JP2003325466A - Heart rate measuring device - Google Patents
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【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、生体に装着して
心拍数を測定する心拍数計測装置に関し、より特定的に
は、簡便かつ拘束感の少ない方法で、心拍数を正確に測
定することが可能な心拍数計測装置の構造に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a heart rate measuring apparatus which is worn on a living body to measure a heart rate, and more specifically, to accurately measure a heart rate by a simple and less restrictive method. The present invention relates to a structure of a heart rate measuring device capable of performing.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】身体に装着し、心電信号を検出して心拍
数を測定するための心拍数計測装置として、以下に示す
３つの先行技術が挙げられる。第１の先行技術として
は、特開平６−２４５９１３号公報に開示される心拍計
がある。この心拍計の構造によれば、２つの導電ゴム電
極が装備されたチェストベルトを、その導電ゴム電極が
人体の胸部に接触するように巻きつけ、導電ゴム電極で
検出される心電位の電位差から心電図を導出している。2. Description of the Related Art The following three prior arts are available as a heart rate measuring device which is worn on the body and measures the heart rate by detecting an electrocardiographic signal. As a first prior art, there is a heart rate monitor disclosed in JP-A-6-245913. According to the structure of this heart rate monitor, a chest belt equipped with two conductive rubber electrodes is wound so that the conductive rubber electrodes come into contact with the chest of the human body, and the potential difference of the cardiac potential detected by the conductive rubber electrodes is detected. An electrocardiogram is derived.
【０００３】また、第２の先行技術としては、特開昭６
３−４９１３４号公報に開示される心拍数計がある。こ
の心拍数計の構造によれば、粘着ゲルを有するペンダン
ト（電極）を備えるネックレスタイプの形状をなし、ペ
ンダントを胸部に貼り付けることにより、心電信号を検
出して心拍数の測定を可能としている。Further, as the second prior art, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No.
There is a heart rate monitor disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-49134. According to the structure of this heart rate monitor, it has a necklace type shape with a pendant (electrode) having an adhesive gel, and by attaching the pendant to the chest, it is possible to detect the electrocardiographic signal and measure the heart rate. There is.
【０００４】また、第３の先行技術としては、特開平９
−２９９３４３号公報に開示される心電図情報収集装置
がある。この心電図情報収集装置の構造によれば、首に
掛けるくさりケーブルに設けられる２つの電極を首周囲
に接触させ、さらに、くさりケーブルの胸部に位置する
領域にペンダント型の電極を配置させ、この電極を胸部
に接触させることにより、心電信号を検出して心拍数の
測定を可能としている。Further, as the third prior art, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 9
There is an electrocardiogram information collection device disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 299343. According to the structure of the electrocardiogram information collecting device, the two electrodes provided on the wedge cable to be worn around the neck are brought into contact with the periphery of the neck, and the pendant type electrode is arranged in the region located on the chest of the wedge cable. By touching the chest with the chest, it is possible to measure the heart rate by detecting the electrocardiographic signal.
【０００５】[0005]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記第
１の先行技術においては、胸部にチェストベルトを巻き
付けるため、圧迫感が生じる問題がある。また、女性へ
の装着は、電極を胸部に対して充分接触させることがで
きずに、心拍数の正確な測定ができない問題も挙げられ
る。However, in the above-mentioned first prior art, since the chest belt is wound around the chest, there is a problem that a feeling of pressure occurs. In addition, when it is worn on a woman, there is a problem in that the electrode cannot be sufficiently brought into contact with the chest and the heart rate cannot be accurately measured.
【０００６】また、第２の先行技術においては、発汗時
に粘着ゲルにより接着されているペンダントが人体から
剥がれるおそれがある。また、第３の先行技術において
は、心拍数の測定時にペンダント型の電極を、手で胸に
押圧させておく必要があり、そのための煩わしさが生じ
る問題がある。Further, in the second prior art, there is a possibility that the pendant adhered by the adhesive gel may peel off from the human body when sweating. Further, in the third prior art, it is necessary to press the pendant type electrode against the chest with a hand when measuring the heart rate, which causes a problem of troublesomeness.
【０００７】したがって、この発明は上記課題を解決す
るためになされたものであり、心拍数の測定時における
拘束感を少なくするとともに、身体から脱落することな
く、また、両手を自由に使用することが可能で、かつ着
脱が容易な心拍数計測装置を提供することを目的とす
る。[0007] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and reduces the feeling of restraint when measuring the heart rate, and allows both hands to be used freely without dropping from the body. It is an object of the present invention to provide a heart rate measuring device which can be attached and detached easily.
