Measuring device and control program

Abstract

To provide a measuring apparatus that improves convenience for a user and saves power consumption, and a control program therefor.SOLUTION: A measuring apparatus 1 according to an aspect of the present invention is a non-wearable measuring apparatus, and includes a wireless communication unit for performing wireless communication with an information terminal 5, a sensor 15 for detecting a change in a surrounding environment, and a control unit that makes the wireless communication unit transmit an advertise signal for wireless communication when a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a measuring device and a control program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a wearable system including a wearable device with a communication function and an information acquisition device (optional device), in which the device with the communication function uses a wireless communication function such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) to acquire biometric information of a user detected by the information acquisition device (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When acquiring information is transmitted and received between a device with a communication function and an information acquisition device using a wireless communication function, suppression of power consumption associated with the advertisement operation of the information acquisition device and the scan operation of the device with the communication function becomes an issue. According to the wearable system of Patent Document 1, when transmitting and receiving biometric information, when the wireless connection switch of the device with the communication function is pressed, the device with the communication function causes the LED to emit light and starts a scan operation, and when the information acquisition device receives the light emission, it starts an advertisement operation, thereby reducing the advertisement period and the scan period to reduce power consumption.

[0005] However, the suppression of power consumption in Patent Document 1 is conditional on the pressing operation of the user's wireless connection switch on the device with the communication function side, and there is an issue in terms of convenience. Patent Document 1 does not disclose suppression of power consumption considering the convenience of the user's operation.

[0006] Furthermore, the wearable system described in Patent Document 1 targets wearable devices with communication functions, and there was room for improvement in terms of user convenience and power consumption for non-wearable measuring devices such as weighing scales, body composition analyzers, and blood pressure monitors.

[0007] In one respect, this invention has been made in consideration of these circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a measuring device and a control program therefor that can improve user convenience and suppress power consumption. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.

[0009] (1) A non-wearable measuring device, A wireless communication unit that communicates wirelessly with information terminals, Sensors that detect changes in the surrounding environment, When the sensor detects a change in the surrounding environment, the control unit causes the wireless communication unit to transmit an advertisement signal for the wireless communication, A measuring device equipped with the following features.

[0010] According to (1), when a sensor detects a change in the surrounding environment, it can transmit an advertisement signal to initiate wireless communication. This is convenient because it does not require user operation. Furthermore, it is possible to transfer data smoothly after using the measuring device, for example. In addition, power consumption can be reduced by not transmitting an advertisement signal when there is no change in the surrounding environment (for example, by only performing detection by the sensor).

[0011] (2) (1) The measuring device described above, The control unit, upon detecting the approach of a user based on changes in the surrounding environment, causes the wireless communication unit to transmit the advertisement signal. Measuring device.

[0012] According to (2), an advertisement signal can be transmitted when a user approaches the measuring device. This allows for smooth data transfer after the measuring device has been used. Furthermore, power consumption can be reduced by not transmitting an advertisement signal when a user is not approaching the measuring device.

[0013] (3) (1) or (2) the measuring device, The sensor detects changes in the surrounding environment when the measuring device is not in use. When the control unit detects a change in the surrounding environment by the sensor, it causes the wireless communication unit to transmit the advertisement signal before using the measuring device. Measuring device.

[0014] According to (3), even when the measuring device is not in use, the approach of a user can be detected based on changes in the surrounding environment. Furthermore, since it is possible to detect the approach of a user when the device is not in use, an advertisement signal can be transmitted before the measuring device is started by the approaching user.

[0015] (4) A measuring device according to any one of (1) to (3), The aforementioned changes in the surrounding environment are changes related to the user's movements. Measuring device.

[0016] According to (4), an advertisement signal can be transmitted when changes in the surrounding environment related to the user's movements are detected.

[0017] (5) A measuring device according to any one of (1) to (4), The sensor includes an acceleration sensor. Measuring device.

[0018] According to (5), for example, when vibrations or the like in the surroundings accompanying the approach of a user are detected by an acceleration sensor, an advertisement signal can be transmitted.

[0019] (6) A measuring device according to any one of (1) to (5), where the sensor includes a presence sensor, Measuring device.

[0020] According to (6), for example, when the approach of a user is detected by a presence sensor, an advertisement signal can be transmitted.

[0021] (7) A measuring device according to any one of (1) to (6), where the sensor includes a sensor that measures the radio wave intensity in a wireless communication different from the wireless communication, Measuring device.

