WO2011118276A1 - 体脂肪測定装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a body fat measurement device configured to be able to calculate the body fat mass of a subject by measuring bioelectrical impedance, more specifically, visceral fat mass and / or easily at home and the like.
- the present invention relates to a body fat measurement device configured to be able to measure a subcutaneous fat mass.
- visceral fat mass is attracting attention as an index for determining whether or not it is visceral fat type obesity.
- This visceral fat-type obesity is said to induce lifestyle-related diseases that easily cause arteriosclerosis such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, and utilization of the above index is expected from the viewpoint of prevention of these diseases.
- the visceral fat is fat accumulated around the viscera inside the abdominal muscles and back muscles, and is distinguished from subcutaneous fat located on the surface layer of the trunk.
- a visceral fat cross-sectional area an area occupied by visceral fat (hereinafter referred to as a visceral fat cross-sectional area) in a torso section corresponding to the umbilicus position.
- an image analysis method using X-ray CT (Computed Tomography) or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is used to measure visceral fat mass.
- X-ray CT Computed Tomography
- MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- a visceral fat cross-sectional area is geometrically calculated from a tomographic image of the trunk obtained by using X-ray CT or MRI.
- X-ray CT when X-ray CT is used, there is a problem of exposure, which is not necessarily a preferable measurement method.
- the bioimpedance method is a method for measuring the amount of body fat widely used in home body fat measuring devices. It is measured by placing electrodes in contact with the extremities and measuring the bioimpedance using these electrodes. The body fat mass is calculated from the bioimpedance.
- the above-described body fat measurement device can accurately measure the accumulation degree of body fat for each part of the body such as the whole body, limbs, and torso.
- the conventional body fat measurement device using the bioimpedance method is for measuring the body fat accumulation degree for each part of the body such as the whole body, the limbs, or the torso, as described above.
- the degree and the accumulation degree of subcutaneous fat cannot be extracted and measured accurately. This is because, as described above, in the conventional body fat measuring device, since the electrodes are attached only to the limbs, visceral fat and subcutaneous fat cannot be distinguished and measured individually with high accuracy. is there.
- an electrode is directly brought into contact with the trunk part, and the bioelectrical impedance is measured using the electrode, and the visceral fat amount and the subcutaneous fat amount are individually and accurately calculated based on the measurement. It is being considered.
- an electrode is provided on the inner peripheral surface of a belt member, and the belt member is wound around and fixed to the torso of the subject, whereby the electrode is placed in contact with the torso.
- a body fat measurement device configured as described above is disclosed.
- an electrode is provided on the surface of a mounting unit to be mounted on the abdomen of a subject, and the electrode is against the abdomen by pressing the mounting unit against the abdomen.
- a body fat measurement device configured to be placed in contact with each other is disclosed.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-14664 discloses that the apparatus is separated into a mounting unit to be mounted on the abdomen of the subject and a base unit on which the subject rides, and an abdominal electrode is provided on the surface of the mounting unit.
- the mounting unit is provided with a handle, and a hand electrode is provided on the mounting unit.
- a foot electrode is provided on the base unit, and the hand electrode is placed in contact with the palm by grasping the handle of the mounting unit by hand.
- the abdomen electrode is placed in contact with the abdomen by pressing the mounting unit against the abdomen of the subject with the hand holding the handle, and the foot electrode is in contact with the sole of the foot when the subject gets on the platform unit.
- a body fat measurement device configured to be deployed is disclosed.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-228890 discloses that electrodes are placed in contact with the back without placing electrodes in contact with the abdomen of the subject, and electrodes are placed on the hands and feet. It is described that the visceral fat mass and the subcutaneous fat mass can be measured with high accuracy by measuring the bioelectrical impedance by placing them in contact and calculating the visceral fat mass and subcutaneous fat mass based on the measured bioimpedance. .
- JP 2002-369806 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-288023 JP 2008-237571 A JP 2007-14664 A JP 2008-228890 A
- the electrode in order to calculate the visceral fat mass and subcutaneous fat mass with higher accuracy, the electrode is placed in contact with the back rather than placed in contact with the abdomen. At the same time, it is necessary to place the electrodes in contact with the hands and feet. This is because the thickness of the subcutaneous fat accumulated on the abdomen side is relatively thin compared to the thickness of the subcutaneous fat accumulated on the back side, so that when the electrode is placed in contact with the abdomen, the applied current is lean. One of the factors is that an error is likely to occur due to flow through the portion.
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a body fat measuring device that can easily and accurately measure body fat mass such as visceral fat mass at home and the like.
- the purpose is to do.
- the body fat measurement device includes a plurality of electrodes, a bioimpedance measurement unit, a body fat mass calculation unit, and a mounting unit.
- the plurality of electrodes are for making contact with a predetermined part of the subject's body, the back electrode for making contact with the surface of the back, which is the back side portion of the torso of the subject, and the surface of the upper limb of the subject And at least an upper limb electrode for contacting the body.
- the bioimpedance measurement unit is a part that measures the bioimpedance of the body of the subject using the plurality of electrodes.
- the body fat mass calculation unit is a part that calculates body fat mass based on the bioimpedance measured by the bioimpedance measurement unit.
- the mounting unit is for bringing the back electrode into contact with the back surface of the subject in a mounted state. The back electrode and the upper limb electrode are both exposed on the surface of the mounting unit.
- the mounting unit includes a frame that can be arranged so as to surround the torso of the subject in the mounted state. It is preferable that the back electrode and the upper limb electrode are provided exposed on the surface of the frame.
- the back electrode is provided at the rear part of the frame body so that the contact surface with the back surface of the back electrode faces forward in the mounted state.
- the upper limb electrode is provided on at least one of the front portion, the right side portion, and the left side portion of the frame body excluding the rear portion.
- the frame of the portion where the upper limb electrode is provided has a shape that can be grasped by the subject's hand in the mounted state.
- the mounting unit preferably includes a belt member that can be wound around the torso of the subject in the mounted state, and in that case, the back electrode
- the upper limb electrode is provided exposed on the surface of the belt member.
- the back electrode is placed on the inner peripheral surface of the rear portion of the belt member so that the contact surface with the back surface of the back electrode faces forward in the mounted state.
- the upper limb electrode is disposed from both sides except the rear portion of the belt member so that the contact surface of the upper limb electrode with the upper limb faces outward in the wearing state. It is preferable to be provided at any position on the outer peripheral surface.
- the belt member in the portion where the upper limb electrode is provided does not grip the palm of the upper limb without gripping the subject's palm in the mounted state. It is preferable that the shape is a planar shape or a curved shape that can be brought into contact with the electrode for use.
- the plurality of electrodes further include a lower limb electrode for contacting the surface of the lower limb of the subject.
- the body fat measurement device according to the present invention further includes a platform unit for bringing the lower limb electrode into contact with the sole of the subject's foot when the subject rides.
- the lower limb electrode is provided exposed on the upper surface of the platform unit.
- the platform unit includes a weight measuring unit that measures the weight of the subject.
- the plurality of electrodes further include a lower limb buttocks electrode for contacting the surface of the lower limb or buttocks of the subject.