【０００８】[0008]
【課題を解決するための手段】この発明に基づいた心拍
数計測装置においては、身体に装着して、心拍数を計測
するための心拍数計測装置であって、人体の所定部位を
挟み込むようにして人体に装着される本体部材と、上記
本体部材に取付けられ、心電信号を検出して心拍数を測
定するための電極手段とを備える。A heart rate measuring apparatus according to the present invention is a heart rate measuring apparatus for measuring a heart rate by wearing it on a body, and sandwiching a predetermined part of a human body. A body member to be attached to a human body, and electrode means attached to the body member for detecting an electrocardiographic signal to measure a heart rate.
【０００９】上記心拍数計測装置によれば、電極手段を
備える本体部材により、人体の所定部位を挟み込むよう
にして、当該心拍数計測装置が人体に装着されることか
ら、手で電極を押圧する必要がない。また、従来のチェ
ストベルトを締付けるような拘束感や圧迫感もないた
め、心拍数計測装置の装着時における違和感を少なく
し、簡便に心拍数を計測することを可能としている。According to the above heart rate measuring apparatus, since the heart rate measuring apparatus is attached to the human body by sandwiching the predetermined portion of the human body by the main body member having the electrode means, the electrode is pressed by the hand. No need. In addition, since there is no feeling of restraint or pressure such as tightening a conventional chest belt, it is possible to reduce the discomfort when the heart rate measuring device is worn and to easily measure the heart rate.
【００１０】また、上記心拍数計測装置において好まし
くは、上記本体部材は、略湾曲形状の弾性部材からな
り、上記本体部材の両端部のそれぞれには、上記電極手
段として第１電極および第２電極が対向するように設け
られる。これにより、本体部材の弾性力に基づき、本体
部材が人体の所定部位を挟み込むようにして人体に装着
することを可能としている。Further, in the above heart rate measuring apparatus, preferably, the main body member is made of a substantially curved elastic member, and a first electrode and a second electrode as the electrode means are provided at both ends of the main body member. Are provided so as to face each other. This makes it possible to mount the body member on the human body so as to sandwich a predetermined portion of the body based on the elastic force of the body member.
【００１１】また、第１電極および第２電極が対向する
ように設けられることにより、本体部材の弾性力に基づ
き第１電極および第２電極が人体側に押圧され、第１電
極および第２電極の人体側への接触が確実となる結果、
第１電極および第２電極による心拍数を正確に検出する
ことを可能とする。なお、上記本体部材の略中央領域に
さらに第３電極を設け、上記第１電極、上記第２電極お
よび上記第３電極のうち選択されるいずれか２つの電極
の組合せにより心電信号を検出することにより、より正
確な心拍数の測定が可能となる。Further, since the first electrode and the second electrode are provided so as to face each other, the first electrode and the second electrode are pressed toward the human body side by the elastic force of the main body member, and the first electrode and the second electrode. As a result of reliable contact with the human body side of
It is possible to accurately detect the heart rate by the first electrode and the second electrode. A third electrode is further provided in a substantially central region of the main body member, and an electrocardiographic signal is detected by a combination of any two electrodes selected from the first electrode, the second electrode, and the third electrode. This enables more accurate heart rate measurement.