[0022] According to (7), for example, the approach of a user can be detected by a change in the radio wave intensity in wireless communication, and an advertisement signal can be transmitted at that time.

[0023] (8) A control program for a non-wearable measuring device including a wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication with an information terminal and a sensor that detects changes in the surrounding environment, causing a processor of the measuring device to when a change in the surrounding environment is detected by the sensor, cause the wireless communication unit to transmit an advertisement signal for the wireless communication, A control program for executing the process.

[0024] According to (8), when a sensor detects a change in the surrounding environment, it is possible to send an advertisement signal to initiate wireless communication. This improves convenience as it does not require user operation. Furthermore, it is possible to smoothly transfer data after using the measuring device, for example. In addition, power consumption can be reduced by not sending an advertisement signal when there is no change in the surrounding environment (for example, by only performing detection by the sensor). [Effects of the Invention]

[0025] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a measuring device and a control program therefor that can improve user convenience while suppressing power consumption. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0026] [Figure 1] This diagram shows an information management system that includes a measuring device of the present invention and an information terminal that communicates wirelessly with the measuring device. [Figure 2] This diagram shows the measurement process when a user measures their weight and body composition using a body composition scale, which is an example of a measuring device. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of how information terminals are connected to a network. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measuring device. [Figure 5] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information terminal. [Figure 6] This flowchart shows the processing procedure of the controller when the measuring device is in sleep mode. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of detecting a user's approach by measuring vibrations associated with the user's movement. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of measuring wireless communication signal strength to detect a user's approach. [Figure 9] This figure shows a blood pressure monitor, which is an example of a measuring device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] Hereinafter, embodiments relating to one aspect of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[0028] §1 Examples of Application <Information management system 100 to which the present invention is applied> Figure 1 shows an information management system 100 that includes a measuring device 1 of the present invention and an information terminal 5 that communicates wirelessly with the measuring device 1.

[0029] The measuring device 1 includes a biometric information measuring device that measures biological information such as weight, body composition, blood pressure, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, blood glucose level, or blood oxygen saturation. The measuring device 1 includes a measuring sensor for measuring a target quantity. Depending on the measuring device 1, the target quantity of the measuring sensor includes biological information such as weight, body fat percentage, blood pressure value, pulse rate, heart rate, body temperature, blood glucose level, or blood oxygen saturation. Furthermore, the measuring device 1 is a non-wearable measuring device. A non-wearable measuring device is a measuring device that is not wearable. A wearable measuring device is a measuring device that is carried by being attached to the user's body (e.g., an activity tracker). For example, the measuring device 1 (a non-wearable measuring device) is a measuring device such as a weighing scale, body composition analyzer, weight and body composition analyzer, or blood pressure monitor that is used when placed on the ground or a table. The measuring device 1 transmits the measured biological information to the information terminal 5 via wireless communication as the user's management measurement information.

[0030] The information terminal 5 stores the management measurement information received from the measuring device 1 in its data storage unit. The information terminal 5 can also communicate wirelessly with devices other than the measuring device 1, and stores information acquired from external devices in its data storage unit. The information terminal 5 is an information processing device that analyzes various information acquired from the measuring device 1 and other external devices. The information terminal 5 is, for example, a terminal with a display, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, or wearable device. The information terminal 5 may be configured to acquire management measurement information from a specific measuring device 1. The specific measuring device 1 from which to acquire management measurement information may be pre-registered in the data storage unit of the information terminal 5.

[0031] Figure 2 shows the measurement state when user W measures their weight and body composition using a body composition analyzer 1A, which is an example of a measuring device 1. The body composition analyzer 1A is an example of a biological information measuring device that measures user W's weight and body composition, outputs the measurement results to user W, and transmits the measurement results to the information terminal 5 via wireless communication as user W's management measurement information.

[0032] Figure 3 shows an example of how the information terminal 5 is connected to a network. As shown in Figure 3, the information terminal 5 may be connected to the cloud server 90 via a wide-area network N such as the Internet. The information terminal 5 may transmit the management measurement information it stores to the cloud server 90 via the wide-area network N, and the cloud server 90 may manage the user W's management measurement information as a database. Alternatively, the information terminal 5 may acquire the management measurement information managed by the cloud server 90 via the wide-area network N and use the acquired management measurement information.

