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Abstract

To provide a program capable of performing an appropriate health checkup.SOLUTION: A health checkup support program 36 causes a central control section 32 of a smart watch 12 that acquires biological information of a wearer to realize a health checkup information detection function of detecting a scheduled implementation date and time of a health checkup of the wearer by accessing a health checkup information server 14 that stores health checkup information 20 related to the health checkup, an ineligible matter detection function of monitoring the biological information of the wearer obtained via the smart watch 12 for a predetermined period until the scheduled implementation date and time of the health checkup and detecting an ineligible matter that is ineligible for implementing the health checkup, and a health checkup ineligibility notification function of, in a case in which the ineligible matter is detected, notifying of that.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer of a wearable device that acquires biological information of a wearer to realize a predetermined function.

Background Art

[0002] As a wearable device that acquires biological information of a wearer, for example, a smartwatch is known. With a smartwatch, biological information such as body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose level can be acquired from the wearer, making it useful for daily health management (see Patent Documents 1 and 2 below).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] As described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, measuring (collecting) biological information with a wearable device is effective for daily health management. However, for a healthier lifestyle, it is preferable to have regular diagnoses by a doctor or the like, such as a health checkup.

[0005] However, for a health checkup, there are rules such as not eating or drinking after 9:00 the previous day. If such rules are not followed, there are problems such as not obtaining appropriate results. Such problems are expected to be prominent in countries other than Japan where employers are not obligated to have employees undergo health checkups.

[0006] This invention was made in view of the above background, and aims to provide a program that enables appropriate health checkups not only in Japan, where health checkups are common, but also in other countries where health checkups are less common. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention is a program for implementing predetermined functions on the computer of a wearable device that acquires the wearer's biometric information. These predetermined functions include: a health checkup information detection function that accesses a health checkup information storage unit that stores health checkup information and detects the scheduled date and time of the wearer's health checkup; an ineligibility detection function that monitors the wearer's biometric information obtained via the wearable device for a predetermined period until the scheduled date and time of the health checkup detected by the health checkup information detection function and detects any ineligibility items that make the wearer unsuitable for the health checkup; and a health checkup ineligibility notification function that notifies the wearer if an ineligibility item is detected by the ineligibility detection function.

[0008] Preferably, the health checkup information storage unit stores the criteria for detecting non-qualifying items as health checkup information, and non-qualifying items are detected using the detection criteria.

[0009] Preferably, the device has a detection criterion notification function that notifies the detection criteria as a predetermined function.

[0010] Preferably, the health checkup information storage unit stores the diagnostic items from the wearer's health checkup as health checkup information, and the detection criteria are defined for each diagnostic item.

[0011] Preferably, the non-qualification detection function detects when the wearer's biometric information exceeds a predetermined qualifying range as a non-qualification.

[0012] Preferably, the device has a behavior detection function that detects the wearer's actions, and the inappropriate behavior detection function detects inappropriate behaviors among the actions detected by the behavior detection function that are unsuitable for conducting a health checkup.

[0013] The disqualifying action is preferably eating or drinking outside the allowable period.

[0014] The disqualifying action is preferably the performance of exercise exceeding the allowable range.

[0015] The disqualifying action is preferably the ingestion or administration of pharmaceuticals exceeding the allowable range.

[0016] The wearable device acquires the position information of the wearer, and the disqualifying matter detection function preferably detects a disqualifying action using the position information of the wearer obtained via the wearable device in addition to the biological information of the wearer.

[0017] As a predetermined function, it preferably has a health check date and time change function for changing the scheduled date and time of the health check stored in the storage unit.

[0018] The acupuncture check date and time change function is preferably activated when a disqualifying matter is detected.

