recording medium from the external device via the communication means, and the temperature value from the external device When a data output instruction signal is received, the temperature value data recorded on the recording medium is output in the order of recording via the communication means. Then, after sending the temperature value data recorded on the recording medium to the external device, the control means erases the sent temperature value data, and the sampling means is set for each sampling period set by the external device. Recording of the temperature value data on the recording medium can be resumed.

ここで、前記制御手段及び前記通信手段は、単一のＩＣチップにより構成することができ、腋の下に装着しても違和感を生じさせないサイズの温度記録計に構成することができるのである。   Here, the control means and the communication means can be constituted by a single IC chip, and can be constituted by a temperature recorder having a size that does not cause a sense of incongruity even if it is mounted under the heel.

そして、前記アンテナは、前記貼付部材の周縁に沿ってループ状に配置されて電波を送受信するための大きなループ面積をとることができので、外部のデータ読取装置と容易にデータの交信を可能にするのである。   The antenna is arranged in a loop along the periphery of the sticking member and can take a large loop area for transmitting and receiving radio waves, so that data can be easily communicated with an external data reader. To do.

また、前記パッド部材は銀イオンを含有するので、銀イオンの作用効果により腋の下等の検温部において細菌の繁殖を防止し、皮膚のかぶれや腋臭等の悪臭の発生を同時に防止したのである。さらに、本体温記録計の前記貼付部材と前記パッド部材の間には、前記パッド部材を覆う通気性シートが配置されると共に、前記パッド部材は、水分を吸収する乾燥剤を含有することにより、皮膚のかぶれ防止効果や悪臭発生の防止効果をさらに向上させることができるのである。   In addition, since the pad member contains silver ions, the propagation of bacteria is prevented in the temperature measuring part such as the armpit by the action effect of silver ions, and the generation of bad odors such as skin irritation and odor is simultaneously prevented. Furthermore, between the sticking member and the pad member of the main body temperature recorder, a breathable sheet that covers the pad member is disposed, and the pad member contains a desiccant that absorbs moisture, The effect of preventing skin irritation and the generation of malodor can be further improved.

ところで、前記温度センサの温度検出部は、前記筐体の検温面の内側中心部に配置されることにより検温対象者の体温をより正確に測定することができるのである。   By the way, the temperature detection part of the temperature sensor can measure the body temperature of the person to be temperature-measured more accurately by being arranged at the inner center part of the temperature-detecting surface of the casing.

以上説明したように、本発明に係る温度記録計によれば、温度の測定を行う部分と測定された温度の記録を行う部分とを一つの小サイズの筐体に纏めたので、体温計として使用された時には、測定中に検温対象者の行動を束縛することがない。また、記録された温度記録データを外部から容易に読み出すことを可能にしたのである。   As described above, according to the temperature recorder according to the present invention, the portion for measuring the temperature and the portion for recording the measured temperature are combined into one small-sized casing, so that it can be used as a thermometer. When done, it does not constrain the behavior of the subject during the measurement. In addition, the recorded temperature record data can be easily read from the outside.

さらに、パッド部材に含まれる銀イオンの作用効果により、腋の下等の検温部において細菌の繁殖を防止し、皮膚のかぶれや腋臭等の悪臭の発生を同時に防止するので、検温対象者の体温を長期に亘って記録できるのである。   In addition, the effect of silver ions contained in the pad member prevents bacterial growth in the temperature measuring section such as under the armpit, and simultaneously prevents the generation of odors such as skin irritation and odor. It is possible to record over the entire area.

以下、本発明の体温記録計の実施形態の詳細について、図面を参照しつつ説明する。   Hereinafter, the details of the embodiment of the body temperature recorder of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

図１は、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る体温記録計の全体構成を示す構成図であり、図１（ａ）は、本体温記録計の測定面側を示し、図１（ｂ）は、本体温記録計を横方向から見た側面図を示す。   FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of a body temperature recorder according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) shows the measurement surface side of the main body temperature recorder, and FIG. These show the side view which looked at the main body temperature recorder from the horizontal direction.