[0033] §2 Example Configuration <Configuration of measuring device 1> Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the measuring device 1. The measuring device 1 includes a display unit 11 for displaying various information, an operation unit 12 for user operation, a measuring unit 13 for measuring biological information, etc., a wireless communication unit 14 for communicating with external devices, and a sensor 15 for detecting changes in the surrounding environment. The measuring device 1 also includes a RAM 16 for temporarily storing information, a data storage unit 17 for storing information and programs, and a controller 18 for controlling the overall operation. The controller 18 is an example of the control unit and processor of the present invention.

[0034] The display unit 11 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display. The operation unit 12 is a user interface that accepts user operations such as buttons or a touch panel. The buttons include physical buttons provided on the measuring device 1 and virtual buttons displayed on the display unit 11.

[0035] The measurement unit 13 measures biological information such as weight, body composition, blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, body temperature, blood glucose, and blood oxygen saturation. What is measured varies depending on the object being measured by the measurement device 1.

[0036] The wireless communication unit 14 is a communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication, for example, a circuit (module) for communication in accordance with the BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy®) standard. The wireless communication unit 14 transmits an advertisement signal for wireless communication to an unspecified number of external devices via broadcast communication at a predetermined transmission period. The wireless communication unit 14 transmits the advertisement signal including, for example, the name and attribute information of the measuring device 1. The BLE communication performed by the wireless communication unit 14 is, for example, a communication using the 2.4GHz frequency. The wireless communication unit 14 transmits management measurement information such as biological information measured by the measuring unit 13 to the information terminal 5 via BLE communication.

[0037] Sensor 15 includes, for example, an acceleration sensor and a human presence sensor. Human presence sensors include, for example, infrared sensors, ultrasonic sensors, sound sensors, and UWB (Ultra Wide Band) radar. An acceleration sensor is a sensor capable of detecting changes in the surrounding environment based on ambient vibrations and its own acceleration. Its own acceleration is, for example, the acceleration when it moves.

[0038] Furthermore, the sensor 15 includes, for example, a sensor for measuring radio wave strength in a predetermined wireless communication. The predetermined wireless communication is a wireless communication different from the wireless communication (BLE communication) that takes place between the measuring device 1 and the information terminal 5. For example, it is wireless communication (wireless LAN) that takes place between the access point of the wireless LAN (Local Area Network) in the user's home where the measuring device 1 is located and the information terminal 5 carried by the user. A wireless LAN is, for example, Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity: registered trademark). Wi-Fi communication that takes place between the wireless LAN access point and the information terminal 5 is a communication that uses the 2.4GHz frequency. Therefore, the measuring device 1 can measure the radio wave strength of Wi-Fi communication by the BLE circuit in the wireless communication unit 14. The BLE circuit operates as a sensor for measuring radio wave strength in the predetermined wireless communication.

[0039] Sensor 15 detects changes in the surrounding environment, for example, when the main power of the measuring device 1 is OFF (in power-saving standby mode), i.e., when it is not in use and no measurements are being taken. Sensor 15 detects changes in the surrounding environment associated with the user's movement (user approach) based on changes in the relative positional relationship between the user and the measuring device 1. In addition, the BLE circuit operating as a sensor detects changes in the surrounding environment associated with the user's movement (user returning home) based on changes in the radio wave strength of the Wi-Fi communication between the wireless LAN access point and the information terminal 5.

[0040] RAM16 is composed of semiconductor devices such as DRAM or SRAM, and it temporarily stores information and also serves as the work area for the controller 18.

[0041] The data storage unit 17 is a recording medium that stores parameters, control programs, and management and measurement information necessary to realize a predetermined process. The data storage unit 17 is composed of, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD) or a semiconductor storage device (SSD).

[0042] The controller 18 performs predetermined processing by executing a control program. In this embodiment, for example, health management application software for the measuring device is pre-installed as a control program in the data storage unit 17, and the controller 18 performs predetermined processing by executing this health management application software.

[0043] For example, when the sensor 15 detects a change in the surrounding environment, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to send an advertisement signal for wireless communication (BLE communication). Specifically, when the controller 18 detects a user approaching the measuring device 1 based on a change in the surrounding environment, it controls the wireless communication unit 14 to send an advertisement signal. A change in the surrounding environment refers to a change related to the user's movement. Furthermore, when a change in the surrounding environment is detected, the controller 18 controls the system to send an advertisement signal before the measuring device 1 is used, that is, before the user's management measurement information is measured.

