Wearable devices and biometric information management devices

Abstract

[Problem] To provide wearable equipment that can be easily and economically combined with peripheral equipment. [Solution] Wearable equipment comprising a sensor for acquiring biometric information of a wearer, a data processing unit for processing application information pertaining to the biometric information and the biometric information, and a communication unit for transmitting to and receiving from peripheral equipment, wherein application information that matches the peripheral equipment is provided to the peripheral equipment, and application information that does not match the peripheral equipment is not provided to the peripheral equipment. A biometric information usage device including the wearable equipment and peripheral equipment.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a wearable device. In particular, the present invention relates to a wearable device that can acquire biometric information of a wearer and transmit optimal application information related to the biometric information to a peripheral device. The present invention also relates to a wearable device that provides the optimal application information to a peripheral device via a short-range wireless communication method and pairs with the peripheral device to acquire the biometric information via a short-range wireless communication method with a longer communication distance. The present invention also relates to a biometric information management device comprising the wearable device and the peripheral device. [Background technology]

[0002] Terminal devices that are attached to or close to the user's body and can detect various physical conditions of the user and store and transmit the detected data are generally called wearable devices. Physical observation and management using wearable devices are used in a variety of situations, such as managing physical condition during outdoor work (Patent Document 1), health care and medical diagnosis (Patent Document 2), and monitoring and diagnosis of heatstroke (Patent Document 3).

[0003] In such physical observation and management, the wearable device wearer or a user other than the wearer can manage personal data acquired by the wearable device using an application installed on a second terminal device (peripheral device). A smartphone can be used as the second terminal device. For example, a system for managing children's personal data by childcare workers or guardians (Patent Document 4) and an analysis device for the senses, movements, and cognition of humans and non-human animals (Patent Document 5) are known. Such management methods allow for more comprehensive analysis of personal data using applications installed on the second terminal device, enabling the data to be used for a wider variety of purposes. However, in reality, the effort of selecting and downloading only the applications that can actually be used on the peripheral device when connecting a wearable device to a peripheral device or when changing peripheral devices can be a burden for wearable device users.

[0004] Apparatuses and methods for selectively transmitting application information suitable for a user device are known. For example, when connecting a digital device such as a television to a peripheral device such as a smartphone, an apparatus and method have been proposed in which the digital device receives system information from the peripheral device, analyzes the system information, generates a list of connection programs executable on the peripheral device, and transmits the connection program information to the peripheral device (Patent Document 6). However, the method and apparatus described in Patent Document 6 do not assume that the digital device is a wearable device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-154920 [Patent Document 2] JP 2017-18595 A [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-104327 [Patent Document 4] JP 2018-93977 A [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-520358 [Patent Document 6] Special Publication No. 2014-503926 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] A biometric information management and monitoring system that acquires a wearer's biometric information using sensors in a wearable device and utilizes that information through an application installed on a peripheral device is a technology that can be used in a variety of situations, including sports, medical care, welfare, games, and housework. For this technology to become widespread, it is desirable for anyone, not just young people accustomed to using IT devices, to be able to easily operate wearable and peripheral devices. However, as mentioned above, there is room for improvement in the process of downloading applications to peripheral devices for utilizing biometric information. Furthermore, in recent years, the number and variety of personal mobile devices owned by users, such as smartphones, has increased. Adding or changing devices requires significant effort to synchronize wearable devices with other devices and updating applications on each device. Therefore, the inventors sought a wearable device that could reduce the user's workload when adding or changing peripheral devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present inventors have solved the above problems by introducing a new function into a wearable device. (Invention 1) A sensor for acquiring biometric information of a wearer, a data processing unit for processing application information related to the biometric information and the biometric information, and a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from peripheral devices, providing application information compatible with the peripheral device to the peripheral device, and not providing application information incompatible with the peripheral device to the peripheral device; Wearable devices. (Invention 2) A wearable device of Invention 1, wherein the communication unit receives model information of the peripheral device using the NFC method, extracts only application information compatible with the peripheral device from the data processing unit, and transmits the extracted application information from the communication unit to the peripheral device using the NFC method. (Invention 3) The wearable device of Invention 1 or 2, wherein the communication unit pairs with the peripheral device using a method other than NFC and transmits the biometric information to the peripheral device. (Invention 4) The wearable device of any one of Inventions 1 to 3, wherein the communication unit pairs with the peripheral device using Bluetooth (registered trademark) and transmits the biometric information to the peripheral device. (Invention 5) A wearable device according to any one of Inventions 1 to 4, wherein the communication unit includes a first communication unit for providing only application information compatible with the peripheral device to the peripheral device, and a second communication unit for pairing the peripheral device and transmitting the biometric information to the peripheral device, and has means for switching the means of communication with the peripheral device between the first communication unit and the second communication unit. (Invention 6) A wearable device according to any one of Inventions 1 to 5, wherein when the wearable device is not paired with the peripheral device, the communication unit can initiate communication with the peripheral device using the NFC method. (Invention 7) A wearable device according to any one of Inventions 1 to 6, wherein the biometric information is one or more selected from the wearer's heart rate, pulse, breathing, body temperature, blood oxygen concentration, cardiac potential, body tilt, body activity, and horizontal and / or vertical movement. (Invention 8) A wearable device according to any one of Inventions 1 to 7, wherein the peripheral device is a smartphone. (Invention 9) A wearable device according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, wherein the peripheral device is an Android (registered trademark) smartphone or an iOS (registered trademark) smartphone. (Invention 10) A wearable device according to any one of Inventions 1 to 9, which is a wristwatch type. (Invention 11) A biological information utilization device comprising the wearable device of any one of Inventions 1 to 10 and at least one peripheral device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The application information received by a peripheral device using the wearable device of the present invention is limited to information compatible with the model of the peripheral device. When this application information is displayed on the peripheral device, the user can select the desired application without having to worry about whether the application is compatible with the model.