図１において、本実施形態の体温記録計は、検温対象者の皮膚表面に貼り付けられる貼付部材等の貼付部材４と、当該貼付部材４の中央部に貼られたパッド部材２と、パッド部材２の中央に貼られ、検温対象者の温度を測定し記録する温度記録用ＩＣチップ３０と、貼付部材４の周縁に沿ってループ状に配置されて電波を送受信するためアンテナ３６と、を備える。そして、必要に応じて、貼付部材４とパッド部材２の間には、パッド部材２を覆う通気シート１を配置する。図１に示すように、アンテナ３６は、貼付部材４の周縁に沿って大きなループ面積をとることができので、外部のデータ読取装置（図示せず）との無線によるデータ交信を可能にしている。   In FIG. 1, the body temperature recorder of the present embodiment includes an adhesive member 4 such as an adhesive member that is attached to the skin surface of a temperature measurement subject, a pad member 2 that is attached to the center of the adhesive member 4, and a pad member. 2, a temperature recording IC chip 30 that measures and records the temperature of the subject to be measured, and an antenna 36 that is arranged in a loop along the periphery of the pasting member 4 to transmit and receive radio waves. . And the ventilation sheet 1 which covers the pad member 2 is arrange | positioned between the sticking member 4 and the pad member 2 as needed. As shown in FIG. 1, since the antenna 36 can take a large loop area along the periphery of the sticking member 4, it enables wireless data communication with an external data reader (not shown). .

貼付部材４は、布、紙、合成樹脂、シリコン樹脂、ゴム等を素材として構成され、その上面には人体に無害な粘着性の物質が塗布されており、検温対象者の人体の皮膚表面に貼り付けられた時に、この皮膚表面に付着する貼付剤が施されている。これにより、温度記録手段３の皮膚からの脱落を防止すると共にパッド部材２及び通気シート１を検温対象者の皮膚に密着させることができる。   The affixing member 4 is made of cloth, paper, synthetic resin, silicone resin, rubber, or the like, and an adhesive substance that is harmless to the human body is applied to the upper surface of the affixing member 4. A patch that adheres to the skin surface when applied is applied. As a result, the temperature recording means 3 can be prevented from falling off the skin, and the pad member 2 and the ventilation sheet 1 can be brought into close contact with the skin of the subject to be measured.

また、パッド部材２は、検温対象者の汗を吸収することができるものとし、さらに、臭気を除去すると共に殺菌効果を持たせるために銀イオンと、汗等の水分を吸収する乾燥剤（例えば、シリカゲル）が含有されている。貼付部材４にも銀イオンを含有させておくことも可能である。このように、パッド部材２は、銀イオンを含有するので、その作用効果により腋の下等の検温部において細菌の繁殖を防止し、皮膚のかぶれや腋臭等の悪臭の発生を同時に防止したのである。   Further, the pad member 2 is capable of absorbing the sweat of the subject whose temperature is to be measured, and further, a desiccant that absorbs silver ions and moisture such as sweat in order to remove odor and have a bactericidal effect (for example, , Silica gel). The sticking member 4 can also contain silver ions. As described above, since the pad member 2 contains silver ions, the action and effect thereof prevent the growth of bacteria in the temperature measuring part such as the armpit, and simultaneously prevents the generation of bad odors such as skin irritation and odor.

また、本体温記録計の貼付部材４とパッド部材２の間には、当該パッド部材２を覆う通気性シート１が配置されるので、パッド部材２に含有された水分を吸収する乾燥剤と相俟って、皮膚のかぶれ防止効果や悪臭発生の防止効果をさらに向上させることができたのである。   In addition, since the breathable sheet 1 covering the pad member 2 is disposed between the sticking member 4 and the pad member 2 of the main body temperature recorder, it is compatible with a desiccant that absorbs moisture contained in the pad member 2. As a result, the effect of preventing skin irritation and the generation of malodors could be further improved.