【００１２】また、上記心拍数計測装置において好まし
くは、上記電極の上記本体部材への取付け部には、上記
電極の人体の所定部位への接触状態を最適にするための
電極支持部材が設けられる。たとえば、電極支持部材と
して、バネ部材、軸受等を用いることにより、電極が人
体の所定部位に対して密着されることになり、より正確
な心電信号の検出が可能となる。なお、電極の人体への
接触領域を人体の表面形状に沿った形状にすることによ
っても、電極が人体の所定部位に対して密着されること
になり、より正確な心電信号の検出が可能となる。Further, in the above heart rate measuring apparatus, preferably, an electrode supporting member for optimizing a contact state of the electrode with a predetermined portion of a human body is provided at a mounting portion of the electrode to the body member. . For example, by using a spring member, a bearing, or the like as the electrode support member, the electrode is brought into close contact with a predetermined part of the human body, which enables more accurate detection of the electrocardiographic signal. Even if the contact area of the electrode with the human body is made to conform to the surface shape of the human body, the electrode will also be in close contact with a predetermined part of the human body, enabling more accurate detection of the electrocardiographic signal. Becomes
【００１３】また、上記心拍数計測装置において好まし
くは、上記本体部材は、人体の首部への装着を可能とす
るための湾曲形状を有する。人体の首部は、一般的には
衣服を装着した状態でも露出した場所であるため、心拍
数計測装置の装着および取外しを容易に行なうことが可
能となり、心拍数計測装置の装着および取外しにおける
不便さを感じることなく、簡便にかつ正確に心拍数の測
定が可能となる。Further, in the above heart rate measuring apparatus, preferably, the main body member has a curved shape so that it can be worn on a neck of a human body. Since the neck of the human body is generally exposed even when clothes are worn, it is possible to easily put on and take off the heart rate measuring device, which is inconvenient when putting on and taking off the heart rate measuring device. It is possible to measure heart rate easily and accurately without feeling.
【００１４】[0014]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、この発明に基づいた心拍数
計測装置の一実施の形態について、図を参照しながら説
明する。本実施の形態における心拍数計測装置は、送信
機１０Ａと受信機２０Ａとを備える。BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a heart rate measuring device based on the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The heart rate measuring device according to the present embodiment includes a transmitter 10A and a receiver 20A.
【００１５】（送信機１０Ａ）まず、図１および図３を
参照して、送信機１０Ａの回路構成および構造を説明す
る。図１を参照して、送信機１０Ａは、心電信号を検知
する電極手段としての第１電極（左）３および第２電極
（右）４と、第１電極（左）３および第２電極（右）４
から出力信号を増幅するアンプ５と、ノイズを除去する
ためのフィルタ６と、検出された心電信号を受信機２０
Ａへ送信するための送信部７とを備える。(Transmitter 10A) First, the circuit configuration and structure of the transmitter 10A will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3. Referring to FIG. 1, a transmitter 10A includes a first electrode (left) 3 and a second electrode (right) 4 as electrode means for detecting an electrocardiographic signal, a first electrode (left) 3 and a second electrode. (Right) 4
An amplifier 5 for amplifying an output signal from the filter, a filter 6 for removing noise, and a receiver 20 for receiving the detected electrocardiographic signal.
And a transmission unit 7 for transmitting to A.
【００１６】次に、図３を参照して、この送信機１０Ａ
の構造は、本心拍数計測装置を人体の首部への装着を可
能とするための湾曲形状を有する本体部材１を有してい
る。この本体部材１は、弾性部材からなり、本体部材１
の両端部近傍領域には、相互に対向するように第１電極
３および第２電極４が設けられている。本体部材１の電
極が設けられる両端部は、図中矢印Ａ方向に弾性的に移
動可能に形成されている。Next, referring to FIG. 3, this transmitter 10A
The structure of 1 has a main body member 1 having a curved shape for enabling the heart rate measuring device to be worn on the neck of a human body. The main body member 1 is made of an elastic member, and the main body member 1
The first electrode 3 and the second electrode 4 are provided so as to face each other in the regions near both ends of the. Both ends of the main body member 1 where the electrodes are provided are elastically movable in the direction of arrow A in the figure.
【００１７】その結果、送信機１０Ａを装着した状態に
おいては、本体部材１が両側に広げられた状態となるた
め、本体部材１の弾性力により第１電極３および第２電
極４が人体側に押圧され、第１電極３および第２電極４
の人体側への接触が確実となり、第１電極３および第２
電極４による心電信号を正確に検出することが可能とな
る。As a result, when the transmitter 10A is mounted, the main body member 1 is spread out on both sides, so that the elastic force of the main body member 1 causes the first electrode 3 and the second electrode 4 to move toward the human body. Pressed, the first electrode 3 and the second electrode 4
Of the first electrode 3 and the second electrode
It becomes possible to accurately detect the electrocardiographic signal from the electrode 4.
