Measurement system

Abstract

A measurement system is provided. In a measurement system having a measurement device, a terminal device, and a notification device, it is possible to adaptively notify a measurement result in accordance with a usage scenario of the measurement device. This measurement system is provided with: a measurement device which has a first communication unit that performs communication in a first communication mode and a second communication unit that performs communication in a second communication mode different from the first communication mode, and which acquires a measurement result of biological information of a user; a terminal device having a terminal communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit of the measurement device, and a terminal notification unit that notifies a measurement result acquired by the terminal communication unit; and a notification device having a notification communication unit that communicates with the second communication unit of the measurement device by the second communication method, and a notification unit that notifies the measurement result acquired by the notification communication unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to assay systems. Background Art

[0002] For example, in a measuring device for measuring the blood sugar level in the blood, there is a known measuring device that does not have a display for displaying the measurement result in order to improve portability by miniaturization (Patent Document 1). The measuring device described in Patent Document 1 displays the measurement result in the terminal device by wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) with a terminal device such as a smart phone. In addition, the measuring device is also capable of wired communication. Patent Document 1 describes the following: the measuring device and a computer are electrically connected by a cable, and the measurement result is sent to the computer and saved. On the other hand, the following notification device is proposed: a wired connection is made with the measuring device, and the measurement value is notified by reading the measurement value (see Patent Document 2).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 5535251

[0006] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent No. 4707296

[0007] Regarding the above-mentioned measurement device that does not have a display for displaying the measurement result, it is desirable to adaptively notify the measurement result according to the usage scene. Summary of the invention

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to enable notification of measurement results adaptively according to the usage scenario of a measurement device.

[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a measurement system of one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a measuring device, which has a first communication unit that communicates in a first communication mode, and a second communication unit that communicates in a second communication mode different from the first communication mode, to obtain a measurement result of a user's biological information; a terminal device, which has a terminal communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit of the measuring device, and a terminal notification unit that notifies the measurement result obtained by the terminal communication unit; and a notification device, which has a notification communication unit that communicates with the second communication unit of the measuring device in the second communication mode, and a notification unit that notifies the measurement result obtained by the notification communication unit.

[0010] Effects of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to adaptively notify the measurement result according to the usage scenario of the measurement device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing an example of the measurement system according to the first embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the measuring device.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a block diagram showing an example of the functional structure of the measuring device.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a terminal device.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a block diagram showing an example of the functional structure of a terminal device.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the notification device.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a block diagram showing an example of the functional structure of the notification device.

[0019] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a measuring device and a notifying device are connected.

[0020] Fig. 9 This is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing performed when the measurement device and the notification device are connected in the measurement system of this embodiment.

[0021] Fig.10 This is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing performed when displaying measurement results on a terminal device in the measurement system of this embodiment.

[0022] Fig.11 This is a schematic diagram showing an example of a measurement system according to the second embodiment.

[0023] Fig.12 This is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a communication device.

[0024] Fig.13 This is a block diagram showing an example of the functional structure of a communication device.

[0025] Fig.14 This is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing performed in the measurement system of the second embodiment when the measurement device and the communication device are connected.

