Biological information measurement system

Abstract

To measure biological information by stably holding a measuring instrument at a desired position of a subject.SOLUTION: A biological information measurement system comprises underwear 90 and a clinical thermometer 10, a biological information measuring instrument. The underwear 90 comprises a plurality of snap buttons 21, 22, 23 whose arrangement positions differ from one another on a shoulder part 92. The clinical thermometer 10 comprises a plurality of snap buttons 13 that are to engage with any of the plurality of snap buttons 21, 22, 23. By fitting the plurality of snap buttons 13 to predetermined snap buttons selected from the plurality of snap buttons 21, 22, 23, the clinical thermometer 10 is attached to a predetermined position of the underwear 90.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a technique for measuring biological information of a subject by attaching a biological information measuring device to underwear worn by the subject. [Background technology]

[0002] Among biological information, continuous measurement of basal body temperature is considered effective in understanding a subject's hormone balance, health condition, etc.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses clothing with a body temperature measurement device attached as a device for measuring basal body temperature. The clothing with a body temperature measurement device of Patent Document 1 includes clothing and a body temperature sensor. The clothing includes a bag-shaped storage compartment. The body temperature sensor is stored in the storage compartment.

[0004] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses a garment equipped with a heartbeat detection device as a technology for detecting heartbeat as biometric information. The garment in Patent Document 2 includes multiple cylindrical storage compartments. The heartbeat detection devices are selectively stored in the multiple cylindrical storage compartments. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-217098 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-083728 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, with the conventional techniques including those described in the above patent documents, it has been difficult to stably maintain the position of a biological information measuring device such as a body temperature sensor, making it difficult to continuously measure biological information at a desired position on the subject.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for stably holding a measuring device at a desired position on a subject and measuring biological information. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The biological information measuring system of the present invention includes clothing having a first engagement part and a biological information measuring device having a second engagement part that engages with the first engagement part. The first engagement part has a plurality of positions at which the second engagement part can engage.

[0009] In this configuration, the biological information measuring device is fixed to the clothing by engagement between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. The second engaging portion has a plurality of positions at which it can engage with the first engaging portion, making it possible to adjust the position at which the biological information measuring device is fixed to the clothing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to this invention, the measuring device can be stably held at a desired position on the subject, thereby enabling continuous measurement of biological information at the desired position on the subject. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] Figure 1(A) is a diagram showing the front surface of the chest side portion of underwear as clothing according to the first embodiment, Figure 1(B) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of underwear according to the first embodiment, and Figure 1(C) is an enlarged view of the portion where snap buttons are arranged in the underwear according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a five-view diagram of a clinical thermometer as a biological information measuring device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] 3(A) and 3(B) are perspective views showing the thermometer attached to underwear. [Figure 4] FIG. 4(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of the underwear according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 4(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the underwear according to the second embodiment where snap buttons are arranged. [Figure 5]FIG. 5(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of the underwear according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 5(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the underwear according to the third embodiment where the hook-and-loop fastener is arranged. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a five-view diagram of the thermometer according to the third embodiment. [Figure 7] 7(A) and 7(B) are diagrams showing the back surface of the chest side portion of the underwear according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of the underwear according to the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 8(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the underwear according to the fifth embodiment where the guide rail is arranged. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a seven-view diagram of a guide rail according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a five-view diagram of a thermometer according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 11] 11(A) and 11(B) are diagrams showing how the thermometer is attached to the guide rail. [Figure 12] Figure 12(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of the underwear according to the sixth embodiment, and Figure 12(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the underwear according to the sixth embodiment where the guide rail is arranged. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a five-view diagram of a thermometer according to the sixth embodiment. [Figure 14] 14(A) and 14(B) are diagrams showing how the thermometer is attached to the guide rail. [Figure 15] FIG. 15(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of underwear according to the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 15(B) is an enlarged view of the location where a thermometer is attached in the underwear according to the seventh embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a five-view diagram of a thermometer according to the seventh embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a five-view diagram showing a derivative configuration of the thermometer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] In the following embodiments, a thermometer will be used as a biological information measuring device. However, the technology of the present invention can be applied to any device that measures any biological information other than body temperature, such as heart sounds and auscultatory sounds, by directly or indirectly contacting the human body (subject).

[0013] [First embodiment] A biological information measuring system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The biological information measuring system according to the first embodiment includes clothing and a biological information measuring device.

