Clothing for measuring biological signals

Abstract

This garment for biological signal measurement comprises: a garment body section; an electrode used while being in close contact with the skin surface side of the garment body section; a wiring disposed on the outer surface side of the garment body and electrically connected at one end thereof to the electrode; a metallic connector which is composed of a front material and a rear material, electrically connects the other end of the wiring through the fitting of the front material and the rear material, and connects an electronic apparatus to the front material; and an insulating material which encapsulates the wiring and the rear material of the metallic connector, wherein the wiring is disposed, from an outer surface side, on the skin surface side from a notched section provided in the garment body section and is connected to be in direct contact with the rear material of the metallic connector which passes through the garment body section from front to rear, and the insulating material also encapsulates the notched section.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to clothing for measuring biological signals, which has electrodes, wiring, and connectors and is used as a wearable device that acquires signals from a living body using electronic equipment worn on the human body. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the importance of daily health management has been emphasized, and one method for doing so is to record and analyze bioelectric signals, such as electrocardiogram waveforms, over a long period of time, to detect early signs of poor health or heart disease that could lead to problems. This is known to be effective in preventive medicine. Clothing that can be equipped with sensors and electronic devices to acquire bioelectric signals over such a long period of time has attracted attention (see Non-Patent Document 1). The clothing equipped with the sensor must be fixed to or connected to electronic equipment that processes and records the electrical signals or transmits them to the outside, and must also be equipped with wiring to electrically connect the electronic equipment to the electrodes and a connector to connect the wiring to the electronic equipment.

[0003] In one example of wiring and connector technology, a conductive resin sheet containing conductive particles is attached to the skin side of a shirt as an electrode and wiring, and a metal hook is attached to the front side of the shirt so that the end of the wiring is conductive, connecting an electronic device that serves as a heart rate sensor (Patent Document 1). Another example is one in which a fiber electrode impregnated with conductive resin and a conductor that connects to the electrode at its end to form wiring are attached to the skin side of clothing, the wiring is covered with a waterproof and insulating material, and the other end of the wiring is connected to a connector, providing electrical continuity with the electronic device (Patent Document 2). In any case, the wiring portion that transmits the biological signal must be covered with a waterproof insulating material because if it comes into contact with the skin or other objects, noise will be introduced into the biological signal. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0004] [Non-Patent Document 1] David MDRibeiro,et al.,“A Real time,Wearable ECG and Continous Blood Pressure Monitoring System for First Responders”,33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS,pp.6894-6898,2011 [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2018 / 221375 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-42387 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, biosignal measurement clothing with waterproof-coated wiring on the skin side has the problem of poor comfort due to the insulating material's lack of water absorption, which can lead to sweat buildup and sweating, and the insulating material touching the skin can cause discomfort. On the other hand, if the waterproof-coated wiring is installed on the outer surface, the following problems can occur.

[0007] Components used as connectors for connecting sensors, electrodes, and wiring, and electronic devices, need to be fixed to the fabric that forms the base material of clothing, so they are often made of metal materials called snaps or hooks, which are common in clothing materials, or a similar type that consists of a surface material used for connecting to the outside world and a backing material that is placed on the opposite side of the surface material, sandwiching the base material such as fabric between them.When an external force is applied, part of the backing material penetrates the fabric and deforms inside the surface material, so that the two components are fixed by sandwiching the fabric between them. In this case, it is important to have a large area of direct contact between the wiring and the metal connector to ensure sufficient electrical continuity, but since the wiring needs to be insulated from the skin and wet clothing, it is essential to cover it with a waterproof insulating material, and the contact area between the wiring and the metal connector must be free of insulating material.

[0008] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of an example of a metal connector structure and wiring arrangement, and FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2 are diagrams showing an example of wiring (skin-facing arrangement) and an arrangement structure of the outer and skin-facing sides of the metal connector that is not in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 7 illustrates a post-type metal connector 13-1 and a prong-type metal connector 13-2, and FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2 sequentially illustrate the attachment of the electrode 10, wiring 11, insulating materials 12a and 12b, outer material 13a, and inner material 13b. When the metal connector is placed skin-facing, the electrode 10 and wiring 11 are first attached to the back surface 2b, as shown in FIGS. 8-1(a) and 8-2(a). Next, the insulating material 12a is attached to the outer surface 2a, as shown in FIG. 8-1(b), and the outer materials 13a and 13b are attached to the garment body 2, as shown in FIG. 8-2(b). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-1(c) and FIG. 8-2(c), an insulating material 12b is attached to the rear surface 2b.

