Measurement device and storage medium

Abstract

The present application provides a measuring device and a control program thereof, which can improve the convenience of a user in a wearable measuring device and suppress power consumption. The measuring device of one aspect of the present application is a wearable activity meter (1A). Further, it is provided with a wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication with an information terminal (5), a sensor that detects the stillness of the activity meter (1A), and a control unit that causes the wireless communication unit to transmit a notification signal for wireless communication in a case where the stillness of the activity meter (1A) (user W) is detected by the sensor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a measuring device and a control program. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, a biological information measuring device was known, which formed a wireless communication connection with an external terminal based on Bluetooth (registered trademark), and transmitted the biological information measured by the measuring unit to the external terminal via the communication connection (Patent Document 1). Existing technical documents Patent documents

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2009-240530

[0004] According to the biological information measuring device of Patent Document 1, when biological information is measured by a measuring unit such as a blood pressure monitor, the communication connection is temporarily disconnected so that the frequency signal of the communication connection does not become noise relative to the measurement of the measuring unit. After the measurement of the measuring unit ends, the communication connection is restarted and the measurement data is sent to an external terminal via the communication connection.

[0005] Thus, from the viewpoint of noise countermeasures when measuring biological information, the biological information measuring device in Patent Document 1 controls the state of the communication connection. Furthermore, the biological information measuring device in Patent Document 1 relates to the control of a non-wearable measuring device used to measure the biological information of a user. Therefore, the biological information measuring device in Patent Document 1 does not describe the control of a wearable measuring device. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this situation, one aspect of the present invention is to provide a measuring device and control program that can improve the convenience of users in wearable measuring devices and suppress power consumption.

[0007] To address the aforementioned issues, the present invention employs the following structure.

[0008] (1) A measuring device, said measuring device being wearable, comprising: The wireless communication unit communicates wirelessly with the information terminal. The detection unit detects the stationary state of the measuring device; and The control unit, when the detection unit detects that the device is stationary, causes the wireless communication unit to send a notification signal for wireless communication.

[0009] According to (1), if the detection device becomes stationary, a notification signal for initiating wireless communication is sent. Therefore, the notification signal can be sent without requiring specific operation by the user, improving convenience. Furthermore, no notification signal is sent when the detection device is not in a stopped state, thus suppressing power consumption.

[0010] (2) According to the measuring device of (1), wherein the detection unit detects the stillness caused by the cessation of activity of the user wearing the measuring device.

[0011] According to (2), by sending a notification signal when the user's activity stops, it is possible to smoothly transmit multiple data immediately after the user's activity stops.

[0012] (3) The measuring device according to (1) or (2), wherein the detection unit detects the stillness caused by a user wearing the measuring device removing the measuring device.

[0013] According to (3), by sending a notification signal when the measuring device is removed from the user, it is possible to smoothly transmit data immediately after removal.

[0014] (4) The measuring apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein, The measuring device includes a measuring unit that measures the activities of a user wearing the measuring device. The stillness refers to the stillness of the measuring device after the activity.

[0015] According to (4), by sending a notification signal after a user's activity, it is possible to smoothly transmit data immediately after the activity ends.

[0016] (5) The measuring device according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein, in the absence of transmission data to be sent to the information terminal, the control unit stops the transmission of the notification signal when the stationary condition is detected.

[0017] According to (5), it is possible to suppress the transmission period of the notification signal, thereby suppressing power consumption.

[0018] (6) A control program for a wearable measuring device, the wearable measuring device comprising a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with an information terminal and a detection unit for detecting the stationarity of the device. The control program causes the processor of the measuring device to perform the following processing: When the detection unit detects that the device is stationary, the wireless communication unit sends a notification signal for wireless communication.

[0019] According to (6), when the measuring device is detected to be in a stationary state, a notification signal for initiating wireless communication is sent. Therefore, the notification signal can be sent without requiring specific operation by the user, which improves convenience. Furthermore, the notification signal is not sent when the measuring device is not in a stopped state, thus suppressing power consumption.