[0044] <Configuration of Information Terminal 5> Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information terminal 5. The information terminal 5 includes a display unit 51 for displaying various information, an operation unit 52 for user operation, and a first wireless communication unit 53 and a second wireless communication unit 54 for communicating with external devices. The information terminal 5 also includes a RAM 55 for temporarily storing information, a data storage unit 56 for storing information and programs, and a controller 57 for controlling the overall operation.

[0045] The display unit 51 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The operation unit 52 is a user interface that accepts user operations such as buttons and touch panels. The buttons include physical buttons provided on the information terminal 5 and virtual buttons displayed on the display unit 51.

[0046] The first wireless communication unit 53 is a communication unit that performs cellular communication, for example, a circuit (module) for performing communication according to standards such as 4G, 5G, and LTE (Long Term Evolution: registered trademark). The first wireless communication unit 53 is also a communication unit that performs wireless LAN communication, for example, a circuit (module) for performing communication according to standards such as Wi-Fi. The second wireless communication unit 54 is a communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication, for example, a circuit (module) for performing communication according to the BLE standard.

[0047] The second wireless communication unit 54 acquires user management measurement information measured by the measuring device 1, for example, by performing BLE communication with the wireless communication unit 14 of the measuring device 1. The second wireless communication unit 54 receives the advertisement signal transmitted from the wireless communication unit 14 of the measuring device 1 by scanning. The second wireless communication unit 54 recognizes the measuring device 1 from the received advertisement signal and sends a connection request to the measuring device 1 if it wants to establish a communication connection. The measuring device 1 waits for a predetermined time for a connection request after transmitting the advertisement signal, and if it receives a connection request within the predetermined time, it stops transmitting the advertisement signal and switches to one-to-one connection communication with the connection request recipient.

[0048] RAM 55 is composed of semiconductor devices such as DRAM or SRAM, and it temporarily stores information and also serves as the work area for the controller 57.

[0049] The data storage unit 56 is a recording medium that stores parameters, control programs, and management measurement information acquired from the measuring device 1, etc., necessary to realize a predetermined process. The data storage unit 56 is composed of, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD) or a semiconductor storage device (SSD).

[0050] The controller 57 performs predetermined processing by executing a control program. In this embodiment, for example, health management application software for an information terminal is pre-installed as a control program in the data storage unit 56, and the controller 57 performs predetermined processing by executing this health management application software. For example, when the health management application software for the information terminal is launched, the controller 57 controls the second wireless communication unit 54 to receive an advertisement signal by scanning. When the controller 57 receives an advertisement signal from the measuring device 1, it sends a connection request to the measuring device 1 and controls the second wireless communication unit 54 to acquire management measurement information from the measuring device 1.

[0051] §3 Example of Operation <Operation of measuring device 1> Next, an example of the operation of the measuring device 1 will be explained with reference to Figures 6 to 8. Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the controller 18 when the measuring device 1 is not in use (sleep state). This process starts when the operating state of the measuring device 1 transitions to the sleep state.

[0052] The controller 18 of the measuring device 1 acquires sensing data collected by the sensor 15 from the sensor 15 (step S11).

[0053] The controller 18 determines whether or not a user's approach to the measuring device 1 is detected based on the sensing data acquired by the sensor 15 (step S12). Examples of a user's approach to the measuring device 1 include those shown in Figure 7 or Figure 8.

[0054] Figure 7 shows an example of detecting the approach of user W by collecting vibration data of the floor 20 in conjunction with the movement of user W using an acceleration sensor 15A mounted on the measuring device 1. The acceleration sensor 15A is the same sensor as the sensor 15 shown in Figure 4. For example, the acceleration sensor 15A determines that user W is approaching when vibration data above a predetermined value is detected, or when the vibration data value gradually increases. In the figure, user W is carrying an information terminal 5, but user W may not be carrying the information terminal 5. For example, the information terminal 5 may be placed in a nearby location.

[0055] Figure 8 shows an example of detecting the approach of user W by measuring the signal strength of Wi-Fi communication between the wireless LAN access point 31 at user W's home 30 and the information terminal 5 carried by user W, using the BLE circuit of the wireless communication unit 14 mounted on the measuring device 1. When user W, carrying the information terminal 5, returns home, the access point 31 at home 30 and user W's information terminal 5 automatically start Wi-Fi communication. The BLE circuit of the wireless communication unit 14 periodically monitors changes in the received signal strength of the 2.4GHz frequency (main Wi-Fi channel), and determines that user W, carrying the information terminal 5, has returned home (approached) if it detects the start of Wi-Fi communication at the access point 31, or if it observes a high signal strength of the 2.4GHz frequency at the access point 31 for a predetermined period.