[0014] In the embodiment of the present invention, women's underwear is used as an example of clothing, and a thermometer is used as an example of a biological information measuring device. Furthermore, as a more specific example of underwear, sleep bras are used as an example. This is based on the fact that the area around the collarbone is effective for accurately measuring a woman's basal body temperature using a deep body thermometer, and that body temperature can be measured continuously while sleeping.

[0015] Therefore, the type of underwear is not limited to this as long as the temperature of the object to be measured and the measurement position are different, and of course it is not limited to underwear, but can also be undergarments, shirts that fit closely to the body, etc.

[0016] (Undergarments (clothing)) Figure 1(A) is a diagram showing the front side of the chest side portion of the underwear according to the first embodiment, Figure 1(B) is a diagram showing the back side of the chest side portion of the underwear according to the first embodiment, and Figure 1(C) is an enlarged view of the portion of the underwear according to the first embodiment where snap buttons are arranged.

[0017] As shown in Figures 1(A) and 1(B), underwear 90 includes cup parts 91, shoulder parts 92 (strap parts), and a back belt 93. Underwear 90 is formed by cutting and sewing a predetermined fabric.

[0018] The cup portion 91 is shaped to cover the chest of the person being measured (person whose temperature is being measured). The shoulder strap portion 92 is shaped to be worn over the shoulders of the person whose temperature is being measured. The back belt 93 is connected to both ends of the cup portion 91 and is shaped to cover the armpits and back of the person whose temperature is being measured.

[0019] One end of the shoulder strap 92 is connected to the upper side of the cup part 91, and the other end of the shoulder strap 92 is connected to a back belt 93. The shoulder strap 92 covers the area from the chest to the neck and shoulders, including the area around the collarbone of the person being measured, as well as the shoulders and part of the back of the person being measured.

[0020] A plurality of snap buttons 21, 22, and 23 are attached to the underwear 90. In this example, two snap buttons 21, 22, and 23 are attached to each piece of underwear 90. For example, the plurality of snap buttons 21, 22, and 23 are sewn to the underwear 90 with thread or the like, or are attached by crimping using a fastener or the like.

[0021] Here, there are two types of snap buttons: concave snap buttons and convex snap buttons, and the concave snap buttons and the convex snap buttons engage with each other. The snap buttons 21, 22, and 23 refer to either the concave snap buttons or the convex snap buttons.

[0022] The snap buttons 21, 22, 23 correspond to the "first individual engaging part" of the present invention. The assembly 20 of the snap buttons 21, 22, 23 corresponds to the "first engaging portion" of the present invention.

[0023] The snap buttons 21, 22, 23 are arranged on the chest side of the shoulder strap part 92. More specifically, when the underwear 90 is viewed from the chest side, they are arranged at a predetermined distance above the cup part 91 (shoulder side).

[0024] 1(C), the snap buttons 21, 22, and 23 are spaced apart from one another along the direction in which the shoulder strap 92 extends. Note that along the direction in which the shoulder strap 92 extends does not necessarily mean that the snap buttons are completely parallel to the direction in which the shoulder strap 92 extends; in other words, they are arranged in this order from the chest to the shoulder. More specifically, two snap buttons 23, two snap buttons 22, and two snap buttons 21 are arranged in this order from the cup portion 91 toward the shoulder.

[0025] Two snap buttons 23, two snap buttons 22, and two snap buttons 21 are arranged at equal intervals, which is a distance PL.

[0026] The two snap buttons 21 are aligned in the width direction (the direction perpendicular to the extension direction and thickness direction) of the shoulder strap portion 92. Similarly, the two snap buttons 22 are aligned in the width direction of the shoulder strap portion 92, and the two snap buttons 23 are aligned in the width direction of the shoulder strap portion 92.

[0027] The spacing between the two snap buttons 21 is the same as the spacing between the two snap buttons 22 and the spacing between the two snap buttons 23. Here, this spacing is the distance PW.

[0028] (Thermometer (biological information measuring device)) FIG. 2 is a five-view diagram of a thermometer as a biological information measuring device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the thermometer 10 includes a substrate 11 and a cover member 12. An electronic circuit for measuring body temperature is formed on the substrate 11. The cover member 12 covers the electronic circuit for measuring body temperature. The thermometer 10 measures deep body temperature, for example, by converting heat transmitted from the surface of the skin of the person being measured into an electrical signal and detecting it. The housing of the thermometer 10 is formed by the substrate 11 and the cover member 12.

