Measuring apparatus and control program

Abstract

To provide a measuring apparatus that improves convenience for a user and saves power consumption, and a control program therefor.SOLUTION: A measuring apparatus 1 according to an aspect of the present invention is a non-wearable measuring apparatus, and includes a wireless communication unit for performing wireless communication with an information terminal 5, a sensor 15 for detecting a change in a surrounding environment, and a control unit that makes the wireless communication unit transmit an advertise signal for wireless communication when a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a measurement device and a control program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a wearable system has been known that includes a wearable device with communication function and an information acquisition device (optional device), in which the communication device acquires biometric information of a user detected by the information acquisition device using a wireless communication function such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-101986 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When transmitting and receiving acquired information between a device with a communication function and an information acquiring device using wireless communication functions, the issue is how to suppress power consumption associated with the advertising operation of the information acquiring device and the scanning operation of the communication function device. According to the wearable system of Patent Document 1, when transmitting and receiving biometric information, when the wireless connection switch of the communication function device is pressed, the communication function device emits an LED and starts a scanning operation, and when the information acquiring device receives the emitted light, it starts an advertising operation, thereby reducing the advertising period and scanning period and reducing power consumption.

[0005] However, the power consumption reduction in Patent Document 1 is conditional on the user pressing a wireless connection switch on the communication function-equipped device, which poses a problem in terms of convenience. Patent Document 1 does not disclose any reduction in power consumption that takes into consideration the convenience of user operation.

[0006] Furthermore, the wearable system in Patent Document 1 is targeted at wearable devices with communication functions, and there is room for improvement in terms of user convenience and power consumption reduction for non-wearable measuring devices such as weight scales, body composition scales, and blood pressure monitors.

[0007] In one aspect, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned situation, and its object is to provide a measuring device and a control program for the same that can improve user convenience while reducing power consumption. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.

[0009] (1) A non-wearable measurement device, comprising: a wireless communication unit for wirelessly communicating with an information terminal; A sensor that detects changes in the surrounding environment; a control unit that causes the wireless communication unit to transmit an advertising signal for the wireless communication when a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor; A measuring device comprising:

[0010] According to (1), when a sensor detects a change in the surrounding environment, an advertising signal for starting wireless communication can be transmitted. This is convenient because no operation by the user is required. In addition, for example, after using the measuring device, data can be transferred smoothly. Furthermore, if there is no change in the surrounding environment, the advertising signal is not transmitted (for example, only detection is performed by the sensor), thereby reducing power consumption.

[0011] (2) The measuring device according to (1), When the control unit detects an approach of a user based on a change in the surrounding environment, the control unit causes the wireless communication unit to transmit the advertising signal. Measuring equipment.

[0012] According to (2), an advertising signal can be transmitted when a user approaches the measuring device. This allows smooth data transfer after the measuring device is used. In addition, when a user is not approaching the measuring device, the advertising signal is not transmitted, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0013] (3) The measuring device according to (1) or (2), The sensor detects a change in the surrounding environment when the measuring device is not in use, When a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor, the control unit causes the wireless communication unit to transmit the advertising signal before use of the measuring device. Measuring equipment.

[0014] According to (3), the approach of a user can be detected based on a change in the surrounding environment even when the measuring device is not in use. In addition, since the approach of a user can be detected when the measuring device is not in use, an advertising signal can be transmitted before the approaching user starts using the measuring device.

[0015] (4) A measuring device according to any one of (1) to (3), The change in the surrounding environment is a change related to the movement of the user. Measuring equipment.

[0016] According to (4), an advertising signal can be transmitted when a change in the surrounding environment related to the user's movement is detected.

[0017] (5) A measuring device according to any one of (1) to (4), The sensor includes an acceleration sensor. Measuring equipment.

[0018] According to (5), for example, an advertising signal can be transmitted when an acceleration sensor detects surrounding vibrations, etc., associated with the approach of a user.

[0019] (6) A measuring device according to any one of (1) to (5), The sensor includes a human presence sensor. Measuring equipment.

[0020] According to (6), for example, an advertising signal can be transmitted when a human presence sensor detects the approach of a user.

[0021] (7) A measuring device according to any one of (1) to (6), The sensor includes a sensor for measuring radio wave intensity in a wireless communication different from the wireless communication. Measuring equipment.