パッド部材２は、温度記録手段３を着脱可能に貼り付けることを可能にすると共に、温度記録用ＩＣチップ３０が外気（周囲温度）に晒されることによって体温の測定値に誤差が生じることを防止するために断熱作用を有する。そして、その上面には、貼付部材４と同様に粘着性物質が塗布されている。この粘着性物質により、検温対象者の人体の皮膚表面に粘性を持って付着させると共に、温度記録手段３を貼り付けることを可能にしている。   The pad member 2 allows the temperature recording means 3 to be detachably attached, and prevents the temperature recording IC chip 30 from being exposed to the outside air (ambient temperature) and causing an error in the measured body temperature. In order to have a heat insulating effect. And the adhesive substance is apply | coated to the upper surface similarly to the sticking member 4. FIG. This adhesive substance makes it possible to attach the temperature recording means 3 to the skin surface of the human body of the subject whose temperature is to be measured while having a viscosity.

温度記録手段３は、検温対象者の温度の測定を行う温度センサ（図２の符合３１）と測定された温度の記録処理を行う温度記録部を構成する制御部（図２の符合３２）と、記録媒体（図２の符合３３）と、を備え、電池（図２の符合３５）を含めて全体が筐体の内部に収納されている。   The temperature recording means 3 includes a temperature sensor (reference numeral 31 in FIG. 2) that measures the temperature of the temperature detection target, and a control section (reference numeral 32 in FIG. 2) that constitutes a temperature recording section that performs a recording process of the measured temperature. And a recording medium (reference numeral 33 in FIG. 2), and the whole including the battery (reference numeral 35 in FIG. 2) is housed in the housing.

なお、温度記録手段３は、前述のとおり、パッド部材２に着脱可能であるが、パッド部材２から引き剥がした時に、温度記録手段３の筐体表面に前記の粘着性の物質を付着させない素材特性を有する金属を使用する。   As described above, the temperature recording means 3 can be attached to and detached from the pad member 2. However, when the temperature recording means 3 is peeled off from the pad member 2, the material that does not adhere the adhesive substance to the surface of the casing of the temperature recording means 3 is used. Use metal with properties.

温度記録手段３が記録した検温対象者の体温は、外部のデータ読取装置（外部装置）と無線によって交信可能である。このため、本温度記録装置は、温度記録手段３内にＲＦインターフェース部３４（図２）及びアンテナ３６（図２）を備え、外部装置から計測条件や温度記録のサンプリング周期等の初期設定を受けると共に、当該設定条件に基づいて測定した温度記録データを外部装置に無線出力することを可能としている。尚、温度記録手段３は、計測条件等が設定されることにより、再利用が可能となる。   The body temperature of the subject whose temperature is recorded by the temperature recording means 3 can be communicated wirelessly with an external data reader (external device). For this reason, this temperature recording apparatus includes an RF interface section 34 (FIG. 2) and an antenna 36 (FIG. 2) in the temperature recording means 3, and receives initial settings such as measurement conditions and a sampling period of temperature recording from an external apparatus. At the same time, it is possible to wirelessly output the temperature recording data measured based on the set condition to an external device. The temperature recording means 3 can be reused by setting measurement conditions and the like.

温度記録手段３の筐体を含めたサイズ及び重量は、検温対象者の腋の下等にはさんだ時に違和感や装着感の無いことが好ましく、例えば、直径が２０〔ｍｍ〕以下、重さを５．０〔ｇ〕以下とする。   The size and weight of the temperature recording means 3 including the casing is preferably such that there is no sense of incongruity or wearing when it is placed under the arm of the person to be temperature-measured, for example, a diameter of 20 mm or less and a weight of 5. 0 [g] or less.