[0009] Furthermore, the wearable device of the present invention combines such an efficient application provision function with the function of analyzing and managing biological information, and can switch between these two functions with a simple mechanism. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example (1) of a wearable device according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of application provision steps performed between a wristwatch-type wearable device (101), which is an example of a wearable device of the present invention, and a smartphone (701), which is an example of a peripheral device. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the switching step and pairing step performed between the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) and the smartphone (701). [Figure 4] FIG. 4 schematically shows a switching step performed between the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) and the smartphone (701) and a standby state of the wristwatch-type wearable device (101). [Figure 5] FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of application provision steps performed between the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) in standby mode and a new smartphone (702). [Figure 6]FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of a running class device (12) that includes wristwatch-type wearable devices (111, 121, 131), smartphones (711, 721, 731), and a teacher's computer (15), which is an example of a biological information utilization device of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a communication method between a wearable device and a peripheral device according to the present invention. [Figure 8] 8A and 8B are schematic diagrams showing an example of a wristwatch-type wearable device (16) of the present invention, where (a) shows a front view and (b) shows a side view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] [Wearable Device] The wearable device of the present invention has a sensor for acquiring biometric information of the wearer, a data processing unit for storing the biometric information and application information related to the biometric information, and a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from peripheral devices.

[0012] [Sensor] The sensor detects biometric information of the wearer. The type and number of the biometric information and the sensor are not particularly limited. The biometric information may be one or more pieces of biometric information selected from, for example, heartbeat status, pulse status, respiratory status, body temperature status, blood oxygen concentration status, cardiac potential status, body inclination status, body activity status, and horizontal and / or vertical movement status. When the sensor detects, for example, a heartbeat detection sensor is used as the sensor, and the heartbeat detection sensor is equipped with a detection program. When the sensor detects, for example, a pulse status, the sensor is used with a pulse detection sensor, and the pulse detection sensor is equipped with a detection program. When the sensor detects, for example, a body temperature status, the sensor is used with a body temperature detection sensor, and the body temperature detection sensor is equipped with a detection program. When the sensor detects, for example, a body inclination status, body activity status, or horizontal and / or vertical movement status, the sensor is an acceleration sensor, and the acceleration sensor is equipped with a detection program. Similarly, detection sensors equipped with detection programs are used for sensors to detect other biometric information.

[0013] [Data Processing Unit] The data processing unit has an application processing unit. The application processing unit stores information on various applications (so-called "apps") that are effective for analyzing and managing the biometric information as a database. This database is searched to extract application information appropriate for the peripheral device. Such applications are not limited as long as they can use the biometric information. Examples include so-called health-related applications such as a heart rate monitor app, a thermometer app, a running app, and a pedometer app. The application processing unit stores URLs, compatible models (e.g., Android (registered trademark) smartphones or iOS (registered trademark) smartphones), icon information, version information, etc. corresponding to these applications.