- the mounting unit has a lead-out unit portion for bringing the electrode for the lower limb buttocks into contact with the surface of the lower limb or the buttocks by being pulled out from the mounting unit through a connection line.
- the lower limb buttocks electrode is exposed on the surface of the drawer unit.
- the body fat mass calculation unit includes a visceral fat mass calculation unit that calculates the visceral fat mass of the subject and a subcutaneous fat mass calculation unit that calculates the subcutaneous fat mass of the subject. It is preferable that at least one of them is included.
- a body fat measuring device that can easily and accurately measure a body fat mass such as a visceral fat mass at home.
- Embodiment 1 of this invention It is a flowchart which shows the process of the control part of the body fat measuring device in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the body fat measuring device in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the measurement principle of the body fat measuring device in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the measurement principle of the body fat measuring device in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the functional block of the body fat measuring device in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the body fat measuring apparatus in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the body fat measuring apparatus in Embodiment 4 of this invention.
- the “torso” is a part excluding the head, neck and limbs of the body, and corresponds to a so-called trunk.
- “Back” means a portion of the torso located on the back side, and corresponds to a portion of the torso excluding the abdominal portion and the chest portion.
- “Back surface” means the entire body surface of the back, and refers to the entire surface of the trunk that is visible when the subject is observed from the back side.
- the “body axis” refers to an axis positioned along the extending direction of the torso, that is, an axis extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the cross section of the torso of the subject.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams for explaining the measurement principle of the body fat measurement device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 1A is a diagram showing an electrode arrangement when obtaining the bioimpedance of the entire trunk part
- FIG. 1B shows an electrode arrangement when obtaining the bioimpedance of the surface layer portion on the back side of the trunk part.
- FIG. 1A the measurement principle of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B.
- the subject is seen from the back side.
- electrodes EIa A1 and EIa A2 are attached to the surface of the left hand and the surface of the right hand, respectively, in order to obtain the bioimpedance of the entire torso. Electrodes EIb A1 and EIb A2 are also attached to the surface of the left foot and the surface of the right foot of the subject, respectively. Then, four pairs of electrodes arranged along the body axis direction are attached to the back surface of the subject along the lateral width direction of the trunk.
- a total of eight electrodes EVa A1 , EVb A1 , EVa A2 , EVb A2 , EVa A3 , EVb A3 , EVa A4 , EVb A4 are attached to the back surface of the subject.
- a constant current I A passing through the torso is applied to the subject using the electrodes EIa A1 , EIa A2 , EIb A1 , and EIb A2 attached to both hands and both feet.
- a potential difference V A1 is detected using a pair of electrodes EVa A1 and EVb A1 attached to the back surface, and a pair of electrodes EVa A2 attached to the back surface.
- the potential difference V A2 is detected using EVb A2
- the potential difference V A3 is detected using a pair of electrodes EVa A3, EVb A3 attached to the back surface, a pair of electrodes attached to the back surface EVa A4, EVb A4 Is used to detect the potential difference V A4 .
- the bioimpedance Zt of the entire trunk is calculated. At this time, if the bioelectrical impedance Zt is obtained by calculating the average value of the detected four potential differences V A1 , V A2 , V A3 , V A4 , the dispersion of fat distribution inside the trunk portion. The influence of can be reduced.
- the bioimpedance Zt calculated from the potential differences V A1 , V A2 , V A3 , and V A4 measured using such a constant current I A is lean (internal organs, muscles, and skeleton) inside the trunk. The place affected by the amount of increases. Therefore, the area occupied by lean body (hereinafter referred to as the lean body sectional area) Sa in the trunk section of the portion corresponding to the umbilicus position can be estimated based on the bioelectrical impedance Zt.
- Four sets are attached along the width direction of the body. That is, a total of eight electrodes EIa B1 , EIb B1 , EVa B1 , EVb B1 , EVa B2 , EVb B2 , EIa B2 , and EIb B2 are attached to the back surface of the subject as shown in the figure.
- a constant current I B1 that locally passes through the back is applied to the subject using the pair of electrodes EIa B1 and EIb B1 , and locally passes through the back using the pair of electrodes EIa B2 and EIb B2.
- a constant current I B2 is applied to the subject.
- the potential difference V B1 is detected using the pair of electrodes EVa B1 and EVb B1 attached to the back surface, and the pair of electrodes attached to the back surface.
- a potential difference V B2 is detected using EVa B2 and EVb B2 .
- the current values of the two constant currents I B1 and I B2 applied to the subject are the same value.
- the bioimpedance Zs of the surface layer portion on the back side of the trunk is calculated.
- the bioelectrical impedance Zs is obtained by calculating the average value of the detected two potential differences V B1 and V B2 , the influence of the variation in fat distribution in the surface layer portion of the back part of the torso, etc. Can be reduced.
- the electrode to which the current was applied is an electrode for detecting the potential difference and the electrode for which the potential difference was detected is to be the electrode for applying the current, the potential difference is changed at four locations. It is also possible to measure. By doing in this way, influences, such as a variation in subcutaneous fat, can be reduced further.
- the bioimpedance Zs calculated from the potential differences V B1 and V B2 measured using such constant currents I B1 and I B2 is greatly affected by the subcutaneous fat mass. Therefore, the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area (hereinafter referred to as the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area) Sb in the cross section including the umbilical position of the trunk can be estimated based on the bioelectrical impedance Zs.
- the visceral fat cross-sectional area Sx is the torso cross-sectional area St and the above-described lean body cross-sectional area. It can be calculated from the following equation (1) using Sa and the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb.
- the trunk cross-sectional area St can be calculated by using the trunk circumference (so-called waist length) and the horizontal and vertical widths of the trunk.
- the trunk cross-sectional area St can be approximated by the following equation (2).
- the coefficient ⁇ multiplied for the correction is preferably optimized as appropriate according to information such as the subject's sex, age, height, weight, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as subject information). That is, the trunk cross-sectional area St can be approximated with higher accuracy by changing the value of the coefficient ⁇ in accordance with the subject information.
- the lean body sectional area Sa can be calculated based on the bioimpedance Zt of the entire trunk.
- the lean body sectional area Sa cannot be accurately calculated only by the bioimpedance Zt of the entire trunk. That is, the lean body sectional area Sa tends to be proportional to the size of the trunk, and in order to calculate the lean body sectional area Sa, it is necessary to further convert the value obtained from the bioimpedance Zt. Therefore, the lean body sectional area Sa is expressed by the following equation (4), for example.
- the value a is a half value of the width of the body part, and is a value related to the size of the body part.
- the value related to the size of the trunk is not limited to the above-mentioned a.
- a ⁇ b may be used so that the horizontal and vertical widths of the trunk are reflected. You may use and a trunk
- drum circumference may be used.
- ⁇ is a coefficient for converting the bioelectrical impedance Zt of the entire trunk part into the lean body sectional area Sa, and is based on, for example, a large number of X-ray CT image samples as in the case where the coefficient ⁇ is obtained.