[0009] As shown in Fig. 7, when the outer surface 13a of the metal connectors 13-1 and 13-2 is attached to the outer surface 2a of the clothing main body 2 to attach electronic devices, the backing material 13b of the metal connectors 13-1 and 13-2 is necessarily fixed to the skin-facing side 2b. If the backing material 13b is to be in direct contact with the wiring 11 arranged on the skin-facing side 2b of the same surface, it is possible to attach the metal connector 13 with the backing material 13b in contact with the wiring 11, as shown in Figs. 8-1 and 8-2, and further cover both the wiring 11 and the bottom of the backing material 13b with the insulating material 12b.

[0010] 9-1 and 9-2 show an example of an arrangement of wiring (disposed on the outer surface) and a metal connector on the outer surface and skin-facing side, which is not in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the arrangement of wiring and connectors shown in FIG. 9-1. FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2 show the installation of electrode 10, wiring 11, and insulating materials 12a and 12b over time. When the metal connector is disposed on the outer surface, as shown in FIGS. 9-1(a) and 9-2(a), first, electrode 10 is attached to the back surface 2b and wiring 11 to the outer surface 2a, and the electrode 10 and wiring 11 are connected by metal connectors 14a and 14b. Next, as shown in FIGS. 9-1(b) and 9-2(b), insulating material 12a is attached to the outer surface 2a, and facing materials 13a and 13b are attached to the garment body 2. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-1(c) and FIG. 9-2(c), an insulating material 12b is attached to the rear surface 2b. Even when the wiring 11 and the surface 13a of the metal connector 13 are arranged on the same outer surface 2a, the wiring 11 must be covered with the insulating material 12a, and the metal connector 13 must have a hole 12c in the insulating material 12a, exposing the surface 13a through the hole 12c, so that it can function as a connector. However, as shown in Figure 10(b), if the hole 12c in the insulating material 12a is enlarged to improve conductivity, the wiring 11 right next to the metal connector 13 is exposed. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10(c), if the insulating material 12a is attached and then the surface 13a of the metal connector 13 is fixed on top of it to ensure insulation, conductivity cannot be ensured. Furthermore, even if the hole 12c in the insulating material 12a is small enough to be hidden under the surface 13a of the metal connector 13, there is a risk of insufficient contact between the metal connector 13 and the wiring 11, resulting in a connection failure.

[0011] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide clothing for measuring biological signals that is comfortable to wear and has excellent conductivity and insulation properties, by arranging the wiring on the outer surface of the clothing body from a cut-out portion on the clothing body to the skin-facing side. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The present invention relates to a garment for measuring biological signals, comprising a garment main body, an electrode that is placed in close contact with the skin surface of the garment main body, wiring that is connected at one end to the electrode and arranged on the outer surface of the garment main body, a metal connector that connects an electronic device to the garment main body and that is made up of a surface material and a lining material and that electrically connects the other end of the wiring by fitting the surface material and the lining material together, and an insulating material that seals the wiring and the lining material of the metal connector, wherein the wiring is arranged on the skin side from a cutout provided in the garment main body and is connected by direct contact with the lining material of the metal connector that penetrates the front and back of the garment main body, and the insulating material also seals the cutout. Furthermore, the fabric parts that cover the wiring arranged on the outer surface of the main clothing body are sewn to the body, so the wiring and insulating material are not visible from the outside when worn, making this a highly stylish garment for measuring biological signals.