[0026] Description of symbols

[0027] 1. 1A measurement system

[0028] 10. Measurement device

[0029] 11, 31, 51, 81CPU

[0030] 12, 32, 52, 82 ROM

[0031] 13, 33, 53, 83 RAM

[0032] 14, 34, 54, 84 memory

[0033] 15LED

[0034] 16, 57, 86 connectors

[0035] 17, 37, 87 communication I / F

[0036] 18 connection terminals

[0037] 20, 38, 58, 88 bus

[0038] 211st communication control unit

[0039] 222nd communication control unit

[0040] 23 Measurement control unit

[0041] 24 Storage

[0042] 30Terminal device

[0043] 35, 55, 85 input

[0044] 36, 56 display

[0045] 41, 61, 91 acquisition department

[0046] 42, 62, 92 communication control unit

[0047] 43, 63, 93 storage unit

[0048] 44, 64 display control unit

[0049] 70 sensor sheets

[0050] 71 Insertion port

[0051] 72 drops of adnexa

[0052] 80 communication device

[0053] 100 display devices DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the measurement system 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the measuring system 1 has a measuring device 10, a terminal device 30 and a notification device 50. The measuring device 10 and the notification device 50 are electrically connected via a connector 16 of the measuring device 10 and a connector 57 of the notification device 50, thereby enabling wired communication. As the connectors 16 and 57, for example, USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors can be used. The measuring device 10 and the terminal device 30 can communicate wirelessly via BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) communication, for example. BLE communication is an example of the first communication method, and electrical connection is an example of the second communication method.

[0056] The measuring device 10 measures the biological information of the user. Here, the biological information is, for example, information indicating blood sugar level, blood oxygen concentration, hemoglobin level, body temperature, heartbeat, electrocardiogram waveform, blood pressure, etc., and may also be any biological information that can be measured from the human body. Below, a case where the measuring device 10 is a blood sugar (Blood Glucose) measuring device that measures the blood sugar level of the user is taken as an example for specific description. For example, the measuring device 10 has a sensor sheet 70 for measuring the blood sugar level, and an insertion port 71 for inserting the sensor sheet 70, and the sensor sheet 70 has a dripping portion 72 for dripping the user's blood. Here, the measuring device 10 has a terminal (not shown) that is energized by the insertion of the sensor sheet 70 into the insertion port 71.

[0057] In the measuring device 10, blood is dripped onto the dripping portion 72 of the sensor sheet 70 inserted into the insertion port 71, thereby energizing the measuring area (not shown) connected to the dripping portion 72 of the sensor sheet 70 through the flow path, and the blood glucose level in the blood is electrically measured based on the response current value. In addition, in the measuring device 10, after the sensor sheet 70 is inserted into the insertion port 71, a voltage is continuously applied to the measuring area, and the blood reaches the measuring area to make liquid contact and energize. In addition, "drip" means that the user's blood is attached to the dripping portion 72 (adsorbed).

[0058] The measurement device 10 does not include a display for displaying measurement results including the measured blood sugar level, etc., but includes an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 15 for simply notifying the measurement results.

[0059] The measurement device 10 transmits the measurement result to the terminal device 30 via BLE communication. The terminal device 30 has a display 36, and displays the received measurement result on the display 36. In addition, the terminal device 30 may have a unit for notifying the measurement result by sound, such as a speaker, instead of the display 36 or in addition to it.

[0060] When the measuring device 10 is connected to the notification device 50, the measuring device 10 transmits the measuring result to the notification device 50. The notification device 50 has a display 56, and displays the received measuring result on the display 56, thereby notifying the measuring result. In addition, the notification device 50 may have a unit for notifying the measuring result by sound, such as a speaker, instead of the display 56 or in addition to the display 56.

[0061] The terminal device 30 is a portable terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, or a personal computer that can communicate with an external device. The terminal device 30 communicates wirelessly with the measuring device 10 via BLE communication. For example, the terminal device 30 sends a connection request including a password required for connection with the measuring device 10 to the measuring device 10. The measuring device 10 authenticates the password, sends a connection response to the terminal device 30, and establishes communication with the terminal device 30. When the initial communication is established, the terminal device 30 shares (pairs) with the measuring device 10 the encryption key used when communicating with the measuring device 10, and stores (binds) the encryption key.

[0062] Next, the hardware configuration of the measurement device 10 will be described. Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the measuring device. Figure 2 As shown, the measuring device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a memory 14, an LED 15, a connector 16, a communication interface (communication I / F) 17, and a connection terminal 18. The CPU 11, the ROM 12, the RAM 13, the memory 14, the LED 15, the connector 16, the communication I / F 17, and the connection terminal 18 are connected to each other via a bus 20.