- the coefficient ⁇ described above is preferably optimized as appropriate according to the subject information, as in the case of the coefficient ⁇ . That is, by changing the value of the coefficient ⁇ according to the subject information, the lean body area Sa can be approximated with higher accuracy.
- the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb can be calculated based on the bioimpedance Zs of the surface layer portion on the back side of the trunk.
- the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb cannot be accurately calculated only by the bioimpedance Zs of the surface layer portion on the back side of the trunk. That is, the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb tends to be proportional to the size of the trunk, and in order to calculate the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb, it is necessary to further convert the value obtained from the bioelectrical impedance Zs. Therefore, the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb is expressed by, for example, the following formula (5).
- the value a is a half value of the width of the body part, and is a value related to the size of the body part.
- the value related to the size of the trunk is not limited to the above-mentioned a.
- a ⁇ b may be used so that the horizontal and vertical widths of the trunk are reflected. You may use and a trunk
- drum circumference may be used.
- ⁇ is a coefficient for converting the bioimpedance Zs of the surface layer portion on the back side of the torso to the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb.
- ⁇ or ⁇ is obtained, The optimum value can be obtained based on a large number of X-ray CT image samples.
- the coefficient ⁇ described above is preferably optimized as appropriate according to the subject information, as in the case of the coefficient ⁇ and the coefficient ⁇ . That is, by changing the value of the coefficient ⁇ according to the subject information, the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb can be approximated with higher accuracy.
- the torso sectional area St the lean body sectional area Sa calculated based on the bioimpedance Zt of the entire torso, and the back part of the torso
- the visceral fat cross-sectional area Sx is calculated based on the above formula (1), and more specifically, in the above formula (1)
- the visceral fat cross-sectional area Sx is calculated based on the following formula (6) into which the above formulas (3) to (5) are substituted.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional block configuration of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment. Next, the configuration of functional blocks of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the body fat measurement device 1A includes a control unit 10, a constant current generation unit 21, a terminal switching unit 22, a potential difference detection unit 23, and a torso lateral width detection unit 24A.
- the control unit 10 includes an arithmetic processing unit 11, and the arithmetic processing unit 11 includes a bioimpedance measurement unit 12, a body shape information measurement unit 13, and a body composition information acquisition unit 14.
- the control unit 10 is configured by, for example, a CPU (Central Processor Unit), and is a part for controlling the entire body fat measurement device 1A. Specifically, the control unit 10 outputs a command to each functional block described above, receives input of various information from each functional block described above, and performs various arithmetic processes based on the received various information. Or Of these, the various arithmetic processes are performed by the arithmetic processing unit 11 provided in the control unit 10 described above.
- a CPU Central Processor Unit
- the plurality of electrodes described above include hand electrodes HR and HL as upper limb electrodes arranged in contact with the surface of the subject's upper limb, and back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 arranged in contact with the subject's back surface. And foot electrodes FR and FL as lower limb electrodes arranged in contact with the surface of the lower limbs of the subject.
- the hand electrodes HR and HL are arranged in contact with the subject's palm
- the foot electrodes FR and FL are arranged in contact with the sole of the subject's foot. Further, as shown in FIGS.
- the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are arranged in contact with each other in a state of being aligned with the back surface of the subject.
- the hand electrodes HR and HL, the back electrodes BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4, and the foot electrodes FR and FL are all electrically connected to the terminal switching unit 22 described above.
- the terminal switching unit 22 is configured by, for example, a relay circuit, and electrically connects a specific electrode selected from the plurality of electrodes described above and the constant current generation unit 21 based on a command input from the control unit 10.
- a specific electrode selected from the plurality of electrodes described above and the potential difference detection unit 23 are electrically connected.
- the electrode electrically connected to the constant current generating unit 21 by the terminal switching unit 22 functions as a constant current application electrode, and is electrically connected to the potential difference detecting unit 23 by the terminal switching unit 22.
- the electrode functions as a potential difference detection electrode.
- each of the plurality of electrodes HR, HL, BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4, FR, FL described above is shown in FIG. 1A.
- the constant current generation unit 21 generates a constant current based on a command input from the control unit 10 and supplies the generated constant current to the above-described constant current application electrode via the terminal switching unit 22.
- a high-frequency current for example, 50 kHz, 500 ⁇ A
- a constant current is applied to the subject via the constant current application electrode.
- the potential difference detection unit 23 detects a potential difference between electrodes (that is, potential difference detection electrodes) electrically connected to the potential difference detection unit 23 by the terminal switching unit 22 and outputs the detected potential difference to the control unit 10. Thereby, the potential difference between the potential difference detection electrodes in a state where the above-described constant current is applied to the subject is detected.
- the trunk width detecting unit 24A is a detection part for measuring the width of the torso of the subject in a non-contact manner, and is constituted by a distance measuring sensor such as an optical sensor.
- drum vertical width detection part 24B is a detection site
- the trunk width detection unit 24A and the trunk vertical width detection unit 24B output a signal corresponding to the detection value to the body shape information measurement unit 13.
- the body width detection unit 24A and the body length detection unit 24B include ultrasonic waves and electromagnetic waves (laser light, light in various wavelength bands including visible light, radio waves, and magnetism).
- various non-contact distance measuring sensors using an electric field or the like can be used, and contact type distance measuring sensors can also be used.
- the subject information input unit 25 is a part for obtaining information about the subject used in the arithmetic processing performed by the arithmetic processing unit 11, and is configured by, for example, a key that can be pressed by the subject.
- the subject information includes at least one of information such as the sex, age, height, and weight of the subject as described above.
- the subject information input unit 25 receives input of subject information and outputs the received subject information to the control unit 10.
- the subject information input unit 25 is not necessarily an essential configuration in light of the present invention, and depends on whether or not it is necessary to use the subject information in the arithmetic processing performed by the arithmetic processing unit 11. The presence or absence is determined.
- trunk width detection unit 24A and trunk vertical width detection unit 24B are not provided to measure the horizontal width and vertical width of the trunk, but instead to the trunk circumference through the subject information input unit 25. It is also possible to configure so that the arithmetic processing unit performs an operation using the input.
- the arithmetic processing unit 11 includes the bioelectrical impedance measurement unit 12, the body shape information measurement unit 13, and the body composition information acquisition unit 14 as described above.
- the body composition information acquisition unit 14 includes a visceral fat mass calculation unit 14a and a subcutaneous fat mass calculation unit 14b.
- the bioelectrical impedance measurement unit 12 calculates bioelectrical impedance based on the signal input from the potential difference detection unit 23 and outputs this to the body composition information acquisition unit 14.
- the body shape information measurement unit 13 calculates the body width and length of the subject's torso based on signals input from the body width detection unit 24A and the body length detection unit 24B, and obtains the body composition information acquisition unit 14 Output to.
- the body composition information acquisition unit 14 inputs the bioelectrical impedance input from the bioelectrical impedance measurement unit 12, the horizontal and vertical widths of the trunk input from the body shape information measurement unit 13, and, in some cases, in addition to subject information input
- the body composition information is calculated and acquired based on the subject information input from the unit 25. More specifically, the visceral fat mass calculation unit 14a calculates the visceral fat mass, and the subcutaneous fat mass calculation unit 14b calculates the subcutaneous fat mass.
