Information terminal, measurement device, and control program

Abstract

To provide an information terminal, a measurement device, and a control program capable of facilitating selection of a connection target by a user.SOLUTION: In an information management system, an information terminal includes a second wireless communication unit capable of performing wireless communication with a measurement device that measures biological information, and a controller. When an advertising signal from the plurality of measurement devices is detected by the second wireless communication unit, a controller receives selection of a connection target from the plurality of measurement devices from a user, and outputs information prompting the user to perform a predetermined operation on the selected connection target. Among the plurality of measurement devices, when data communication is performed with each measurement device that has wirelessly transmitted operation confirmation information capable of specifying that the predetermined operation has been received, and when the selection of the connection target is received, each measurement device having predetermined relationship is included in the plurality of measurement devices, each measurement device is set as one option of the connection target.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there is known a measurement device that forms a communication link with an external terminal by short-range wireless communication and transmits biological information measured by a measurement unit to the external terminal via this communication link.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a short-range wireless communication system that includes a thermometer and a communication terminal, in which the thermometer starts communication processing when a button is pressed while the thermometer is powered on, and the communication terminal displays the detected thermometer, guides the user through selection, and starts communication processing with the selected thermometer.

[0004] Patent Document 2 describes an exercise data display device in which, when short-range wireless communication is performed between a smartphone and an electronic terminal, the smartphone guides the user on how to operate the electronic terminal and wirelessly connects with the electronic terminal that has been operated.

[0005] Patent document 3 describes a system that includes an information terminal and a measurement device, in which an advertising signal is transmitted from the measurement device without any special operation, and the information terminal performs a connection process with a measurement device that meets certain conditions.

[0006] Patent document 4 describes a network system that includes an electrical device and a communication terminal, in which the electrical device transmits a non-connectable beacon using a first communication method that complies with Bluetooth (registered trademark), the communication terminal outputs a connection notification based on the non-connectable beacon, the electrical device transmits a connectable beacon using the first communication method by accepting direct user operation on the electrical device, and when the communication terminal receives the connectable beacon after the user responds to the notification, the communication terminal and the electrical device connect to each other using the first communication method. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-135030 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-136136 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2024-14382 [Patent Document 4] Patent No. 7277210 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] Incidentally, when an external terminal receives measurement data from a measuring device that measured the data via short-range wireless communication, it is desirable to be able to accurately select a specific measuring device as the communication partner and establish an appropriate communication connection with that measuring device.

[0009] In one aspect, the present invention has been made in consideration of this situation, and its purpose is to provide an information terminal, a measurement device, and a control program that can make it easier for users to select a connection target. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.

[0011] (1) An information terminal including a wireless communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with a measurement device that measures biological information, and a processor, The processor: When the wireless communication unit detects advertising signals from a plurality of measurement devices, Accepting a selection from a user of a connection target from among the plurality of measurement devices; outputting information prompting the user to perform a predetermined operation on the selected connection target; performing data communication with a measurement device that wirelessly transmits operation confirmation information that can identify that the predetermined operation has been received, among the plurality of measurement devices; When the selection of the connection target is accepted, if each measurement device having a predetermined relationship is included in the plurality of measurement devices, the each measurement device is selected as one of the options for the connection target. Information terminal.

[0012] According to (1), if the multiple measurement devices that detect the advertising signal include measurement devices that have a specified relationship, each measurement device that has the specified relationship is included as one of the connection target options that the user can select.Therefore, when selecting a connection target, there is no need to identify one measurement device from among the measurement devices, making it easier for the user to select a connection target.

[0013] (2) An information terminal according to (1), The processor: When the plurality of measurement devices does not include each of the measurement devices, and when the selected connection target is different from each of the measurement devices, when the operation confirmation information is wirelessly transmitted from the connection target, the data communication is performed with the connection target; If the selected connection target is one of the measurement devices, the data communication is performed with the measurement device that transmitted the operation confirmation information among the measurement devices. Information terminal.

[0014] According to (2), when an option for each measurement device is selected as the connection target, the connection target is not specified to one measurement device, so the user can easily select the connection target by performing data communication with the measurement device that sent the operation confirmation information among the measurement devices.

[0015] (3) (2) An information terminal according to the present invention, The processor: When the plurality of measurement devices does not include each of the measurement devices, and when the selected connection target is different from each of the measurement devices, the predetermined operation is a first operation; When the selected connection target is each of the measurement devices, the predetermined operation is set to a second operation different from the first operation. Information terminal.

[0016] According to (3), by making the predetermined operation that the user is prompted to perform when each measurement device is selected as the connection target a second operation that is different from the first operation that the user is prompted to perform when each measurement device is not selected as the connection target, the user can appropriately and easily select the measurement device to be connected.

[0017] (4) (3) An information terminal according to the present invention, a communication function with the information terminal and a function different from the communication function are assigned to the first operation; Information terminal.

[0018] As in (4), it is preferable to apply the present invention to a case where the first operation performed by the user is assigned not only a communication function with an information terminal but also other different functions.

[0019] (5) An information terminal according to any one of (1) to (4), the plurality of measuring devices start wireless transmission of the advertising signal when the measuring devices themselves are powered on; Information terminal.

[0020] As in (5), it is preferable to apply the present invention to a continuous advertising configuration in which an advertising signal is transmitted when the device itself is powered on. The device itself is the information terminal itself.

[0021] (6) An information terminal according to any one of (1) to (5), The processor determines whether the plurality of measurement devices includes each of the measurement devices based on information about the models of the plurality of measurement devices included in the advertising signal. Information terminal.

[0022] As in (6), it is preferable to determine whether or not each measuring device having a predetermined relationship is included based on information about the models of a plurality of measuring devices.

[0023] (7) (6) An information terminal according to the present invention, the processor acquires group information indicating the predetermined relationship, and determines whether the plurality of measurement devices includes each of the measurement devices based on the group information; Information terminal.

[0024] According to (7), it is preferable to determine whether each measurement device is included in the plurality of measurement devices based on group information having a predetermined relationship.

[0025] (8) A control program for an information terminal including a wireless communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with a measurement device that measures biological information, and a processor, the processor, When the wireless communication unit detects advertising signals from a plurality of measurement devices, Accepting a selection from a user of a connection target from among the plurality of measurement devices; outputting information prompting the user to perform a predetermined operation on the selected connection target; performing data communication with a measurement device that wirelessly transmits operation confirmation information that can identify that the predetermined operation has been received, among the plurality of measurement devices; When the selection of the connection target is accepted, if each measurement device having a predetermined relationship is included in the plurality of measurement devices, the each measurement device is selected as one of the options for the connection target. A control program that executes processing.

[0026] According to (8), if the plurality of measurement devices that detect the advertising signal include measurement devices that have a predetermined relationship, each measurement device that has the predetermined relationship is included as one of the options for connection targets that the user can select. Therefore, when selecting a connection target, there is no need to identify one measurement device from among the measurement devices, making it easier for the user to select a connection target.