[0056] In step S12, if no user approach to the measuring device 1 is detected (step S12: No), the controller 18 returns to step S11 and repeats each process. If a user approach to the measuring device 1 is detected (step S12: Yes), the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to start transmitting an advertisement signal (step S13).

[0057] Next, the controller 18 determines whether or not it has received a connection request to the measuring device 1 after transmitting the advertised signal (step S14). If it has not received a connection request (step S14: No), the controller 18 determines whether or not a certain period of time set as the time for receiving a connection request has elapsed (step S15).

[0058] In step S15, if a certain amount of time has not elapsed (step S15: No), the controller 18 returns to step S14 and repeats each process. If a certain amount of time has elapsed (step S15: Yes), that is, if no connection request has been received from an external device within that time, the controller 18 controls the wireless communication unit 14 to stop transmitting the advertisement signal (step S16). After stopping the transmission of the advertisement signal, the controller 18 returns to step S11 and repeats each process. In other words, even if the controller 18 detects the approach of a user and starts transmitting an advertisement signal, if no connection request has been received from an external device within that time, it stops transmitting the advertisement signal and returns to the process of sensing the user's movement using the sensor 15.

[0059] On the other hand, if a connection request is received in step S14 (step S14: Yes), the controller 18 stops transmitting the advertised signal and starts communication with the external device that made the connection request via BLE connection (step S17). The external device making the connection request is a device that has received the advertised signal from the measuring device 1, and may be multiple external devices located around the measuring device 1, including, for example, the user W's information terminal 5, which are capable of BLE communication with the measuring device 1.

[0060] Furthermore, if the measuring device 1 receives a connection request from, for example, user W's information terminal 5 and establishes a BLE connection with user W's information terminal 5, the measuring device 1 will operate as follows after the BLE connection. When the measuring device 1 is connected to user W's information terminal 5 via BLE, for example, if the power button of the measuring device 1 is pressed, the measuring device 1 will wake up from sleep mode. Then, if the measurement button of the measuring device 1 is pressed, the measuring device 1 will measure, for example, user W's biological information using the measurement unit 13. The measuring device 1 will transmit the measured biological information to user W's information terminal 5 via BLE communication as user W's management measurement information.

[0061] Furthermore, while the processing procedure shown in Figure 6 describes an example in which the transmission of an advertisement signal is started when the approach of a user is detected, the measuring device 1 may also transmit an advertisement signal based on predetermined conditions even when the approach of a user is not detected. Specifically, when the power button of the measuring device 1 is pressed, or when the user's biological information is measured by the measuring unit 13, or when the communication button provided on the measuring device 1 is pressed and held down (for example, for 2 seconds), the process may proceed to step S13 described above to start transmitting an advertisement signal, and the subsequent processes may be executed.

[0062] As explained above, when the sensor 15 detects a change in the surrounding environment, the measuring device 1, via the controller 18, causes the wireless communication unit 14 to send an advertisement signal for wireless communication (BLE communication). This allows the device to send an advertisement signal to start BLE communication when a change in the surrounding environment is detected. Therefore, convenience is improved as the advertisement signal can be sent without requiring any specific operation by the user. Furthermore, since the transmission of the advertisement signal has already started, it is possible to smoothly transfer measurement information, such as biological information, after measurement. Moreover, when there is no change in the surrounding environment, the device does not need to send an advertisement signal, and only the sensor 15 needs to detect the surrounding environment, thus reducing power consumption.

[0063] For example, the controller 18 of the measuring device 1 transmits an advertisement signal when it detects the approach of a user based on changes in the surrounding environment. Therefore, since an advertisement signal can be transmitted when a user approaches the measuring device 1, it is possible to smoothly transfer the measurement information after the user has measured biometric information etc. in the measuring device 1. In addition, since no advertisement signal is transmitted when a user is not approaching the measuring device 1, power consumption can be reduced.

[0064] Furthermore, according to the measuring device 1, even when the measuring device 1 is not in use (for example, in sleep mode), the sensor 15 can detect changes in the surrounding environment. Therefore, when the controller 18 detects a user's approach based on changes in the surrounding environment, the measuring device 1 can send an advertisement signal before the user starts using (measuring with) the measuring device 1.