[0014] The application processing unit executes a search program to search the database based on the model information received by a communication unit (first communication unit) described below, and extracts only application information that matches the model of the peripheral device. The extracted application information is sent from the application processing unit to the communication unit (first communication unit) described below.

[0015] The data processing unit further includes a biometric information processing unit. In the biometric information processing unit, the biometric information detected by the sensor is edited and stored using a storage program, including wearer information (wearer ID), detection time information, and wearer location information. The biometric information extracted from the biometric information processing unit is sent to a communication unit (second communication unit) described below.

[0016] [Communication Unit] The wearable device of the present invention communicates with peripheral devices via the communication unit. The communication method used by the communication unit is preferably a so-called short-range wireless communication method, such as near-field communication (NFC) with a communication distance of approximately 10 cm, infrared communication with a communication distance of approximately 30 cm to 1 m, Bluetooth (registered trademark) with a communication distance of approximately 10 m at maximum, or wireless LAN with a communication distance of approximately 100 m at maximum. Using such a short-range wireless communication method reduces the possibility of incorrectly pairing the wearable device with a peripheral device.

[0017] The communication unit has a first function of transmitting application information to the peripheral device and a second function of pairing with the peripheral device and transmitting the biometric information to the peripheral device. In the present invention, the part of the communication unit having the first function is referred to as a "first communication unit," and the part having the second function is referred to as a "second communication unit."

[0018] [First Communication Unit, Application Provision] The wearable device of the present invention provides application information compatible with the peripheral device to the peripheral device via the first communication unit, and does not provide application information incompatible with the peripheral device to the peripheral device. The first communication unit receives model information of the peripheral device, extracts only application information compatible with the peripheral device from the data processing unit, and transmits the extracted application information to the peripheral device from the communication unit. In this way, the communication unit of the present invention transmits selected and limited application information to the peripheral device. Such transmission of application information from the communication unit of the present invention to the peripheral device is referred to as "application provision."

[0019] The communication method between the first communication unit and the peripheral device is preferably NFC. Using the NFC method allows for accurate identification of the peripheral device to which the application should be sent. When the first communication unit communicates using NFC and the peripheral device is a smartphone, providing the application can be completed with a so-called "one-touch" (a single action of holding the peripheral device over the wearable device or touching the peripheral device to the wearable device). When a user touches the wearable device of the present invention with the peripheral device, the first communication unit receives a signal including model information (user agent). A matching program included in the wearable device of the present invention extracts application information compatible with the user agent from application information stored in the data processing unit. The extracted application information is transmitted from the first communication unit to the smartphone. Information on applications stored in the data processing unit that are not compatible with the smartphone is not transmitted to the smartphone. Upon receiving the application information, the smartphone displays the received application information (such as a URL, icon, name, and description text) on a display unit using a display program and waits for a user's download instruction. The applications displayed on the smartphone are limited to those that can be run on the smartphone that was touched. Users do not need to consider whether the displayed application is suitable for their smartphone model. They can simply specify the application information on the display screen, download the appropriate application for their smartphone, and complete the setup of the wearable device and smartphone.

[0020] This application provision method significantly reduces the effort required for users to download applications to peripheral devices. Ultimately, even if a user does not know the model of a new peripheral device (e.g., an Android® smartphone or an iOS® smartphone), they can complete the setup of the wearable device and peripheral device with a "one-touch" for NFC communication and a "one-touch" on the display of the peripheral device.

[0021] [Second Communication Unit, Pairing] The wearable device of the present invention is paired with the peripheral device via the second communication unit, enabling the biometric information stored in the biometric information processing unit to be transmitted to the peripheral device. The paired peripheral device receives the biometric information acquired by the wearable device of the present invention via the second communication unit and can observe, analyze, and manage the biometric information using various applications. The present invention contemplates various combinations of wearable devices and peripheral devices, such as a case where the wearer of the wearable device operates the peripheral device while acquiring biometric information (e.g., a runner wearing a watch-type wearable device runs while monitoring their speed and distance on a smartphone paired with the watch-type wearable device), a case where the biometric information stored in the wearable device is transmitted to a paired PC or tablet device (e.g., a patient provides biometric information to a doctor for a diagnosis), and a case where multiple wearable devices are paired with one peripheral device (e.g., a teacher or administrator monitors the physical condition of multiple children or workers to prevent heatstroke or accidents). Therefore, it is preferable that the second communication unit can communicate with peripheral devices not only in the NFC system but also in a system other than NFC, for example, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) system.