[0020] According to the present invention, a measuring device and control program are provided that can improve the convenience of users in wearable measuring devices and suppress power consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an information management system 100 that includes the measuring device 1 of the present invention and the information terminal 5 that communicates wirelessly with the measuring device 1. Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an activity meter 1A, which is an example of a measuring device 1. Figure 3 This diagram illustrates an example of information terminal 5 being connected to a network. Figure 4 This is a block diagram showing the configuration of measuring device 1. Figure 5 This is a block diagram showing the structure of information terminal 5. Figure 6 This is a flowchart showing the processing steps of the controller 18 of the measuring device 1. Figure 7 This is a timing diagram representing an example of the actions of the information management system 100. Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a modified example of the processing steps of the controller 18 of the measuring device 1. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Hereinafter, an embodiment of one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] §1 Application Examples <Information Management System 100 Applying the Invention> Figure 1 It is an information management system 100 that includes the measuring device 1 of the present invention and the information terminal 5 that communicates wirelessly with the measuring device 1.

[0024] The measuring device 1 includes an activity measurement device that measures activity levels such as steps, walking distance, or calories burned. The measuring device 1 includes a measuring sensor for measuring the quantity of the measured object. The quantity of the measured object by the measuring sensor includes activity levels such as steps, walking distance, or calories burned, depending on the measuring device 1. Furthermore, the measuring device 1 is a wearable measuring device. A wearable measuring device 1 refers to a measuring device such as an activity meter that is worn on the user's body. In contrast to wearable measuring devices, non-wearable measuring devices are referred to as non-wearable measuring devices. Non-wearable measuring devices are measuring devices used when placed on the ground or a table (e.g., weighing scales, body composition analyzers, blood pressure monitors, etc.). The measuring device 1 transmits the measured activity levels as user management measurement information to an information terminal 5 via wireless communication.

[0025] The information terminal 5 stores the management measurement information received from the measuring device 1 in its data storage unit. Furthermore, the information terminal 5 can also wirelessly communicate with devices other than the measuring device 1, storing information obtained from external devices in its data storage unit. The information terminal 5 is an information processing device that analyzes various information obtained from the measuring device 1 and other external devices. The information terminal 5 may be, for example, a smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop personal computer, wearable device, or other terminal with a display. The information terminal 5 may also be configured to obtain management measurement information from a specific measuring device 1. The specific measuring device 1 that obtains the management measurement information may also be pre-registered in the data storage unit of the information terminal 5.

[0026] Figure 2 This diagram shows an activity meter 1A, an example of an activity measurement device 1. The activity meter 1A is an example of an activity measurement device that measures the user's physical movements, such as walking, housework, and desk work, outputs the daily calorie expenditure as a numerical value, and transmits the measurement results wirelessly to an information terminal 5 as user management measurement information. The activity meter 1A, for example, displays the user's target calorie expenditure and total daily calorie expenditure numerically on a screen. The activity meter 1A is a wearable measurement device capable of extracting acceleration signals generated by the user's physical activity from various noises. In addition to recognizing walking and jogging, the activity meter 1A also recognizes everyday movements such as housework and desk work, and measures calorie expenditure. Furthermore, the activity meter 1A can also measure the user's heart rate, oxygen intake, etc. The activity meter 1A can also be, for example, a watch-type device.

[0027] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates an example of information terminal 5 being connected to a network. For example... Figure 3As shown, information terminal 5 can also connect to cloud server 90 via a wide area network N such as the Internet. Information terminal 5 can also send its stored management measurement information to cloud server 90 via wide area network N, where it is used as a database to manage user management measurement information. In addition, information terminal 5 can also obtain management measurement information managed in cloud server 90 via wide area network N and utilize the obtained management measurement information.

[0028] §2 Examples of Composition <Composition of Measuring Apparatus 1> Figure 4 This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measuring device 1. The measuring device 1 includes: a display unit 11 for displaying various information, an operation unit 12 for user operation, a measuring unit 13 for measuring activity levels, a wireless communication unit 14 for communicating with external devices, and a sensor 15 for detecting the stationary state of the measuring device 1. Furthermore, the measuring device 1 includes: a RAM 16 for temporarily storing information, a data storage unit 17 for storing information and programs, and a controller 18 for controlling the overall operation. The controller 18 is an example of the control unit and processor of the present invention. The sensor 15 is an example of the detection unit of the present invention.