- the display unit 26 is configured by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and displays the body composition information calculated by the body composition information acquisition unit 14 described above. More specifically, the visceral fat mass calculated by the visceral fat mass calculation unit 14a and the subcutaneous fat mass calculated by the subcutaneous fat mass calculation unit 14b are based on the signal output from the control unit 10 and the display unit 26. Is displayed.
- the visceral fat mass is displayed, for example, as a visceral fat cross-sectional area
- the subcutaneous fat mass is displayed, for example, as a subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area.
- the operation unit 27 is a part for the subject to input a command to the body fat measurement device 1A, and is configured by, for example, a button that can be pressed by the subject.
- the operation unit 27 includes various operation buttons such as a power button and a measurement button.
- the power supply unit 28 is a part for supplying power to the control unit 10, and an internal power source such as a battery or an external power source such as a commercial power source is used.
- the memory unit 29 is configured by, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), or the like, and is a part for storing various data, programs, and the like related to the body fat measurement device 1A.
- the memory unit 29 stores, for example, the above-described subject information, calculated body composition information, a body composition information measurement program for performing a body composition information measurement process described later, and the like.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the non-contained state of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the accommodated state.
- FIG. 5 is a top view of the mounting unit shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Next, with reference to these FIG. 3 thru
- the body fat measurement device 1 ⁇ / b> A includes an attachment unit 100 ⁇ / b> A and a base unit 200.
- the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> A has a frame shape that can be disposed so as to surround the torso of the subject in the mounting state described later.
- the base unit 200 has a trapezoidal shape on which a subject can ride. Note that the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> A and the base unit 200 are connected by a connection cable 40 for electrically connecting an electric circuit provided therein.
- the mounting unit 100A includes a rod-shaped rear frame portion 111, a rod-shaped right frame portion 112, a rod-shaped left frame portion 113, and a rod-shaped front frame portion 114.
- the frame 110 has a frame-like outer shape that is substantially rectangular when viewed from above, and has a hollow opening that allows the subject to enter the inside (that is, to insert the torso).
- the hollow opening is defined by the rear frame portion 111, the right frame portion 112, the left frame portion 113, and the front frame portion 114 described above.
- the left frame portion 113 and the front frame portion 114 are discontinuous, and the display unit 130 described above is attached to the end of the front frame portion 114 adjacent to the discontinuous portion. It has been.
- the electrode support 120 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the rear frame portion 111 of the frame 110 so as to protrude inward.
- the electrode support 120 is configured by a curved plate that is bent so that both end portions thereof are positioned forward and the central portion thereof is positioned rearward.
- the above-mentioned back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are provided on the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120 so that the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are preferably exposed. It protrudes slightly from the front surface 121 of the body 120.
- the electrode support 120 is positioned on the front surface of the rear frame-shaped portion 111 so that the contact surfaces of the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 with respect to the back surface of the subject face forward in the mounted state described later. Installed.
- the electrode support 120 is attached to the rear frame portion 111 of the frame 110 via a connection portion 115 including, for example, a ball joint.
- the electrode support 120 is supported by the rear frame portion 111 so as to be swingable.
- the swinging direction is preferably limited so that the electrode support 120 can swing only in a direction swinging left and right in a horizontal plane.
- the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 provided on the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120 are brought into contact with the back of the subject reliably and with an appropriate pressing force in the mounting state described later. be able to.
- the electrode support 120 may be elastically supported by the rear frame portion 111 by providing the connection portion 115 with an elastic body such as a spring.
- an elastic body such as a spring.
- the hand electrode HR described above is provided at the substantially central portion of the right frame portion 112 of the frame 110.
- the hand electrode HR is exposed and positioned on the surface of the right frame portion 112 of the frame 110.
- the right frame portion 112 of the portion of the frame 110 where the hand electrode HR is provided is formed in a rod shape so that it can be gripped with the right hand.
- the contact surface of the hand electrode HR with the palm of the right hand of the subject is preferably disposed so as to face mainly the outside of the frame 110.
- an optical sensor as the body width detection unit 24A described above is embedded in the substantially central portion of the right frame portion 112 of the frame 110, and the right side portion of the portion where the optical sensor is embedded.
- a detection window 24 ⁇ / b> A ⁇ b> 1 is provided in an inner portion of the frame-like portion 112.
- This detection window 24A1 is configured by a member that transmits light emitted from the optical sensor.
- a measurement button 27 a is provided at a predetermined position of the right side frame portion 112 of the frame body 110.
- the measurement button 27a is preferably provided at a position adjacent to the hand electrode HR.
- the above-described hand electrode HL is provided at a substantially central portion of the left frame portion 113 of the frame 110.
- the hand electrode HL is located exposed on the surface of the left frame portion 113 of the frame 110.
- the left-side frame-like portion 113 of the portion of the frame 110 where the hand electrode HL is provided is formed in a rod shape so that it can be gripped with the left hand.
- the contact surface of the hand electrode HL with the palm of the left hand of the subject is preferably disposed so as to face mainly the outside of the frame 110.
- an optical sensor serving as the trunk width detecting portion 24 ⁇ / b> A described above is embedded in the substantially central portion of the left frame portion 113 of the frame 110, and the optical sensor is A detection window portion 24A2 is provided in an inner portion of the left-side frame portion 113 of the embedded portion.
- the detection window 24A2 is configured by a member that transmits light emitted from the optical sensor.
- the display unit portion 130 is attached to the front frame portion 114 of the frame 110 as described above.
- the display unit 26 is provided on the upper surface of the display unit 130, and the subject information input unit 25 and the measurement button 27 a are further provided on the upper surface of the display unit unit 130 adjacent to the display unit 26.
- An operation unit 27 other than the above is provided.
- the display unit 130 is preferably disposed in front of the subject in the mounted state. Therefore, the display unit 130 is located in front of the electrode support 120 described above (that is, substantially in the left-right direction of the frame 110). (Central part).
- the display unit unit 130 is embedded with the above-described optical sensor as the trunk vertical width detection unit 24 ⁇ / b> B, and the display unit of the portion where the optical sensor is embedded.
- a detection window 24 ⁇ / b> B ⁇ b> 1 is provided on the rear side portion of the portion 130.
- the detection window 24B1 is formed of a member that transmits light emitted from the optical sensor.
- the base unit 200 includes a box-shaped base part 210 and predetermined positions on the front, rear, right side, and left side of the base part 210 to the outside of the base part 210. And a support portion 220 that protrudes toward the surface.
- the base 210 has an upper surface 211 on which a subject rides, and the foot electrodes FR and FL described above are provided at predetermined positions on the upper surface 211, respectively.
- the foot electrodes FR and FL are located exposed on the upper surface of the base 210.
- the contact surfaces of the foot electrodes FR and FL that are in contact with the sole of the right foot and the sole of the left foot of the subject are configured to face upward.
- the support part 220 is a part for supporting and housing the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> A in the housed state, and includes a rear frame-like part 111, a right-side frame-like part 112, and a left-side part frame.