【００１８】なお、本体部材１には、アンプ５、フィル
タ６および送信部７が内蔵される。第１電極３および第
２電極４のうち、一方を基準電極、他方を信号電極とし
て、本体部材１を首に装着すると、第１電極３および第
２電極４が首の付根に接触して心電信号が取りこまれ
る。なお、電極は、第１電極３および第２電極４だけで
なく、本体部材１の略中央領域に、さらに第３電極１７
を設け、第１電極３、第２電極４および第３電極１７の
うち選択されるいずれか２つの電極の組合せにより心電
信号を検出するようにすることが可能である。The body member 1 has an amplifier 5, a filter 6 and a transmitter 7 built therein. When the body member 1 is attached to the neck using one of the first electrode 3 and the second electrode 4 as a reference electrode and the other as a signal electrode, the first electrode 3 and the second electrode 4 come into contact with the base of the neck and The electric signal is taken in. Note that the electrodes are not limited to the first electrode 3 and the second electrode 4, but also the third electrode 17 in the substantially central region of the main body member 1.
And the electrocardiographic signal can be detected by a combination of any two electrodes selected from the first electrode 3, the second electrode 4, and the third electrode 17.
【００１９】これは、首の後と首の付根という組合せで
心電信号を誘導した場合（第１電極３と第３電極１７）
の方が、首の付根同士での組合せで心電信号を誘導した
場合（第１電極３と第２電極４）よりも、心電信号のレ
ベルが大きく検出される使用者にとって有効となる。This is because the electrocardiographic signal is induced by the combination of the back of the neck and the root of the neck (first electrode 3 and third electrode 17).
This is more effective for the user in which the level of the electrocardiographic signal is detected higher than when the electrocardiographic signal is induced by the combination of the bases of the necks (first electrode 3 and second electrode 4).
【００２０】また、各電極は、導電ゴムのような導電性
を有するとともに、柔軟に変形可能な材料で形成されて
いる。Further, each electrode has conductivity such as conductive rubber and is formed of a material which can be flexibly deformed.
【００２１】（受信機２０Ａ）次に、図２および図４を
参照して、受信機２０Ａの回路構成および構造を説明す
る。図２を参照して、受信機２０Ａは、送信機１０Ａか
ら無線で送信された心電信号を受信するための受信部８
と、入力された心電信号を増幅するプリアンプ９と、ノ
イズを除去するためのフィルタ１０と、さらに適正なレ
ベルまで心電信号を増幅するアンプ１１と、Ａ／Ｄ変換
器１２と、種々の処理を実行するＣＰＵ１３と、キー入
力装置１４と、測定された心拍数などを表示する表示器
１５とを備える。(Receiver 20A) Next, the circuit configuration and structure of the receiver 20A will be described with reference to FIGS. Referring to FIG. 2, the receiver 20A includes a receiver 8 for receiving an electrocardiographic signal wirelessly transmitted from the transmitter 10A.
A preamplifier 9 that amplifies the input electrocardiographic signal, a filter 10 that removes noise, an amplifier 11 that amplifies the electrocardiographic signal to an appropriate level, an A / D converter 12, and various It is provided with a CPU 13 that executes processing, a key input device 14, and a display unit 15 that displays the measured heart rate and the like.
【００２２】次に、図４を参照して、この受信機２０Ａ
の外観は、使用者の手首に装着可能なリストウォッチタ
イプであり、前面側に、キー入力装置１４と表示器１５
とが設けられ、受信部８、プリアンプ９、フィルタ１
０、アンプ１１、Ａ／Ｄ変換器１２、およびＣＰＵ１３
が内蔵されている。Next, referring to FIG. 4, this receiver 20A
The appearance of is a wrist watch type that can be worn on the user's wrist, and the key input device 14 and the display 15 are provided on the front side.
Are provided, and the receiver 8, the preamplifier 9, and the filter 1 are provided.
0, amplifier 11, A / D converter 12, and CPU 13
Is built in.
【００２３】（装着状態）図５および図６に、送信機１
０Ａおよび受信機２０Ａを身体に装着した状態を示す。
図５および図６は、身体１００の首部（付根）１０１に
送信機１０Ａを装着し、腕（手首）１０２に受信機２０
Ａを装着した状態を示している。電極として第１電極３
および第２電極４が選択された場合には、それぞれの電
極から検出される心電信号（電気信号）は、送信機１０
Ａに内蔵された機器により増幅された後、送信部７から
無線信号が発信される。受信機２０Ａ側においては、内
蔵された受信部８において、無線信号が受信され、内蔵
された機器により心拍数が演算され、心拍数がリアルタ
イムに表示器１５に表示される。(Mounted state) FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show the transmitter 1
0A and a state where the receiver 20A is worn on the body are shown.