[0029] In this thermometer 10, the main surface on the substrate 11 side is the attachment surface 101, and the main surface on the cover member 12 side is the measurement surface 102. The substrate 11 has a pair of side surfaces 104 and 105. In the example of Fig. 2, the substrate 11 is rectangular in plan view, with the side surface 104 being the side surface on the long side and the side surface 105 being the side surface on the short side.

[0030] The thermometer 10 further includes a plurality of snap buttons 13. The plurality of snap buttons 13 are arranged on the attachment surface 101 of the substrate 11. The plurality of snap buttons 13 are arranged near the four corners of the attachment surface 101.

[0031] The spacing between the snap buttons 13 along the long side of the substrate 11 is a distance P101. The spacing between the snap buttons 13 along the short side of the substrate 11 is a distance P102. Each of the snap buttons 13 corresponds to the "second individual engaging part" of the present invention, and the collection of the snap buttons 13 corresponds to the "second engaging portion" of the present invention.

[0032] (Thermometer attached to underwear) When the multiple snap buttons 13 are concave snap buttons, the multiple snap buttons 21, 22, and 23 are convex snap buttons. On the other hand, when the multiple snap buttons 13 are convex snap buttons, the multiple snap buttons 21, 22, and 23 are concave snap buttons. This allows the multiple snap buttons 13 to engage with the multiple snap buttons 21, 22, and 23. In other words, when the first individual engaging part and the second individual engaging part engage with each other, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion, which are the aggregate of the respective individual engaging parts, engage with each other, allowing the thermometer to be attached to the underwear.

[0033] The spacing (distance PL) between the multiple snap buttons 21, 22, 23 is the same as the spacing (distance P101) between the multiple snap buttons 13. The spacing (distance PW) between the multiple snap buttons 21, 22, 23 is the same as the spacing (distance P102) between the multiple snap buttons 13. However, the spacing may not be exactly the same, and may vary by a certain length. This allows the multiple snap buttons 13 to engage more reliably with the multiple snap buttons 21, 22, 23 even if the clothing (underwear) stretches when worn or shrinks when washed.

[0034] Figures 3(A) and 3(B) are perspective views showing a state in which a thermometer is attached to underwear. The attachment position of the thermometer relative to the underwear differs between Figures 3(A) and 3(B).

[0035] Since the spacing between the multiple snap buttons 21, 22, 23 (distance PL, distance PW) and the spacing between the multiple snap buttons 13 (distance P101, distance P102) are in the above-mentioned relationship, the thermometer 10 is attached to the underwear 90 using multiple snap buttons that are adjacent in the extension direction of the shoulder strap portion 92.

[0036] 3(A), the snap buttons 13 of the thermometer 10 engage with the snap buttons 21 and 22. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 3(B), the snap buttons 13 of the thermometer 10 engage with the snap buttons 22 and 23.

[0037] As a result, the thermometer 10 is positioned closer to the chest and fixed to the underwear 90 in the state shown in FIG. 3(B) than in the state shown in FIG. 3(A).

[0038] In other words, the position where the thermometer 10 is attached to the underwear 90 can be adjusted by selecting the snap buttons 21, 22, 23 with which the snap buttons 13 engage.

[0039] Furthermore, the thermometer 10 is attached to the underwear 90 by the engagement of the plurality of snap buttons 13 with the plurality of snap buttons 21, 22, 23. Therefore, the thermometer 10 is stably fixed to the underwear 90.

[0040] In this way, by providing the configuration of this embodiment, the thermometer 10 can be stably held at a desired position on the person to be measured, thereby allowing the body temperature to be continuously measured at the desired position on the person to be measured.

[0041] In particular, with this configuration, the thermometer 10 is positioned so that it overlaps the collarbone. This allows for continuous and stable measurement of a woman's basal body temperature. The position of the collarbone relative to the shoulders and chest varies depending on the body type of the person being measured. However, with the above configuration, the position of the thermometer 10 can be adjusted, allowing for more stable measurement of basal body temperature depending on the body type of the person being measured.

[0042] Furthermore, in the above-described configuration, the measurement surface 102 of the thermometer 10 is positioned so as to be in close contact with the skin of the person being measured, allowing the thermometer 10 to more stably measure the basal body temperature of the person being measured at a value closer to the deep body temperature.

[0043] In this embodiment, the number of snap buttons arranged on the underwear 90 is 2×3, but this number is not limited to 2×n (n is an integer of 4 or more) and may be used.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the thermometer 10 can be removed from the underwear 90. For example, when washing the underwear 90, the thermometer 10 can be removed and the underwear 90 can be washed. This makes it easier to wash the underwear 90. Furthermore, by using snap buttons, durability against washing can be improved.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the thermometer 10 is attached at four points, but the number of points at which the thermometer is attached is not limited to four.