[0029] The display unit 11 is, for example, composed of a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (electroluminescence) display. The operation unit 12 is a user interface that accepts user operation, such as buttons or a touch panel. The buttons include physical buttons set in the measuring device 1 and virtual buttons displayed on the display unit 11.

[0030] The measuring unit 13 measures activity levels such as steps taken, walking distance, and calories burned. The specific measurements vary depending on the object being measured by the measuring device 1.

[0031] Wireless communication unit 14 is a communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication, for example, a circuit (module) for communication according to the BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) standard. Wireless communication unit 14 transmits notification signals for wireless communication to multiple unspecified external devices at a predetermined transmission period via broadcast communication. Wireless communication unit 14 transmits the notification signals, for example, by including the name and attribute information of the measuring device 1. The BLE communication performed by wireless communication unit 14 utilizes a 2.4 GHz frequency, for example. Wireless communication unit 14 transmits management measurement information, such as activity levels, measured by measuring unit 13 to information terminal 5 via BLE communication.

[0032] Sensor 15 is, for example, an accelerometer. Sensor 15 detects the cessation of activity of the measuring device 1 (this device) caused by the user wearing the measuring device 1 ceasing their activity. In addition, sensor 15 detects the cessation of activity of the measuring device 1 caused by the user removing the measuring device 1 from their body and placing it on a table or the like.

[0033] RAM 16 is composed of semiconductor devices such as DRAM or SRAM, temporarily stores information and becomes the operating area of ​​controller 18.

[0034] The data storage unit 17 is a recording medium that stores parameters, control programs, and management measurement information required to perform the prescribed processing. The data storage unit 17 may be, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD) or a semiconductor storage device (SSD).

[0035] The controller 18 performs the prescribed processing by executing a control program. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the controller 18 executes a health management application software for the measuring device, which is pre-installed in the data storage unit 17, to perform the prescribed processing.

[0036] For example, when the sensor 15 detects that the measuring device 1 is stationary, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to send a notification signal for wireless communication (BLE communication). Specifically, when the sensor detects that the measuring device 1 is stationary due to the cessation of activity of the user wearing the measuring device 1, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to send a notification signal. The cessation of user activity includes, for example, the cessation of physical movements caused by the user walking, doing housework, or working at a desk. Furthermore, when the sensor detects that the measuring device 1 is stationary due to the user removing the measuring device 1, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to send a notification signal. On the other hand, even when the sensor detects that the measuring device 1 is stationary, if there is no data to be transmitted to the information terminal 5, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to stop sending notification signals.

[0037] <Composition of Information Terminal 5> Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of information terminal 5. Information terminal 5 includes: a display unit 51 for displaying various information, an operation unit 52 for user operation, and a first wireless communication unit 53 and a second wireless communication unit 54 for communicating with external devices. Furthermore, information terminal 5 includes: a RAM 55 for temporary information storage, a data storage unit 56 for storing information and programs, and a controller 57 for controlling the overall operation.

[0038] The display unit 51 is, for example, composed of a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The operation unit 52 is a user interface that accepts user operation, such as buttons or a touch panel. Buttons include physical buttons set on the information terminal 5 and virtual buttons displayed on the display unit 51.

[0039] The first wireless communication unit 53 is a communication unit for cellular communication, such as a circuit (module) for communication according to standards such as 4G, 5G, and LTE (Long Term Evolution: registered trademark). Furthermore, the first wireless communication unit 53 is also a communication unit for wireless LAN communication, such as a circuit (module) for communication according to standards such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The second wireless communication unit 54 is a communication unit for short-range wireless communication, such as a circuit (module) for communication according to the BLE standard.

[0040] The second wireless communication unit 54, for example, obtains user management measurement information measured by the measurement device 1 through BLE communication with the wireless communication unit 14 of the measurement device 1. The second wireless communication unit 54 receives notification signals sent from the wireless communication unit 14 of the measurement device 1 by scanning. The second wireless communication unit 54 identifies the measurement device 1 based on the received notification signals and sends a connection request to the measurement device 1 if a communication connection is desired. Furthermore, after sending the notification signal, the measurement device 1 waits for the connection request for a predetermined time. If a connection request is received within the predetermined time, the transmission of the notification signal is stopped, and one-to-one connection communication with the requesting party is switched.

[0041] RAM55, for example, is composed of semiconductor devices such as DRAM or SRAM, temporarily stores information and becomes the operating area of ​​controller 57.