[0027] (9) A measurement device comprising: a measurement unit that measures biological information; a wireless communication unit that can wirelessly communicate with an information terminal; and a processor, The processor: starting transmission of a first advertising signal when the measuring device is powered on; connects to the information terminal in response to a request from the information terminal received while the first advertising signal is being transmitted, and when a first operation is received from a user, performs data communication with the information terminal; When a second operation different from the first operation is received from a user, the device starts transmitting a second advertising signal different from the first advertising signal; When the device connects to the information terminal in response to a request from the information terminal received while transmitting the second advertising signal, the device performs data communication with the information terminal. Measuring equipment.

[0028] According to (9), when a first operation is received from a user while a first advertising signal is being transmitted, data communication with the information terminal is performed, and when a second operation different from the first operation is received from the user, transmission of a second advertising signal different from the first advertising signal is started, and data communication with the information terminal is performed, thereby enabling the measured information to be transmitted to the authorized user.

[0029] (10) A control program for a measurement device including a measurement unit that measures biological information, a wireless communication unit that can wirelessly communicate with an information terminal, and a processor, the processor, starting transmission of a first advertising signal when the measuring device is powered on; connects to the information terminal in response to a request from the information terminal received while the first advertising signal is being transmitted, and when a first operation is received from a user, performs data communication with the information terminal; When a second operation different from the first operation is received from a user, the device starts transmitting a second advertising signal different from the first advertising signal; When the device connects to the information terminal in response to a request from the information terminal received while transmitting the second advertising signal, the device performs data communication with the information terminal. A control program that executes processing.

[0030] According to (10), when a first operation is received from a user while a first advertising signal is being transmitted, data communication with the information terminal is performed, and when a second operation different from the first operation is received from the user, transmission of a second advertising signal different from the first advertising signal is started, and data communication with the information terminal is performed, thereby enabling the measured information to be transmitted to the authorized user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0031] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information terminal, a measurement device, and a control program that can facilitate the user's selection of a connection target. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an example of an information management system 100 including an information terminal 5 of the present invention and a measuring device 1 that performs wireless communication with the information terminal 5. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which an information terminal 5 is connected to a network. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a measurement device 1. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information terminal 5. [Figure 5]1 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the measuring device 1 and the information terminal 5 in the information management system 100. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a diagram showing an example of a connection operation acceptance screen 61 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement device 1. FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a diagram showing an example of an operation guide screen 62 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement device 1. FIG. [Figure 8] 10 is a diagram showing an example of a connection completion screen 63 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement device 1. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a first modified example of the information management system 100. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the measuring devices 1 and 1a and the information terminal 5 in the information management system 100 of the first modified example. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a selection operation acceptance screen 71 displayed on an information terminal 5 during a pairing process with the measurement device 1a,1 in a first modified example. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second modified example of the information management system 100. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the measuring devices 1 and 1b and the information terminal 5 in the information management system 100 of the second modified example. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a connection operation acceptance screen 81 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement device 1b,1 in the second modified example. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an operation guide screen 82 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement devices 1 and 1b in the second modified example. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a third modified example of the information management system 100. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a selection operation acceptance screen 91 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b in the third modified example. [Figure 18] 10 is a flowchart showing a process (part 1) of the information terminal 5. [Figure 19]10 is a flowchart showing a second process of the information terminal 5. [Figure 20] 10 is a flowchart showing the processing of the measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment according to one aspect of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] §1 Application Examples <Information management system 100 to which the present invention is applied> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an information management system 100 including an information terminal 5 of the present invention and a measuring device 1 that communicates wirelessly with this information terminal 5.

[0035] The measuring device 1 includes, for example, a weighing scale, a blood pressure monitor, a body composition monitor, and the like, capable of measuring biological information. The measuring device 1 is a measuring device that is used while placed on the ground or a stand. The measuring device 1 may also include an activity measuring device that measures activity amounts such as the number of steps, walking distance, or calories burned. The activity measuring device is a wearable measuring device that is carried by being attached to the user's body. In contrast to wearable measuring devices, non-wearable measuring devices (such as weighing scales and blood pressure monitors) are called non-wearable measuring devices. The measuring device 1 transmits the measured biological information, activity amounts, and the like to the information terminal 5 via wireless communication as user management measurement information. Note that FIG. 1 shows a blood pressure monitor capable of measuring blood pressure as the measuring device 1. However, the blood pressure monitor cuff and other components are not shown.

[0036] The information terminal 5 stores the management measurement information received from the measurement device 1 in a data storage unit within the information terminal 5. The information terminal 5 is also capable of wireless communication with devices other than the measurement device 1, and stores information acquired from external devices in a data storage unit within the information terminal 5. The information terminal 5 is an information processing device that analyzes various information acquired from the measurement device 1 and other external devices. The information terminal 5 is, for example, a terminal with a display, such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, laptop computer, desktop computer, or wearable terminal. The information terminal 5 may be configured to acquire management measurement information from a specific measurement device 1. The specific measurement device 1 from which the management measurement information is to be acquired may be registered in advance in the data storage unit of the information terminal 5.

[0037] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example in which an information terminal 5 is connected to a network. As shown in Fig. 2, 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 management measurement information stored therein to the cloud server 90 via the wide area network N, and the cloud server 90 may manage the user's management measurement information as a database. Furthermore, the information terminal 5 may acquire the management measurement information managed in the cloud server 90 via the wide area network N, and use the acquired management measurement information.

[0038] §2 Configuration example <Configuration of Measuring Device 1> 3 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 that the user operates, a measuring unit 13 that measures biological information, activity levels, etc., a wireless communication unit 14 that can communicate wirelessly with external devices, and a sensor 15 that detects whether the measuring device 1 is stationary or tilted. 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 "processor" of the present invention.

[0039] Display unit 11 is configured with, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Operation unit 12 is a user interface that accepts user operations, such as buttons or a touch panel. Buttons include buttons that are physically provided on measurement device 1 and virtual buttons displayed on display unit 11.

[0040] The measurement unit 13 measures biological information such as weight, blood pressure, and body composition, or activity levels such as the number of steps, walking distance, and calories burned. What is measured varies depending on the object being measured by the measurement device 1.

[0041] 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 via broadcast communication at a predetermined transmission cycle. The wireless communication unit 14 transmits the advertising signal including, for example, the name and attribute information of the measurement device 1, or information about the model. The BLE communication performed by the wireless communication unit 14 is communication that uses, for example, a 2.4 GHz frequency. The wireless communication unit 14 transmits management measurement information, such as biological information or activity levels measured by the measurement unit 13, to, for example, the information terminal 5 via BLE communication.

[0042] The sensor 15 is, for example, an acceleration sensor or an inclination sensor. The sensor 15 detects when the measuring device 1 (the device itself) comes to a standstill when a user wearing the measuring device 1 stops their activity. The sensor 15 also detects when the measuring device 1 comes to a standstill when the user wearing the measuring device 1 removes the measuring device 1 from the user's body and places it on a desk or the like. The sensor 15 also detects when the measuring device 1 is placed on the ground or a stand, or when it is tilted and held up.

[0043] The RAM 16 is configured by a semiconductor device such as a DRAM or an SRAM, and serves as a working area for the controller 18 as well as temporarily storing information.

[0044] The data storage unit 17 is a recording medium that stores parameters, control programs, management measurement information, etc., required to realize predetermined processing. The data storage unit 17 is configured, for example, by a hard disk drive (HDD) or a semiconductor storage device (SSD).