[0013] Furthermore, the front body of the main clothing body consists of a right front body and a left front body, and the right front body and the left front body can be opened and closed. The right front body and the left front body are respectively provided with the electrodes, the wiring, and the metal connector, and the electronic device is connected to the metal connector of the right front body and the left front body across the opening and closing parts of the right front body and the left front body, making this a clothing for measuring biological signals. In addition, the clothing for measuring biosignals is equipped with an adapter that has a first connector on the front side for connecting the electronic device and a second connector on the back side for connecting to the metal connector, allowing the electronic device to be easily attached to the front of the body. Furthermore, the adapter is made of textile and has an adapter body formed by folding the textile in half, the first connector and the second connector are arranged on one side of the textile, wiring connecting the first connector and the second connector is arranged on the opposite side, the wiring is sealed with insulating material, and the adapter body is a garment for measuring biological signals that is folded in half so that the first connector and the second connector are exposed on both sides. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the clothing for measuring biological signals of the present invention, the wiring can be arranged on the outer surface of the clothing body so that it does not come into contact with the skin, and can be reliably connected to the metal connector, resulting in high design and functionality. Furthermore, the front-opening garment for measuring biological signals according to the present invention is extremely easy to put on and take off, and electronic devices can be easily attached, reducing discomfort for the wearer when putting it on and taking it off, and preventing damage to the wiring caused by forcing the body through the garment when putting it on and taking it off. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a garment for measuring biological signals and an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2-1] FIG. 2-1 is a partial view showing the wiring structure on the outer surface side of the garment for measuring biological signals according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2-2] FIG. 2-2 is a partial view showing the wiring structure on the skin side of the garment for measuring biological signals according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3-1] FIG. 3-1 is a partial view showing a wiring structure on the outer surface side of a garment for measuring biological signals according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3-2] FIG. 3-2 is a partial view showing a wiring structure on the skin side of a garment for measuring biological signals according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a garment for measuring biological signals and an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5-1] FIG. 5-1 is a schematic diagram showing a garment for measuring biological signals and an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5-2] FIG. 5-2 is a schematic diagram showing a garment for measuring biological signals and an electronic device according to a modified example of the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a garment for measuring biological signals and an electronic device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a metal snap used in a metal connector. [Figure 8-1] FIG. 8-1 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement structure of wiring (applied to the skin surface) and a metal connector on the outer surface side that is not according to the present invention. [Figure 8-2] FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement structure of wiring (disposed on the skin surface) and a metal connector on the skin surface side that is not according to the present invention. [Figure 9-1] FIG. 9-1 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement structure of wiring (external surface arrangement) and a metal connector on the outer surface side that is not according to the present invention. [Figure 9-2] FIG. 9-2 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement structure of wiring (arranged on the outer surface) and a metal connector on the skin side that is not according to the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the wiring and connector arrangement structure of FIG. 9-1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0017] [First embodiment] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an example of a biosignal measurement garment according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2-1 is a partial view showing the wiring structure on the outer surface of the biosignal measurement garment according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2-2 is a partial view showing the wiring structure on the skin-facing side of the biosignal measurement garment according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2-1 and 2-2 illustrate the attachment of electrodes 10, wiring 11, and insulating materials 12a and 12b over time. In the biosignal measurement garment 1, electrodes 10 are placed on the skin-facing side of the garment body 2, below the chest and near both sides of the garment body 2, with one end of the wiring 11 connected to the electrode 10. The wiring 11 is disposed on the outer surface 2a of the garment body 2 and is electrically connected to the electrode 10 disposed on the skin-facing side via connectors 14 (14a, 12b) with a structure consisting of a surface material and a lining material similar to that of the metal connector 13 described below. The wiring 11 is entirely covered with insulating materials 12a and 12b.

[0018] In the present invention, the material of the garment body 2 can be any natural fiber material such as cotton or wool, or synthetic fiber material such as polyester or nylon, which are commonly used in clothing, without any restrictions.

[0019] There are no particular limitations on the material of electrode 10, and any of a commercially available medical Ag / AgCl electrode with electrolyte paste, a carbon filler mixed resin, Ag cloth, a conductive polymer-impregnated cloth, a cloth impregnated with an electrolyte solution, etc. Preferably, electrode 10 is made of a conductive polymer-impregnated cloth, which reduces irritation to the skin in close contact with the electrode and improves durability.

[0020] The electrodes 10 are placed at two positions on the skin side 2b of the clothing main body 2, on either side of the heart, and the cardiac potential and heart rate can be measured by measuring the potential difference from the heart.However, they can also be placed at locations that correspond to the muscles of the human body, such as the biceps, abdominal muscles, and quadriceps, to obtain myoelectric potentials. The electrode 10 can be fixed to the garment body 2 in any manner, including sewing the electrode 10 to the garment body 2, bonding it using a thermocompression adhesive, or printing a conductive material that will become the electrode 10 directly onto the garment body 2. Alternatively, a snap can be provided at the position on the garment body 2 where the electrode 10 is to be fixed, allowing a removable electrode 10 to be fastened.

[0021] Any known wiring material can be used for the wiring 11 without any restrictions, but since it will be installed in the garment main body 2, it is important that it is flexible and washable. It also needs to be covered with insulating materials 12a and 12b to prevent signals from being acquired from the human body or other parts other than the area where the electrode 10 is installed. Furthermore, it is preferable to have a structure in which an insulating material is further sandwiched between the garment main body 2 and the wiring 11 so that the wiring 11 is also insulated from the garment main body 2 where it is installed.