[0042] The data storage unit 56 is a recording medium that stores parameters, control programs, and management measurement information obtained from the measuring device 1 required to perform the prescribed processing. The data storage unit 56 may be, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD) or a semiconductor storage device (SSD).

[0043] The controller 57 performs the prescribed processing by executing a control program. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the data storage unit 56 contains, for example, a pre-installed health management application software for an information terminal, which the controller 57 executes to perform the prescribed processing. For example, if the health management application software for the information terminal is activated, the controller 57 controls the second wireless communication unit 54 to receive notification signals by scanning. If a notification signal is received from the measuring device 1, the controller 57 controls the second wireless communication unit 54 to send a connection request to the measuring device 1 and obtain management measurement information from the measuring device 1.

[0044] §3 Action Examples <Operation of measuring device 1> Next, refer to Figure 6 An example of the operation of measuring device 1 will be explained. Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing steps of the controller 18 of the measuring device 1. In this example, the measuring device 1 will be described as an activity level meter 1A. This process begins when the power supply to the activity level meter 1A is ON.

[0045] The controller 18 of the activity meter 1A obtains the sensing data collected by the sensor 15 from the sensor 15 (step S11).

[0046] Based on the sensing data obtained by the sensor 15, the controller 18 determines whether the activity meter 1A worn by the user is in a stationary state, and determines whether the stationary state has lasted for more than a predetermined time (step S12). As described above, the stationary state of the activity meter 1A includes stationary state caused by the user wearing the activity meter 1A stopping their activity, stationary state caused by the user wearing the activity meter 1A removing the activity meter 1A, etc.

[0047] In step S12, if the static state of the activity meter 1A does not last for a specified time (step S12: no), the controller 18 returns to step S11 and repeats each process.

[0048] In step S12, if the activity level meter 1A remains stationary for a specified time or longer (step S12: Yes), the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to start sending a notification signal (step S13).

[0049] Next, after sending the notification signal, the controller 18 determines whether it has received a connection request for the activity meter 1A from an external device (step S14).

[0050] In step S14, if no connection request is received (step S14: No), the controller 18 determines whether a certain period of time has elapsed as the time for receiving the connection request (step S15).

[0051] In step S15, if no time has elapsed (step S15: No), the controller 18 returns to step S14 and repeats each process.

[0052] In step S15, if a certain period of time has elapsed (step S15: Yes), that is, if no connection request comes from an external device within a certain period of time, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to stop sending notification signals (step S16). After stopping the transmission of notification signals, the controller 18 returns to step S11 and repeats each process. That is, even if a notification signal is started when the activity level meter 1A is detected to be stationary for a specified period of time, if no connection request comes from an external device within a certain period of time, the controller 18 stops the transmission of notification signals and returns to the process of sensing the stationary state of the activity level meter 1A by the sensor 15. In addition, after step S16, the controller 18, from Figure 6 If a certain amount of time has elapsed since the start of the process, or if the number of executions in step S16 exceeds a certain number, the process can end without returning to step S11. Figure 6 This involves a series of processing steps. Therefore, it prevents the endless retransmission of notification signals when there is no connection request.

[0053] On the other hand, in step S14, upon receiving a connection request (step S14: Yes), the controller 18 stops sending notification signals and begins BLE-based communication with the external device that sent the connection request signal (step S17). The external device that sends the connection request is a device that receives a notification signal from the activity meter 1A, a device capable of BLE communication with the activity meter 1A, and may be one of multiple external devices located around the activity meter 1A.

[0054] In addition, Figure 6 The processing steps shown illustrate an example of starting to send a notification signal when the activity level meter 1A is detected to be stationary. However, even if the activity level meter 1A is not detected to be stationary, it can still send a notification signal based on predetermined conditions. Specifically, when the communication button set on the activity level meter 1A is pressed and held (e.g., for 2 seconds), the process can proceed to step S13 above, start sending a notification signal, and execute subsequent processes.

[0055] <Information Management System 100 Actions> Next, refer to Figure 7 An example of the operation of the information management system 100 is explained. Figure 7 This is a timing diagram showing the operation of the measuring device 1 and the information terminal 5 in the information management system 100. In this example, the measuring device 1 will also be described below as the activity meter 1A.