5 and 6, the transmitter 10A is attached to the neck (root) 101 of the body 100, and the receiver 20 is attached to the arm (wrist) 102.
The state where A is attached is shown. First electrode 3 as an electrode
When the second electrode 4 is selected, the electrocardiographic signals (electrical signals) detected from the respective electrodes are transmitted by the transmitter 10
After being amplified by the device built in A, a wireless signal is transmitted from the transmitter 7. On the side of the receiver 20A, a wireless signal is received by the built-in receiving unit 8, the heart rate is calculated by the built-in device, and the heart rate is displayed on the display 15 in real time.
【００２４】（作用効果）このように、送信機１０Ａを
首に装着する構成を採用することにより、従来のような
装着時おける不便さを感じることなく、また、装着時に
おける違和感を少なくし、簡便に心拍数を計測すること
を可能としている。(Effect) By adopting the structure in which the transmitter 10A is mounted on the neck as described above, the inconvenience of the conventional mounting is not felt, and the discomfort at the time of mounting is reduced, It makes it possible to easily measure the heart rate.
【００２５】また、人体の首部は、一般的には衣服を装
着した状態でも露出した場所であるため、送信機１０Ａ
の装着および取外しを容易に行なうことが可能となり、
送信機１０Ａの装着および取外しにおける不便さを感じ
ることなく、簡便にかつ正確に心拍数の測定が可能とな
る。Since the neck of the human body is generally exposed even when clothes are worn, the transmitter 10A
Can be easily attached and detached,
The heart rate can be measured easily and accurately without feeling the inconvenience of mounting and removing the transmitter 10A.
【００２６】なお、上記実施の形態において、電極に柔
軟に曲がる導電性ゴムを用いる場合について説明してい
るが、必ずしも導電性ゴムに限定されるものでなく、粘
着性の導電ゲルを材料とする電極の採用も可能である。
しかし、粘着性の導電ゲルの場合には、発汗等の影響に
より繰返し使用することができない場合があり、また、
使用者に不快感を与えるおそれもある。したがって、上
記実施の形態で採用した導電性ゴムによれば、繰返し使
用することが可能であり、また、人体の誘導部位の形状
に対応して変形することから、電極をより確実に誘導部
位に密着させることができる点で、電極に柔軟に曲がる
導電性ゴムを用いる方か好ましいと言える。In the above embodiment, the case where the flexible conductive rubber is used for the electrodes is described, but the conductive rubber is not necessarily limited to the conductive rubber, and an adhesive conductive gel is used as the material. It is also possible to employ electrodes.
However, in the case of sticky conductive gel, it may not be able to be used repeatedly due to the influence of perspiration, etc.
There is also a possibility that the user may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, according to the conductive rubber adopted in the above-mentioned embodiment, it is possible to use it repeatedly, and since it deforms in accordance with the shape of the induction part of the human body, the electrode can be more reliably applied to the induction part. It can be said that it is preferable to use a conductive rubber that flexibly bends for the electrodes, since they can be brought into close contact with each other.
【００２７】また、上記送信機１０Ａにおいては、本体
部材１に直接電極を設ける場合について説明したが、電
極の人体の所定部位への接触状態を最適にする観点か
ら、本体部材１と電極との間に電極支持部材を設ける構
造を採用することも可能である。たとえば、図７に示す
送信機１０Ｂにおいては、弾性部材からなる本体部材１
の所定位置に、電極支持部材としてコイルバネ１９を配
置し、このコイルバネ１９のそれぞれに、第１電極３、
第２電極４および第３電極１７を設けるようにしてい
る。さらに、第１電極３、第２電極４および第３電極１
７の人体への接触面を外側に向けて凸となる曲面形状と
している。Further, in the transmitter 10A, the case where the electrode is directly provided on the main body member 1 has been described, but from the viewpoint of optimizing the contact state of the electrode with the predetermined part of the human body, the main body member 1 and the electrode are It is also possible to adopt a structure in which an electrode supporting member is provided between them. For example, in the transmitter 10B shown in FIG. 7, the main body member 1 made of an elastic member is used.
A coil spring 19 is arranged as an electrode supporting member at a predetermined position of the first electrode 3,
The second electrode 4 and the third electrode 17 are provided. Furthermore, the first electrode 3, the second electrode 4, and the third electrode 1
The contact surface 7 of the human body with the human body is a curved surface that is convex outward.