[0045] Controller 18 performs predetermined processing by executing a control program. In this embodiment, for example, health management application software for the measuring device is pre-installed as a control program in data storage unit 17, and controller 18 performs predetermined processing by executing this health management application software.

[0046] For example, the controller 18 starts transmitting a first advertising signal when the measuring device 1 is powered on. The measuring device 1 is a "constant advertising" type device that transmits advertising signals without pressing a transmission start button. While transmitting the first advertising signal, the controller 18 accepts a connection request from the information terminal 5 and establishes a communication connection with the information terminal 5 in response to the connection request. Then, while in this connected state, the controller 18 performs data communication with the information terminal 5 upon accepting a predetermined operation (first operation) from the user. Furthermore, upon accepting a second operation from the user that is different from the first operation, the controller 18 starts transmitting a second advertising signal that is different from the first advertising signal. While transmitting the second advertising signal, the controller 18 accepts a connection request from the information terminal and establishes a communication connection with the information terminal 5 in response to the connection request, and then performs data communication with the information terminal 5.

[0047] <Configuration of information terminal 5> 4 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 the user operates, a first wireless communication unit 53 and a second wireless communication unit 54 that can communicate wirelessly 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. The controller 57 is an example of the "processor" of the present invention.

[0048] 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 or 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.

[0049] The first wireless communication unit 53 is a communication unit that performs cellular communication, such as a circuit (module) for communication in accordance with standards such as 4G, 5G, and LTE (Long Term Evolution: registered trademark). The first wireless communication unit 53 is also a communication unit that performs wireless LAN communication, such as a circuit (module) for communication in accordance with standards such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The second wireless communication unit 54 is a communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication, such as a circuit (module) for communication in accordance with the BLE standard.

[0050] The second wireless communication unit 54 acquires management measurement information of the 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 it desires to establish a communication connection. After transmitting the advertising signal, the measurement device 1 waits for a connection request for a predetermined time, and upon receiving a connection request within the predetermined time, stops transmitting the advertising signal and switches to one-to-one connection communication with the other party of the connection request.

[0051] The RAM 55 is configured by a semiconductor device such as a DRAM or an SRAM, and temporarily stores information and also serves as a working area for the controller 57 .

[0052] The data storage unit 56 is a recording medium that stores parameters necessary to realize predetermined processing, control programs, and management measurement information acquired from the measurement device 1. The data storage unit 56 also stores images of, for example, each model of the measurement device 1 that can be connected to the information terminal 5 via wireless communication, along with their names, attributes, model numbers, etc. The data storage unit 56 is configured, for example, by a hard disk drive (HDD) or a semiconductor storage device (SSD).

[0053] Controller 57 performs predetermined processing 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 performs predetermined processing 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 scan and receive an advertising signal. When controller 57 receives an advertising signal from measurement device 1, controller 57 controls second wireless communication unit 54 to send a connection request to measurement device 1 and acquire management measurement information from measurement device 1.

[0054] Furthermore, when the controller 57 detects advertising signals from multiple measurement devices, including the measurement device 1, via the second wireless communication unit 54, it accepts from the user a selection of a measurement device 1 to be connected from among the multiple measurement devices. The controller 57 outputs to the display unit 51 information prompting the user to perform a predetermined operation on the selected measurement device 1 to be connected. The controller 57 performs data communication with a measurement device 1, among the multiple measurement devices, that wirelessly transmits operation confirmation information that can identify that the predetermined operation has been accepted. "Data communication" refers to the transmission and reception of actual data, which is the purpose of wireless communication. For example, the controller 57 receives biological information from the measurement device 1. When accepting the selection of the measurement device 1 to be connected, if the multiple measurement devices include measurement devices having a predetermined relationship, the controller 57 outputs each measurement device to the display unit 51 as one of the options for the measurement device 1 to be connected.

[0055] "Measuring devices having a predetermined relationship" includes, for example, measuring devices with the same or similar appearance. Specifically, measuring devices having a predetermined relationship may be measuring devices of the same model or measuring devices of the same series. Furthermore, measuring devices having a predetermined relationship may be measuring devices included in the same group, determined based on information prepared by grouping measuring devices with the same or similar appearance. "Each measuring device as one option" means that the display unit 51 does not display each measuring device individually as an option, but rather displays all measuring devices collectively as one option. "Operation confirmation information" refers to information that can indicate that a predetermined operation has been performed in response to a request from the controller 57 to the measuring device 1.

[0056] Furthermore, when accepting the selection of the target measurement device 1, if the multiple measurement devices do not include a measurement device having a predetermined relationship, and if the selected target measurement device 1 is different from each measurement device, and if operation confirmation information is wirelessly transmitted from the target measurement device 1, the controller 57 performs data communication with the target measurement device 1. Furthermore, if the selected target measurement device 1 is each measurement device, the controller 57 performs data communication with the measurement device 1 that transmitted the operation confirmation information among the measurement devices.

[0057] In the case where "the selected measurement device 1 to be connected is different from each measurement device," the measurement device 1 to be connected is specified as one measurement device, so when a predetermined operation is performed on that measurement device 1, data communication can be performed with that measurement device 1. The same is true when "each measurement device" is not included in the "multiple measurement devices." In the case where "the selected measurement device 1 to be connected is each measurement device," the measurement device 1 to be connected is not specified as one measurement device (it is not known which of the measurement devices the user wishes to connect to), so data communication is performed with the measurement device 1 among the measurement devices on which the predetermined operation was performed.

[0058] Furthermore, when accepting the selection of the measurement device 1 to be connected, if the measurement devices having the predetermined relationship are not included in the multiple measurement devices and if the selected measurement device 1 to be connected is different from each measurement device, the controller 57 sets the predetermined operation for the measurement device 1 to be connected as a first operation. Furthermore, if the selected measurement device 1 to be connected is each measurement device, the controller 57 sets the predetermined operation for the measurement device 1 to be connected as a second operation different from the first operation.

[0059] The "first operation" is, for example, pressing a communication button provided on the measuring device 1. The pressing of the communication button is, for example, a short press. The "second operation" is, for example, a more complex operation than the "first operation." The "second operation" is an operation that does not also call up another function. Specifically, the second operation may be a long press of the communication button or multiple presses. The second operation is not limited to pressing the communication button and may be, for example, performing a measurement with the measuring device 1 or tilting the measuring device 1 itself. For example, as described above, when measuring devices with the same or similar appearance are grouped, if a grouped measuring device (each measuring device) is selected, the controller 57 selects a measuring device 1 on which a predetermined operation has been performed among the grouped measuring devices and performs data communication. In this case, there is a possibility that a predetermined operation may be performed on another measuring device in the same group before the predetermined operation is performed on the measuring device 1 to be connected. Therefore, when a grouped measuring device (each measuring device) is selected, such a possibility is avoided by requiring a long press of the communication button as the predetermined operation.