[0022] When transmitting biometric information from one wearable device to one peripheral device located relatively close by for purposes such as sports, medical care, welfare, or entertainment, the communication method between the second communication unit and the peripheral device is preferably a short-range wireless communication method with a longer notification distance than NFC, such as a wireless LAN method or Bluetooth (registered trademark) method. The wearable device of the present invention preferably provides the application using the NFC method via the first communication unit, and performs the pairing using the Bluetooth (registered trademark) method via the second communication unit. By selecting the communication method between the first communication unit and the second communication unit in this manner, the wearable device of the present invention can accurately recognize the model information of the application destination and avoid erroneous pairing with a peripheral device located farther away.

[0023] [Switching] The wearable device of the present invention preferably has means for switching the function of the communication unit between the first function and the second function. The switching means is, for example, a mechanism for receiving a switching command from a peripheral device, a switch such as a button or dial attached to the wearable device body, a selection display on the sub-screen or main screen, or a program for determining whether switching is necessary. When the switching means is activated, a switching program is started in a component that manages the communication unit, and the communication unit switches from the first communication unit to the second communication unit, or from the second communication unit to the first communication unit.

[0024] In a wearable device of the present invention, the first communication unit communicates using an NFC system, and the second communication unit communicates using a system other than NFC, specifically a system with a longer communication distance than NFC. Therefore, a typical wearable device of the present invention consumes more power when the second communication unit is enabled (pairing-enabled state, system other than NFC) than when the first communication unit is enabled (application-enabled state, NFC system). To avoid unnecessary power consumption, the communication unit of the wearable device of the present invention waits for a peripheral device (default state) when the first communication unit is enabled (NFC system). The communication unit of the wearable device of the present invention switches from the first communication unit to the second communication unit only when the switching means is activated. If pairing with the peripheral device is stopped or pairing with the peripheral device is not initiated, the switching means switches the communication unit from the second communication unit to the first communication unit, and the wearable device of the present invention returns to a standby state.

[0025] In this case, for example, after installing an application on the peripheral device via the first communication unit, when a user presses a switching button provided on the wearable device of the present invention, a switching program is launched. The switching program shifts the communication unit from the first communication unit to the second communication unit and initiates pairing between the wearable device and the peripheral device via the second communication unit. The paired peripheral device receives biometric information corresponding to the application from the second communication unit, and the biometric information is edited and displayed by the application. The user can manage and observe the biometric information of the wearer of the wearable device of the present invention using the biometric information displayed on the peripheral device.

[0026] When the user activates the switching means, it is highly likely that the peripheral device will naturally be placed in an appropriate position (the user will bring the desired peripheral device closer to the wearable device or will confirm that the desired peripheral device is in an appropriate position relative to the wearable device). Therefore, even if communication is performed via the second communication unit using a method with a longer communication distance, it is unlikely that the wrong peripheral device will be paired.

[0027] Furthermore, in this case, for example, if the peripheral device disconnects pairing while the second communication unit is enabled, or if pairing with the peripheral device is not established for a certain period of time, the switching program is activated, the second communication unit switches to the first communication unit, and the wearable device returns to a standby state (default state) in which communication is possible using the NFC method. In this way, the user does not need to directly operate the wearable device to switch the communication unit from the second communication unit to the first communication unit. As a result, to the user, it appears that the wearable device of the present invention is automatically maintained in a communication state with low power consumption.

[0028] In this case, the wearable device of the present invention that has returned to the standby state can provide applications to a peripheral device different from or the same as the peripheral device using the NFC method. When pairing the wearable device that has returned to the standby state with the peripheral device again, the user operates the switching means again to switch from the first communication unit to the second communication unit.