[0063] The CPU 11 manages and controls the entirety of the measuring device 10. The ROM 12 stores various programs and data. The RAM 13 is a memory used as a work area when executing various programs. The CPU 11 expands the programs stored in the ROM 12 in the RAM 13 and executes them, thereby performing various processes such as blood sugar level measurement and communication.

[0064] As an example, the memory 14 is a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), a flash memory, etc. In addition, various programs and the like may be stored in the memory 14 .

[0065] LED 15 simply notifies the blood sugar level measurement result, for example, when the measurement value is higher than the reference range, red is lit, when the measurement value is within the reference range, green is lit, and when the measurement value is lower than the reference range, blue is lit. Thus, the user can be notified of the simple measurement result of the blood sugar level.

[0066] The connector 16 is electrically connected to the connector 57 of the notification device 50 to transmit and receive data. The communication I / F 17 transmits and receives data using wireless communication based on the BLE standard. The communication I / F 17 is an example of the first communication unit of the present invention, and the connector 16 is an example of the second communication unit of the present invention.

[0067] The connection terminal 18 is electrically connected to the sensor sheet 70 on which the blood is dropped on the dropping portion 72. The measurement control unit 23 described later acquires the blood sugar level based on the response current value generated thereby.

[0068] Next, the functional structure of the measuring device 10 will be described. Figure 3 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional structure of the measuring device 10. Figure 3 As shown, the measurement device 10 includes a first communication control unit 21, a second communication control unit 22, a measurement control unit 23, and a storage unit 24. The CPU 11 executes various programs stored in the ROM 12, whereby the CPU 11 functions as the first communication control unit 21, the second communication control unit 22, the measurement control unit 23, and the storage unit 24.

[0069] The first communication control unit 21 communicates with the terminal device 30 via the communication I / F 17. For example, when establishing the initial communication with the terminal device 30, the first communication control unit 21 performs two-way communication with the terminal device 30 and authenticates the password included in the connection request sent from the terminal device 30. After authentication, a connection response is sent to the terminal device 30. Thus, the first communication control unit 21 establishes the initial communication with the terminal device 30.

[0070] After the initial communication is established, the first communication control unit 21 shares (pairs) with the measurement device 10 the encryption key used when communicating with the measurement device 10 , and stores (binds) the encryption key.

[0071] At the second and subsequent connections, the first communication control unit 21 uses the connection information transmitted from the terminal device 30 to determine whether to establish communication with the terminal device 30 , and if communication is established, transmits a connection response to the terminal device 30 to establish communication with the terminal device 30 .

[0072] In addition, in the present embodiment, the first communication control unit 21 monitors whether the measurement device 10 is communicating with the notification device 50. "The measurement device 10 is communicating with the notification device 50" means that the second communication control unit 22 described later recognizes the connection between the measurement device 10 and the notification device 50. Recognizing the connection includes not only the case where the measurement device 10 and the notification device 50 are actually communicating by connecting the connectors 16 and 57 as in the present embodiment, but also the state where the measurement device 10 and the notification device 50 are only physically connected through the connectors 16 and 57 but are not communicating. When the measurement device 10 is communicating with the notification device 50, the first communication control unit 21 stops the communication with the terminal device 30. "Stop communication" means that the communication is cut off during the communication with the terminal device 30, and when the communication with the terminal device 30 is not being performed, the communication is prohibited even if there is a connection request from the terminal device 30. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first communication control unit 21 communicates with the terminal device 30 only when the measurement device 10 and the notification device 50 are not connected through the connectors 16 and 57.

[0073] The second communication control unit 22 is electrically connected to the notification device 50 via the connector 16 , thereby performing wired communication with the notification device 50 .

[0074] When blood is dripped onto the sensor sheet 70 inserted into the insertion port 71 and the above-mentioned measurement area is energized through the connection terminal 18, the measurement control unit 23 measures the response current value generated thereby. Then, the measurement control unit 23 converts the measured response current value into a voltage, and further converts the voltage to obtain measurement data indicating the measurement result of the blood sugar level. The measurement control unit 23 stores the measurement data in the memory 14. In addition, the measurement control unit 23 lights up the LED 15 with a color corresponding to the value of the measurement result.