Advantages of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, an appropriate health check can be performed in accordance with the rules.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a health check support system. [Figure 2] It is an explanatory diagram showing the content of the health check schedule data. [Figure 3] It is an explanatory diagram showing the content of the caution data. [Figure 4] It is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a smartwatch. [Figure 5] It is a flowchart showing the flow of detection and notification of disqualifying matters. [Figure 6] It is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a smartwatch. [Figure 7] It is a flowchart showing the flow of notification of the detection criteria for ineligible matters. [Figure 8] It is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a smartwatch. [Figure 9] It is a flowchart showing the flow of changing the scheduled date and time for performing a health check.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] [First Embodiment] In FIG. 1, the health check support system 10 is for supporting the proper execution of a health check. The health check support system 10 includes a smartwatch 12 (wearable device) in which a health check support program 36 (see FIG. 4) of the present invention is installed, and a health check information server 14 (health check information storage unit), and these are communicably connected to each other via a network 16 such as the Internet.

[0022] The smartwatch 12 is a watch-type wearable device worn on the wrist. The smartwatch 12 has a position information acquisition function of detecting the current position by receiving radio waves from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites 18.

[0023] In addition, the smartwatch 12 includes dedicated sensors for acquiring biological information such as a blood glucose sensor and a blood pressure sensor, in addition to an image sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a vibration sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc., and has a biological information acquisition function of acquiring biological information (body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, blood glucose level, etc.) of the wearer using the information obtained from these sensors.

[0024] Examples of measuring blood glucose level by a wearable device such as a smartwatch are described at the following addresses 1 and 2, and an example of measuring blood pressure is described at the following address 3. Address 1 • Medical DX, “Apple Watch also targets needle-free blood glucose measurement: What are the research results? – A new relationship between smartwatches and diabetes treatment”, [online], March 29, 2022, Medical DX Editorial Department, [Retrieved September 20, 2022], Internet <URL:https: / / medicaldx-jp.com / news / 330> Address 2 Akira Minamikawa, "Blood glucose measurement without blood sampling using a smartwatch," [online], September 24, 2021, Nikkei, [Retrieved September 20, 2022], Internet <URL:https: / / www.nikkei.com / article / DGXZQOUC08BUK0Y1A900C2000000 / > Address 3 • Otoko no Kakurega Digital Editorial Department, “Two Mechanisms for ‘Measuring’ Blood Pressure with a Smartwatch”, [online], August 31, 2022, Otoko no Kakurega Digital, [Retrieved September 20, 2022], Internet <URL:https: / / otokonokakurega.com / learn / ippin / 16656 / #%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A9%E3%83%83%E3%83%81%E3%81%A7%E8%A1%80%E5%9C%A7%E3%82%92-%E6%B8%AC%E5%AE%9A-%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B2%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E4%BB%95%E7%B5%84%E3%81%BF>

[0025] In this embodiment, the present invention will be explained using a smartwatch as the wearable device, but the present invention may also be applied to wearable devices other than smartwatches.

[0026] The health checkup information server 14 stores health checkup information 20. The health checkup information is information related to health checkups and consists of health checkup schedule data 22 regarding the schedule for conducting health checkups and precautions data 24 indicating precautions (criteria for detecting ineligible items) when conducting health checkups.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, the health check schedule data 22 includes patient information, date and time of examination, location of examination, and examination items. Patient information is information about the person undergoing the health check, including the patient's name, age, gender, and special notes (such as past illnesses, chronic conditions, current illnesses or injuries being treated, and prescribed medications). Date and time of examination is information indicating the date and time the health check is scheduled to be conducted. Location of examination is information indicating the place where the health check is scheduled to be conducted. Examination items are information indicating the types of examinations (diagnostic items) that are scheduled to be performed during the health check.