[0022] According to (7), for example, the approach of a user can be detected by a change in radio wave strength in wireless communication, and an advertising signal can be transmitted at that time.

[0023] (8) A control program for a non-wearable measurement device including a wireless communication unit that wirelessly communicates with an information terminal and a sensor that detects a change in a surrounding environment, a processor of the measurement device, When a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor, the wireless communication unit is caused to transmit an advertising signal for the wireless communication. A control program for executing processing.

[0024] According to (8), when a sensor detects a change in the surrounding environment, an advertising signal for starting wireless communication can be transmitted. This eliminates the need for user operation, improving convenience. In addition, for example, after using the measuring device, data transfer can be performed smoothly. Furthermore, if there is no change in the surrounding environment, the advertising signal is not transmitted (for example, only detection is performed by the sensor), thereby reducing power consumption. Effect of the Invention

[0025] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a measurement device and a control program therefor that are capable of improving user convenience and reducing power consumption. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an information management system including a measuring device of the present invention and an information terminal that wirelessly communicates with the measuring device. [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a measurement state when a user measures his / her weight and body composition using a body weight / body composition meter, which is an example of a measurement device. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example in which information terminals are connected to a network. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a measuring device. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information terminal. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a controller when the measurement device is in a sleep state. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of detecting the approach of a user by measuring vibrations associated with the user's movements. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of measuring radio wave intensity of wireless communication and detecting the approach of a user. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a blood pressure monitor as an example of a measuring device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0027] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment according to one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0028] §1 Examples of application <Information management system 100 to which the present invention is applied> FIG. 1 shows an information management system 100 including a measuring device 1 of the present invention and an information terminal 5 that performs wireless communication with the measuring device 1.

[0029] The measuring device 1 includes a biological information measuring device that measures biological information such as weight, body composition, blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, body temperature, blood glucose, or blood oxygen saturation. The measuring device 1 includes a measurement sensor for measuring a measurement target amount. The measurement target amount of the measurement sensor includes biological information such as weight, body fat percentage, blood pressure value, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, blood glucose value, or blood oxygen saturation depending on the measuring device 1. The measuring device 1 is a non-wearable measuring device. A non-wearable measuring device is a measuring device that is not wearable. A wearable measuring device is a measuring device (e.g., an activity meter) that is carried by being attached to the user's body. For example, the measuring device 1 (non-wearable measuring device) is a measuring device such as a weight scale, a body composition meter, a weight and body composition meter, or a blood pressure meter that is used while being installed on the ground or a stand. The measuring device 1 transmits the measured biological information to the information terminal 5 by wireless communication as the user's management measurement information.

[0030] The information terminal 5 stores the management measurement information received from the measuring device 1 in a data storage unit in the information terminal 5. The information terminal 5 can also wirelessly communicate with devices other than the measuring device 1, and stores information acquired from external devices in a data storage unit in the information terminal 5. The information terminal 5 is an information processing device that analyzes various information acquired from the measuring device 1 and other external devices. The information terminal 5 is, for example, a terminal having a display such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, or a wearable terminal. The information terminal 5 may be set to acquire the management measurement information from a specific measuring device 1. The specific measuring device 1 from which the management measurement information is acquired may be registered in advance in the data storage unit of the information terminal 5.

[0031] 2 is a diagram showing a measurement state when a user W measures his / her weight and body composition using a body weight and body composition meter 1A, which is an example of the measuring device 1. The body weight and body composition meter 1A is an example of a biological information measuring device, which measures the weight and body composition of the user W, outputs the measurement results to the user W, and transmits the measurement results to an information terminal 5 via wireless communication as management measurement information of the user W.

[0032] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example in which an information terminal 5 is connected to a network. As shown in Fig. 3, the information terminal 5 may be connected to a cloud server 90 via a wide area network N such as the Internet. The information terminal 5 may transmit the managed measurement information stored therein to the cloud server 90 via the wide area network N, and manage the managed measurement information of the user W as a database in the cloud server 90. The information terminal 5 may also acquire the managed measurement information managed in the cloud server 90 via the wide area network N, and use the acquired managed measurement information.