図２は、本温度記録計の主要部を構成する温度記録用ＩＣチップの主要部の構成を示す構成図である。図２において、本実施形態に係る温度記録計の温度記録手段３の主要部は、温度を計測し、電圧値に変換する温度センサ３１と、前記電圧値を所定の周期で温度の数値に変換して記録媒体３３に記録すると共に外部装置に無線にて外部装置と交信するＩＣチップ３０と、電源となる電池３５と、を備える。そして、ＩＣチップ３０は、少なくとも、全体を制御する制御手段３２と、温度の数値データを記録するための記録媒体（メモリ）３３と、無線通信路を介して外部装置に温度データを送信するためのＲＦインターフェース部３４と、を備える。そして、これらは、一つの円形の熱伝導性に優れた金属（銅又はアルミニウム等）の筐体内に収容される。   FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the temperature recording IC chip that forms the main part of the temperature recorder. In FIG. 2, the main part of the temperature recording means 3 of the temperature recorder according to the present embodiment includes a temperature sensor 31 that measures temperature and converts it into a voltage value, and converts the voltage value into a temperature value at a predetermined cycle. Then, the IC chip 30 that records on the recording medium 33 and communicates with the external device wirelessly and the battery 35 serving as a power source are provided. The IC chip 30 transmits at least temperature data to an external device via a wireless communication path, at least a control means 32 for controlling the whole, a recording medium (memory) 33 for recording numerical temperature data. RF interface unit 34. And these are accommodated in the housing | casing of the metal (copper, aluminum, etc.) excellent in one circular heat conductivity.

また、本温度記録装置は、ＩＣチップ３０内のＲＦインターフェース部３４に接続されたアンテナ３６が、貼付部材４の周縁に沿ってループ状に配設されているので、外部のデータ読取装置（図示せず）との無線によるデータ交信を可能にしている。ここで、外部装置とデータ交信する電波の周波数は、例えば、１３．５〔ＭＨｚ〕帯域とし、この無線通信をＩＳＯ規格１５６９３対応の仕様で構成することが可能である。   Further, in this temperature recording apparatus, the antenna 36 connected to the RF interface section 34 in the IC chip 30 is arranged in a loop shape along the peripheral edge of the sticking member 4, so that an external data reader (see FIG. Wireless data communication with (not shown). Here, the frequency of a radio wave for data communication with an external device is, for example, a 13.5 [MHz] band, and this wireless communication can be configured with specifications conforming to ISO standard 15693.

温度センサ３１は、検温対象者の体温等の温度を計測し、この温度に対応する電圧値を出力する。温度センサ３１は、例えば、定電流が流される抵抗器の両端に電圧降下として生ずる電圧差を前記温度に対応する電圧値として出力する構成とすることが可能である。或いは、温度センサ３１は、熱伝対を使用する構成とすることも可能である。   The temperature sensor 31 measures a temperature such as the body temperature of the temperature detection subject, and outputs a voltage value corresponding to this temperature. For example, the temperature sensor 31 can be configured to output a voltage difference generated as a voltage drop across a resistor through which a constant current flows as a voltage value corresponding to the temperature. Alternatively, the temperature sensor 31 can be configured to use a thermocouple.

ＲＦインターフェース部３４は、専用のデータ処理装置やパーソナルコンピュータ等の外部装置と制御部３２間において、データを双方向に無線交信するためのものである。ところで、電池３５を電源とした場合、ＲＦインターフェース部３４には、必ずしも通常のＩＣチップのような非接触電力伝送機能を持たせる必要はない。   The RF interface unit 34 is used for two-way wireless communication of data between an external device such as a dedicated data processing device or a personal computer and the control unit 32. By the way, when the battery 35 is used as a power source, the RF interface unit 34 does not necessarily have a non-contact power transmission function like a normal IC chip.