[0028] Figure 2 shows an example where the health check schedule data 22 contains information for two individuals, "Taro Fuji" and "Hanako Fuji". For "Taro Fuji," the information is: age "38", gender "male", special notes "none", examination date and time "December 25, 2023, 9:00 AM", examination location "ABC Hospital", and the health checkup will cover diagnostic items "A-I" out of the A-K diagnostic items. For "Hanako Fuji," the information is: age "34", gender "female", special notes "allergy (house dust)", examination date and time "December 25, 2023, 1:00 PM", examination location "ABC Hospital", and the diagnostic items "A- G The plan involves undergoing a health checkup (receiving treatment) for the following diagnostic items.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, the cautionary data 24 is information that serves as a detection criterion when detecting disqualifying factors (factors that make a person ineligible to undergo a health checkup), which will be described later. The cautionary data 24 includes information on general precautions that apply to all diagnostic items, and individual precautions for each diagnostic item. General precautions include, for example, prohibiting strenuous exercise in the past 24 hours, getting enough sleep the day before, and not being in poor health on the day of the checkup. Individual precautions include prohibiting eating or drinking for the past 12 hours if a blood test is performed, prohibiting eating for the past 12 hours and prohibiting alcohol for the past 36 hours if a barium test is performed, and prohibiting eating or drinking for the past hour if a CT / MRI scan is performed.

[0030] As shown in Figure 4, the smartwatch 12 is equipped with a memory 30 and a central control unit 32. The memory 30 stores wearer information 34 about the wearer of the smartwatch 12. The wearer information is information indicating that the wearer of the smartwatch 12 is, for example, "Fuji Taro".

[0031] Furthermore, the memory 30 stores a health checkup support program 36. The central control unit 32 functions as a health checkup information detection unit 38, an action detection unit 40, an unsuitable item detection unit 42, and a health checkup unsuitability notification unit 44 by operating the health checkup support program 36 stored in the memory 30.

[0032] The health checkup information detection unit 38 is designed to enable the smartwatch 12's computer (central control unit 32) to detect health checkup information. The health checkup information detection unit 38 accesses the health checkup information server 14 and searches for examinees (scheduled examinees) that match the wearer information 34. It then detects the scheduled date and time of the health checkup for the found examinee, i.e., the wearer of the smartwatch 12.

[0033] The behavior detection unit 40 is for enabling the smartwatch 12's computer (central control unit 32) to perform behavior detection. The behavior detection unit 40 monitors the wearer's biometric information obtained through the smartwatch 12 for a predetermined period leading up to the scheduled date and time of the wearer's health checkup (for example, from three days before the scheduled date and time until the scheduled date and time of the health checkup), and detects behaviors that may violate the precautions stored in the precaution data 24 as precautions for undergoing the health checkup (hereinafter referred to as "cautionary behaviors"). Cautionary behaviors include, for example, strenuous exercise or eating and drinking, and the behavior detection unit 40 detects when the wearer performs a cautionary behavior based on changes in the wearer's biometric information.

[0034] Specifically, if the heart rate exceeds a preset threshold (e.g., 100 beats / minute) or rises by a predetermined percentage (e.g., 30%) or more than the normal level (e.g., the average value since monitoring began), it is considered that strenuous exercise has occurred, and this is detected as a behavior requiring attention. Similarly, if the blood glucose level exceeds a preset threshold (e.g., 120 mg / dL) or rises by a predetermined percentage (e.g., 30%) or more than the normal level (e.g., the average value since monitoring began), it is considered that a meal has been eaten, and this is detected as a behavior requiring attention. In addition to the wearer's biometric information, the wearer's location information (changes in location information) may also be used to detect behavior requiring attention.

[0035] The non-compliant item detection unit 42 is designed to enable the computer (central control unit 32) of the smartwatch 12 to perform a non-compliant item detection function. The non-compliant item detection unit 42 detects non-compliant items. Non-compliant items are those that violate the precautions stored in the precaution data 24 as precautions to take when undergoing a health checkup.