[0029] [Communication Method] Communication between a wearable device and a peripheral device of the present invention includes a state in which communication is performed using a first communication unit, a state in which communication is performed using a second communication unit, and a state in which communication is switched between the first and second communication units. That is, a communication method between a wearable device and a peripheral device of the present invention includes an application providing step in which the communication unit receives model information of the peripheral device, the data processing unit extracts only application information compatible with the peripheral device, and transmits the extracted application information from the communication unit to the peripheral device, a pairing step in which the wearable device and the peripheral device are paired so that the peripheral device can receive the biometric information, and a switching step in which the application providing step and the pairing step are switched. This communication method relieves the user from the task of sorting out application information compatible with the peripheral device from application information that is not compatible with the peripheral device.

[0030] Preferably, communication between the wearable device and peripheral device of the present invention basically starts in a standby state in which a first communication unit that communicates using the NFC method is active, and in the application providing step, communication with the peripheral device is performed using the NFC method. Only when the switching means is operated, the first communication unit switches to a second communication unit that communicates using a method other than NFC, which has a longer communication distance, and the pairing step begins. Then, if the switching determination program determines that the pairing step should not be maintained, the second communication unit switches to the first communication unit, and communication between the wearable device and peripheral device of the present invention returns to a standby state using the NFC method. The communication method used by the second communication unit is preferably the Bluetooth (registered trademark) method.

[0031] In this case, the only actions required from the user to control communication between the wearable device of the present invention and the peripheral device are one touch to start the application provision step and one button press to start the pairing step.From the user's perspective, the wearable device of the present invention is automatically maintained in a low power consumption state.

[0032] [Biometric Information Utilization Device] The wearable device of the present invention and at least one peripheral device can be combined as elements of a biometric utilization device. Here, "utilization" refers to the act of using the biometric information of the wearer of the wearable device of the present invention and data based on the biometric information, as well as all operations necessary for such acts. The biometric utilization device of the present invention is, for example, a device used to acquire, process, transmit, and receive biometric information of the wearer of the wearable device of the present invention, as well as to observe, analyze, manage, and diagnose the biometric information. The biometric utilization device of the present invention includes the wearable device of the present invention and at least one peripheral device capable of communicating with it. Examples of combinations of the biometric utilization device of the present invention include wearable device / smartphone / PC, wearable device / smartphone / PC / hard disk, and wearable device / smartphone / videophone system. [Example]

[0033] Examples of the wearable device of the present invention and communication between the wearable device of the present invention and peripheral devices will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 8. Figures 1 to 7 merely show schematic examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these. In particular, the shapes and arrangements of the various devices shown in Figures 1 to 5 have been exaggerated and processed for reference purposes to help understand the functions and effects of the present invention, and do not necessarily match those of the actual devices.

[0034] [Example of Wearable Device] The wearable device (1) has a sensor (2), which is composed of a heart rate sensor (201), a pulse sensor (202), a body temperature sensor (203), an acceleration sensor (204), and a cardiac potential sensor (205). Biometric information detected by the sensors (2, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205) is sent to a biometric information processing unit (302) of the data processing unit (3) and stored in the memory of the biometric information processing unit (302). The application processing unit (301) of the data processing unit (3) stores information on applications that can utilize the biometric information detected by the sensors (2, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205). The wearable device (1) and peripheral devices (not shown) communicate data via a communication unit (4).

[0035] In the communication unit (4), the first communication unit (401) that communicates by the NFC method is enabled, and the transmission / reception circuit of the second communication unit (402) that communicates by a method other than NFC is in an off state. When the switching means (5) is activated, the transmission / reception circuit of the first communication unit (401) is turned off and the transmission / reception circuit of the second communication unit (402) is turned on, enabling communication by a method other than NFC.

[0036] [Example of Application Provision] When a smartphone (701) is brought close to (touched with) a wristwatch-type wearable device (1) in standby mode, the first communication unit (401) receives model information of the smartphone (701) and sends the received model information to the application processing unit (301). The application processing unit (301) uses an application search program to extract information (801) of an application that matches the model information from a database (application data 8) stored in memory and sends the information to the first communication unit (401). The first communication unit (401) sends the application information (801) to the smartphone (701). When the smartphone (701) receives the application information (801), downloadable application information (802) is displayed on the smartphone (701). In this way, application provision is completed. The user can download an application that matches the smartphone (701) to the smartphone (701) connected to the Internet (9).