[0060] The first operation on the measuring device 1 is assigned a function that causes the measuring device 1 to start communication with the information terminal 5, as well as a function different from the communication function. Therefore, there is a possibility that the user or another person may accidentally perform the first operation on a measuring device that is not the target device for connection, in an attempt to invoke a "different function." However, even if this does not occur, if the first operation is a simple operation such as a short press, there is a possibility that the first operation may be performed unintentionally due to an accidental touch. In contrast, the second operation on the measuring device 1 is assigned no functions other than the function that causes the measuring device 1 to start communication with the information terminal 5. An example of a "function different from the communication function" is a function that displays the history of measurement results for the measuring device 1 on the display unit 11 of the measuring device 1.

[0061] The multiple measurement devices are devices that start wirelessly transmitting advertising signals when their own power is turned on, even without pressing a communication button. Therefore, situations in which the information terminal 5 receives advertising signals from multiple measurement devices often occur, requiring the user to select a measurement device 1. The controller 57 determines whether the multiple measurement devices include each measurement device based on information about the models of the multiple measurement devices included in the advertising signal. For example, the controller 57 determines that measurement devices of the same model are “each measurement device” having a predetermined relationship. Alternatively, the controller 57 may group measurement devices that exhibit a predetermined relationship as described above, and determine whether the multiple measurement devices include each measurement device based on the group information of the group. “Group information” is, for example, information indicating a group of models with the same or similar appearances. The controller 57 may also determine that measurement devices with the same or similar appearances are “each measurement device” even if they are different models. The “group information” may be stored in the data storage unit 56 of the information terminal 5, for example, or may be obtained from the cloud server 90.

[0062] §3 Example of operation <Operation of Information Management System 100> Next, an example of the operation of the information management system 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the measurement device 1 and the information terminal 5 in the information management system 100. In this example, the following description will be given assuming that the measurement device 1 is a sphygmomanometer and the information terminal 5 is a smartphone. In addition, this example assumes that a user carrying the information terminal 5 (smartphone) is about to measure blood pressure with the measurement device 1 (sphygmomanometer), and that there is only one measurement device present near the user (for example, the situation shown in Fig. 1).

[0063] First, for example, a battery is inserted into the measuring device 1, and the measuring device 1 is powered on (step S11). The measuring device 1 starts transmitting an advertising signal (step S12). As described above, the advertising signal is transmitted to an unspecified number of external devices by broadcast communication at a predetermined transmission period.

[0064] When the health management application is launched (step S13), the information terminal 5 scans and detects an advertising signal from the measuring device 1 (step S14). The information terminal 5 recognizes the device (measuring device 1) based on information about the device name, attributes, model, etc. included in the detected advertising signal, and displays the recognized device on the display unit 51 of the information terminal 5 (step S15). The information terminal 5 accepts a connection operation from the user on the display unit 51 to connect the information terminal 5 and the measuring device 1 (step S16). The "display device" in step S15 and the "accept connection operation" in step S16 will be described later with reference to the display image of the information terminal 5 in FIG. 6.

[0065] This starts a wireless communication connection process between the second wireless communication unit 54 of the information terminal 5 and the wireless communication unit 14 of the measuring device 1 (step S17). The connection process is performed by the second wireless communication unit 54 transmitting a connection request to the measuring device 1 based on the advertising signal, and the wireless communication unit 14 receiving the connection request and switching to one-to-one connection communication with the connection request partner.

[0066] When the connection process between the information terminal 5 and the measuring device 1 (step S17) is started, the information terminal 5 displays on the display unit 51 a guide for a "short press operation," which is an operation for pairing with the measuring device 1 (step S18). After displaying the guide for the short press operation, the information terminal 5 transmits a pairing authentication request to the measuring device 1 to authenticate that the user is authorized (step S19). The pairing authentication request is repeated at polling intervals (e.g., several hundred msec). If 30 seconds have passed without receiving a pairing authentication response (authentication OK) from the measuring device 1 in response to the pairing authentication request, a pairing authentication timeout occurs. Furthermore, the pairing authentication ends if the timeout occurs 10 times in succession, for example. The "short press operation guide display" in step S18 will be described later with reference to the display image of the information terminal 5 in FIG. 7.

[0067] When the measuring device 1 receives a pairing authentication request from the information terminal 5 while transmitting an advertising signal, it determines whether a "short press operation" has been performed on the measuring device 1, and if a "short press operation" has not been performed, it transmits a pairing authentication response (unauthenticated) to the information terminal 5 in response to the pairing authentication request from the information terminal 5 (step S20). Furthermore, when the measuring device 1 receives a pairing authentication request from the information terminal 5, it transitions to a "short press operation standby state" in which it waits for a short press operation on the measuring device 1 (step S21). When a short press operation is performed on the measuring device 1, the measuring device 1 accepts the short press operation (step S22).

[0068] When the measurement device 1 accepts the short press operation, it transmits a pairing authentication response (authentication OK) to the information terminal 5 (step S24) in response to the pairing authentication request subsequently received from the information terminal 5 (step S23).

[0069] When the information terminal 5 receives a pairing authentication response (authentication OK) from the measurement device 1, it stops the pairing authentication request and displays a "connection completion screen" on the display unit 51 to notify that connection (pairing) with the measurement device 1 has been completed (step S25). When "each measurement device" has not been selected as in this example, that is, when a short button press operation (first operation) is required to identify the measurement device 1 to be connected, the "pairing authentication response (authentication OK)" serves as operation confirmation information that can identify that the first operation has been accepted. The "connection completion screen" will be described later in connection with the display image of the information terminal 5 in FIG. 8.

[0070] This starts data communication between the information terminal 5 and the measuring device 1 (step S26).

[0071] <Example of image displayed on information terminal 5> 6 is a diagram showing an example of a connection operation acceptance screen 61 displayed on the information terminal 5 during pairing processing with the measuring device 1. The connection operation acceptance screen 61 is a screen displayed on the display unit 51 when the information terminal 5 recognizes a nearby measuring device 1, for example, based on a detected advertising signal. The connection operation acceptance screen 61 is displayed, for example, in steps S15 and S16 in FIG. 5.

[0072] As shown in Fig. 6, the connection operation acceptance screen 61 displays a message 61a, such as "A blood pressure monitor has been found," notifying that a wirelessly capable measurement device has been detected. The connection operation acceptance screen 61 also displays a device image 61b indicating the detected measurement device and a model number 61c indicating the model of the measurement device. The connection operation acceptance screen 61 also displays a connect button 61d that the user taps when they wish to connect to the displayed measurement device (blood pressure monitor). The connection operation acceptance screen 61 also displays a cancel button 61e for canceling this pairing process.

[0073] 7 is a diagram showing an example of an operation guide screen 62 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement device 1. The operation guide screen 62 is a screen that is displayed when the connect button 61d in FIG. 6 is tapped. The operation guide screen 62 is a screen that provides guidance on the connection operation for pairing with the measurement device 1. The operation guide screen 62 is displayed, for example, in step S18 in FIG. 5.

[0074] 7, the operation guide screen 62 displays a target device display 62a indicating the measurement device to be connected, a model number 62b indicating the model of the measurement device, and a device image 62c showing an image of the measurement device. The operation guide screen 62 also displays a guidance message 62d that provides guidance on the operation, such as "Please press the button above," an operation button 62e indicating the position of the button to be operated on the measurement device to be operated, and a tap mark 62f that prompts the user to tap the operation button 62e. The operation guide screen 62 also displays a cancel button 62g for canceling the pairing process.