[0036] Similar to the behavior detection unit 40, the non-qualifying item detection unit 42 monitors the wearer's biometric information obtained through the smartwatch 12 for a predetermined period leading up to the scheduled date and time of the wearer's health checkup. If the biometric information exceeds a predetermined range set in advance, the unit considers the wearer's physical condition to be abnormal and detects this as a non-qualifying item. In this case, for example, even though it is the day of the health checkup, poor physical condition (high body temperature (high fever), unstable heart rate, etc.) may be detected as a non-qualifying item.

[0037] Furthermore, when the behavior detection unit 40 detects an attention behavior, the non-compliant item detection unit 42 determines whether or not this attention behavior constitutes a non-compliant item, and if so, detects this attention behavior as a non-compliant item. In this case, for example, strenuous exercise performed within 24 hours of the scheduled date and time of the health checkup, or eating a meal within 12 hours of the scheduled date and time of the health checkup despite undergoing a blood test, may be detected as non-compliant items.

[0038] The health check failure notification unit 44 is designed to enable the smartwatch 12's computer (central control unit 32) to implement a health check failure notification function. When a failure is detected, the health check failure notification unit 44 notifies the wearer of the failure by, for example, displaying a message on the smartwatch 12's display or playing a message from the smartwatch 12's speaker.

[0039] The following explains the processing flow of the health checkup support program 36 using Figure 5. As shown in Figure 5, when the health checkup support program 36 is executed, the health checkup of the wearer of the smartwatch 12 is performed. Execution The scheduled date and time were detected, and the health checkup was conducted. Execution The health checkup begins a specified period before the scheduled date and time. ExecutionMonitoring of the wearer's biometric information begins during the period leading up to the scheduled date and time. If any unsuitable items are detected as a result of the monitoring, this fact is notified. Thus, according to the present invention, since any unsuitable items for conducting a health checkup are detected and notified, the wearer can explain the situation to a doctor or other professional at the time of the checkup and take appropriate measures such as postponing the checkup, thereby enabling a proper health checkup to be conducted.

[0040] Although the explanation has described a configuration in which the wearer of the smartwatch 12 is notified when a non-compliant item is detected, the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration may also be such that the detection of a non-compliant item is notified to the medical institution conducting the health checkup or to the medical institution's staff (the medical institution's terminal or the medical institution's staff's terminal).

[0041] Furthermore, depending on the medication, it may be possible to estimate whether or not it has been taken and the amount taken by monitoring biological information. For example, by monitoring blood pressure over time, it may be possible to estimate the intake of antihypertensive drugs such as amlodipine, and by monitoring blood glucose levels over time, it may be possible to estimate the intake of biguanides and sulfonylurea drugs, which lower blood glucose levels. In addition, some health checkup items have restrictions on the intake or amount of specific medications. When such items are diagnosed in a health checkup, it may be possible to detect whether or not specific medications have been taken and the amount taken based on biological information, and to detect any violation of the precautions as a disqualifying factor.

[0042] Information on medications that lower blood pressure can be found at addresses 4 and 5 below, and information on medications that lower blood sugar can be found at address 6 below. Address 4 Taisuke Hattori, "Explanation of Amlodipine (a drug for high blood pressure)", [online], October 18, 2021, Asclepius Clinic, [Retrieved September 20, 2022], Internet <URL:https: / / asklepios-clinic.jp / blog / 2021 / 10 / 18 / amlodipine / > Address 5 Fujisawa Rokkai Heart Clinic, "How to Choose Antihypertensive Drugs 1: ARBs, ACEs, and Calcium Channel Blockers", [online], November 29, 2021, Fujisawa Rokkai Heart Clinic, [Retrieved September 20, 2022], Internet <URL:https: / / heartmutsuai.clinic / blog / ?p=208> Address 6 National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Diabetes Information Center, "Oral Medications to Lower Blood Sugar Levels," [online], January 24, 2022, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Diabetes Information Center, [Retrieved September 20, 2022], Internet <URL:http: / / dmic.ncgm.go.jp / general / about-dm / 100 / 020 / 02.html>

[0043] In this embodiment, the health checkup support program 36 is described in an example where it is stored in memory 30, but the present invention is not limited to this. support The program 36 may be stored in a separate storage unit (for example, a health checkup information server 14) that is separate from the smartwatch 12 and capable of communicating with the smartwatch 12. In this case, the smartwatch 12 (central control unit 32) accesses the storage unit and performs a health checkup. support All you need to do is run the program (read and execute it).