[0033] §2 Configuration example <Configuration of Measuring Device 1> 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measuring device 1. The measuring device 1 includes a display unit 11 that displays various information, an operation unit 12 operated by the user, a measuring unit 13 that measures biological information and the like, a wireless communication unit 14 for communicating with external devices, and a sensor 15 that detects changes in the surrounding environment. The measuring device 1 also includes a RAM 16 that temporarily stores information, a data storage unit 17 that stores information and programs, and a controller 18 that controls the overall operation. The controller 18 is an example of the control unit and processor of the present invention.

[0034] The display unit 11 is configured with, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The operation unit 12 is a user interface that accepts user operations such as buttons and a touch panel. The buttons include buttons that are physically provided on the measurement device 1 and virtual buttons displayed on the display unit 11.

[0035] The measurement unit 13 measures biological information such as weight, body composition, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, blood glucose, blood oxygen saturation, etc. What is measured varies depending on the measurement target of the measurement device 1.

[0036] The wireless communication unit 14 is a communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication, for example, a circuit (module) for performing communication according to the BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy (registered trademark)) standard. The wireless communication unit 14 transmits an advertising signal for performing wireless communication to an unspecified number of external devices at a predetermined transmission cycle by broadcast communication. The wireless communication unit 14 transmits an advertising signal including, for example, the name and attribute information of the measuring device 1. The BLE communication performed by the wireless communication unit 14 is, for example, communication using a 2.4 GHz frequency. The wireless communication unit 14 transmits management measurement information such as biological information measured by the measurement unit 13 to the information terminal 5 by BLE communication.

[0037] The sensor 15 includes, for example, an acceleration sensor, a human presence sensor, etc. The human presence sensor is, for example, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a sound sensor, a UWB (Ultra Wide Band) radar, etc. The acceleration sensor is a sensor capable of detecting changes in the surrounding environment based on surrounding vibrations, the acceleration of the device itself, etc. The acceleration of the device itself is, for example, the acceleration when the device itself is moved.

[0038] The sensor 15 also includes, for example, a sensor that measures radio wave intensity in a predetermined wireless communication. The predetermined wireless communication is a wireless communication different from the wireless communication (BLE communication) performed between the measuring device 1 and the information terminal 5, for example, wireless communication (wireless LAN) performed between an access point of a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) in a user's home where the measuring device 1 is placed and an information terminal 5 carried by the user. The wireless LAN is, for example, Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity: registered trademark) or the like. The Wi-Fi communication performed between the access point of the wireless LAN and the information terminal 5 is communication using a 2.4 GHz frequency. Therefore, the measuring device 1 can measure the radio wave intensity of the Wi-Fi communication by the BLE circuit in the wireless communication unit 14. The BLE circuit operates as a sensor that measures the radio wave intensity in the predetermined wireless communication.

[0039] For example, the sensor 15 detects changes in the surrounding environment when the main power supply of the measuring device 1 is turned off (power saving standby), i.e., when the device is not being used and not performing measurements. The sensor 15 detects changes in the surrounding environment accompanying the movement of the user (approach of the user) based on changes in the relative positional relationship between the user and the measuring device 1. In addition, the BLE circuit operating as a sensor detects changes in the surrounding environment accompanying the movement of the user (the user returning home) based on changes in the radio wave intensity of the Wi-Fi communication performed between the wireless LAN access point and the information terminal 5.

[0040] The RAM 16 is composed of a semiconductor device such as a DRAM or an SRAM, and serves as a working area for the controller 18 while temporarily storing information.

[0041] The data storage unit 17 is a recording medium that stores parameters, control programs, and management measurement information required to realize a predetermined process. The data storage unit 17 is configured, for example, by a hard disk drive (HDD) or a semiconductor storage device (SSD).

[0042] Controller 18 realizes a predetermined process by executing a control program. In this embodiment, for example, health management application software for a measuring device is pre-installed as a control program in data storage unit 17, and controller 18 realizes a predetermined process by executing this health management application software.

[0043] For example, when a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor 15, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to transmit an advertising signal for wireless communication (BLE communication). Specifically, when the controller 18 detects the approach of a user to the measurement device 1 based on the change in the surrounding environment, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to transmit an advertising signal. The change in the surrounding environment is a change related to the movement of the user. Furthermore, when a change in the surrounding environment is detected, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to transmit an advertising signal before the use of the measurement device 1, that is, before measuring the managed measurement information of the user.