温度センサ３１は、検温対象者の体温を計測し、この測定温度に対応する電圧値を出力する。温度センサ３１は、例えば、定電流が流される抵抗器の両端に電圧降下として生ずる電圧差を前記温度に対応する電圧値として出力する構成とすることが可能である。或いは、温度センサ３１は、熱伝対を使用する構成とすることも可能である。そして、温度センサ３１の温度検出先端部（図示せず）は、筐体内の検温面中心部に配置される。   The temperature sensor 31 measures the body temperature of the subject to be measured and outputs a voltage value corresponding to the measured temperature. For example, the temperature sensor 31 can be configured to output a voltage difference generated as a voltage drop across a resistor through which a constant current flows as a voltage value corresponding to the temperature. Alternatively, the temperature sensor 31 can be configured to use a thermocouple. And the temperature detection front-end | tip part (not shown) of the temperature sensor 31 is arrange | positioned in the center part of the temperature detection surface in a housing | casing.

制御部３２は、温度センサ３１から出力される電圧値を、所定のサンプリング周期（一定時間間隔）で、対応する温度値に変換し、当該変換された数値データを記録媒体３３に記録する。ここで、前記所定のサンプリング周期は、例えば、周期１乃至数秒での連続周期の間に、１分、２分、３分、４分、５分、１時間乃至数時間等の測定間隔を開けることが可能である。   The control unit 32 converts the voltage value output from the temperature sensor 31 into a corresponding temperature value at a predetermined sampling period (a constant time interval), and records the converted numerical data on the recording medium 33. Here, the predetermined sampling period is, for example, a measurement interval of 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes, 1 hour to several hours, etc. between continuous periods of 1 to several seconds. It is possible.

本発明の温度記録計を再利用する際に、電池３５を交換することも可能ではあるが、本温度記録用ＩＣチップの電力消費量は僅少であるので、５乃至１０年程度の長期使用が可能であり、電池３５の交換は通常不要である。   When reusing the temperature recorder of the present invention, the battery 35 can be replaced. However, since the power consumption of the temperature recording IC chip is very small, it can be used for a long time of about 5 to 10 years. It is possible to replace the battery 35 normally.

図３は、本考案の第２の実施形態に係る体温記録計の全体構成を示す構成図であり、図３（ａ）は、本体温温度計の外皮面側を、図３（ｂ）は、温度測定面側を、そして、図３（ｃ）は、本体温記録計を横方向から見た側面図を、それぞれ示す。   FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a body temperature recorder according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 (a) shows the skin surface side of the body temperature thermometer, and FIG. FIG. 3C is a side view of the main body temperature recorder as viewed from the lateral direction.

この第２の実施形態の体温記録計も、上記した第１の実施形態のものと同様に、検温対象者の皮膚表面に貼り付けられる貼付部材等の貼付部材４と、当該貼付部材４の中央部に貼られたパッド部材２と、パッド部材２の中央に貼られ、検温対象者の温度を測定し記録する温度記録手段３と、貼付部材４の周縁に沿ってループ状に配置されて電波を送受信するためアンテナ３６と、を備える。そして、必要に応じて、貼付部材４とパッド部材２の間には、パッド部材２を覆う通気シート１を配置する。各手段及び部材については、第１の実施の形態と同様なので、ここでの重複記載は省略する。   Similarly to the first embodiment, the body temperature recorder of the second embodiment also has an adhesive member 4 such as an adhesive member attached to the skin surface of the subject to be measured, and the center of the adhesive member 4. A pad member 2 affixed to the section, a temperature recording means 3 affixed to the center of the pad member 2 and measuring and recording the temperature of the subject to be measured, and a radio wave arranged in a loop along the periphery of the affixing member 4 And an antenna 36. And the ventilation sheet 1 which covers the pad member 2 is arrange | positioned between the sticking member 4 and the pad member 2 as needed. About each means and member, since it is the same as that of 1st Embodiment, the duplication description here is abbreviate | omitted.

図４は、本温度記録装置及び外部装置間でのデータ送受信と本温度記録装置における制御フローの例を示す。   FIG. 4 shows an example of data transmission / reception between the temperature recording apparatus and the external apparatus and a control flow in the temperature recording apparatus.