[0075] The storage unit 24 performs binding by storing the encryption key of the terminal device 30 paired by the first communication control unit 21 .

[0076] Next, the hardware configuration of the terminal device 30 will be described. Figure 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware structure of a terminal device. Figure 4As shown, the terminal device 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, a RAM 33, a storage 34, an input unit 35, a display 36, and a communication I / F 37. The CPU 31, the ROM 32, the RAM 33, the storage 34, the input unit 35, the display 36, and the communication I / F 37 are connected to each other via a bus 38, respectively.

[0077] The CPU 31 manages and controls the entire terminal device 30. The ROM 32 stores various programs and data. The RAM 33 is a memory used as a work area when executing various programs. The CPU 31 expands and executes the program stored in the ROM 32 in the RAM 33, thereby performing various processes such as communication with the measurement device 10.

[0078] As an example, the memory 34 is a HDD, an SSD, a flash memory, etc. In addition, various programs and the like may be stored in the memory 34 .

[0079] The input unit 35 is a keyboard and a pointing device for accepting input of characters and selection of images. The display 36 displays characters and images. The communication I / F 37 uses wireless communication based on the BLE standard to send and receive data. The display 36 is an example of the terminal notification unit of the present invention, and the communication I / F 37 is an example of the terminal communication unit of the present invention.

[0080] Next, the functional configuration of the terminal device 30 will be described. Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional structure of the terminal device 30. Figure 5 As shown, the terminal device 30 has an acquisition unit 41, a communication control unit 42, a storage unit 43, and a display control unit 44. Moreover, the CPU 31 executes various programs stored in the ROM 32, thereby the CPU 31 functions as the acquisition unit 41, the communication control unit 42, the storage unit 43, and the display control unit 44. In addition, with respect to each function, the following implementation method is described: by executing a program for establishing communication that is pre-stored as an operating system, it is realized as a function of the terminal device 30. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the program for establishing communication can also be pre-stored in the terminal device 30 as an application that can be obtained by downloading from an external device, and each function is realized by executing the application.

[0081] The acquisition unit 41 acquires measurement data indicating measurement results transmitted from the measurement device 10 .

[0082] The communication control unit 42 communicates with the measurement device 10 via the communication I / F 37, and transmits and receives data with the measurement device 10. When establishing the initial communication, the communication control unit 42 performs two-way communication with the communication I / F 17 of the measurement device 10 via the communication I / F 37, and transmits a connection request including a password for connection to the measurement device 10. The measurement device 10 authenticates the password, and upon receiving the connection response transmitted from the measurement device 10, the communication control unit 42 establishes communication with the measurement device 10.

[0083] After the initial communication is established, the communication control unit 42 performs encryption key pairing with the measurement device 10 to bind the encryption key.

[0084] At the time of the second and subsequent connections, the communication control unit 42 transmits a connection request to the measurement device 10 , and establishes communication with the measurement device 10 based on a connection response transmitted from the measurement device 10 .

[0085] The storage unit 43 stores the encryption key acquired from the measurement device 10 .

[0086] The display control unit 44 displays the measurement results acquired from the measurement device 10 on the display 36 .

[0087] Next, the hardware configuration of the notification device 50 will be described. Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware structure of the notification device. Figure 6 As shown, the notification device 50 includes a CPU 51, a ROM 52, a RAM 53, a storage 54, an input unit 55, a display 56, and a connector 57. The CPU 51, the ROM 52, the RAM 53, the storage 54, the input unit 55, the display 56, and the connector 57 are connected to each other via a bus 58, respectively.

[0088] The CPU 51 manages and controls the entire notification device 50. The ROM 52 stores various programs and data. The RAM 53 is a memory used as a work area when executing various programs. The CPU 51 expands and executes various programs stored in the ROM 52 in the RAM 53, thereby performing processes such as communication with the measurement device 10 and displaying the measurement results on the display 56.