[0065] Furthermore, the measuring device 1 can transmit an advertisement signal based on the change in the relative positional relationship between the user and the measuring device 1, which occurs as the user, who is the owner of the measuring device 1 and the information terminal 5, moves. As a result, the advertising signal is transmitted when the user approaches the measuring device 1, and not when the user is not approaching the measuring device 1, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0066] Furthermore, according to the measuring device 1, an advertisement signal can be transmitted when, for example, vibrations in the surrounding environment associated with the approach of a user are detected by the acceleration sensor, or when the approach of a user is detected by the motion sensor. Therefore, when there is no change in the surrounding environment, the advertisement signal is not transmitted, and only the detection of the surrounding environment by the acceleration sensor or motion sensor is performed, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0067] Furthermore, according to the measuring device 1, the approach of a user can be detected by measuring the Wi-Fi communication signal strength between the access point 31 and the information terminal 5 using a BLE circuit, and an advertisement signal can be transmitted. Therefore, when there is no change in the Wi-Fi communication signal strength, the advertisement signal is not transmitted, and only detection by the BLE circuit is required, thus reducing power consumption.

[0068] §4 Variant Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the above description is merely illustrative in all respects of the present invention. Various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the following modifications are possible. In the following, the same reference numerals are used for components similar to those in the above embodiments, and explanations of points similar to those in the above embodiments have been omitted as appropriate. The following modifications can be combined as appropriate.

[0069] <Measurement using a blood pressure monitor> The measuring device in the present invention may be a blood pressure monitor. Figure 9 shows a blood pressure monitor 1B, which is an example of a measuring device. The blood pressure monitor 1B measures the user's blood pressure, outputs the measurement result to the user, and transmits the measurement result to the information terminal 5 via wireless communication as the user's management measurement information. For example, the blood pressure monitor 1B comprises a main body 41, a cuff 42 that can be wrapped around the user's upper arm, and an air tube 43 connecting the main body 41 and the cuff 42. In the example of Figure 9, the cuff 42 and the main body 41 are separate, but the cuff 42 may be integrated with the main body 41. When measuring the user's blood pressure, pulse rate, and heart rate with the blood pressure monitor 1B, convenience can be improved, measurement information can be transferred smoothly, and power consumption can be suppressed, as described in the above embodiment.

[0070] §5 Program The control method for the measuring device 1 described in the above-mentioned embodiment can be realized by executing a pre-prepared control program on a computer. This control program is recorded on a computer-readable storage medium and executed when read from the storage medium. This control program may also be provided in the form of a non-transient storage medium such as flash memory, or it may be provided via a network such as the Internet. The computer that executes this control program may be included in the control device, or it may be included in an electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or personal computer that can communicate with the control device, or it may be included in a server device that can communicate with these control devices and electronic devices. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0071] 1. Measuring device 1A Body composition scale 1B Blood pressure monitor 5. Information terminals 13 Measuring part 14. Wireless Communication Section 15 sensors 15A Accelerometer 18. Controller (Control Unit) 31 Access Points 53. First Radio Communication Section 54. Second Radio Communication Section 57 Controllers 90 Cloud Servers 100 Information Management Systems N Wide Area Network

Claims

1. A non-wearable measuring device, A wireless communication unit that communicates wirelessly with information terminals, A sensor that detects changes in the surrounding environment when the measuring device is not in use, When the sensor detects a change in the surrounding environment, the control unit causes the measuring device to transmit an advertisement signal for wireless communication to the wireless communication unit before use. A measuring device equipped with the following features.

2. A measuring device according to claim 1, The control unit, upon detecting the approach of a user based on changes in the surrounding environment, causes the wireless communication unit to transmit the advertisement signal. Measuring device.

3. A measuring device according to claim 1, The aforementioned changes in the surrounding environment are changes related to the user's movements. Measuring device.

4. The measuring device according to claim 1, The sensor includes an acceleration sensor. Measuring device.

5. A measuring device according to claim 1, The aforementioned sensor includes a human presence sensor. Measuring device.

6. A measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The sensor includes a sensor that measures radio wave intensity in a wireless communication different from the wireless communication described above. Measuring device.

7. A control program for a non-wearable measuring device comprising a wireless communication unit that communicates wirelessly with an information terminal, and a sensor that detects changes in the surrounding environment when the measuring device is not in use, The processor of the aforementioned measuring device When the sensor detects a change in the surrounding environment, the wireless communication unit is instructed to transmit an advertisement signal for wireless communication before the measuring device is used. A control program for executing a process.

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