【００２８】これにより、各電極が首に対して強く押圧
されるとともに、各電極が人体の所定部位に対して密着
することなり、運動時においても各電極が首からずれる
ことなく、より正確な心拍数の測定が可能となる。ま
た、様々な形状の首に対しても良好な電極の接触が確保
されることになる。なお、電極支持部材としは、コイル
バネに限定されるものでなく、弾性を有する部材の採用
が可能であり、また、各電極が人体の当接部位に対して
自在に移動可能なように、球面軸受け等を採用すること
も可能である。As a result, each electrode is strongly pressed against the neck, and each electrode is brought into close contact with a predetermined part of the human body, so that each electrode does not deviate from the neck during exercise and is more accurate. It becomes possible to measure the heart rate. In addition, good contact of the electrodes is ensured even for necks of various shapes. The electrode supporting member is not limited to the coil spring, and an elastic member can be adopted. In addition, each electrode is spherical so that each electrode can move freely with respect to the contact part of the human body. It is also possible to adopt a bearing or the like.
【００２９】また、上記心拍数計測装置においては、装
着および取外しの容易性から首部に送信機１０Ａを装着
する場合について説明したが、より正確な心拍数を測定
する観点から、胴の前側と背中側とを挟むようにして、
電極を配置することが好ましいと言える。したがって、
このような場合には、図８に示すように、送信機２０と
して胴１０３の前側と背中側とを挟み込むことが可能な
ように、略湾曲形状の弾性部材からなる本体部材１Ａを
採用し、この本体部材１Ａの両端部に、胴１０３の前側
用電極３および背中側用電極４を設ける構成を採用する
ことも可能である。また、他の形態として、両手首に電
極を備えた本体部材を装着する構成の採用も可能であ
る。In the above-mentioned heart rate measuring device, the case where the transmitter 10A is attached to the neck has been described for ease of mounting and removal, but from the viewpoint of more accurate heart rate measurement, the front side of the torso and the back of the torso are measured. So that it is sandwiched between
It can be said that it is preferable to arrange the electrodes. Therefore,
In such a case, as shown in FIG. 8, a main body member 1A made of a substantially curved elastic member is adopted as the transmitter 20 so that the front side and the back side of the body 103 can be sandwiched. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the front side electrode 3 and the back side electrode 4 of the body 103 are provided at both ends of the main body member 1A. Further, as another form, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which body members having electrodes are attached to both wrists.
【００３０】したがって、今回開示した上記実施の形態
はすべての点で例示であって、限定的な解釈の根拠とな
るものではない。したがって、本発明の技術的範囲は、
上記した実施の形態のみによって解釈されるのではな
く、特許請求の範囲の記載に基づいて画定される。ま
た、特許請求の範囲と均等の意味および範囲内でのすべ
ての変更が含まれる。Therefore, the above-described embodiment disclosed this time is an example in all respects, and is not a basis for a limited interpretation. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is
It is defined based on the description in the claims, not by being interpreted only by the above-described embodiments. Further, the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope are included.
【００３１】[0031]
【発明の効果】この発明に基づいた心拍数計測装置によ
れば、従来のチェストベルトを締付けるような拘束感や
圧迫感もないため、心拍数計測装置の装着時における違
和感を少なくし、簡便に心拍数を計測することが可能と
なる。According to the heart rate measuring apparatus according to the present invention, since there is no feeling of restraint or oppression like the conventional chest belt is tightened, the feeling of discomfort at the time of wearing the heart rate measuring apparatus is reduced, and it is easy It becomes possible to measure the heart rate.
【図１】 この発明に基づいた実施の形態における心拍
数計測装置の送信機１０Ａの回路構成を示すブロック図
である。FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a transmitter 10A of a heart rate measuring device according to an embodiment based on the present invention.
【図２】 この発明に基づいた実施の形態における心拍
数計測装置の受信機２０Ａの回路構成を示すブロック図
である。FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a receiver 20A of the heart rate measuring device in the embodiment based on the present invention.
【図３】 この発明に基づいた実施の形態における心拍
数計測装置の送信機１０Ａの外観を示す平面図である。FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an external appearance of a transmitter 10A of a heart rate measuring device according to an embodiment based on the present invention.
【図４】 この発明に基づいた実施の形態における心拍
数計測装置の受信機２０Ａの外観を示す平面図である。FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an external appearance of a receiver 20A of the heart rate measuring device according to the embodiment based on the present invention.