[0075] 8 is a diagram showing an example of a connection completion screen 63 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement device 1. The connection completion screen 63 is a screen that is displayed when the operation button 62e (see FIG. 7) is tapped on the measurement device to be connected, for example, the measurement device 1 (sphygmomanometer) shown in FIG. 1. The connection completion screen 63 is a screen that notifies that pairing with the measurement device 1 has been authenticated. The connection completion screen 63 is displayed, for example, in step S25 of FIG. 5.

[0076] 8, a message 63a, such as "Connection successful," notifying that the connection with the measurement device has been completed is displayed on the connection completion screen 63. The connection completion screen 63 also displays a device image 63b indicating the connected measurement device and a model number 63c indicating the model of the measurement device.

[0077] §4 Variations <First Modification of Information Management System 100> 9 is a diagram showing a first modified example of an information management system 100. The information management system 100 of the first modified example includes an information terminal 5 of the present invention and measuring devices 1, 1a capable of wireless communication with the information terminal 5. In this modified example, the following description will be given assuming that there are two measuring devices capable of wireless communication with the information terminal 5 near a user carrying the information terminal 5 (smartphone), one of which is a blood pressure monitor, and the other is an activity monitor. In other words, this modified example illustrates pairing processing when there are multiple measuring devices near the information terminal 5, but the measuring devices are different types and are not grouped.

[0078] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the measuring devices 1 and 1a and the information terminal 5 in the information management system 100 of the first modified example.

[0079] First, for example, a battery is inserted into the measuring device 1a (activity meter) and the measuring device 1a is powered on (step S31). The measuring device 1a starts transmitting an advertising signal (normal) (step S32). The advertising signal (normal) is transmitted to an unspecified number of external devices by broadcast communication at a predetermined transmission cycle.

[0080] Similarly, the measurement device 1 (sphygmomanometer) turns on the power (step S11) and starts transmitting an advertising signal (normal) (step S12).

[0081] In this modification, the processes from step S13 to step S14 are the same as the processes from step S13 to step S14 in FIG.

[0082] Next, the information terminal 5 recognizes each device (measuring device 1a, 1) based on information about the device name, attribute, model, etc. included in the detected advertising signal, and displays each recognized device as an option on the display unit 51 of the information terminal 5 (step S33). The information terminal 5 accepts a selection operation from the user for the options displayed on the display unit 51 (step S34). The "display each device as an option" in step S33 and the "accept selection operation" in step S34 will be described later with reference to the display image of the information terminal 5 in FIG.

[0083] In this modification, it is assumed that the measurement device that the user intends to connect to the information terminal 5 is the measurement device 1 (sphygmomanometer). Therefore, the measurement device 1 is selected in the selection operation in step S34.

[0084] In this modification, the processes from step S17 to step S26 are the same as the processes from step S17 to step S26 in FIG.

[0085] Furthermore, in this modified example, if the measuring device that the user intends to connect to the information terminal 5 is, for example, the measuring device 1a (activity meter), the measuring device 1a is selected by the selection operation in step S34, the measuring device 1a is displayed on the operation guide screen 62 (see FIG. 7) in step S18, and the information terminal 5 performs a pairing process with the measuring device 1a.

[0086] 11 is a diagram showing an example of a selection operation acceptance screen 71 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measuring device 1a,1 in the first modified example. The selection operation acceptance screen 71 is a screen displayed on the display unit 51 when the information terminal 5 recognizes the surrounding measuring device 1a,1 based on, for example, a detected advertising signal. The selection operation acceptance screen 71 is displayed, for example, in steps S33 and S34 of FIG. 10.

[0087] As shown in FIG. 11 , the selection operation reception screen 71 displays a message 71a notifying that multiple wirelessly capable measuring devices have been detected, such as "Multiple devices have been found. Please select the device to connect to." The selection operation reception screen 71 also displays option buttons 71b and 71c including device images indicating the detected devices and the model numbers of the devices. In this example, option button 71b including a device image of measuring device 1 (sphygmomanometer) and its model number: A002, and option button 71c including a device image of measuring device 1a (activity meter) and its model number: B005 are displayed. The selection operation reception screen 71 also displays a cancel button 71d for canceling this pairing process.

[0088] <Second Modification of Information Management System 100> 12 is a diagram showing a second modified example of the information management system 100. The information management system 100 of the second modified example includes an information terminal 5 of the present invention and measurement devices 1, 1b capable of wireless communication with the information terminal 5. In this modified example, the following description will be given assuming that there are two measurement devices capable of wireless communication with the information terminal 5 near a user carrying the information terminal 5 (smartphone), and both measurement devices 1, 1b are sphygmomanometers. That is, this modified example illustrates pairing processing in the case where there are multiple measurement devices near the information terminal 5, all of which are the same model, or different models but have the same or similar appearance, and these measurement devices are grouped.

[0089] 13 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the measurement devices 1, 1b and the information terminal 5 in the information management system 100 of the second modified example. In this example, the description will be given assuming that the measurement devices 1 and 1b are the same model of blood pressure monitor.

[0090] First, for example, a battery is inserted into the measurement device 1b (sphygmomanometer), and the measurement device 1b is powered on (step S41). The measurement device 1b starts transmitting an advertising signal (normal) (step S42). The advertising signal (normal) is transmitted to an unspecified number of external devices by broadcast communication at a predetermined transmission cycle. Furthermore, "normal" means that the advertising signal does not include operation confirmation information that will be included in the advertising signal in step S47 described below.

[0091] Similarly, the measurement device 1 (sphygmomanometer) turns on the power (step S11) and starts transmitting an advertising signal (normal) (step S12).

[0092] In this modification, the processes from step S13 to step S14 are the same as the processes from step S13 to step S14 in FIG.

[0093] Next, the information terminal 5 recognizes the measuring devices 1 and 1b of the same model based on information about the device names, attributes, model, etc. included in the detected advertising signal, and groups the recognized measuring devices 1 and 1b and displays them on the display unit 51 of the information terminal 5 (step S43). The information terminal 5 accepts a connection operation to the information terminal 5 for the grouped devices displayed on the display unit 51 (step S44). The "group and display devices" in step S43 and the "accept connection operation for grouped devices" in step S44 will be described later with reference to the display image of the information terminal 5 in FIG.

[0094] In this modification, it is assumed that the measurement device that the user intends to connect to the information terminal 5 is the blood pressure monitor of the measurement device 1.

[0095] In step S44, when the connection operation for the grouped devices is accepted, the information terminal 5 displays a guidance display for a "long press operation", which is an operation for pairing with the measurement device 1, on the display unit 51 (step S45). The "guidance display for a long press operation" in step S45 will be described later with reference to the display image of the information terminal 5 in FIG.

[0096] When a long press operation is performed on the measuring device 1, the measuring device 1 accepts the long press operation (step S46). Upon accepting the long press operation, the measuring device 1 starts transmitting an advertising signal (pairing mode) including operation confirmation information that can identify that the long press operation has been accepted (step S47).

[0097] The information terminal 5 scans and detects the pairing mode advertising signal from the measuring device 1 (step S48).