[0037] [Examples of Switching Step and Pairing Step] When the switching button (501) is pressed, a switching program is started, the communication unit (4) switches from the first communication unit (401) to the second communication unit (402), and pairing between the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) and the smartphone (701) begins via Bluetooth (registered trademark). The paired smartphone (701) acquires the biometric information stored in the biometric information processing unit (302). An application (801) installed on the smartphone (701) edits the acquired biometric information and generates a biometric information management and observation screen display (10).

[0038] [Switching Step, Example of Returning to Standby State] When the smartphone (701) moves out of the Bluetooth® communication range or the user turns off the Bluetooth® function of the smartphone (701) and the pairing between the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) and the smartphone (701) is canceled, or when the pairing between the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) and the smartphone (701) is not established within a certain period of time despite the switching button (501) being pressed, the switching program is activated by the switching determination program. The switching program switches the communication unit (4) of the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) from the second communication unit (402) to the first communication unit (401). As a result, the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) returns to a state where it can communicate using the NFC method. The smartphone (701) shown in Figures 4 and 5 is not within a distance where it can communicate with the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) using the NFC method, and is not paired with the wristwatch-type wearable device (101) using the Bluetooth (registered trademark) method. The display (11) of the smartphone (701) shown in Figures 4 and 5 indicates a standby state.

[0039] [Example of Resuming an Application Step from Standby State] When a user brings another smartphone (702) close to (touches) the wristwatch-type wearable device (101), the first communication unit (401) receives model information of the smartphone (702) and sends the received model information to the application processing unit (301). The application processing unit (301) uses an application search program to extract information (803) of an application that matches the model information from a database (application data 8) stored in memory and sends the information to the first communication unit (401). The first communication unit (401) sends the application information (803) to the smartphone (702). When the smartphone (702) receives the application information (803), download application information (804) is displayed on the smartphone (701). This completes the provision of another application. The user can install an application that matches the smartphone (702) into the smartphone (702) that is connected to the Internet (9).

[0040] [Example of a Bioutilization Device] Figure 6 shows a device (running class device) 12 for managing and instructing a runner's running condition as an example of a bioutilization device of the present invention. The running class device 12 includes wristwatch-type wearable devices 111, 121, 131, smartphones 711, 721, 731, and a teacher's computer 15. Users of the running class device 12 include runners 110, 120, 130 and teachers 14. The wristwatch-type wearable devices 111, 121, 131 are devices designated or provided by the running class, but the smartphones 711, 721, 731 can be devices selected by the runners 110, 120, 130 and do not need to be standardized.

[0041] A runner (110) wears a wristwatch-type wearable device (111) to measure his / her physical condition (distance traveled, speed, pulse rate, etc.) while running, and after finishing the run, transmits the measurement data to a smartphone (711) paired with the wristwatch-type wearable device (111). The smartphone (711) analyzes and processes the received measurement data using a running management application. The runner (110) refers to the results as a running record. Similarly, a runner (120) can refer to his / her running record using a wristwatch-type wearable device (121) or a smartphone (721). Similarly, a runner (130) can refer to his / her running record using a wristwatch-type wearable device (131) or a smartphone (731). The running records of the runners (110, 120, 130) are transmitted from the smartphones (711, 721, 731) to a server (131) of an Internet cloud (13) and are saved and accumulated in a database (132) of the cloud (13). The teacher (14), with the authority given to him, uses the personal data and standard data stored and accumulated in the database (132) of the cloud (13) via the teacher's computer (15) connected to the Internet to guide and advise the runners (110, 120, 130).

[0042] In this running class device 12, the wristwatch-type wearable devices 111, 121, 131 can provide information on running management applications compatible with each of the smartphones 711, 721, 731. Regardless of the operating system of the smartphones 711, 721, 731 or changes to the smartphones 711, 721, 731, all runners 110, 120, 130 can set up their smartphones on their respective wristwatch-type wearable devices with a common, simple operation (e.g., one-touch operation using NFC).