[0046] [Second embodiment] A biological information measuring system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 4(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of an underwear according to the second embodiment, and Fig. 4(B) is an enlarged view of the arrangement portion of a snap button in the underwear according to the second embodiment.

[0047] 4(A) and 4(B), the biological information measurement system according to the second embodiment differs from the biological information measurement system according to the first embodiment in the assembly 20A of multiple snap buttons 21A, 22A, 23A, 24A, and 25A. The other configuration of the biological information measurement system according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the biological information measurement system according to the first embodiment, and therefore, a description of the same parts will be omitted.

[0048] 4(A) and 4(B), a plurality of snap buttons 21A, 22A, 23A, 24A, and 25A are arranged on the underwear 90. The spacing (distance PLA) between the snap buttons 21A, 22A, 23A, 24A, and 25A along the extension direction of the shoulder strap part 92 is half the spacing (distance P101) between the snap buttons 13 on the thermometer 10.

[0049] This allows the position where the thermometer 10 is attached to the underwear 90 to be adjusted at a distance shorter than (in this case, half the distance) the long-side distance between the snap buttons 13 of the thermometer 10. This allows the thermometer 10 to be positioned and adjusted to a position more suitable for measuring body temperature.

[0050] The spacing between the snap buttons along the direction in which the shoulder strap portion 92 extends on the underwear 90 is not limited to 1 / 2, but may be 1 / 3, 1 / 4, or the like.

[0051] [Third embodiment] A biological information measuring system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 5(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of underwear according to the third embodiment, and Fig. 5(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the underwear according to the third embodiment where a hook-and-loop fastener is arranged. Fig. 6 is a five-view diagram of a thermometer according to the third embodiment.

[0052] As shown in Figures 5(A), 5(B), and 6, the body temperature measurement system according to the third embodiment differs from the body temperature measurement system according to the first embodiment in that multiple snap buttons are replaced with multiple hook-and-loop fasteners and in the shape of the thermometer. The other configurations of the body temperature measurement system according to the third embodiment are the same as those of the body temperature measurement system according to the first embodiment, and a description of similar parts will be omitted. Here, there are two types of hook-and-loop fasteners: hook-and-loop fasteners, and the hook-and-loop fasteners engage with each other.

[0053] As shown in FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B), an underwear 90 has an assembly 20B of a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 21B, 22B, and 23B arranged thereon.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 13B are arranged on the thermometer 10B.

[0055] When the plurality of hook and loop fasteners 13B are hook-type hook and loop fasteners, the plurality of hook and loop fasteners 21B, 22B, and 23B are loop-type hook and loop fasteners. On the other hand, when the plurality of hook and loop fasteners 13B are loop-type hook and loop fasteners, the plurality of hook and loop fasteners 21B, 22B, and 23B are hook-type hook and loop fasteners. This allows the plurality of hook and loop fasteners 13B and the plurality of hook and loop fasteners 21B, 22B, and 23B to engage with each other.

[0056] With this configuration, similar to the first embodiment, the thermometer 10B can be stably held at a desired position on the person to be measured, thereby enabling the body temperature to be continuously measured at the desired position on the person to be measured.

[0057] It is preferable that the plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 13B be hook-and-loop fasteners, and the plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 21B, 22B, and 23B be loop-and-loop fasteners. This prevents pain and discomfort even when the hook-and-loop fasteners 21B, 22B, and 23B that are not used to fasten the thermometer 10B touch the subject's skin. Similarly, the garment is comfortable to wear even when worn only as underwear without using a thermometer.

[0058] [Fourth embodiment] A biological information measuring system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figures 7(A) and 7(B) are diagrams showing the back surface of the chest side portion of an underwear according to the fourth embodiment.

[0059] 7(A) and 7(B), the biological information measurement system according to the fourth embodiment differs from the biological information measurement system according to the third embodiment in that a hook-and-loop fastener 20C is arranged on the underwear 90. The other configuration of the biological information measurement system according to the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the body temperature measurement system according to the third embodiment, and a description of the same parts will be omitted.

[0060] 7(A) and 7(B), the plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 20C are elongated. The longitudinal direction of the plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 20C is aligned with the direction in which the shoulder strap 92 extends.