[0098] As a result, a connection process for wireless communication between the information terminal 5 and the measuring device 1 is executed (step S49).

[0099] When the information terminal 5 receives the advertising signal (pairing mode) from the measuring device 1, it stops the connection request to the measuring device 1 and displays a "connection completion screen" on the display unit 51 to notify that the connection (pairing) with the measuring device 1 has been completed (step S25). When "each measuring device" is selected as in this example, that is, when a long button press operation (second operation) is required to identify the measuring device 1 to be connected, the "advertising signal (pairing mode)" serves as operation confirmation information that can identify that the second operation has been accepted. The "connection completion screen" is the same as the connection completion screen 63 described in FIG. 8. This starts data communication between the information terminal 5 and the measuring device 1 (step S26).

[0100] 14 is a diagram showing an example of a connection operation acceptance screen 81 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement device 1b,1 in the second modified example. The connection operation acceptance screen 81 is a screen displayed on the display unit 51 when the information terminal 5 recognizes the surrounding measurement device 1b,1 based on, for example, a detected advertising signal. The connection operation acceptance screen 81 is displayed, for example, in steps S43 and S44 of FIG. 13.

[0101] As shown in FIG. 14, the connection operation acceptance screen 81 displays a message 81a, such as "A blood pressure monitor has been found," notifying that a wirelessly capable measurement device has been detected. The connection operation acceptance screen 81 also displays a message 81b, such as "Multiple devices have been grouped," notifying that the detected measurement devices have been grouped, and a device image 81c indicating the measurement device. The connection operation acceptance screen 81 also displays a connect button 81d that the user taps when they wish to connect to the displayed measurement device (blood pressure monitor). The connection operation acceptance screen 81 also displays a cancel button 81e for canceling this pairing process. Note that the message 81b does not have to be displayed. If the detected multiple measurement devices are the same model, the model may be displayed.

[0102] 15 is a diagram showing an example of an operation guide screen 82 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measurement device 1, 1b in the second modified example. The operation guide screen 82 is a screen that is displayed when the connect button 81d in FIG. 14 is tapped. The operation guide screen 82 is a screen that provides guidance on the connection operation for pairing with the measurement device 1. The operation guide screen 82 is displayed, for example, in step S45 in FIG. 13.

[0103] 15, operation guide screen 82 displays target device display 82a indicating the measurement device to be connected and device image 82b showing an image of that measurement device. Operation guide screen 82 also displays a guidance message 82c guiding the operation, such as "Please press and hold the above button," an operation button 82d indicating the position of the button to be operated on the measurement device to be operated, and a tap mark 82e encouraging the user to tap operation button 82d. Operation guide screen 82 also displays a cancel button 82f for canceling the pairing process.

[0104] <Third Modification of Information Management System 100> FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a third modified example of the information management system 100. The information management system 100 of the third modified example includes an information terminal 5 of the present invention and measuring devices 1, 1a, and 1b capable of wireless communication with the information terminal 5. In this modified example, the following description will be given assuming that three measuring devices capable of wireless communication with the information terminal 5 are present near a user carrying the information terminal 5 (smartphone), and that measuring device 1a is an activity meter and measuring devices 1 and 1b are blood pressure monitors. That is, this modified example illustrates pairing processing in the case where there are multiple measuring devices near the information terminal 5, and multiple of these measuring devices are the same model, or different models but have the same or similar appearance, and these measuring devices are grouped. The devices to be grouped are measuring device 1 and measuring device 1b, and these devices are blood pressure monitors of the same model. The device not to be grouped is the activity meter of measuring device 1a.

[0105] 17 is a diagram showing an example of a selection operation acceptance screen 91 displayed on the information terminal 5 during the pairing process with the measuring devices 1, 1a, and 1b in the third modified example. The selection operation acceptance screen 91 is a screen displayed on the display unit 51 when the information terminal 5 recognizes the surrounding measuring devices 1, 1a, and 1b based on, for example, a detected advertising signal.

[0106] As shown in FIG. 17 , the selection operation reception screen 91 displays a message 91a notifying that multiple wirelessly capable measurement devices have been detected, such as "Multiple devices have been found. Please select the device to connect to." The selection operation reception screen 91 also displays option buttons 91b and 91c including device images of the detected devices and their model numbers. In this example, the option button 91b displays an image of the same model of measurement device 1, 1b (blood pressure monitor) and its model number: A002, and the option button 91c displays an image of the measurement device 1a (activity meter) and its model number: B005. The option button 91b may display a message such as "Multiple devices (measuring devices 1, 1b) have been grouped." The selection operation reception screen 91 also displays a cancel button 91d for canceling the pairing process.

[0107] If the user selects, for example, the option button 91c (activity meter of the measuring device 1a) on this selection operation reception screen 91, the sequence diagram is the same as that shown in Figure 10, which is the sequence when multiple devices are detected and a device that is not to be grouped is selected. Also, if the user selects, for example, the option button 91b (blood pressure monitor of the measuring device 1, 1b) on the selection operation reception screen 91, the sequence diagram is the same as that shown in Figure 13, which is the sequence when multiple devices are detected and a device that is to be grouped is selected.

[0108] § 5 Processing of information terminals and measuring devices <Information terminal processing> Fig. 18 is a flowchart showing a process (part 1) of the information terminal 5. Fig. 19 is a flowchart showing a process (part 2) of the information terminal 5. This process is executed when the health management application of the information terminal 5 is started.

[0109] The information terminal 5 executes a process of detecting an advertising signal (step S51). Next, the information terminal 5 determines whether or not advertising signals from a plurality of devices have been detected (step S52).

[0110] If advertising signals from multiple devices are not detected in step S52 (step S52: NO), the information terminal 5 displays the detected devices on the display unit 51 and enters a state in which it is ready to accept a connection operation from the user (step S53). For example, the information terminal 5 displays a connection operation acceptance screen 61 as shown in Fig. 6 on the display unit 51. Note that the case in which advertising signals from multiple devices are detected in step S52 (step S52: Yes) will be described with reference to Fig. 19.

[0111] Next, the information terminal 5 determines whether or not a connection operation from the user has been accepted on the connection operation acceptance screen 61 (step S54). If a connection operation has not been accepted in step S54 (step S54: No), the information terminal 5 repeats the judgment process of step S54. However, for example, if the cancel button 61e (see FIG. 6) is tapped, this process ends. On the other hand, if a connection operation has been accepted in step S54 (step S54: Yes), the information terminal 5 starts connection processing with the detected device to be connected to (step S55).

[0112] Next, since the number of detected devices is not multiple, the information terminal 5 displays on the display unit 51 a guide urging the user to perform a "short press operation" on the device to be connected (step S56). For example, the information terminal 5 displays on the display unit 51 an operation guide screen 62 as shown in Fig. 7. Then, the information terminal 5 starts transmitting a pairing authentication request to authenticate whether the device to be connected is a device of a legitimate user (step S57).