【図５】 この発明に基づいた実施の形態における心拍
数計測装置の身体への装着状態を示す第１の図である。FIG. 5 is a first diagram showing a state where the heart rate measuring device in the embodiment based on the present invention is worn on the body.
【図６】 この発明に基づいた実施の形態における心拍
数計測装置の身体への装着状態を示す第２の図である。FIG. 6 is a second diagram showing a state in which the heart rate measuring device in the embodiment based on the present invention is worn on the body.
【図７】 この発明に基づいた実施の形態における心拍
数計測装置の他の送信機１０Ｂの外観を示す平面図であ
る。FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the external appearance of another transmitter 10B of the heart rate measuring device in the embodiment based on the present invention.
【図８】 この発明に基づいた他の実施の形態における
心拍数計測装置の送信機２０の外観を示す平面図であ
る。FIG. 8 is a plan view showing an appearance of a transmitter 20 of a heart rate measuring device according to another embodiment of the invention.
１，１Ａ 本体部材、３ 第１電極（左）、４ 第２電
極（右）、５，１１アンプ、６，１０ フィルタ、７
送信部、８ 受信部、９ プリアンプ、１０Ａ，１０
Ｂ，２０ 送信機、１２ Ａ／Ｄ変換器、１３ ＣＰ
Ｕ、１４ キー入力装置、１５ 表示器、１７ 第３電
極、１９ コイルバネ、２０Ａ 受信機、１００ 身
体、１０１ 首部（付根）、１０２ 腕（手首）、１０
３ 胴。1, 1A body member, 3 first electrode (left), 4 second electrode (right), 5, 11 amplifier, 6, 10 filter, 7
Transmitter, 8 receiver, 9 preamplifier, 10A, 10
B, 20 transmitter, 12 A / D converter, 13 CP
U, 14 key input device, 15 indicator, 17 3rd electrode, 19 coil spring, 20A receiver, 100 body, 101 neck (root), 102 arm (wrist), 10
3 torso.
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 大島 秀武 京都市下京区塩小路通堀川東入南不動堂町 801番地 株式会社オムロンライフサイエ ンス研究所内 Ｆターム(参考） 4C027 AA00 AA02 JJ03 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page (72) Inventor Hidetake Oshima Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi Shioji-dori Horikawa Higashiiri Minamifudo-cho 801 OMRON LIFE SAYE CORPORATION Institute F-term (reference) 4C027 AA00 AA02 JJ03
Claims (5)
の心拍数計測装置であって、 人体の所定部位を挟み込むようにして人体に装着される
本体部材と、 前記本体部材に取付けられ、心電信号を検出して心拍数
を測定するための電極手段と、を備える、心拍数計測装
置。1. A heart rate measuring device for wearing on a body to measure a heart rate, comprising: a main body member to be attached to a human body so as to sandwich a predetermined part of the human body; and a body member attached to the main body member. A heart rate measuring device, comprising: electrode means for detecting an electrocardiographic signal to measure a heart rate.
からなり、 前記本体部材の両端部のそれぞれには、前記電極手段と
して第１電極および第２電極が対向するように設けられ
る、請求項１に記載の心拍数計測装置。2. The main body member is made of a substantially curved elastic member, and a first electrode and a second electrode as the electrode means are provided so as to face each other at both ends of the main body member. The heart rate measuring device according to Item 1.
３電極が設けられ、前記第１電極、前記第２電極および
前記第３電極のうち選択されるいずれか２つの電極の組
合せにより心電信号を検出することを特徴とする、請求
項２に記載の心拍数計測装置。3. A third electrode is further provided in a substantially central region of the main body member, and a core is formed by a combination of any two electrodes selected from the first electrode, the second electrode and the third electrode. The heart rate measuring device according to claim 2, wherein an electric signal is detected.
は、前記電極の人体の所定部位への接触状態を最適にす
るための電極支持部材が設けられる、請求項１から３の
いずれかに記載の心拍数計測装置。4. The electrode supporting member for optimizing a contact state of the electrode with a predetermined part of a human body is provided at a mounting portion of the electrode to the main body member. Heart rate measuring device described in.
可能とするための湾曲形状を有する、請求項１から４の
いずれかに記載の心拍数計測装置。5. The heart rate measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the main body member has a curved shape that allows it to be worn on a neck of a human body.
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