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the smartwatch 12 (central control unit 32) operates the health checkup support program 36 and functions as a health checkup information detection unit 38, behavior detection unit 40, disqualification detection unit 42, and health checkup disqualification notification unit 44, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a processor device that can communicate with the smartwatch 12 may be provided separately from the smartwatch 12, and this processor device may operate the health checkup support program 36 and function as a health checkup information detection unit 38, behavior detection unit 40, disqualification detection unit 42, and health checkup disqualification notification unit 44.

[0045] [Second Embodiment] The first embodiment described above is configured to notify the wearer of a non-compliant item when one is detected. In the second embodiment, in addition to this, the criteria for detecting non-compliant items are notified to the wearer of the smartwatch 12 in advance. In the description of the second embodiment and subsequent embodiments, components similar to those in the previously described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0046] As shown in Figure 6, in the second embodiment, by operating the health check support program 36 stored in the memory 30, the central control unit 32 functions not only as the aforementioned units but also as a detection criterion notification unit 50. The detection criterion notification unit 50 is for enabling the computer (central control unit 32) of the smartwatch 12 to implement a detection criterion notification function.

[0047] As shown in Figure 7, the detection criteria notification unit 50 is used for health examinations. Execution When a predetermined period has passed since the scheduled date and time, the health checkup information server 14 is accessed to read the cautionary data 24, i.e., the detection criteria for non-qualifying items, and the detection criteria are notified to the wearer of the smartwatch 12 by, for example, displaying a message on the smartwatch 12's display unit or playing a message from the smartwatch 12's speaker. In this way, in the second embodiment, by notifying the detection criteria for non-qualifying items, it becomes clear what points to pay attention to when undergoing a health checkup, and the wearer can take action to avoid detecting non-qualifying items, thus enabling a proper health checkup.

[0048] [Third Embodiment] The third embodiment is a configuration that allows changes to the scheduled date and time of the health checkup stored in the health checkup information server 14. As shown in Figure 8, in the third embodiment, by operating the health checkup support program 36 stored in the memory 30, the central control unit 32 functions as a health checkup date and time change unit 60 in addition to the aforementioned units. The health checkup date and time change unit 60 receives information from the computer (central control unit 32) of the smartwatch 12. Examination This is to enable the date and time change function.

[0049] As shown in Figure 9, the health check date and time change unit 60 starts the process of changing the scheduled date and time of the health check when the wearer of the smartwatch 12 selects to change the scheduled date and time of the health check. The scheduled date and time of the health check can be changed at any time by operating the smartwatch 12. Alternatively, the system may be configured so that the health check date and time change function is activated when an ineligible item is detected, allowing the scheduled date and time of the health check to be changed.

[0050] When the option to change the scheduled date and time of the health checkup is selected, the health checkup date and time change unit 60 accesses the reservation system of the medical institution or other institution conducting the health checkup, extracts candidate dates and times for the new scheduled date and time, and notifies the wearer by displaying the extracted candidates on the smartwatch 12, allowing the wearer to select one of the candidates. Once a candidate is selected, the current health checkup reservation is canceled and a new health checkup reservation is made for the selected new date and time. In addition, the scheduled date and time of the health checkup stored in the health checkup information server 14 is changed (updated) in conjunction with this new reservation.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the hardware structure of the processing unit that performs various processes such as the health checkup information detection unit 38, the behavior detection unit 40, the disqualification detection unit 42, the health checkup disqualification notification unit 44, the detection criterion notification unit 50, and the health checkup date and time change unit 60 is the following type of processor. The types of processors include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), which is a general-purpose processor that executes software (programs) and functions as various processing units; a Programmable Logic Device (PLD), which is a processor whose circuit configuration can be changed after manufacturing, such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array); and a dedicated electrical circuit, which is a processor with a circuit configuration specifically designed to perform various processes.