[0089] As an example, the memory 54 is a HDD, an SSD, a flash memory, etc. In addition, various programs, etc. may be stored in the memory 54.

[0090] The input unit 55 is a button for accepting input and selection, etc. The connector 57 is electrically connected to the connector 16 of the measurement device 10 to transmit and receive data. The display 56 is an example of the notification unit of the present invention, and the connector 57 is an example of the notification communication unit of the present invention.

[0091] Next, the functional structure of the notification device 50 will be described. Figure 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional structure of the notification device 50. Figure 7 As shown, the notification device 50 includes an acquisition unit 61, a communication control unit 62, a storage unit 63, and a display control unit 64. The CPU 51 executes various programs stored in the ROM 52, thereby the CPU 51 functions as the acquisition unit 61, the communication control unit 62, the storage unit 63, and the display control unit 64.

[0092] The acquisition unit 61 acquires measurement data indicating measurement results transmitted from the measurement device 10 .

[0093] The communication control unit 62 is electrically connected to the measurement device 10 via the connector 57 , thereby performing wired communication with the measurement device 10 .

[0094] The storage unit 63 stores the measurement results transmitted from the measurement device 10 .

[0095] The display control unit 64 displays the measurement result transmitted from the measurement device 10 on the display 56 to provide notification.

[0096] Next, the processing performed in the first embodiment is described. Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 1 , the processing when the measuring device 10 and the notification device 50 are connected will be described. Fig. 9 This is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing performed in the measurement system of the first embodiment when the measurement device 10 and the notification device 50 are connected. In the following description, it is assumed that the blood sugar level is measured by the measurement device 10 and measurement data indicating the measurement result is acquired.

[0097] The measuring device 10 monitors whether the notification device 50 is connected (step ST1). If the step ST1 is positive, the measuring device 10 transmits the measurement data indicating the measurement result to the notification device 50 (step ST2). In addition, the measuring device 10 stops the communication with the terminal device 30 (step ST3). The notification device 50 receives the measurement data transmitted from the measuring device 10 (step ST4) and displays it on the display 56 (step ST5).

[0098] Next, a description will be given of a process in which the measurement result is displayed on the terminal device 30 . Fig.10 This is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing performed when the measurement result is displayed on the terminal device 30 in the measurement system of this embodiment.

[0099] First, the terminal device 30 sends a connection request to the measurement device 10 (step ST10). The measurement device 10 determines whether to establish communication by authenticating the connection request (step ST11). When communication is established (step ST11: Yes), the measurement device 10 sends a connection response to the terminal device 30 (step ST12). Then, the measurement device 10 establishes communication and performs pairing (step ST13), and stores the encryption key (step ST14). The terminal device 30 also performs pairing in the same way (step ST15), and stores the encryption key (step ST16). When communication is not established (step ST11: No), the measurement device 10 does not send a connection response to the terminal device 30, and does not establish communication with the terminal device 30 (step ST17).

[0100] Next, the measurement device 10 transmits measurement data indicating the measurement result to the terminal device 30 (step ST18). The terminal device 30 receives the measurement data (step ST19), and displays the measurement result on the display 36 (step ST20).

[0101] In addition, when the terminal device 30 is communicated with again after the communication is cut off and the measurement result is transmitted to the terminal device 30, the terminal device 30 transmits a connection request to the measurement device 10 in order to establish communication with the measurement device 10 (step ST21). The measurement device 10 transmits a connection response to the received connection request (step ST22). When the terminal device 30 receives the connection response, it re-establishes communication with the measurement device 10 (step ST23). Then, the measurement device 10 transmits measurement data indicating the measurement result to the terminal device 30 (step ST24). The terminal device 30 receives the measurement data (step ST25) and displays the measurement result on the display 36 (step ST26).