[0061] The plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 20C are spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the spacing being the same as the spacing (distance P102) between the plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 13B of the thermometer 10B in the short-side direction.

[0062] With this configuration, the thermometer 10B can be placed at any position within the arrangement range of the multiple hook-and-loop fasteners 20C along the extension direction of the shoulder strap part 92. This allows the thermometer 10B to be more reliably placed at a desired position on the person to be measured (a position suitable for measuring the body temperature).

[0063] In this case, it is advisable to provide multiple lines 29 as shown in Figure 7(B). For example, in the case of Figure 7(B), lines 29 indicating the positions of "A," "B," "C," and "D" are provided in the direction in which multiple hook-and-loop fasteners 20C extend. This allows the person to be measured to recognize the appropriate position for thermometer 10B using the multiple lines 29. Therefore, for example, even if thermometer 10B is removed from underwear 90, the person to be measured can more reliably reattach thermometer 10B to the appropriate position.

[0064] [Fifth embodiment] A biological information measuring system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 8(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of underwear according to the fifth embodiment, and Fig. 8(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the underwear according to the fifth embodiment where a guide rail is arranged. Fig. 9 is a seven-view diagram of the guide rail according to the fifth embodiment. Fig. 10 is a five-view diagram of a thermometer according to the fifth embodiment.

[0065] 8(A), 8(B), and 9, the biological information measurement system according to the fifth embodiment differs from the biological information measurement system according to the first embodiment in that the snap buttons are replaced with guide rails and in the shape of the thermometer. The other configuration of the biological information measurement system according to the fifth embodiment is the same as that of the biological information measurement system according to the first embodiment, and a description of the same parts will be omitted.

[0066] As shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B), the underwear 90 is provided with a guide rail 20D.

[0067] 8(B) and 9, guide rail 20D includes a base portion 201, lid portions 2021 and 2022, and side wall portions 2031 and 2032. Base portion 201, lid portions 2021 and 2022, and side wall portions 2031 and 2032 are integrally molded using resin or the like. Guide rail 20D corresponds to the "first engagement portion" of the present invention.

[0068] The guide rail 20D is fixed to the shoulder part 92 of the underwear 90 with the base part 201 in contact with the underwear 90. In this case, the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 20D is approximately parallel to the direction in which the shoulder part 92 extends.

[0069] The base member 201 is a long, flat plate. The lid members 2021 and 2022 are also long, flat plates.

[0070] The length (length in the long dimension) of the lid portions 2021 and 2022 is the same as the length (length in the long dimension) of the base portion 201. The width (length in the direction perpendicular to the long dimension and thickness directions) of the lid portions 2021 and 2022 is shorter than the width (length in the direction perpendicular to the long dimension and thickness directions) of the base portion 201.

[0071] The lid portions 2021 and 2022 run parallel to the base portion 201. The lid portions 2021 and 2022 are disposed at positions spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the main surface of the base portion 201. The distance between the lid portions 2021 and 2022 and the base portion 201 is approximately the same as the thickness of the substrate 11 of the thermometer 10D.

[0072] The lid portion 2021 faces one end of the base portion 201 in the width direction and is connected to one end of the base portion 201 by a side wall portion 2031. The lid portion 2022 faces the other end of the base portion 201 in the width direction and is connected to the other end of the base portion 201 by a side wall portion 2032. This forms a groove 204 surrounded by the base portion 201, the lid portions 2021 and 2022, and the side walls 2031 and 2032. In addition, an opening 205 is formed between the lid portions 2021 and 2022.

[0073] Recesses 211D, 221D, 231D, and 241D are formed in the cover portion 2021 along the longitudinal direction. The recesses 211D, 221D, 231D, and 241D have the same shape and are recessed from the surface of the cover portion 2021 facing the base portion 201. The spacing (distance P201) between the recesses 211D, 221D, 231D, and 241D is the same as the spacing (distance P101) between the protrusions 13D of the thermometer 10D (see FIG. 10).

[0074] Recesses 212D, 222D, 232D, and 242D are formed along the longitudinal direction of lid portion 2022. Recesses 212D, 222D, 232D, and 242D have the same shape and are recessed from the surface of lid portion 2022 facing base portion 201. Recesses 212D, 222D, 232D, and 242D have the same shape as recesses 211D, 221D, 231D, and 241D.

[0075] In the longitudinal direction of the base material portion 201 (the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 20D), the recesses 211D and 212D are in the same position, the recesses 221D and 222D are in the same position, the recesses 231D and 232D are in the same position, and the recesses 241D and 242D are in the same position.