[0044] <Configuration of information terminal 5> 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information terminal 5. The information terminal 5 includes a display unit 51 that displays various information, an operation unit 52 that is operated by the user, and a first wireless communication unit 53 and a second wireless communication unit 54 for communicating with external devices. The information terminal 5 also includes a RAM 55 that temporarily stores information, a data storage unit 56 that stores information and programs, and a controller 57 that controls the overall operation.

[0045] The display unit 51 is configured with, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The operation unit 52 is a user interface that accepts user operations such as buttons and a touch panel. The buttons include buttons that are physically provided on the information terminal 5 and virtual buttons displayed on the display unit 51.

[0046] The first wireless communication unit 53 is a communication unit that performs cellular communication, for example, a circuit (module) for communication according to standards such as 4G, 5G, and LTE (Long Term Evolution: registered trademark). The first wireless communication unit 53 is a communication unit that performs wireless LAN communication, for example, a circuit (module) for communication according to standards such as Wi-Fi. The second wireless communication unit 54 is a communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication, for example, a circuit (module) for communication according to the BLE standard.

[0047] The second wireless communication unit 54 acquires management measurement information of a user measured by the measurement device 1, for example, by performing BLE communication with the wireless communication unit 14 of the measurement device 1. The second wireless communication unit 54 receives an advertising signal transmitted from the wireless communication unit 14 of the measurement device 1 by scanning. The second wireless communication unit 54 recognizes the measurement device 1 from the received advertising signal, and transmits a connection request to the measurement device 1 when a communication connection is desired. After transmitting an advertising signal, the measurement device 1 waits for a connection request for a predetermined time, and when a connection request is received within the predetermined time, stops transmitting the advertising signal and switches to one-to-one connection communication with the connection request partner.

[0048] The RAM 55 is composed of a semiconductor device such as a DRAM or an SRAM, and temporarily stores information and serves as a working area for the controller 57 .

[0049] The data storage unit 56 is a recording medium that stores parameters necessary for implementing predetermined processing, control programs, and management measurement information acquired from the measurement device 1. The data storage unit 56 is configured, for example, by a hard disk drive (HDD) or a semiconductor storage device (SSD).

[0050] Controller 57 realizes a predetermined process by executing a control program. In this embodiment, for example, health management application software for an information terminal is pre-installed as a control program in data storage unit 56, and controller 57 realizes a predetermined process by executing this health management application software. For example, when the health management application software for the information terminal is launched, controller 57 controls second wireless communication unit 54 to receive an advertising signal by scanning. When an advertising signal from measuring device 1 is received, controller 57 controls second wireless communication unit 54 to transmit a connection request to measuring device 1 and acquire managed measurement information from measuring device 1.

[0051] §3 Example of operation <Operation of Measuring Device 1> Next, an example of the operation of the measuring device 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 6 to Fig. 8. Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the controller 18 when the measuring device 1 is not in use (sleep state). This processing is started when the operating state of the measuring device 1 transitions to the sleep state.

[0052] The controller 18 of the measuring device 1 acquires sensing data collected by the sensor 15 from the sensor 15 (step S11).

[0053] The controller 18 determines whether or not the approach of the user to the measuring device 1 is detected based on the sensing data acquired by the sensor 15 (step S12). Examples of the approach of the user to the measuring device 1 include the cases shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8.

[0054] 7 is a diagram showing an example of detecting the approach of a user W by collecting vibration data of a floor 20 accompanying the movement of the user W by an acceleration sensor 15A mounted on the measuring device 1. The acceleration sensor 15A is a sensor included in the sensor 15 shown in FIG. 4. For example, the acceleration sensor 15A determines that the user W is approaching when vibration data equal to or greater than a predetermined value is detected, or when the vibration data value gradually increases. Note that the user W shown in the figure is carrying an information terminal 5, but may not be carrying the information terminal 5. For example, the information terminal 5 may be placed in a nearby location.

[0055] 8 is a diagram showing an example of detecting the approach of a user W by measuring the radio wave intensity of a Wi-Fi communication performed between an access point 31 of a wireless LAN in a user W's home 30 and an information terminal 5 carried by the user W, using a BLE circuit of the wireless communication unit 14 mounted on the measurement device 1. When the user W carrying the information terminal 5 returns home, the access point 31 of the home 30 and the information terminal 5 of the user W automatically start Wi-Fi communication. The BLE circuit of the wireless communication unit 14 periodically monitors, for example, changes in the received radio wave intensity of a 2.4 GHz frequency (main channel of Wi-Fi), and when it detects the start of Wi-Fi communication at the access point 31 or when it observes high radio wave intensity of the 2.4 GHz frequency at the access point 31 for a predetermined period, it determines that the user W carrying the information terminal 5 has returned home (approached).