[0102] Thus, in this embodiment, the measurement device 10 and the notification device 50 can be connected according to the usage scenario of the measurement device 10 to display the measurement result in the notification device 50, or the measurement result can be displayed in the terminal device 30 by communicating with the terminal device 30. Therefore, the measurement result can be adaptively notified according to the usage scenario of the measurement device 10. For example, when the user is at home, the measurement result can be immediately displayed by simply connecting the notification device 50 to the measurement device 10. In addition, when the user is at a destination where the notification device 50 is not carried, the measurement result can be displayed by sending the measurement data from the measurement device 10 to the terminal device 30.

[0103] Furthermore, when the measurement device 10 and the notification device 50 are connected, the communication between the measurement device 10 and the terminal device 30 is stopped. Therefore, in a situation where wireless communication is prohibited, such as when boarding an airplane, for example, it is possible to prevent the measurement device 10 from erroneously communicating with the terminal device 30. Furthermore, even if the measurement device 10 and the terminal device 30 cannot communicate, the measurement result can be displayed on the notification device 50 by connecting the measurement device 10 and the notification device 50.

[0104] In the first embodiment, the measuring device 10 and the notification device 50 are electrically connected via the connectors 16 and 57, thereby performing wired communication between the measuring device 10 and the notification device 50, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Any communication method can be used as long as it is different from the communication method between the measuring device 10 and the terminal device 30. For example, an optical communication method such as an infrared communication method, and non-contact Ethernet (registered trademark) communication can be used.

[0105] Next, a second embodiment of the measurement system of the present invention will be described. Fig.11 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the structure of the measurement system of the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same structures as those of the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. Fig.11 As shown, the measurement system 1A according to the second embodiment includes a communication device 80 in addition to the measurement device 10 , the terminal device 30 , and the notification device 50 .

[0106] The communication device 80 has a connector 86 similar to the connector 57 of the notification device 50. The measurement device 10 and the communication device 80 are electrically connected via the connector 16 of the measurement device 10 and the connector 86 of the communication device 80, thereby enabling wired communication.

[0107] In the second embodiment, the communication device 80 communicates with the display device 100 located in the hospital, for example, thereby sending the measurement data indicating the measurement result obtained by the measuring device 10 to the display device 100 in the hospital. The communication between the communication device 80 and the display device 100 is performed, for example, through an intra-hospital network set up in the hospital. The communication method in the intra-hospital network is a communication method different from the BLE communication between the measuring device 10 and the terminal device 30, for example, using LPWA (LowPower Wide Area), NFC (near fieldcommunication) and Wi-Fi. The communication method in the intra-hospital network is an example of the third communication method. The intra-hospital network is, for example, a special network laid in the hospital to improve the security level, and in the communication method using the communication I / F17 possessed by the measuring device 10, it is impossible to connect to the intra-hospital network.

[0108] Next, the hardware configuration of the communication device 80 will be described. Fig.12 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware structure of a communication device. Fig.12 As shown, the communication device 80 includes a CPU 81, a ROM 82, a RAM 83, a storage 84, an input unit 85, a connector 86, and a communication I / F 87. The CPU 81, the ROM 82, the RAM 83, the storage 84, the input unit 85, the connector 86, and the communication I / F 87 are connected to each other via a bus 88, respectively.

[0109] The CPU 81 manages and controls the entire communication device 80. The ROM 82 stores various programs and data. The RAM 83 is a memory used as a work area when executing various programs. The CPU 81 expands and executes various programs stored in the ROM 82 in the RAM 83, thereby performing processing such as communication with the measurement device 10 and the display device 100 in the hospital.

[0110] As an example, the memory 84 is a HDD, an SSD, a flash memory, etc. In addition, various programs, etc. may be stored in the memory 84.

[0111] The input unit 85 is a button for receiving input and selection, etc. The connector 86 is electrically connected to the connector 16 of the measurement device 10 to transmit and receive data. The communication I / F 87 is connected to the in-hospital network to transmit and receive data with the display device 100 using wireless communication.