[0076] The arrangement interval (distance P202) between recesses 211D and 212D is the same as the arrangement interval (distance P102) of protrusions 13D (see FIG. 10) of thermometer 10D. The arrangement intervals between recesses 221D and 222D, between recesses 231D and 232D, and between recesses 241D and 242D are the same as the arrangement interval (distance P202) between recesses 211D and 212D. Recesses 211D, 221D, 231D, 241D, 212D, 222D, 232D, and 242D correspond to the "first individual engaging part" of the present invention.

[0077] As shown in Fig. 10, a thermometer 10D has a plurality of protrusions 13D formed thereon. The plurality of protrusions 13D correspond to the "second individual engaging parts" of the present invention, and a collection of these corresponds to the "second engaging portion" of the present invention. The plurality of protrusions 13D are formed on the main surface 103 of the substrate 11 on the cover member 12 side. The shapes of the plurality of protrusions 13D are substantially the same as the shapes of the recesses 211D, 221D, 231D, 241D, 212D, 222D, 232D, and 242D.

[0078] In plan view, the cover member 12 is smaller than the substrate 11. As a result, in the thermometer 10D, a flange portion formed by the substrate 11 protruding from the cover member 12 is formed.

[0079] Figures 11(A) and 11(B) are diagrams showing the state in which a thermometer is attached to a guide rail, where Figure 11(A) is a partially enlarged plan view and Figure 11(B) is an E-E cross-sectional view of Figure 11(A).

[0080] 11(A) and 11(B), thermometer 10D is attached to guide rail 20D so that the flange portion of thermometer 10D is inserted into groove 204. At this time, for example, in the case of FIGS. 11(A) and 11(B), multiple protrusions 13D of thermometer 10D fit into recesses 211D, 212D, 221D, and 222D. This fixes thermometer 10D to guide rail 20D.

[0081] Here, the fixed position of the thermometer 10D can be changed and adjusted by changing the recesses in the guide rail 20D into which the multiple protrusions 13D of the thermometer 10D fit. Then, by fixing the guide rail 20D to the shoulder strap 92 as described above, the position of the thermometer 10D relative to the shoulder strap 92 can be changed and adjusted. Then, the thermometer 10D can be fixed in this position.

[0082] With this configuration, similar to the first embodiment, the thermometer 10D can be stably held at a desired position on the person to be measured, thereby enabling the temperature to be continuously measured at the desired position on the person to be measured.

[0083] Furthermore, in the configuration of this embodiment, the thickness of the lid portions 2021, 2022 of the guide rail 20D is smaller than the thickness (height) of the cover member 12 of the thermometer 10D. As a result, when the thermometer 10D is attached to the guide rail 20D, the measurement surface 102 of the cover member 12 protrudes beyond the guide rail 20D. This allows the measurement surface 102 to more reliably abut against the skin of the person being measured. Furthermore, by providing a sensor that measures body temperature in the space that includes this protruding portion, the thermometer 10D can more reliably and accurately measure the body temperature of the person being measured.

[0084] In this embodiment, a mode in which multiple recesses are formed in the cover portions 2021 and 2022 has been described. However, multiple recesses may be formed in the base portion 201, or recesses may be formed in the side wall portions 2031 and 2032. In this case, the thermometer 10D only needs to have protrusions formed on the mounting surface 101 and the side surface 105. The recesses and protrusions may also be formed in the reversed relationship to that described above. That is, multiple protrusions may be formed on the guide rail 20D side, and multiple recesses may be formed on the thermometer 10D side.

[0085] [Sixth embodiment] A biological information measuring system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 12(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of underwear according to the sixth embodiment, and Fig. 12(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the underwear according to the sixth embodiment where the guide rails are arranged. Fig. 13 is a five-view diagram of a thermometer according to the sixth embodiment.

[0086] 12(A), 12(B), and 13, the biological information measurement system according to the sixth embodiment differs from the biological information measurement system according to the fifth embodiment in that the recessed portion of the guide rail and the protruding portion of the thermometer are omitted. The other configurations of the body temperature measurement system according to the sixth embodiment are the same as those of the biological information measurement system according to the fifth embodiment, and therefore, a description of the same parts will be omitted.

[0087] 12(A) and 12(B), a guide rail 20E is arranged on the underwear 90. The guide rail 20E has a configuration in which the multiple recesses are omitted from the guide rail 20D shown in the fifth embodiment.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 13, the thermometer 10E has a configuration in which the multiple protrusions are omitted from the thermometer 10D shown in the fifth embodiment.