[0043] [Example of a Wristwatch-Type Wearable Device] The wristwatch-type wearable device (16) has a main body (161), a belt (162), a clasp (163), and a switch button (164). The main body (161) communicates with peripheral devices. The material and shape of the belt (162) and the clasp (163) are not limited as long as the main body (161) can be worn on or near the user's wrist like a wristwatch. The structure is not limited to the schematic structure shown in FIG. 8 , and the main body (161), the belt (162), the clasp (163), and the switch button (164) can be designed in various sizes, shapes, and positions depending on the various situations in which the wristwatch-type wearable device (161) will be used, such as office work, sports, entertainment, and relaxation. [Industrial Applicability]

[0044] The wearable device of the present invention is an application providing device and a biometric information utilization device that is superior to conventional devices in terms of operability and economy. Furthermore, the wearable device of the present invention can flexibly accommodate replacement of users' peripheral devices, thereby meeting modern consumer needs. Therefore, the market value of the wearable device of the present invention is extremely high. The biometric information utilization device of the present invention can utilize biometric information economically with simple operations, regardless of the model of the peripheral device paired with the wearable device or changes to the peripheral device. This invention is expected to lead to widespread use of wearable devices in various fields such as health, medicine, welfare, sports, and entertainment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 1. Wearable devices 101,111,121,131 Wristwatch-type wearable devices 2 sensors 201 Heart rate detection sensor 202 Pulse detection sensor 203 Body temperature detection sensor 204 Accelerometer 205 Cardiac potential state detection sensor 3 Data Processing Unit 301 Application Processing Unit 302 Biometric Information Processing Unit 4. Communications Department 401 First Communications Department 402 Second Communications Department 5 Switching Method 501 Switch button 601,602 Antenna 701,702 smartphones 711,721,731 smartphones 8 Application Data 801, 802, 803, 804 Application Information 9. Internet 10 Biological information management and observation screen display 11 Standby status display 12. Equipment for running classes 13 Internet Cloud 131 Internet Cloud Servers 132 Internet Cloud Database 110,120,130 users (runners) 14 users (teachers) 15 Teacher Computer 16 Wristwatch-type wearable devices 161 Main Unit 162 Belt 163 Fasteners 164 Switch Button

Claims

1. A sensor for acquiring biometric information of the wearer; a data processing unit for processing application information for analyzing and managing the biometric information and the biometric information; a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from a peripheral device; the communication unit includes a first communication unit for providing only the application information compatible with the peripheral device to the peripheral device, and a second communication unit for pairing the peripheral device and transmitting the biometric information to the peripheral device; a means for switching a communication means with the peripheral device between the first communication unit and the second communication unit; The means is selected from a mechanism for receiving a switching command from a peripheral device, a switch consisting of a button or a dial attached to the wearable device body, a selection display on the sub-screen or main screen of the wearable device, and a switching necessity determination program, providing the peripheral device with the application information that is compatible with the peripheral device, and not providing the peripheral device with application information that is not compatible with the peripheral device; The device has both a function for providing an application for analyzing and managing the biometric information and a function for analyzing and managing the biometric information. Wearable devices.

2. The communication unit receives model information of the peripheral device by an NFC system; extracting only application information compatible with the peripheral device from the data processing unit; transmitting the extracted application information from the communication unit to the peripheral device via NFC; The wearable device according to claim 1 .

3. the communication unit pairs with the peripheral device using a method other than NFC and transmits the biometric information to the peripheral device; The wearable device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The communication unit pairs with the peripheral device using Bluetooth (registered trademark) and transmits the biological information to the peripheral device. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. Between the above peripheral devices, a step of communicating with the first communication unit, i.e., an application providing step of receiving model information of the peripheral device in the first communication unit, extracting only the application information compatible with the peripheral device from the data processing unit, and transmitting the extracted application information to the peripheral device; a pairing step in which the wearable device and the peripheral device are paired via the second communication unit, the peripheral device receives the biological information, and the peripheral device is able to observe, analyze, and manage the biological information using the application information; and a switching step of switching between the first communication unit and the second communication unit, i.e., switching between the application providing step and the pairing step; and The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. When the device is not paired with the peripheral device, the communication unit can start communication with the peripheral device using the NFC system. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The biological information is one or more selected from the wearer's heart rate, pulse rate, breathing rate, body temperature, blood oxygen concentration, cardiac potential, body tilt state, body activity state, and horizontal and / or vertical movement state. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the peripheral device is a smartphone.

9. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the peripheral device is an Android (registered trademark) smartphone or an iOS (registered trademark) smartphone.

10. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is a wristwatch type.

11. A biological information utilization device comprising the wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and at least one peripheral device.

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