[0056] In step S12, if the approach of the user to the measurement device 1 is not detected (step S12: No), the controller 18 returns to step S11 and repeats each process. If the approach of the user to the measurement device 1 is detected (step S12: Yes), the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to start transmitting an advertising signal (step S13).

[0057] Next, the controller 18 determines whether or not a connection request for the measurement device 1 has been received after transmitting the advertising signal (step S14). If a connection request has not been received (step S14: No), the controller 18 determines whether or not a certain period of time set as a time for receiving a connection request has elapsed (step S15).

[0058] In step S15, if the fixed time has not elapsed (step S15: No), the controller 18 returns to step S14 and repeats each process. If the fixed time has elapsed (step S15: Yes), that is, if there is no connection request from an external device within the fixed time, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to stop transmitting the advertising signal (step S16). After stopping the transmission of the advertising signal, the controller 18 returns to step S11 and repeats each process. That is, even if the controller 18 detects the approach of a user and starts transmitting an advertising signal, if there is no connection request from an external device within the fixed time, the controller 18 stops transmitting the advertising signal and returns to the process of sensing the user's movement by the sensor 15.

[0059] On the other hand, if a connection request is received in step S14 (step S14: Yes), the controller 18 stops transmitting the advertising signal and starts communication with the external device that requested the connection via BLE connection (step S17). The external device requesting the connection is a device that has received the advertising signal from the measurement device 1, and may be, for example, a plurality of external devices that are capable of BLE communication with the measurement device 1, including the information terminal 5 of the user W, and are located around the measurement device 1.

[0060] When the measurement device 1 receives a connection request from, for example, the information terminal 5 of the user W and is connected to the information terminal 5 of the user W via BLE, the measurement device 1 operates as follows after the BLE connection. When, for example, the power button of the measurement device 1 is pressed while the measurement device 1 is connected to the information terminal 5 of the user W via BLE, the measurement device 1 cancels the sleep state. When the measurement button of the measurement device 1 is pressed again, the measurement device 1 measures, for example, the biometric information of the user W by the measurement unit 13. The measurement device 1 transmits the measured biometric information to the information terminal 5 of the user W via BLE communication as the management measurement information of the user W.

[0061] 6, an example in which the transmission of an advertising signal is started when the approach of a user is detected has been described, but for example, even when the approach of a user is not detected, the measuring device 1 may transmit an advertising signal based on a predetermined condition. Specifically, when the power button of the measuring device 1 is pressed, or when the measuring unit 13 measures the user's biological information, or when the communication button provided on the measuring device 1 is pressed and held (for example, pressed for 2 seconds), the measuring device 1 may proceed to the processing of step S13 described above to start transmitting an advertising signal and execute each subsequent processing.

[0062] As described above, when the sensor 15 detects a change in the surrounding environment, the measuring device 1 causes the wireless communication unit 14 to transmit an advertising signal for wireless communication (BLE communication) by the controller 18. This allows the wireless communication unit 14 to transmit an advertising signal for starting BLE communication when a change in the surrounding environment is detected. Therefore, the advertising signal can be transmitted without requiring a specific operation by the user, improving convenience. In addition, since the transmission of the advertising signal has been started, it is possible to smoothly transfer the measurement information after measuring, for example, biological information. Furthermore, when there is no change in the surrounding environment, the advertising signal is not transmitted, and only the surrounding environment needs to be detected by the sensor 15, so that power consumption can be reduced.

[0063] For example, the controller 18 of the measuring device 1 transmits an advertising signal when it detects the approach of a user based on a change in the surrounding environment. Therefore, since the advertising signal can be transmitted when a user approaches the measuring device 1, it is possible to smoothly transfer the measurement information after the biological information or the like is measured by the user using the measuring device 1. In addition, since the advertising signal is not transmitted when the user is not approaching the measuring device 1, it is possible to suppress power consumption.

[0064] Furthermore, according to the measuring device 1, even when the measuring device 1 is not in use (for example, during sleep), the sensor 15 can detect a change in the surrounding environment. Therefore, when the controller 18 detects the approach of a user based on a change in the surrounding environment, the measuring device 1 can transmit an advertising signal before the user starts using (measurement) the measuring device 1.