[0022] Metal connectors 13 are disposed in the center of the chest of the garment body 2, and are connected to the other ends of the wires 11 extending from the electrodes 10. Electronic equipment 20 is attached to the metal connector 13, and information on the potential difference from the heart measured by the electrodes 10 can be obtained via the wires 11 and the metal connector 13. The electronic equipment 20 can be attached to and detached from the surface 13a of the metal connector 13 by a connector 21.

[0023] There are no particular limitations on the metal connector 13, as long as it is made of metal, engages the outer material 13a and the inner material 13b from both sides of the garment body 2, and is partially penetrated to provide electrical continuity between the front and back. However, using metal connectors 13-1 and 13-2 with a structure as shown in Figure 7 allows for good passage during the sewing process and is easy to handle.

[0024] In the clothing 1 for measuring biological signals shown in Figure 1, the wiring 11 is arranged not on the skin side 2b of the clothing main body 2 but on the opposite side, the outer surface 2a, so there is no feeling of stuffiness or chafing caused by the wiring 11 and the insulating material 12a covering the wiring 11 coming into direct contact with the skin.

[0025] In the present invention, a cutout 2c is provided in the garment main body 2 so that the wiring 11 and the outer surface 13a of the metal connector 13 for attaching the electronic device 20 are both oriented toward the outer surface 2a, not the skin surface 2b, of the garment main body 2. The wiring 11 is exposed through the cutout 2c toward the skin surface 2b, opposite the outer surface 2a (see FIGS. 2-1(a) and 2-2(a)). The wiring 11 arranged on the outer surface 2a of the garment main body 2 and the cutout 2c are covered with an insulating material 12a (see FIG. 2-1(b)). The lining 13b of the metal connector 13 is brought into direct contact with the wiring 11 exposed toward the skin surface 2b, and the outer surface 13a and the lining 13b are fitted together, sandwiching the garment main body 2 and the wiring 11, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the wiring 11 and the metal connector 13 (see FIGS. 2-1(c) and 2-2(b)). The wiring 11 exposed on the skin surface 2b is covered with the insulating material 12b together with the cutout 2c of the garment body 2 and the backing material 13b of the metal connector 13 (see FIG. 2-2(c)). The electronic device 20 is connected to the outer surface 13a of the metal connector 13 exposed above the insulating material 12a. This structure ensures both sufficient conductivity between the wiring 11 and the metal connector 13 and sufficient insulation of the wiring.

[0026] The cutouts 2c in the garment main body 2 for exposing the wiring 11 on the skin side 2b may be holes for the wiring 11 to slip through, as shown in FIGS. 2-1(a) and 2-2(a). Alternatively, the cutouts 2c may be replaced with hollowed-out structures 2d as shown in FIGS. 3-1(a) and 3-2(a). In either case, to prevent fraying and improve strength, the wiring 11 and the cutouts 2c or hollowed-out structures 2d in the garment main body 2 are covered with insulating material 12a on the outer surface 2a and insulating material 12b on the skin side 2b. It is important that the backing material 13b of the metal connector 13 on the skin side 2b is also covered with insulating material 12b after being electrically connected to the wiring 11, so that only the surface material 13a of the outer surface 2a is exposed.

[0027] On the other hand, in a biosignal measurement garment not according to the present invention, when the wiring 11 is arranged on the skin side 2b, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the insulating material 12b covering the wiring 11 is arranged on the skin side 2b, increasing the area where the insulating material 12b directly contacts the skin, resulting in increased stuffiness and friction. On the other hand, when the wiring 11 is arranged on the outer surface 2a of the garment body 2 so as not to contact the skin, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the outer material 13a of the metal connector 13 is directly in contact with the wiring 11 for connection. However, if the insulating material 12a is attached and then the outer material 13a of the metal connector 13 is fixed on top of it to completely cover the wiring 11, electrical continuity with the wiring 11 cannot be ensured. Furthermore, even if a small hole 12c is drilled in the insulating material 12a, even a slight misalignment of the wiring 11 or the metal connector 13 can easily result in insufficient contact between the metal connector 13 and the wiring 11. Furthermore, the time-consuming process reduces production efficiency. Alternatively, if the hole 12c in the insulating material 12a is enlarged to improve conductivity, the wiring 11 close to the outer surface 13a will inevitably be exposed due to insufficient insulation, causing noise and impairing the design. In the garment 1 for measuring biological signals according to the first embodiment, the wiring 11 is primarily provided on the outer surface 2a of the garment body 2, thereby reducing stuffiness and chafing caused by the insulating material 12b coming into direct contact with the skin. Furthermore, the wiring 11 is in direct contact with the backing material 13b of the metal connector 13, providing electrical conductivity with the metal connector 13. The wiring 11 can be completely covered by the insulating materials 12a and 12b, thereby maintaining high electrical conductivity and insulation.