本温度記録装置を構成するＩＣチップ３０は、図２に示すとおり、本温度記録装置を構成する制御部３２と記録媒体３３と、ＲＦインターフェース部３４と、を含む。ここで、制御部３２は、通信手段３４、３６を介して、外部装置（図示せず）から体温計測のサンプリング周期の設定信号の入力を受信し（Ｓ１）、これにより体温計測の時間間隔を規定するＩＣチップ３０内にタイマー値（ソフトウェアタイマー値）を設定する。次に、外部装置から計測開始の入力を受ける（Ｓ２）ことにより、当該設定されたサンプリング周期毎に温度センサ３１が出力する電圧値を温度値に変換して記録媒体３３へ順次記録する（Ｓ３）。   As shown in FIG. 2, the IC chip 30 configuring the temperature recording apparatus includes a control unit 32, a recording medium 33, and an RF interface unit 34 configuring the temperature recording apparatus. Here, the control unit 32 receives an input of a setting signal of a sampling period of body temperature measurement from an external device (not shown) via the communication means 34, 36 (S1), thereby setting a time interval of body temperature measurement. A timer value (software timer value) is set in the IC chip 30 to be defined. Next, by receiving an input to start measurement from an external device (S2), the voltage value output from the temperature sensor 31 is converted into a temperature value for each set sampling cycle and sequentially recorded on the recording medium 33 (S3). ).

そして、外部装置から記録媒体３３に記録した温度値データを送出する出力指示信号を受信すると（Ｓ４）、記録媒体３３に記録された温度値データを記録順に出力する（Ｓ５）。そして、送出した温度値データは、記録媒体３３から消去され（Ｓ６）、計測停止指令を受信する（Ｓ７）まで、再び、外部装置から体温計測のサンプリング周期の設定信号の入力を受信し（Ｓ１）、当該設定されたサンプリング周期毎に温度センサ３１が出力する電圧値を温度値に変換して記録媒体３３へ順次記録するのである（Ｓ３）。   When an output instruction signal for sending temperature value data recorded on the recording medium 33 is received from an external device (S4), the temperature value data recorded on the recording medium 33 is output in the order of recording (S5). The sent temperature value data is erased from the recording medium 33 (S6), and the input of the setting signal for the sampling period of the body temperature measurement is received again from the external device until the measurement stop command is received (S7) (S1). ), The voltage value output from the temperature sensor 31 is converted into a temperature value at every set sampling period and sequentially recorded on the recording medium 33 (S3).

以上詳しく説明したように、本発明に係る体温記録計は、検温対象者の体温を計測すると共に当該計測した温度を電圧値に変換する温度センサと、記録媒体を有し前記温度センサが出力する前記電圧値を所定のサンプリング周期において温度値に変換して前記記録媒体へ記録する制御手段と、前記温度センサと前記制御手段を作動させるための電池と、前記制御手段により制御され、アンテナを介して外部装置と無線でデータの送受信を行なう通信手段と、前記温度センサ、前記制御手段及び前記電池を収納する筐体と、前記筐体を覆い当該筐体が外気に晒されることを防ぐパッド部材と、前記パッド部材で覆われた前記筐体の検温面が前記検温対象者の検温部と接する状態で前記検温部に貼り付けるための貼付部材とを備える。   As described above in detail, the body temperature recorder according to the present invention has a temperature sensor that measures the body temperature of a temperature measurement subject and converts the measured temperature into a voltage value, and a recording medium, and outputs the temperature sensor. Control means for converting the voltage value into a temperature value at a predetermined sampling period and recording it on the recording medium, a battery for operating the temperature sensor and the control means, and a control means controlled by the control means, via an antenna Communication means for wirelessly transmitting / receiving data to / from an external device, a casing for housing the temperature sensor, the control means and the battery, and a pad member for covering the casing and preventing the casing from being exposed to the outside air And an affixing member for adhering to the temperature measuring part in a state where the temperature measuring surface of the casing covered with the pad member is in contact with the temperature measuring part of the temperature measuring subject.