[0112] Next, refer to Fig.13 The functional structure of the communication device 80 will be described. Fig.13 80 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional structure of the communication device 80. Fig.13As shown, the communication device 80 includes an acquisition unit 91, a communication control unit 92, and a storage unit 93. The CPU 81 executes various programs stored in the ROM 82, whereby the CPU 81 functions as the acquisition unit 91, the communication control unit 92, and the storage unit 93.

[0113] The acquisition unit 91 acquires measurement data indicating measurement results transmitted from the measurement device 10 .

[0114] The communication control unit 92 is electrically connected to the measurement device 10 via the connector 86 , thereby performing wired communication with the measurement device 10 . In addition, the communication control unit 92 performs wireless communication with the display device 100 via the communication I / F 87 .

[0115] Next, the processing performed in the second embodiment will be described. Fig.14 This is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing performed in the measurement system of the second embodiment when the measurement device 10 and the communication device 80 are connected. It is assumed that the blood sugar level is measured in the measurement device 10, and measurement data indicating the measurement result is acquired.

[0116] The measuring device 10 monitors whether the communication device 80 is connected (step ST31), and when the step ST31 is affirmative, transmits the measurement data indicating the measurement result to the communication device 80 (step ST32). In addition, the measuring device 10 stops the communication with the terminal device 30 (step ST33). The communication device 80 receives the measurement data transmitted from the measuring device 10 (step ST34), and transmits the measurement data to the display device 100 (step ST35). Fig.14 Although not shown, the display device 100 receives the measurement data and displays the measurement results.

[0117] Thus, in the second embodiment, in addition to the first embodiment, the measurement device 10 is connected to the communication device 80, and the measurement result is displayed on the display device 100 in the hospital using the communication device 80, for example, using the intra-hospital network. Therefore, even when the user is in a situation where only a communication method that cannot be used by the measurement device 10 is available, if a communication device 80 that can communicate in a communication method that cannot be used by the measurement device 10 is prepared, the measurement result of the measurement device 10 can be sent to the display device 100 and displayed. Therefore, the adaptability corresponding to the use scene of the measurement device 10 can be further improved.

[0118] In the second embodiment described above, the measuring device 10 and the communication device 80 are electrically connected via the connectors 16 and 86, thereby performing wired communication between the measuring device 10 and the communication device 80, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Any communication method can be used as long as it is different from the communication method between the measuring device 10 and the terminal device 30. For example, a light-based communication method such as an infrared communication method, and non-contact Ethernet communication, etc. can be used.

[0119] In the above-mentioned embodiments, the notification device 50 displays the measurement results on the display 56, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The notification device 50 may include a unit for outputting sound, such as a speaker, to notify the measurement results by sound instead of displaying the measurement results or in addition to displaying the measurement results.

[0120] Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the measurement device 10 simply displays the measurement result using the LED 15 , but the present invention is not limited thereto and the present invention can also be applied to a measurement device 10 that does not include the LED 15 .

[0121] In addition, in each of the above embodiments, the measuring device 10 is a blood sugar measuring device, but is not limited thereto. The measuring device 10 may also be a blood pressure measuring device, or a body temperature measuring device, or any device as long as it can transmit and receive data by communicating with the notification device 50 and can transmit and receive data with the external terminal device 30 using BLE communication.

[0122] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiments, the processor refers to a processor in a broad sense, including general-purpose processors (such as CPU, etc.) and special-purpose processors (such as GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic devices, etc.).

[0123] In addition, the actions of the processors in the above-mentioned embodiments are not only implemented by one processor, but can also be implemented by the cooperation of multiple processors in physically separate locations. In addition, the order of the actions of the processors is not limited to the order described in the above-mentioned embodiments, and can also be appropriately changed.

[0124] Furthermore, the configurations of the measuring device, terminal device, notification device, and communication device described in the above embodiments are merely examples and may be changed according to circumstances without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0125] Furthermore, the process flow of the program described in the above embodiment is only an example, and unnecessary steps may be deleted, new steps may be added, or the process order may be changed without departing from the gist of the invention.