[0113] Next, the information terminal 5 determines whether or not a pairing authentication response (authentication OK) has been received from the device to be connected as a response to the pairing authentication request (step S58). If the pairing authentication response (authentication OK) has not been received in step S58 (step S58: No), the information terminal 5 repeats the determination process of step S58. However, if the authentication of the pairing authentication request repeatedly transmitted at each polling interval times out, this process ends. On the other hand, if the pairing authentication response (authentication OK) has been received in step S58 (step S58: Yes), the information terminal 5 stops transmitting the pairing authentication request (step S59) and displays a connection completion screen on the display unit 51 to notify that connection (pairing) with the device to be connected has been completed (step S60). For example, the information terminal 5 displays a connection completion screen 63 as shown in FIG. 8 on the display unit 51.

[0114] The information terminal 5 starts data communication with the device that has been paired and authenticated (step S61).

[0115] Next, in step S52, if advertising signals from multiple devices are detected (step S52: Yes), the information terminal 5 proceeds to step S62 in FIG. 19 and executes a grouping process for the detected multiple devices (step S62).

[0116] Next, the information terminal 5 determines whether or not there are multiple options for the grouped devices (step S63). If there are not multiple options in step S63 (step S63: No), the information terminal 5 accepts a connection operation for the grouped devices (step S64). For example, the information terminal 5 displays a connection operation acceptance screen 81 as shown in FIG. 14 on the display unit 51.

[0117] Next, the information terminal 5 determines whether or not a device connection operation has been accepted (step S65). If a connection operation has not been accepted in step S65 (step S65: No), the information terminal 5 repeats the determination process of step S65. However, if, for example, the cancel button 81e (see FIG. 14) is tapped, this process ends.

[0118] On the other hand, if there are multiple options in step S63 (step S63: Yes), the information terminal 5 accepts a selection operation for the grouped devices (step S66). For example, the information terminal 5 displays a selection operation acceptance screen 71 as shown in Fig. 11 or a selection operation acceptance screen 91 as shown in Fig. 17 on the display unit 51.

[0119] Next, the information terminal 5 determines whether or not a device selection operation has been accepted (step S67). If a selection operation has not been accepted in step S67 (step S67: No), the information terminal 5 repeats the determination process of step S67. However, if, for example, the cancel button 71d (see FIG. 11) or the cancel button 91d (see FIG. 17) is tapped, this process ends.

[0120] Next, if a connection operation is received in step S65 (step S65: Yes), or if a selection operation is received in step S67 (step S67: Yes), the information terminal 5 determines whether the device to be connected is a group (step S68). If the device to be connected is not a group in step S68 (step S68: No), the information terminal 5 returns to step S55 in Fig. 18 and executes each process. The device to be connected is not a group when, for example, one of the devices shown in Fig. 9 is selected, or when the measuring device 1a (activity meter) is selected from the devices shown in Fig. 16.

[0121] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S68 that the device to be connected is a group (step S68: Yes), the information terminal 5 displays on the display unit 51 a guide prompting the user to perform a "long press operation" on the device to be connected (step S69). For example, the information terminal 5 displays on the display unit 51 an operation guide screen 82 as shown in FIG.

[0122] Next, the information terminal 5 scans and determines whether or not it has detected an advertising signal for pairing mode from a device to be connected (step S70). If it has not detected an advertising signal for pairing mode from a device to be connected in step S70 (step S70: No), the information terminal 5 repeats the determination process of step S70. Note that even if the information terminal 5 has detected an advertising signal for pairing mode from a device that is not a device to be connected, if it has not detected an advertising signal for pairing mode from a device to be connected, it repeats the determination process of step S70. On the other hand, if it has detected an advertising signal for pairing mode in step S70 (step S70: Yes), the information terminal 5 performs connection processing with the sender of the advertising signal (step S71).

[0123] Next, the information terminal 5 displays a connection completion screen on the display unit 51 to notify that connection (pairing) with the device to be connected has been completed (step S72). For example, the information terminal 5 displays a connection completion screen 63 as shown in Fig. 8 on the display unit 51. Then, the information terminal 5 starts data communication with the device that has been authenticated by pairing (step S73).

[0124] <Processing of measuring equipment> 20 is a flowchart showing the processing of the measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b. This processing is executed when the power of the measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b is turned on. The following description will be given assuming that the measurement device 1 is the measurement device 1.

[0125] The measurement device 1 starts transmitting an advertising signal (normal) (step S81). Next, the measurement device 1 connects to an information terminal and determines whether a pair link authentication request has been received from the information terminal (step S82).

[0126] If a pairing authentication request is received in step S82 (step S82: Yes), the measuring device 1 determines whether the current state of the measuring device 1 is a standby state for a short press operation (step S83). If the measuring device 1 is not a standby state for a short press operation in step S83 (step S83: No), the measuring device 1 transitions to a standby state for a short press operation (step S84). Then, the measuring device 1 determines whether a short press operation has been accepted (step S85). On the other hand, if the measuring device 1 is a standby state for a short press operation in step S83 (step S83: Yes), the measuring device 1 proceeds directly to step S85, where it determines whether a short press operation has been accepted (step S85).

[0127] If a short press operation has not been received in step S85 (step S85: No), the measurement device 1 sends a pairing authentication response (unauthenticated) to the information terminal of the connection partner (step S86), returns to step S82, and executes each process.

[0128] On the other hand, if a short press operation is accepted in step S85 (step S85: Yes), the measuring device 1 transmits a pairing authentication response (OK) to the information terminal with which the device is connected (step S87). Then, the measuring device 1 starts data communication with the information terminal that has been paired and authenticated (step S88). When data communication starts, the measuring device 1 may stop transmitting an advertising signal (normal).

[0129] On the other hand, if a pairing authentication request has not been received in step S82 (step S82: NO), the measurement device 1 determines whether a long press operation has been accepted (step S89).

[0130] If a long press operation has not been received in step S89 (step S89: No), the measurement device 1 returns to step S82 and executes each process. On the other hand, if a long press operation has been received in step S89 (step S89: Yes), the measurement device 1 changes the advertising signal (normal) to an advertising signal (pairing mode) and starts transmitting the advertising signal (pairing mode) (step S90).

[0131] Next, the measurement device 1 determines whether or not it is connected to an information terminal (step S91). If it is not connected to an information terminal in step S91 (step S91: No), the information terminal 5 repeats the determination process of step S91. On the other hand, if it is connected to an information terminal in step S91 (step S91: Yes), the information terminal 5 starts data communication with the connected (paired) information terminal (step S92).

[0132] As described above, when the information terminal 5 detects advertising signals from multiple measurement devices, for example, the measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b, it accepts from the user a selection of a measurement device to be connected from among the measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b. If the multiple measurement devices include measurement devices with a predetermined relationship, the information terminal 5 displays all of the measurement devices as a single option for the connection target. The information terminal 5 then prompts the user to perform a predetermined operation on the selected measurement device to be connected, and performs data communication with one of the measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b that wirelessly transmits operation confirmation information that identifies the acceptance of the predetermined operation. With this configuration, when the multiple measurement devices that detected advertising signals include devices that are difficult to distinguish, such as devices with identical or similar appearances or devices of the same model, the measurement devices are displayed as a single option. Therefore, when selecting a connection target, it is not necessary to identify one measurement device from among the measurement devices with a predetermined relationship, making it easier for the user to select a connection target.