- the shape portion 113 and the front frame shape portion 114 can be received and supported.
- the frame 110 of the mounting unit 100A is disposed so as to surround the base portion 210 of the base unit 200.
- the connection cable 40 for connecting the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> A and the base unit 200 is stored in the base unit 200.
- a reel body capable of winding the connection cable 40 may be provided inside the base unit 200.
- the control unit 10, the constant current generation unit 21, the terminal switching unit 22, the potential difference detection unit 23, the memory unit 29, and the like illustrated in FIG. 2 may be provided inside the mounting unit 100A or the base unit 210. It may be provided inside. Further, in the body fat measurement device 1A in the present embodiment, the subject information input unit 25, the display unit 26, and the operation unit 27 are provided in the mounting unit 100A, but these are provided in the table unit 200. Also good.
- FIG. 6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining a procedure to be taken by the subject when performing measurement using the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing a mounting state of the mounting unit of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment.
- the subject 300 is the base unit 200 of the body fat measurement device 1 ⁇ / b> A in the housed state. Get on. At this time, in the subject 300, the sole of the right foot 301 contacts the foot electrode FR provided on the platform unit 200, and the sole of the left foot 302 contacts the foot electrode FL provided on the platform unit 200. To do.
- the subject 300 takes a posture in which the upper body is bent and squats, holds the right side frame portion 112 of the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> A with the right hand 303, and uses the mounting unit with the left hand 304.
- the left frame portion 113 of 100A is gripped.
- the subject 300 makes the palm of the right hand 303 contact the hand electrode HR provided in the mounting unit 100A, and the palm of the left hand 304 contacts the hand electrode HL provided in the mounting unit 100A. .
- the subject 300 raises his / her upper body and takes a standing posture while maintaining the state of holding the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> A. At this time, the subject 300 maintains the state where the sole of the right foot 301 and the foot electrode FR are in contact with each other and the foot sole of the left foot 302 and the foot electrode FL are in contact without changing the stepping position. .
- the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> A is lifted, and the trunk 305 of the subject 300 is positioned in the hollow opening of the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> A and is surrounded by the frame 110.
- the connection cable 40 is pulled out from the base unit 200 when the mounting unit 100A is lifted.
- the subject 300 has the mounting unit 100 so that the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120 provided in the mounting unit 100A is pressed against the back surface (more specifically, the back waist surface).
- the position of the mounting unit 100A is adjusted by moving the mounting unit 100A in the direction of arrow C in the figure while holding the 100A. At this time, the subject 300 is careful to arrange the frame 110 of the mounting unit 100A horizontally.
- the wearing state of the wearing unit 100A as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is realized, and the measurement of the body fat mass can be started.
- the subject 300 may press the measurement button 27a with the thumb of the right hand 303.
- the test subject 300 is requested
- the timing of turning on the power button is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the power button is turned on at a timing before the subject 300 takes a squatting posture and grips the mounting unit 100A.
- the optical sensor as the vertical width detection unit 24B is positioned. Therefore, the light emitted from the pair of optical sensors serving as the trunk width detection unit 24A passes through the detection window portions 24A1 and 24A2 and the right side surface (that is, the right flank surface) of the trunk 305 of the subject 300 and the trunk, respectively.
- the left side surface of the unit 305 (that is, the left flank surface) can be irradiated, and the light emitted from the optical sensor serving as the trunk vertical width detection unit 24B passes through the detection window unit 24B1 to the trunk unit 305 of the subject 300. It is possible to irradiate the front surface (that is, near the umbilicus position of the abdomen).
- the distance A1 detected by the pair of photosensors as the trunk width detector 24A that is, the right frame portion 112 and the right side of the trunk 305 of the subject 300.
- Distance) and distance A2 ie, the distance between the left side frame portion 113 and the left side surface of the torso 305 of the subject 300
- a predetermined distance A ie, right side frame shape portion 112
- the lateral width 2a of the torso 305 of the subject 300 can be calculated.
- the distance B1 that is, the distance between the rear surface of the display unit 130 and the front surface of the torso 305 of the subject 300 detected by the optical sensor as the torso length detection unit 24B
- a predetermined distance B that is, the distance between the rear surface of the display unit 130 and the horizontal center position of the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120
- the vertical direction of the trunk 305 of the subject 300 is used.
- the width 2b can be calculated.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing of the control unit of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment. Next, a series of processes executed in the control unit of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 is stored in advance in the memory unit 29 as a program, and the control unit 10 including the arithmetic processing unit 11 reads out and executes this program, thereby measuring the visceral fat cross-sectional area.
- the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area measurement process is realized by the control unit 10.
- control unit 10 first receives input of subject information (step S1).
- the subject information received here is temporarily stored in the memory unit 29, for example.
- control unit 10 determines whether or not there is an instruction to start measurement (step S2). Control unit 10 stands by until an instruction to start measurement is received (NO in step S2), and when an instruction to start measurement is detected (YES in step S2), the process proceeds to the next process.
- the instruction to start the measurement is when the subject presses the measurement button 27a.
- control unit 10 measures the horizontal width and vertical width of the trunk (step S3). Specifically, the control unit 10 determines the body width 2a and the height 2b of the torso of the subject in the body shape information measurement unit 13 based on signals input from the body width detection unit 24A and the body length detection unit 24B. get. The acquired width 2a and length 2b of the torso of the subject are temporarily stored in the memory unit 29.
- control unit 10 performs electrode setting (step S4). Specifically, the control unit 10 outputs a command to switch the electrodes to the terminal switching unit 22, and based on this, the terminal switching unit 22 outputs a plurality of electrodes HR, HL, BU1 to BU4. Each of BL1 to BL4, FR, and FL is set like each electrode shown in FIG. 1A.
- control unit 10 applies a constant current between the constant current application electrodes (step S5). Specifically, the control unit 10 outputs a command to generate a constant current to the constant current generation unit 21, and based on this, the constant current generation unit 21 outputs the constant current application electrode shown in FIG. 1A. A constant current I A generated between them is applied.
- control unit 10 detects a potential difference between the potential difference detection electrodes (step S6). Specifically, the control unit 10 outputs a command to detect the potential difference to the potential difference detection unit 23, and based on this, the potential difference detection unit 23 outputs the potential difference V between the potential difference detection electrodes shown in FIG. 1A. A 1 , V A2 , V A3 , and V A4 are detected and output to the bioimpedance measurement unit 12.
- control unit 10 calculates the bioelectrical impedance Zt (step S7). Specifically, the control unit 10 calculates the bioimpedance Zt in the bioimpedance measurement unit 12 based on the signal input from the potential difference detection unit 23. The calculated bioelectrical impedance Zt is temporarily stored in the memory unit 29.
- control unit 10 sets electrodes again (step S8). Specifically, the control unit 10 outputs a command to switch the electrodes to the terminal switching unit 22, and based on this, the terminal switching unit 22 outputs a plurality of electrodes HR, HL, BU1 to BU4. Each of BL1 to BL4, FR, and FL is set like each electrode shown in FIG. 1B.