[0056] Let's say a user W wearing an activity meter 1A is jogging. The activity meter 1A measures the activity data of user W generated by jogging through the measurement unit 13, and stores the measured activity data as management measurement information in the data storage unit 17.

[0057] The activity level meter 1A detects its stationary state based on the sensing data obtained by the sensor 15, and detects the user W wearing the activity level meter 1A stopping jogging based on the stationary state of the activity level meter 1A (step S21). The activity level meter 1A determines whether the user W's jogging stop state has lasted for a predetermined time. If it determines that the stop state has lasted for a predetermined time, it starts sending a notification signal (step S22).

[0058] If the health management application is launched, the information terminal 5 receives a notification signal from the activity meter 1A by scanning. If a notification signal is received from the activity meter 1A, the information terminal 5 sends a connection request signal to the activity meter 1A requesting a communication connection (step S23).

[0059] If the activity meter 1A receives a connection request from the information terminal 5, it stops sending notification signals and switches to a one-to-one connection communication with the information terminal 5. Thus, the activity meter 1A and the information terminal 5 are in a BLE connection state. The activity meter 1A transmits the measured management measurement information of user W to the information terminal 5 via BLE communication (step S24).

[0060] If the reception of management measurement information ends, the information terminal 5 sends a cut-off request signal to the activity meter 1A to request the termination of BLE communication (step S25). Upon receiving the cut-off request, the activity meter 1A disconnects the BLE connection with the information terminal 5, thereby ending the communication between the two.

[0061] <Example of Deformation Action of Measuring Device 1> Next, refer to Figure 8 The flowchart below illustrates an example of the deformation operation of the measuring device 1. In this example, the measuring device 1 will also be described below as an activity gauge 1A. If compared with the above... Figure 6 Similarly, when the 1A power supply to the activity meter is turned on, the process in this example begins.

[0062] The controller 18 of the activity meter 1A determines whether there is any unsent data, that is, whether there is any measured activity data that has not yet been sent and stored in the data storage unit 17 (step S31). If there is no unsent data (step S31: no), the controller 18 repeats the process of step S31 while standing still.

[0063] In step S31, if there is no data sent (step S31: Yes), the controller 18 obtains the sensing data collected by the sensor 15 (step S32).

[0064] like Figure 8 As shown, in the modified action example of the activity level meter 1A, each process from step S32 to step S38 is related to... Figure 6 The processes in steps S11 to S17 of the illustrated action example are the same, therefore, the explanation of these steps is omitted. Additionally, after step S37, the controller 18, from... Figure 8 If a certain amount of time has elapsed since the start of the process, or if the number of executions in step S37 exceeds a certain number, the process can end without returning to step S31. Figure 8 This involves a series of processing steps. Therefore, it prevents the endless retransmission of notification signals when there is no connection request.

[0065] Thus, if there is no untransmitted data in the activity meter 1A, the controller 18 of the activity meter 1A controls it to not send a notification signal even if the user's activity meter 1A becomes stationary.

[0066] As explained above, when the sensor 15 detects that the measuring device 1 is in a stationary state, the measuring device 1, via the controller 18, causes the wireless communication unit 14 to send a notification signal for wireless communication (BLE communication). Therefore, if the measuring device 1 is detected to be in a stationary state, a notification signal to initiate BLE communication is automatically sent, thus eliminating the need for specific user operations (such as long-pressing the communication button) to send the notification signal, improving convenience. Furthermore, since no notification signal is sent when the measuring device 1 is not in a stationary state, and the sensor 15 only detects the state of the measuring device 1, the transmission time of the notification signal can be reduced, thus suppressing power consumption.

[0067] For example, if the measurement device 1 stops moving due to the user's activity, or if the measurement device 1 stops moving due to the user removing it, the controller 18 of the measurement device 1 sends a notification signal. This enables the measurement device 1 to establish a BLE communication connection with the information terminal 5, thus allowing smooth transmission of measurement data that occurs when the user's activity stops or when the device is removed.

[0068] Furthermore, even if the measurement device 1 is detected to be in a stopped state, the controller 18 of the measurement device 1 will stop the transmission of the notification signal if no data is being transmitted to the information terminal 5. This reduces the transmission period of the notification signal from the measurement device 1 and suppresses power consumption.