これにより、本体温記録計は、検温対象者の自由な動きを束縛することなく長期間に亘って体温を一定時間毎に正確に測定し記録すると共に、当該記録された温度記録データを外部から無線で容易に読み出すことを可能にしたのである。   Thus, the main body temperature recorder accurately measures and records the body temperature at regular intervals over a long period of time without constraining the free movement of the subject whose temperature is to be measured, and the recorded temperature record data from the outside. It made it possible to read out easily by radio.

また、本体温記録計のパッド部材は、銀イオンと汗を吸収する乾燥剤を含有するので皮膚のかぶれや悪臭の発生を防止し、長期間に亘る違和感のない体温記録計の装着を可能にしたのである。   In addition, the pad member of the main body temperature recorder contains a desiccant that absorbs silver ions and sweat, thus preventing skin irritation and odors and enabling the wearing of a body temperature recorder that does not feel uncomfortable over a long period of time. It was.

本発明は、検温対象の温度を一定時間間隔に計測しこれを記録する温度記録計に関し、特に体温記録計として使用され、人体の腋の下に貼付され外部から無線で記録データを読み取り可能な体温記録計に関するものであり、産業上の利用可能性を有する。   The present invention relates to a temperature recorder that measures and records the temperature of an object to be measured at regular time intervals, and in particular, is used as a body temperature recorder, and is used as a body temperature recorder, and is a body temperature record that is affixed under the armpit of a human body and can read recorded data wirelessly from outside. It relates to the total and has industrial applicability.

本発明の第１の実施形態に係る体温記録計の全体構成を示す構成図であり、（ａ）部は、本体温記録計の測定面側を、（ｂ）部は、本体温記録計を横方向から見た側面図を示す。It is a block diagram which shows the whole body temperature recorder concerning the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) part is a measurement surface side of a main body temperature recorder, (b) part is a main body temperature recorder. The side view seen from the horizontal direction is shown. 本体温記録計（温度記録用ＩＣチップ）の主要部の構成図を示す。The block diagram of the principal part of a main body temperature recorder (temperature-recording IC chip) is shown. 本発明の第２の実施形態に係る体温記録計の全体構成を示す構成図であり、（ａ）部は、本体温温度計の外皮面側を、（ｂ）部は、温度測定面側を、そして、（ｃ）部は、本体温記録計を横方向から見た側面図を、それぞれ示す。It is a block diagram which shows the whole body temperature recorder concerning the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, (a) part is the outer skin side of a main body thermometer, (b) part is a temperature measurement surface side. And the (c) part shows the side view which looked at the main body temperature recorder from the horizontal direction, respectively. 本温度記録装置と外部装置間でのデータ送受信と本温度記録装置における制御フローの例を示す。An example of data transmission / reception between the temperature recording apparatus and an external apparatus and a control flow in the temperature recording apparatus will be shown.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

１：通気シート
２：パッド部材
３：温度記録手段
４：貼付部材
３０：温度記録用ＩＣチップ
３１：温度センサ
３２：制御手段（制御部）
３３：記録媒体
３４：ＲＦインターフェース手段
３５：電池
３６：アンテナ 1: Ventilation sheet 2: Pad member 3: Temperature recording means 4: Pasting member 30: IC chip 31 for temperature recording 31: Temperature sensor 32: Control means (control unit)
33: Recording medium 34: RF interface means 35: Battery 36: Antenna

Claims (11)