- control unit 10 applies a constant current between the constant current application electrodes (step S9). Specifically, the control unit 10 outputs a command to generate a constant current to the constant current generation unit 21, and based on this, the constant current generation unit 21 outputs the constant current application electrode shown in FIG. 1B. Constant currents I B1 and I B2 generated between them are respectively applied.
- control unit 10 detects a potential difference between the potential difference detection electrodes (step S10). Specifically, the control unit 10 outputs a command to the potential difference detection unit 23 to detect the potential difference, and based on this, the potential difference detection unit 23 outputs the potential difference V between the potential difference detection electrodes shown in FIG. 1B. B1 and VB2 are detected and output to the bioimpedance measurement unit 12.
- control unit 10 calculates the bioelectrical impedance Zs (step S11). Specifically, the control unit 10 calculates the bioimpedance Zs in the bioimpedance measurement unit 12 based on the signal input from the potential difference detection unit 23. The calculated bioelectrical impedance Zs is temporarily stored in the memory unit 29.
- the control unit 10 calculates a visceral fat cross-sectional area and a subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area, respectively (step S12). Specifically, the control unit 10 is based on the lateral width 2a and the vertical width 2b of the trunk detected in step S3, the bioelectrical impedance Zt calculated in step S7, and the bioelectrical impedance Zs calculated in step S11. Then, the visceral fat mass calculating unit 14a calculates the visceral fat cross-sectional area Sx as the visceral fat mass, and the subcutaneous fat mass calculating unit 14b calculates the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb as the subcutaneous fat mass. The calculated visceral fat cross-sectional area Sx and subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb are temporarily stored in the memory unit 29.
- control part 10 displays a measurement result (step S13). Specifically, the control unit 10 outputs a command to display the visceral fat cross-sectional area Sx and the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area Sb calculated in step S12 on the display unit 26, and based on this, the display unit 26 displays the command. The measurement result is displayed.
- the body fat measurement device 1A ends the visceral fat cross section measurement process and the subcutaneous fat cross section measurement process.
- a typical value of the bioelectrical impedance Zt is about 5 ⁇ , and a typical value of the bioelectrical impedance Zs is about 80 ⁇ .
- the back unit BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are in contact with the mounting unit 100A for contacting the back of the subject while pressing the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4.
- the electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are provided to be exposed, and hand electrodes HR and HL as upper limb electrodes are provided to be exposed. That is, the back electrodes BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4 and the hand electrodes HR and HL are integrally provided in the mounting unit 100A configured as a single unit.
- the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are all provided at the rear part of the frame 110 of the mounting unit 100A, and the hand electrodes HR and HL are both of the mounting unit 100A. It is provided in the right side part and the left side part except the rear part of the frame 110. That is, the hand electrodes HR and HL are provided at portions extending continuously from the frame body 110 where the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are provided at a distance from the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4. More specifically, it is provided on the frame 110 of the portion that will be positioned on the left and right of the subject in the wearing state.
- the hand electrodes HR and HL can be placed in contact with the palm of the right hand and the left hand, respectively, and the mounting unit 100A is gripped with the right hand and the left hand.
- the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 provided in the mounting unit 100A can be placed in contact with each other while pressed against the back surface.
- the back electrode and the back surface of the subject thus, it is difficult to maintain a stable contact, and therefore, it is usually necessary for the subject to take a supine posture or a prone posture in order to stabilize the contact.
- the apparatus when the apparatus is configured in such a manner, it becomes very difficult for the subject himself / herself to perform measurement by himself / herself without the assistance of an assistant or the like, and as a result, the apparatus should be used at home. It becomes a body fat measurement device that can not be.
- the back electrodes BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4 and the hand electrodes HR and HL are configured as a single unit. Since it is provided integrally with the mounting unit 100A, the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 can be stably brought into contact with the back surface of the subject in a standing posture with a simple operation. Thus, the state where the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are in contact with the back surface of the subject can be maintained during the measurement operation.
- the operation of the subject required for the measurement of the body fat mass is simplified and the body fat mass can be easily measured with a simple operation.
- a body such as visceral fat mass or subcutaneous fat mass in a state where the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are placed in contact with the back surface of the subject. Since the amount of fat can be measured, current is not applied locally to the abdomen where the thickness of the subcutaneous fat is relatively thin, but current is applied locally to the back where the thickness of the subcutaneous fat is relatively thick. It is possible to measure the body fat mass with higher accuracy.
- a body fat measurement device 1A that can easily and accurately measure body fat mass such as visceral fat mass and subcutaneous fat mass even at home is provided. it can. Therefore, by using the body fat measuring device 1A, it is possible to obtain indices for health management on a daily basis.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a body fat measurement device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- the specific structure of the body fat measuring device in this Embodiment is demonstrated. Note that the measurement principle of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment and the arithmetic processing performed by the control unit are the same as those of the body fat measurement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.
- the body fat measurement device 1B in the present embodiment is arranged so as to surround the torso of the subject in the wearing state, similarly to the body fat measurement device 1A in the first embodiment of the present invention described above.
- the mounting unit 100B has a frame shape that can be used.
- the body fat measurement device 1B according to the present embodiment does not include a table-like table unit that a subject can ride, unlike the body fat measurement device 1A according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention described above. Instead, it has electrode pads 125A and 125B as a lead-out unit portion configured to be able to be pulled out from the mounting unit 100B.
- the electrode pads 125A and 125B have a substantially flat plate shape, and the main surfaces of the electrode pads 125A and 125B are for the footpad as electrodes for the lower limb buttocks to be brought into contact with the surface of the lower limb or the buttocks, respectively.
- the electrodes FL ′ and FR ′ are exposed.
- One ends of connection cables 126A and 126B are connected to the upper portions of the electrode pads 125A and 125B, and the other ends of the connection cables 126A and 126B are fixed to a reel body provided inside the electrode support 120. .
- the electrode support 120 is configured as a block-like member so that the reel body can be disposed inside the electrode support 120, and this is a frame.
- the body 110 is attached to a substantially central portion of the rear frame portion 111.
- the electrode pads 125A and 125B can be pulled out downward of the mounting unit 100B by connecting / disconnecting the connection cables 126A and 126B as connection lines in the directions of arrows D1 and D2 shown in the drawing. Yes. That is, the electrode pads 125A and 125B can be attached to arbitrary positions on the lower limbs or buttocks of the subject by adjusting the pull-out amounts of the connection cables 126A and 126B.
- the body fat measurement device 1B in the present embodiment described above By using the body fat measurement device 1B in the present embodiment described above, the same effects as those described in the first embodiment of the present invention described above can be obtained.
- the measurement in the standing posture in addition to the measurement in the standing posture, the measurement in the sitting posture is also possible, so that the body fat mass can be measured more easily.
- the body fat measurement device 1B according to the present embodiment does not include the base unit, the device configuration can be simplified and the device can be miniaturized.
- electrode pads 125A and 125B those having a configuration that is adsorbed and fixed to the body of the subject, those that are configured to be adhesively fixed, or those that are configured to be wound and fixed using some winding member can be used. Can be used without being particularly fixed, such as being configured to be sandwiched and fixed between the body of the subject and the seating surface or the floor surface.
- FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining the measurement principle of the body fat measurement device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 13A is a diagram showing an electrode arrangement when obtaining the bioimpedance of the entire trunk part
- FIG. 13B shows an electrode arrangement when obtaining the bioimpedance of the surface layer portion on the back side of the trunk part.
- FIG. 13A and 13B the measurement principle of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B.
- the subject is seen from the back side.
- the measurement principle of the body fat measurement device in the present embodiment is basically the same as the measurement principle described in the first embodiment of the present invention. However, the arrangement position of the electrodes used when obtaining the bioimpedance of the entire trunk is slightly different from that in the first embodiment of the present invention.
- electrodes EIa A1 and EIa A2 are respectively attached to the surface of the left hand and the surface of the right hand of the subject in order to obtain the bioelectrical impedance of the entire torso.
- four pairs of electrodes arranged along the body axis direction are attached to the subject's back surface along the body width direction, and the four electrode pairs are arranged in contact with each other.
- Four electrodes are attached to the back surface closer to the buttocks than the back surface, so as to be aligned in the width direction of the trunk.
- the electrodes EVa A1 , EVb A1 , EVa A2 , EVb A2 , EVa A3 , EVb A3 , EVa A4 , EVb A4 , EIb A1 , EIb A2 , EIb A3 , EIb A4 , as shown in the drawing, are shown.
- a total of 12 electrodes are attached.
- the constant current I A passing through the torso is measured by using the electrodes EIa A1 , EIa A2 , EIb A1 , EIb A2 , EIb A3 , and EIb A4 attached to both hands and the back part of the hip. To be applied.
- a potential difference V A1 is detected using a pair of electrodes EVa A1 and EVb A1 attached to the back surface, and a pair of electrodes EVa A2 attached to the back surface.
- the potential difference V A2 is detected using EVb A2
- the potential difference V A3 is detected using a pair of electrodes EVa A3, EVb A3 attached to the back surface, a pair of electrodes attached to the back surface EVa A4, EVb A4 Is used to detect the potential difference V A4 .
- the bioimpedance Zt of the entire trunk is calculated from the potential differences V A1 , V A2 , V A3 , V A4 detected in this way.
- the electrode arrangement for obtaining the bioimpedance Zs of the surface layer portion on the back side of the torso, the application state of the constant current, and the detection state of the potential difference are all implemented as described above. This is the same as those in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a functional block configuration of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment. Next, with reference to this FIG. 14, the structure of the functional block of the body fat measuring device in this Embodiment is demonstrated.
- the body fat measurement device 1 ⁇ / b> C in the present embodiment has a configuration similar to that of the body fat measurement device 1 ⁇ / b> A in the first embodiment of the present invention described above. There is a slight difference in the configuration of the plurality of electrodes to be connected. That is, the body fat measurement device 1C in the present embodiment includes electrodes HR, HL, BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4, BA1 to BA4 as a plurality of electrodes.
- the plurality of electrodes described above include hand electrodes HR and HL as upper limb electrodes arranged in contact with the surface of the subject's upper limb, and back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 arranged in contact with the subject's back surface. BA1 to BA4 are included. Of these, the hand electrodes HR and HL are placed in contact with the palm of the subject. Further, the back electrodes BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4, and BA1 to BA4 are arranged in contact with each other in a state of being aligned with the back surface of the subject as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B. The hand electrodes HR and HL and the back electrodes BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4, and BA1 to BA4 are all electrically connected to the terminal switching unit 22 described above.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment. Next, a specific structure of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the body fat measurement device 1C in the present embodiment is arranged so as to surround the torso of the subject in the wearing state, similarly to the body fat measurement device 1A in the first embodiment of the present invention described above.
- the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> C has a frame shape that can be used.
- the body fat measurement device 1C according to the present embodiment does not include a trapezoidal table unit on which a subject can ride.
- back electrodes BA1 to BA4 are further added to the electrode support 120 attached to the frame 110.
- the electrode support 120 made of a curved plate is further extended downward than that in the first embodiment of the present invention, and the extended portion of the electrode support 120 of the extended portion is provided.
- Back electrodes BA1 to BA4 are provided on the front surface 121.
- the back electrodes BA1 to BA4 are all provided so as to be exposed on the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120.
- the back electrodes BA1 to BA4 are provided from the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120. It protrudes slightly. As a result, the back electrodes BA1 to BA4 are placed in contact with the back surface of the subject in the mounted state, similarly to the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4.
- the body fat measurement device 1C in the present embodiment described above By using the body fat measurement device 1C in the present embodiment described above, the same effects as those described in the first embodiment of the present invention described above can be obtained.
- the measurement in the standing posture in addition to the measurement in the standing posture, the measurement in the sitting posture is also possible, so that the body fat mass can be measured more easily.
- the body fat measurement device 1C according to the present embodiment does not include the base unit, the device configuration can be simplified and the device can be miniaturized.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a body fat measurement device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
- a specific structure of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the measurement principle of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment and the arithmetic processing performed by the control unit are the same as those of the body fat measurement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.
- the body fat measurement device 1D in the present embodiment includes a mounting unit and a base unit in the same manner as the body fat measurement device 1A in Embodiment 1 of the present invention described above.
- the body fat measurement device 1D in the present embodiment is different from the above-described body fat measurement device 1A in the first embodiment of the present invention in the structure of the mounting unit.
- the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> D has a belt-like shape that can be wound around the torso of the subject in the mounting state described later.
- the mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> D includes a belt member 140 and buckles 151 and 152, and the buckles 151 and 152 are attached to both ends of the belt member 140 in the longitudinal direction.
- the buckle portions 151 and 152 are for fixing the belt member 140 in an annular shape by engaging both end portions of the belt member 140.
- a subject information input unit 25, a display unit 26, and an operation unit 27 including a power button are provided on the front surface of one buckle unit 151.
- the electrode support 120 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the rear portion of the belt member 140 so as to protrude inward.
- the electrode support 120 is configured by a curved plate that is bent so that both end portions thereof are positioned forward and the central portion thereof is positioned rearward.
- the above-mentioned back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are provided on the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120 so that the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are preferably exposed. It protrudes slightly from the front surface 121 of the body 120.
- the electrode support 120 is placed on the inner peripheral surface of the rear portion of the belt member 140 so that the contact surfaces of the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 with the back surface of the subject face forward in the mounted state described later. Positioned and mounted.
- a hand electrode HR is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the right front portion of the belt member 140.
- the hand electrode HR is exposed and positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the belt member 140.
- the hand electrode HR slightly protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the belt member 140.
- the belt member 140 of the portion where the hand electrode HR is provided can bring the palm into contact with the hand electrode HR without being gripped by placing the palm of the right hand of the subject in the wearing state described later. It is formed as a possible smooth curved surface.
- the belt member 140 at the portion where the hand electrode HR is provided is provided with a wide portion 141 formed so as to be wider than the other portions, and the hand electrode HR includes the hand electrode HR.