[0133] Furthermore, when accepting the selection of a measurement device to be connected, if the measurement devices having the predetermined relationship are not included in the plurality of measurement devices, for example, measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b, and if the selected measurement device to be connected is different from each of the measurement devices, the information terminal 5 performs data communication with the measurement device to be connected that sent operation confirmation information that can identify that the predetermined operation has been accepted, and if the selected measurement device to be connected is a measurement device, the information terminal 5 performs data communication with the measurement device that sent operation confirmation information that can identify that the predetermined operation has been accepted. With this configuration, when a user selects an option of measurement devices having the predetermined relationship as a connection target, since the option of each measurement device does not specify a single measurement device as the connection target, data communication is performed with the measurement device that sent the operation confirmation information, thereby facilitating the user's selection of a measurement device to be connected and the predetermined operation on the measurement device.

[0134] Furthermore, when accepting the selection of a measurement device to be connected, if the measurement devices having a predetermined relationship are not included in the plurality of measurement devices, for example, measurement devices 1, 1a, and 1b, and if the selected measurement device to be connected is different from each measurement device, the information terminal 5 prompts the user to perform a predetermined operation on the measurement device to be connected as a first operation, and if the selected measurement device to be connected is each measurement device, the information terminal 5 prompts the user to perform a predetermined operation on the measurement device to be connected as a second operation different from the first operation. With this configuration, by making the first operation, for example, a short press operation, and the second operation, for example, a long press operation, when each measurement device is selected, it is possible to reduce the risk of the second operation being performed on another measurement device among the measurement devices, and it is possible to appropriately and easily select a measurement device to be connected.

[0135] Furthermore, according to the information terminal 5, the first operation on the measurement device is assigned a function for the measurement device to start communication with the information terminal 5 and a function different from that communication function, and the second operation on the measurement device is assigned no functions other than the function for the measurement device to start communication with the information terminal 5. In this way, it is preferable to apply the present invention to cases where the first operation on the measurement device is assigned not only the communication function with the information terminal 5 but also other different functions. Furthermore, since no functions other than the communication function are assigned to the second operation, the risk of the second operation being performed can be reduced, and the user can appropriately and easily select the measurement device to connect to.

[0136] §6 Programs The control method of the information terminal 5 described in the above-described embodiment can be realized by executing a prepared control program on a computer. The control program is recorded on a computer-readable storage medium and executed by being read from the storage medium. The control program may be provided in a form stored in a non-transitory storage medium such as a flash memory, or may be provided via a network such as the Internet. The same applies to the control method of the measuring devices 1, 1a, and 1b described above.

[0137] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the above description is merely an example of the present invention in every respect, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0138] 1,1a,1b Measuring device 5. Information terminals 11,51 Display section 12,52 Operation unit 13 Measuring part 14. Radio Communication Section 15 sensors 16.55 RAM 17,56 Data storage unit 18,57 Controller 53 First Radio Communication Division 54 Second Radio Communication Division 61,81 Connection operation reception screen 61a, 63a, 71a, 81a, 81b, 91a Messages 61b, 62c, 63b, 81c, 82b Device images 61c, 62b, 63c Model number 61d,81d Connect button 61e, 62g, 71d, 81e, 82f, 91d Cancel button 62,82 Operation guide screen 62a, 82a Target device display 62d,82c Information message 62e,82d Operation buttons 62f,82e Tap mark 63 Connection completion screen 71,91 Selection operation reception screen 71b, 71c, 91b, 91c Selection buttons 90 Cloud Server 100 Information Management System

Claims

1. An information terminal including a wireless communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with a measurement device that measures biological information, and a processor, The processor: When the wireless communication unit detects advertising signals from a plurality of measurement devices, Accepting a selection from a user of a connection target from among the plurality of measurement devices; outputting information prompting the user to perform a predetermined operation on the selected connection target; performing data communication with a measurement device, among the plurality of measurement devices, that wirelessly transmits operation confirmation information that can identify that the predetermined operation has been received; When the selection of the connection target is accepted, if each measurement device having a predetermined relationship is included in the plurality of measurement devices, the each measurement device is selected as one of the options for the connection target. Information terminal.

2. 2. The information terminal according to claim 1, The processor: When the plurality of measurement devices does not include each of the measurement devices, and when the selected connection target is different from each of the measurement devices, when the operation confirmation information is wirelessly transmitted from the connection target, the data communication is performed with the connection target; If the selected connection target is one of the measurement devices, the data communication is performed with the measurement device that transmitted the operation confirmation information among the measurement devices. Information terminal.

3. 3. The information terminal according to claim 2, The processor: When the plurality of measurement devices does not include each of the measurement devices, and when the selected connection target is different from each of the measurement devices, the predetermined operation is set as a first operation; When the selected connection target is the measurement device, the predetermined operation is set to a second operation different from the first operation. Information terminal.

4. 4. The information terminal according to claim 3, a communication function with the information terminal and a function different from the communication function are assigned to the first operation; Information terminal.

5. 2. The information terminal according to claim 1, the plurality of measuring devices start wireless transmission of the advertising signal when the measuring devices themselves are powered on; Information terminal.

6. 6. An information terminal according to claim 1, The processor determines whether the plurality of measurement devices includes each of the measurement devices based on information about the models of the plurality of measurement devices included in the advertising signal. Information terminal.

7. 7. The information terminal according to claim 6, the processor acquires group information indicating the predetermined relationship, and determines whether the plurality of measurement devices includes each of the measurement devices based on the group information; Information terminal.

8. A control program for an information terminal including a wireless communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with a measurement device that measures biological information, and a processor, the processor, When the wireless communication unit detects advertising signals from a plurality of measurement devices, Accepting a selection from a user of a connection target from among the plurality of measurement devices; outputting information prompting the user to perform a predetermined operation on the selected connection target; performing data communication with a measurement device, among the plurality of measurement devices, that wirelessly transmits operation confirmation information that can identify that the predetermined operation has been received; When the selection of the connection target is accepted, if each measurement device having a predetermined relationship is included in the plurality of measurement devices, the each measurement device is selected as one of the options for the connection target. A control program that executes processing.

9. A measurement device comprising: a measurement unit that measures biological information; a wireless communication unit that can wirelessly communicate with an information terminal; and a processor, The processor: starting transmission of a first advertising signal when the measuring device is powered on; connects to the information terminal in response to a request from the information terminal received while the first advertising signal is being transmitted, and when a first operation is received from a user, performs data communication with the information terminal; When a second operation different from the first operation is received from a user, the device starts transmitting a second advertising signal different from the first advertising signal; When the device connects to the information terminal in response to a request from the information terminal received while transmitting the second advertising signal, the device performs data communication with the information terminal. Measuring equipment.

10. A control program for a measurement device including a measurement unit that measures biological information, a wireless communication unit that can wirelessly communicate with an information terminal, and a processor, the processor, starting transmission of a first advertising signal when the measuring device is powered on; connects to the information terminal in response to a request from the information terminal received while the first advertising signal is being transmitted, and when a first operation is received from a user, performs data communication with the information terminal; When a second operation different from the first operation is received from a user, the device starts transmitting a second advertising signal different from the first advertising signal; When the device connects to the information terminal in response to a request from the information terminal received while transmitting the second advertising signal, the device performs data communication with the information terminal. A control program that executes processing.

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