[0089] 14(A) and 14(B) are diagrams showing the state in which the thermometer is attached to the guide rail, where FIG. 14(A) is a partially enlarged plan view, and FIG. 14(B) is an FF cross-sectional view of FIG. 14(A).

[0090] As shown in FIGS. 14(A) and 14(B), the thermometer 10E is attached to the guide rail 20E so that the flange portion of the thermometer 10E is inserted into the groove 204. At this time, multiple surfaces of the flange portion of the thermometer abut against the base portion 201, the cover portions 2021 and 2022, and the side wall portions 2031 and 2032 of the guide rail 20E. This generates frictional force at these abutting portions, and the thermometer 10E is fixed to the guide rail 20E. At this time, the frictional force can be increased by roughening each surface. This allows the thermometer 10E to be more stably fixed to the guide rail 20E. The thermometer 10E can be fixed (engaged) at multiple positions on the guide rail 20E, and the portions of the guide rail 20E that abut at the multiple positions correspond to multiple first individual engaging components.

[0091] With this configuration, similar to the fifth embodiment, the thermometer 10E can be stably held at a desired position on the person to be measured, thereby enabling the body temperature to be continuously measured at the desired position on the person to be measured.

[0092] [Seventh embodiment] A biological information measuring system according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 15(A) is a diagram showing the back surface of the chest side portion of underwear according to the seventh embodiment, and Fig. 15(B) is an enlarged view of the location where a thermometer is attached in the underwear according to the seventh embodiment. Fig. 16 is a five-view diagram of the thermometer according to the seventh embodiment.

[0093] 15(A) and 15(B), the biological information measurement system according to the seventh embodiment differs from the biological information measurement system according to the first embodiment in that the thermometer 10F is fixed to the body thermometer 10F by bands 291 and 292. Other configurations of the body temperature measurement system according to the seventh embodiment are the same as those of the body temperature measurement system according to the first embodiment, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0094] 15(A) and 15(B), straps 291 and 292 are arranged on the underwear 90. The straps 291 and 292 are arranged along the direction in which the shoulder portion 92 extends. One end 291ED1 of the strap 291 is fixed to the upper part of the shoulder portion 92. One end 292ED1 of the strap 292 is fixed near the end of the shoulder portion 92 that connects to the cup portion 91.

[0095] 16, in the thermometer 10F, grooves 141 and 142 extending along the side surfaces 105 are formed near two side surfaces 105 of the substrate 11. Groove 141 is formed near one side surface 105, and groove 142 is formed near the other side surface 105. Grooves 141 and 142 penetrate the substrate 11 in the thickness direction.

[0096] 15(A) and 15(B), band 291 is inserted through groove 141 of thermometer 10F and fixed by fixing position adjustment jig 2910. Band 292 is inserted through groove 142 of thermometer 10F and fixed by fixing position adjustment jig 2920.

[0097] Fixing position adjustment jig 2910 is a jig that can adjustably fix the length of band 291. For example, fixing position adjustment jig 2910 fixes the folded portion when band 291 is inserted into groove 141 and folded back toward one end 291ED1. This makes it possible to adjust the distance from one end 291ED1 of band 291 to thermometer 10F.

[0098] Fixing position adjustment jig 2920 is a jig that can adjustably fix the length of band 292. For example, fixing position adjustment jig 2920 fixes the folded portion when band 292 is inserted into groove 142 and folded back toward one end 292ED1. This makes it possible to adjust the distance from one end 292ED1 of band 292 to thermometer 10F.

[0099] With this configuration, the thermometer 10F can be adjusted and fixed to a desired position relative to the underwear 90. Therefore, similar to the first embodiment, the thermometer 10F can be stably held at a desired position on the person being measured. This allows the body temperature to be continuously measured at the desired position on the person being measured.

[0100] (thermometer derivative configuration) Fig. 17 is a five-view diagram showing a derivative configuration of the thermometer. As shown in Fig. 17, the thermometer 10DR differs from the thermometer 10 according to the first embodiment in that it includes an adhesive layer 15. The other configuration of the thermometer 10DR is the same as that of the thermometer 10, and a description of similar parts will be omitted.

[0101] As shown in Fig. 17, the thermometer 10DR includes an adhesive layer 15. The adhesive layer 15 is made of a material that is more adhesive than the cover member 12. The adhesive layer 15 is preferably made of a material that is less irritating to the skin of the person being measured and that easily transfers heat from the person being measured. The material of the adhesive layer is, for example, an acrylic adhesive containing a (meth)acrylic polymer.