検温対象者の体温を計測すると共に当該計測した温度を電圧値に変換する温度センサと、
記録媒体を有し前記温度センサが出力する前記電圧値を所定のサンプリング周期において温度値に変換して前記記録媒体へ記録する制御手段と、
前記温度センサと前記制御手段を作動させるための電池と、
前記制御手段により制御されて外部装置と無線でデータの送受信を行なう通信手段と、
前記温度センサ、前記制御手段、前記通信手段及び前記電池を収納する筐体と、
前記筐体を覆い当該筐体が外気に晒されることを防ぐパッド部材と、
前記パッド部材を覆って前記筐体の検温面が前記検温対象者の検温部と接する状態で前記検温部に貼り付けるための貼付部材と、
前記通信手段が前記外部装置とデータの送受信を行うよう前記貼付部材の周縁に沿ってループ状に配置されるアンテナと、
を備えたことを特徴とする体温記録計。 A temperature sensor that measures the body temperature of the subject to be measured and converts the measured temperature into a voltage value;
A control unit that has a recording medium and converts the voltage value output from the temperature sensor into a temperature value in a predetermined sampling period and records the temperature value on the recording medium;
A battery for operating the temperature sensor and the control means;
Communication means controlled by the control means for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device;
A housing for housing the temperature sensor, the control means , the communication means and the battery;
A pad member that covers the casing and prevents the casing from being exposed to outside air;
A sticking member for covering the pad member and sticking to the temperature measuring part in a state where the temperature measuring surface of the housing is in contact with the temperature measuring part of the temperature measuring object;
An antenna arranged in a loop along the periphery of the sticking member so that the communication means transmits and receives data to and from the external device ;
Body temperature recorder characterized by comprising. 前記制御手段は、前記通信手段を介して前記外部装置から前記サンプリング周期の設定信号及び前記記録媒体に記録された前記温度値データの出力指示信号を入力することを特徴とする請求項１に記載の体温記録計。   2. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit inputs the setting signal of the sampling period and the output instruction signal of the temperature value data recorded on the recording medium from the external device via the communication unit. Body temperature recorder. 前記制御手段は、前記外部装置から前記温度値データの出力指示信号を受信した場合には、前記通信手段を介して前記記録媒体に記録された温度値データを記録順に出力することを特徴とする請求項２に記載の体温記録計。 When the control means receives the temperature value data output instruction signal from the external device, the control means outputs the temperature value data recorded on the recording medium via the communication means in the order of recording. The body temperature recorder according to claim 2. 前記制御手段は、前記外部装置に対して前記記録媒体に記録された温度値データを送出した後に、当該送出した温度値データを消去し、前記外部装置により設定されたサンプリング周期毎に前記記録媒体への温度値データの記録を再開することを特徴とする請求項２に記載の体温記録計。 The control means deletes the sent temperature value data after sending the temperature value data recorded on the recording medium to the external device, and the recording medium at every sampling period set by the external device 3. The temperature recorder according to claim 2, wherein the recording of the temperature value data on the head is resumed. 前記制御手段及び前記通信手段は、単一のＩＣチップにより構成されることを特徴とする請求項１乃至４の何れかの項に記載の体温記録計。 The body temperature recorder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control means and the communication means are constituted by a single IC chip. 前記パッド部材は、銀イオンを含有することを特徴とする請求項１に記載の体温記録計。   The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein the pad member contains silver ions. 前記貼付部材と前記パッド部材との間には、前記パッド部材を覆う通気性シートが配置されていることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の体温記録計。   The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein a breathable sheet that covers the pad member is disposed between the sticking member and the pad member. 前記パッド部材は、さらに水分を吸収する乾燥剤を含有することを特徴とする請求項６に記載の体温記録計。   The body temperature recorder according to claim 6, wherein the pad member further contains a desiccant that absorbs moisture. 前記温度センサの温度検出部は、前記筐体内の検温面中心部に配置されている請求項１に記載の体温記録計。   The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein the temperature detection unit of the temperature sensor is disposed at the center of the temperature measuring surface in the housing. 前記貼付部材は、防菌処理された粘着フィルムである請求項１に記載の体温記録計。   The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein the sticking member is an adhesive film that has been antibacterial treated. 前記温度センサ、前記制御手段、前記電池及び前記通信手段を収納する筐体は、前記パッド部材及び前記貼付部材から取り外されて再使用される請求項１に記載の体温記録計。   The body temperature recorder according to claim 1, wherein a housing that houses the temperature sensor, the control unit, the battery, and the communication unit is removed from the pad member and the sticking member and reused.
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