[0126] In the above embodiments, the processing of the embodiments is implemented by a computer with a software configuration by executing a program, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The embodiments may be implemented by a hardware configuration or a combination of a hardware configuration and a software configuration, for example.

[0127] Next, additional notes of the present invention are described.

[0128] (Supplementary Item 1)

[0129] A measuring system comprising:

[0130] a measurement device including a first communication unit for communicating in a first communication method and a second communication unit for communicating in a second communication method different from the first communication method, and acquiring a measurement result of a user's biological information;

[0131] a terminal device including a terminal communication unit for communicating with the first communication unit of the measurement device, and a terminal notification unit for notifying the measurement result obtained by the terminal communication unit; and

[0132] A notification device includes a notification communication unit that communicates with the second communication unit of the measurement device using the second communication method, and a notification unit that notifies the measurement result obtained by the notification communication unit.

[0133] (Supplementary Item 2)

[0134] The measuring system according to Supplementary Item 1, wherein:

[0135] When the measurement device communicates with the notification device via the second communication unit, the first communication unit stops communication with the terminal device.

[0136] (Supplementary Item 3)

[0137] The measuring system according to Supplementary item 1 or 2, wherein

[0138] The second communication method is a communication method based on an electrical connection between the measurement device and the notification device.

[0139] (Supplementary Item 4)

[0140] The measuring system according to Supplementary item 1 or 2, wherein

[0141] The second communication method is a communication method based on light between the measuring device and the notification device.

[0142] (Supplementary Item 5)

[0143] The measuring system according to supplementary item 4, wherein

[0144] The optical communication method is an infrared communication method.

[0145] (Supplementary Item 6)

[0146] The measuring system according to Supplementary item 1 or 2, wherein

[0147] The second communication method is a communication method based on non-contact Ethernet communication between the measurement device and the notification device.

[0148] (Supplementary Item 7)

[0149] The measurement system according to any one of Supplementary Items 1 to 6, wherein:

[0150] The measuring system further comprises a communication device, wherein the communication device is capable of communicating with the measuring device in the second communication method, and when communicating with the measuring device in the second communication method, is capable of communicating in a third communication method different from the first communication method and the second communication method.

[0151] During communication with the communication device, the measurement device stops communication by the first communication unit.

[0152] (Supplementary Item 8)

[0153] The measurement system according to any one of Supplementary Items 1 to 7, wherein:

[0154] The terminal notification unit of the terminal device and the notification unit of the notification device are displays.

Claims

1. A measurement system comprising: a measurement device including a first communication unit for communicating in a first communication method and a second communication unit for communicating in a second communication method different from the first communication method, and acquiring a measurement result of a user's biological information; a terminal device including a terminal communication unit for communicating with the first communication unit of the measurement device, and a terminal notification unit for notifying the measurement result obtained by the terminal communication unit; as well as A notification device includes a notification communication unit that communicates with the second communication unit of the measurement device using the second communication method, and a notification unit that notifies the measurement result obtained by the notification communication unit.

2. The measuring system according to claim 1, wherein When the measurement device communicates with the notification device via the second communication unit, the first communication unit stops communication with the terminal device.

3. The measuring system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The second communication method is a communication method based on an electrical connection between the measurement device and the notification device.

4. The measuring system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The second communication method is a communication method based on light between the measuring device and the notification device.

5. The measuring system according to claim 4, wherein The optical communication method is an infrared communication method.

6. The measuring system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The second communication method is a communication method based on non-contact Ethernet communication between the measurement device and the notification device.

7. The measuring system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The measuring system further comprises a communication device, wherein the communication device is capable of communicating with the measuring device in the second communication method, and when communicating with the measuring device in the second communication method, is capable of communicating in a third communication method different from the first communication method and the second communication method. During communication with the communication device, the measurement device stops communication by the first communication unit.

8. The measuring system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The terminal notification unit of the terminal device and the notification unit of the notification device are displays.

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