[0102] The adhesive layer 15 is disposed on the measurement surface 102 of the cover member 12 .

[0103] With this configuration, when the person to be measured wears the underwear 90, the adhesive layer 15 comes into contact with the skin of the person to be measured. This allows the thermometer 10DR to adhere to the skin of the person to be measured, enabling stable and accurate measurement of the core body temperature.

[0104] Furthermore, if the stimulation from the adhesive layer 15 is small, it is possible to suppress adverse effects on the skin of the person being measured. As a result, even if the underwear 90 is worn continuously for a long period of time, such as while sleeping, it is possible to suppress adverse effects on the skin of the person being measured, suppress discomfort, and continuously measure the core body temperature.

[0105] The configurations of the above-described embodiments and derivative examples can be combined as appropriate, and effects according to each combination can be achieved.

[0106] In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, the biological information measuring device is attached to a position on the chest side, but this is not limited to the chest side. The attachment position can be changed as appropriate depending on the biological information to be measured.

[0107] Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the thermometer may have additional functions other than the function of measuring body temperature. For example, the thermometer may include a transmission unit. In this case, the thermometer can transmit the measured body temperature to an external device (for example, a personal computer or a smartphone) using the transmission unit via wireless communication or the like. The thermometer may also include a storage medium. In this case, the thermometer can store the measured body temperature in the storage medium. By including the storage medium and the transmission unit, the thermometer can transmit the stored body temperature using the transmission unit via wireless communication or the like. Furthermore, the thermometer may include a notification unit. In this case, the thermometer can issue various notifications using the measured body temperature as a trigger. The notification unit may be, for example, a light-emitting element such as an LED, a speaker, a vibrator, or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0108] 10, 10B, 10D, 10DR, 10E, 10F: Thermometer 11: Circuit board 12: Cover material 13: Snap button 13B: Velcro 13D: Convex part 15: Adhesion layer 20, 20A, 20B: Aggregate 20C: Velcro 20D, 20E: Guide rail 21: Snap button 21A: Snap button 21B: Velcro 22: Snap button 23: Snap button 29: Line 90: Underwear 91: Cup section 93: Back belt 101: Mounting surface 102: Measurement surface 103: Main surface 104, 105: Side 141, 142: Groove 201: Base material part 204: Groove 205: Opening 211D, 212D, 221D, 222D, 231D, 232D, 241D, 242D: recesses 291, 292: Obi 2021, 2022: Lid 2031, 2032: Side wall 2910, 2920: Fixed position adjustment jig

Claims

1. a garment having a first engagement portion; a biological information measuring device that includes a second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion and measures biological information of a subject; Equipped with the first engagement portion has a plurality of positions at which the second engagement portion can be engaged; the first engagement portion includes a plurality of first individual engagement components; the second engagement portion includes a plurality of second individual engagement components; The plurality of first individual engaging parts and the plurality of second individual engaging parts are engaged with each other at a plurality of locations, The number of the plurality of first individual engaging parts is greater than the number of the plurality of second individual engaging parts, the biological information measuring device includes a flat flange portion formed on a housing, the plurality of first individual engaging parts are a plurality of recesses or protrusions formed on a guide rail having a groove that sandwiches the flange portion, the plurality of second individual engaging parts are formed on a housing of the bio-information measuring device and are a plurality of convex portions or concave portions that can engage with the plurality of first individual engaging parts; Biological information measurement system.

2. the first engagement portion is disposed on a surface of the clothing facing the subject; The biological information measuring system according to claim 1 .

3. The arrangement intervals of the plurality of first individual engaging parts are the same as the arrangement intervals of the plurality of second individual engaging parts. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1 .

4. the biological information measuring device has a portion that protrudes toward the subject beyond the guide rail when engaged with the guide rail; The biological information measuring system according to claim 1 .

5. the biological information measuring device includes an adhesive layer on a surface of the clothing facing the subject, the adhesive layer having a higher adhesiveness to the skin of the subject than a housing of the biological information measuring device; 5. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1.

6. The biological information measuring device is a deep body thermometer.

6. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1.

7. The garment includes shoulder straps that cover the subject's shoulders from the chest side to the back side, the biological information measuring device is attached to the shoulder strap at a position on the chest side; 7. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1.

8. the biological information measuring device includes a transmitting unit that transmits the measured biological information to an external device; 8. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1.

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