[0028] [Second embodiment] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an example of a biological signal measurement garment according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In the biological signal measurement garment 1A according to the second embodiment, a fabric part 3 is sewn to the garment main body 2 so as to cover the wiring 11 arranged on the outer surface 2a of the garment main body 2 of the biological signal measurement garment 1 according to the first embodiment. In this case, the wiring 11 is hidden by the fabric part 3, so that the design of the external appearance is not impaired. A metal connector 13 for connecting an electronic device 20 is arranged further above the fabric part 3, so that the electronic device 20 can be easily attached and detached. Furthermore, in the biological signal measurement garment 1A, like the biological signal measurement garment 1 according to the first embodiment, the wiring 11 is arranged on the outer surface of the garment main body 2, and one end of the wiring 11 is electrically connected to an electrode 10 arranged on the skin side via a connector. 4, the other end of the wiring 11 is exposed on the skin side and is in direct contact with the backing material of the metal connector 13, thereby providing electrical continuity between the wiring 11 and the metal connector 13. The cutting or hollowing structure and the backing material of the metal connector 13 are covered with an insulating material.

[0029] Furthermore, if the fabric part 3 covers not only the wiring 11 but also the electrodes 10 disposed on the skin surface 2b, even if the garment body 2 has a looser stretch, the overlapping portion of the garment body 2 and the fabric part 3 presses the electrodes 10 against the skin, preventing them from slipping, resulting in a garment 1A for measuring biological signals with improved signal acquisition performance and comfort. The fabric part 3 may be made of the same material as or a different material from the garment body 2. Furthermore, if the fabric part 3 is doubled up around the entire periphery of the garment body 2, only the necessary areas are doubled, further improving the stretchability of the garment 1A for measuring biological signals, which presses and fixes the electrodes 10 against the skin, thereby improving signal acquisition performance. Furthermore, as in the first embodiment, since the wiring 11 is disposed on the outer surface, the area of the insulating material that directly contacts the skin is reduced, reducing stuffiness and chafing caused by the insulating material. This also allows for sufficient electrical conductivity between the wiring 11 and the metal connector 13 and sufficient insulation of the wiring.

[0030] [Third embodiment] FIG. 5-1 is a schematic diagram showing a biosignal measurement garment according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The front of the garment body 2 of the biosignal measurement garment 1B consists of a right front body section 2-1 and a left front body section 2-2. A retractable zipper 4 is attached between the right front body section 2-1 and the left front body section 2-2, and electrodes 10, wiring 11, and a metal connector 13 are attached to the right front body section 2-1 and the left front body section 2-2, respectively. In the biosignal measurement garment 1B, similar to the biosignal measurement garment 1 according to the first embodiment, the wiring 11 is attached to the outer surface of the garment body 2, and one end of the wiring 11 is electrically connected to the electrode 10, which is attached to the skin side, via a connector. The other end of the wiring 11 is exposed to the skin side through a notch or hollowed-out structure (not shown in FIG. 5-1 ), and is in direct contact with the backing of the metal connector 13, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the wiring 11 and the metal connector 13. The notched or punched out structure and the backing of the metal connector 13 are coated with an insulating material. The electronic device 20 can be connected to the metal connectors 13 on the right front body 2-1 and the left front body 2-2 by straddling the zipper 4. The biosignal measurement garment 1B is extremely easy to put on and take off, even when the garment body 2 is made of compression wear using highly stretchable fabric to ensure close contact of the electrodes 10 with the skin. Furthermore, it is easy to remove even when the garment body 2 becomes sticky due to sweating. Even if the chest area is highly stretchy, the garment is comfortable to wear because there is no need to put the garment over the head or shoulders. As in the first embodiment, the wiring 11 is disposed on the outer surface, reducing the area of the insulating material that directly contacts the skin. This reduces stuffiness and chafing caused by the insulating material, while also achieving sufficient electrical conductivity between the wiring 11 and the metal connectors 13 and sufficient insulation of the wiring. The biosignal measurement garment 1C shown in FIG. 5-2 has the same configuration as the biosignal measurement garment 1B, except that the fabric part 3 is sewn to hide the wiring 11. The front of the garment can be fully opened. It has the same effect as the clothing for measuring biological signals 1B, and is superior in design and signal acquisition performance.