[0052] A single processing unit may be composed of one of these various processors, or it may be composed of a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, multiple FPGAs, or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Alternatively, multiple processing units may be composed of a single processor. Examples of composing multiple processing units with a single processor include, firstly, a configuration where one or more CPUs and software are combined to form a single processor, and this processor functions as multiple processing units, as is typical of computers such as client and server systems. Secondly, a configuration using a processor that realizes the functions of the entire system, including multiple processing units, on a single IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, as is typical of System-on-a-Chip (SoC) systems. Thus, various processing units are configured, in terms of hardware structure, using one or more of the above-mentioned various processors.

[0053] Furthermore, the hardware structure of these various processors is, more specifically, an electrical circuit in the form of a combination of circuit elements such as semiconductor devices. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0054] 10. Health checkup support system 12 Smartwatches 14. Health checkup information server (health checkup information storage unit) 16 Networks 18 GPS satellites 20 Health checkup information 22 Health checkup schedule data 24. Important Notes Data 30 memory 32 Central Control Unit 34. Wearer Information 36. Health Checkup Support Program 38 Health checkup information detection unit 40 Action detection unit 42 Non-compliant item detection unit 44. Department for Notifying Unsuitable Individuals for Health Checkups 50 Detection Criteria Notification Unit 60 Health checkup date and time change department

Claims

1. This is a program that enables a predetermined function to be implemented in the computer of a wearable device that acquires the wearer's biometric information. As the aforementioned predetermined function, A health checkup information detection function accesses a health checkup information storage unit that stores health checkup information related to health checkups and detects the scheduled date and time of the wearer's health checkup, The health checkup information detection function monitors the wearer's biometric information obtained via the wearable device for a predetermined period until the scheduled date and time of the health checkup, and detects any disqualifying factors that make the wearer unsuitable for the health checkup. The system includes a health checkup disqualification notification function that notifies the user if the disqualification is detected by the aforementioned disqualification detection function. program.

2. The health checkup information storage unit stores the criteria for detecting the disqualifying items as health checkup information. The non-compliant item is detected using the above detection criteria. The program according to claim 1.

3. As the aforementioned predetermined function, It has a detection criterion notification function that notifies the aforementioned detection criteria, The program according to claim 2.

4. The health checkup information storage unit stores the diagnostic items from the wearer's health checkup as health checkup information. The aforementioned detection criteria are defined for each of the aforementioned diagnostic items. The program according to claim 3.

5. The aforementioned non-qualification detection function detects when the wearer's biometric information exceeds a predetermined qualifying range as a non-qualification. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. As the aforementioned predetermined function, It has an action detection function that detects the actions of the wearer, The aforementioned unsuitable behavior detection function detects unsuitable behaviors among the behaviors detected by the aforementioned behavior detection function that are unsuitable for conducting a health examination. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The aforementioned inappropriate behavior is eating or drinking outside of the permitted period. The program according to claim 6.

8. The aforementioned inappropriate behavior is performing exercise beyond the acceptable limits. The program according to claim 6.

9. The aforementioned inappropriate behavior is the ingestion or administration of medication in excess of the permissible limit. The program according to claim 6.

10. The wearable device acquires the wearer's location information, The aforementioned non-suitability detection function detects the non-suitability behavior using the wearer's location information obtained via the wearable device, in addition to the wearer's biometric information. The program according to claim 6.

11. As the aforementioned predetermined function, The system has a health check date and time change function that changes the scheduled date and time of the health check stored in the health check information storage unit. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

12. The aforementioned health check date and time change function is activated when the aforementioned ineligible items are detected. The program according to claim 11.

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