[0069] §4 Variations The controller 18 of the measuring device 1 can also detect the stationary state of the measuring device 1 caused by the cessation of activity of the user wearing the measuring device 1 or the stationary state of the measuring device 1 caused by the user removing the measuring device 1, based on the sensing mode of the sensor 15 specific to these situations. Therefore, it is possible to detect with high precision the stationary state of the measuring device 1 caused by the cessation of activity of the user wearing the measuring device 1 or the stationary state of the measuring device 1 caused by the user removing the measuring device 1.

[0070] For example, the data storage unit 17 stores the sensing patterns of the sensor 15 when the measuring device 1 comes to rest based on the cessation of activity of the user wearing the measuring device 1 (e.g., a sensing pattern that immediately stops after a user's activity, such as jogging). This sensing pattern can be pre-stored in the data storage unit 17 during the manufacture of the measuring device 1, or it can be generated and stored in the data storage unit 17 after the manufacturing of the measuring device 1 in conjunction with the user. Then, the controller 18 compares the sensing pattern stored in the data storage unit 17 with the sensing pattern obtained by the sensor 15, thereby detecting the resting of the measuring device 1 caused by the cessation of activity of the user wearing the measuring device 1.

[0071] Furthermore, the data storage unit 17 stores the sensing patterns of the sensor 15 when the measuring device 1 comes to rest after the user removes the measuring device 1 (for example, a sensing pattern specific to the removal of the measuring device 1 followed by immediate rest). This sensing pattern can be pre-stored in the data storage unit 17 during the manufacture of the measuring device 1, or it can be generated and stored in the data storage unit 17 after the manufacturing of the measuring device 1 in conjunction with the user. Then, the controller 18 compares the sensing patterns stored in the data storage unit 17 with the sensing patterns obtained from the sensor 15, thereby detecting the resting state of the measuring device 1 caused by the user removing the measuring device 1.

[0072] §5 Procedure Furthermore, the control method for the measuring device 1 described in the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer executing a pre-prepared control program. This control program is executed by storing it in a computer-readable storage medium and reading it from the storage medium. Additionally, this control program can be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium such as a flash memory, or it can be provided via a network such as the Internet. The computer executing this control program can be included in the measuring device 1, or in an electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer capable of communicating with the measuring device 1, or in a server device capable of communicating with these measuring devices 1 and electronic devices.

[0073] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but all aspects described above are merely illustrative of the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0074] The various embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is certainly not limited to the examples described above. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or alterations can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and these are understood to fall within the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the constituent elements of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0075] In addition, this application is based on Japanese patent application (Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-117161) filed on July 22, 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0076] 1. Measuring apparatus 1A Activity meter 5. Information Terminal 13 Measurement Department 14. Wireless Communications Department 15. Sensors (Detection Section) 18. Controller (control unit, processor) 53 First Wireless Communications Department 54 Second Wireless Communication Section 57 Controller 90 cloud servers 100 Information Management System N Wide Area Network

Claims

1. A measuring device, said measuring device being a wearable measuring device, characterized in that... have: The wireless communication unit communicates wirelessly with the information terminal. The detection unit detects the stationary state of the measuring device; and When the detection unit detects that the device is stationary, the control unit causes the wireless communication unit to send a notification signal. The notification signal is used to receive a connection request from the information terminal to switch the measurement device to a one-to-one connection communication with the information terminal.

2. The measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection unit detects the stillness caused by the cessation of activity of the user wearing the measuring device.

3. The measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection unit detects the stillness caused by a user removing the measuring device.

4. The measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring device includes a measuring unit that measures the activities of a user wearing the measuring device. The stillness refers to the stillness of the measuring device after the activity.

5. The measuring apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, If no data is being sent to the information terminal, the control unit stops sending the notification signal when the stationary condition is detected.

6. A storage medium storing a control program for a wearable measuring device, the wearable measuring device comprising a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with an information terminal and a detection unit for detecting the stationarity of the device, the storage medium being characterized in that... The control program causes the processor of the measuring device to perform the following processing: When the detection unit detects that the device is stationary, the wireless communication unit sends a notification signal, which is used to receive a connection request from the information terminal to switch the measurement device to a one-to-one connection communication with the information terminal.

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