[0065] Furthermore, the measuring device 1 can transmit an advertising signal based on a change in the relative positional relationship between the user, who is the owner of the measuring device 1 and the information terminal 5, and the measuring device 1, which is caused by the movement of the user. This allows the measuring device 1 to transmit an advertising signal when the user approaches the measuring device 1 and not transmit an advertising signal when the user is not approaching the measuring device 1, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0066] Furthermore, the measuring device 1 can transmit an advertising signal when, for example, the acceleration sensor detects surrounding vibrations or the like caused by the approach of a user, or when the human sensor detects the approach of a user. Therefore, when there is no change in the surrounding environment, the advertising signal is not transmitted, and only the surrounding environment needs to be detected by the acceleration sensor or the human sensor, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0067] Moreover, the measurement device 1 can detect the approach of a user and transmit an advertising signal by measuring the radio wave strength of the Wi-Fi communication between the access point 31 and the information terminal 5 using the BLE circuit. Therefore, when there is no change in the radio wave strength of the Wi-Fi communication, the advertising signal is not transmitted and only detection by the BLE circuit is required, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0068] § 4 Variations Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above in detail, the above description is merely an example of the present invention in every respect. Various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the following modifications are possible. In the following, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in the above embodiment, and the description of the same points as in the above embodiment is omitted as appropriate. The following modifications can be combined as appropriate.

[0069] <Measurement using a blood pressure monitor> The measurement device in the present invention may be a blood pressure monitor. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a blood pressure monitor 1B, which is an example of a measurement device. The blood pressure monitor 1B measures the blood pressure of a user, outputs the measurement result to the user, and transmits the measurement result to an information terminal 5 by wireless communication as the user's management measurement information. For example, the blood pressure monitor 1B includes a main body 41, a cuff 42 that can be wrapped around the upper arm of the user, and an air tube 43 that connects the main body 41 and the cuff 42. In the example of FIG. 9, the cuff 42 and the main body 41 are separate bodies, but the cuff 42 may be integrated with the main body 41. When the blood pressure value, pulse rate, and heart rate of a user are measured by the blood pressure monitor 1B, convenience can be improved, measurement information can be smoothly transferred, and power consumption can be suppressed, as in the case described in the above embodiment.

[0070] §5 Program The control method of the measuring device 1 described in the above embodiment can be realized by executing a control program prepared in advance on a computer. The control program is recorded in a computer-readable storage medium and executed by reading it from the storage medium. The control program may be provided in a form stored in a non-transient storage medium such as a flash memory, or may be provided via a network such as the Internet. The computer that executes the control program may be included in the control device, or may be included in an electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or personal computer that can communicate with the control device, or may be included in a server device that can communicate with these control devices and electronic devices. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 1. Measuring equipment 1A Body Composition Scale 1B Blood Pressure Monitor 5. Information terminal 13 Measuring part 14 Wireless Communication Section 15 Sensors 15A Acceleration Sensor 18 Controller (control unit) 31 Access Points 53 1st Radio Communication Division 54 Second Radio Communication Division 57 Controller 90 Cloud Server 100 Information Management System N Wide Area Network

Claims

1. A non-wearable measuring device, a wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication with an information terminal, a sensor that detects changes in the surrounding environment when the measuring device is not in use, and a control unit that, when a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor, causes the wireless communication unit to transmit an advertisement signal for the wireless communication before the measuring device is used. A measuring device comprising the above.

2. The measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the wireless communication unit to transmit the advertisement signal when it detects the approach of a user based on a change in the surrounding environment. A measuring device.

3. The measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the change in the surrounding environment is a change related to the movement of a user. A measuring device.

4. The measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor includes an acceleration sensor. A measuring device.

5. The measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor includes a presence sensor. A measuring device.

6. The measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the sensor includes a sensor that measures the radio wave intensity in a wireless communication different from the wireless communication. A measuring device.

7. A control program for the non-wearable measuring device comprising a wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication with an information terminal and a sensor that detects changes in the surrounding environment when the measuring device is not in use, wherein the processor of the measuring device is caused to execute a process of causing the wireless communication unit to transmit an advertisement signal for the wireless communication before the measuring device is used when a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor. A control program for causing the above execution.

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