[0031] [Fourth embodiment] Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a biological signal measurement garment and an electronic device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which an adapter 30 is attached to the biological signal measurement garment 1C of Fig. 5-1. The adapter 30 has a first connector 32 for connecting the connector 21D of the electronic device 20D to the front surface of the adapter body 31, and a second connector 33 for connecting to the surface material 13a of the metal connector 13 on the back surface side.

[0032] In biosignal measurement garments 1B and 1C, whose front body can be fully opened by fastening a zipper or the like, the fasteners may cause the metal connectors 13 to be spaced apart by a certain distance, making it impossible to directly attach the electronic device to the garment. There are also cases where a user wishes to attach another electronic device with a different connector arrangement. By attaching an adapter 30 to biosignal measurement garment 1C, which uses a first connector 31 that corresponds to the connector of the electronic device to be used, it becomes possible to attach the electronic device that cannot be directly connected to metal connector 13.

[0033] The adapter 30 may be a circuit board in which the first connector 32, the second connector 33, and wiring (not shown) are arranged on the adapter body 31 made of plastic or a rubber sheet, or may be made of textile such as woven or nonwoven fabric. In particular, an adapter body 31 made of textile and folded in half is preferred. The first connector 32 and the second connector 33 are arranged on one side of the textile, and the wiring is arranged on the other side. The wiring is sealed with an insulating material, and then the textile is folded so that the first connector 32 and the second connector 33 are exposed on both sides of the folded textile. Because the wiring is not exposed and the textile is soft to the touch, it is suitable for direct attachment to clothing close to the human body. [Industrial Applicability]

[0034] The present invention can be applied to a technology for acquiring bioelectric signals by wearing clothing equipped with electronic devices. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1. Clothing for measuring biosignals 2. Clothing body 2a Exterior 2b Skin surface 2c Notch 2D hollowed-out structure 2-1 Right front body 2-2 Left front body 3 Fabric parts 4 Zipper 10 electrodes 11 Wiring 12a, 12b Insulation material 13 Metal Connector 14 Connectors 20, 20D electronic equipment 21, 21D Connector 30 adapters 31 Adapter body 32 First Connector 33 Second Connector

Claims

1. A clothing main body part; an electrode that is used by being in close contact with the skin side of the clothing body; a wire disposed on the outer surface of the garment body and electrically connected at one end to the electrode; a metal connector consisting of a surface material and a backing material, electrically connecting the other end of the wiring by fitting the surface material and the backing material together, and connecting an electronic device to the surface material; an insulating material that encapsulates the wiring and the backing of the metal connector; the wiring is arranged from the outer surface side to the skin side through a cutout provided in the main garment body, and is connected by direct contact with the lining of the metal connector that penetrates the front and back of the main garment body, the cutout is provided so that the wiring conducts between the electrode and the metal connector, and the insulating material also seals the cutout.

2. Clothing for measuring biological signals as described in Claim 1, wherein the cutout portion is provided between the electrode and the metal connector.

3. A garment for measuring biological signals as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein a fabric part covering the wiring arranged on the outer surface of the clothing main body is sewn to the body of the clothing main body on whose outer surface the wiring is arranged.

4. Clothing for measuring biosignals as described in Claim 3, wherein the fabric parts are sewn to at least the front body.

5. The front body of the garment main body portion comprises a right front body and a left front body, and the right front body and the left front body can be opened and closed, The right front body and the left front body are respectively provided with the electrodes, the wiring, and the metal connector, A garment for measuring biological signals as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the electronic device is connected to the metal connectors on the right front body and the left front body across the opening and closing portions of the right front body and the left front body.

6. 6. The garment for measuring biological signals according to claim 5, further comprising an adapter having a first connector on a front side for connecting the electronic device and a second connector on a back side for connecting to the metal connector.

7. The adapter is The adapter body is made of a textile and is formed by folding the textile in half. the first connector and the second connector are disposed on one side of the textile, and a wiring connecting the first connector and the second connector is disposed on the other side, and the wiring is sealed with an insulating material; 7. The garment for measuring biological signals according to claim 6, wherein the adapter body is folded in half so that the first connector and the second connector are exposed on both sides.

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