- the wide portion 141 is disposed substantially at the center.
- the said wide part 141 is for preventing a short circuit from occurring in the said part by contact
- a hand electrode HL is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the left front portion of the belt member 140.
- the hand electrode HL is exposed and positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the belt member 140, and preferably, the hand electrode HL slightly protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the belt member 140.
- the belt member 140 in the portion where the hand electrode HL is provided can bring the palm into contact with the hand electrode HL without being gripped by placing the palm of the left hand of the subject in the wearing state described later. It is formed as a possible smooth curved surface.
- the belt member 140 in the portion where the hand electrode HL is provided is provided with a wide portion 142 formed so as to be wider than the other portions.
- the wide portion 142 is disposed at a substantially central portion.
- the said wide part 142 is for preventing that a short circuit occurs in the said part by contact
- the winding unit 100D may be provided with a winding length adjustment mechanism. If comprised in this way, it will become possible to adjust the belt member 140 to suitable winding length according to a test subject's trunk
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a mounting state of the mounting unit of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment. Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the mounting state of the mounting unit of the body fat measurement device according to the present embodiment will be described.
- test subject 300 wraps mounting unit 100 ⁇ / b> D along the circumferential direction of torso 305. State and get on the base unit 200 in this state. At this time, the subject 300 wears the wearing unit 100 so that the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120 provided in the wearing unit 100D is pressed against the back surface (more specifically, the back surface of the waist). While adjusting the winding position of 100D, the sole of the foot of the right foot 301 is in contact with the foot electrode FR provided on the base unit 200, and the sole of the foot of the left foot 302 is provided on the base unit 200. To touch.
- the subject 300 applies the palm of the right hand 303 and the palm of the left hand 304 to the hand electrodes HR and HL located at the right front part and the left front part of the wearing unit 100D, respectively.
- the subject 300 makes the palm of the right hand 303 contact the hand electrode HR provided in the mounting unit 100D, and the palm of the left hand 304 contacts the hand electrode HL provided in the mounting unit 100D. .
- the wearing state of the wearing unit 100D as shown in FIG. 17 is realized, and the measurement of the body fat mass can be started.
- the subject 300 may press the measurement button provided on the buckle 151 with the thumb of the right hand 303.
- the back unit BU1 to BU4 and the BL1 to BL4 are attached to the mounting unit 100D for contacting the back of the subject while pressed against the back of the subject.
- the electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are provided to be exposed, and hand electrodes HR and HL as upper limb electrodes are provided to be exposed. That is, the back electrodes BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4 and the hand electrodes HR and HL are integrally provided in the mounting unit 100D configured as a single unit.
- the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are all provided at the rear part of the belt member 140 of the mounting unit 100D, and the hand electrodes HR and HL are both of the mounting unit 100D. It is provided in the right front part and the left front part excluding the rear part of the belt member 140. That is, the hand electrodes HR and HL are provided at portions extending continuously from the belt member 140 where the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are provided at a distance from the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4. More specifically, it is provided on the belt member 140 at a portion that will be positioned in front of the subject in the left and right directions in the mounted state.
- the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 provided in the mounting unit 100D can be placed in contact with each other while pressed against the back surface, and the mounting unit 100D.
- the hand electrodes HR and HL provided in the mounting unit 100D can be placed in contact with the palm of the right hand and the palm of the left hand without any gripping. .
- the back electrode and the subject's back surface thus, it is difficult to maintain a stable contact, and therefore, it is usually necessary for the subject to take a supine posture or a prone posture in order to stabilize the contact.
- the apparatus when the apparatus is configured in such a manner, it becomes very difficult for the subject himself / herself to perform measurement by himself / herself without the assistance of an assistant or the like, and as a result, the apparatus should be used at home. It becomes a body fat measurement device that can not be.
- the back electrodes BU1 to BU4, BL1 to BL4 and the hand electrodes HR and HL are configured as a single unit. Since it is provided integrally with the mounting unit 100D, the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 can be stably brought into contact with the back surface of the subject in a standing posture with a simple operation. Thus, the state where the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are in contact with the back surface of the subject can be maintained during the measurement operation.
- the operation of the subject required for the measurement of the body fat mass is simplified and the body fat mass can be easily measured with a simple operation.
- the body such as visceral fat mass and subcutaneous fat mass in a state where the back electrodes BU1 to BU4 and BL1 to BL4 are placed in contact with the back surface of the subject. Since the amount of fat can be measured, current is not applied locally to the abdomen where the thickness of the subcutaneous fat is relatively thin, but current is applied locally to the back where the thickness of the subcutaneous fat is relatively thick. It is possible to measure the body fat mass with higher accuracy.
- a body fat measurement device 1D in the present embodiment a body fat measurement device capable of easily and accurately measuring body fat mass such as visceral fat mass and subcutaneous fat mass at home and the like. it can. Therefore, by using the body fat measurement device 1D, it is possible to obtain indices for health management on a daily basis.
- FIG. 18 and 19 are perspective views of a body fat measurement device according to the first and second modifications based on the present embodiment. Next, with reference to these FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the specific structure of the body fat measuring device based on the 1st and 2nd modification based on this Embodiment is demonstrated.
- the body fat measurement device 1E according to the first modification is applied to the body fat measurement device 1D according to the present embodiment described above and the body fat measurement device 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention described above.
- the base unit is abolished by providing the electrode pads 125A and 125B as the lead unit as provided.
- the electrode pads 125A and 125B are connected to the block-shaped electrode support 120 attached to the rear portion of the belt member 140 of the mounting unit 100E via the connection cables 126A and 126B so that the electrode pads 125A and 125B can be pulled out.
- 125B are provided with exposed toe electrodes FL 'and FR' as lower limb buttocks electrodes to be brought into contact with the surface of the lower limbs or buttocks.
- the body fat measurement device 1E according to the present modification example it is possible to perform measurement in a sitting posture in addition to measurement in a standing posture, so that the body fat mass can be more easily measured.
- the body fat measurement device 1E according to the present embodiment does not include the base unit, the device configuration can be simplified and the device can be miniaturized.
- the body fat measurement device 1F according to the second modification is applied to the body fat measurement device 1D in the present embodiment described above, and to the body fat measurement device 1C in the third embodiment of the present invention described above.
- the base unit is abolished.
- the back electrodes BA1 to BA4 are exposed and provided on the front surface 121 of the electrode support 120 made of a curved plate attached to the rear portion of the belt member 140 of the mounting unit 100F.
- BA4 can be placed in contact with the back surface of the subject in the wearing state.
- the body fat measuring device 1F according to the present modification it is possible to measure in a sitting posture in addition to the measurement in a standing posture, so that the body fat mass can be measured more easily.
- the body fat measurement device 1F according to the present embodiment does not include the base unit, the device configuration can be simplified and the device can be miniaturized.
- the right side frame-shaped portion 112 of the frame 110 of the mounting units 100A to 100C the right side frame-shaped portion 112 of the frame 110 of the mounting units 100A to 100C.
- the frame body 110 of the mounting units 100A to 100C is configured with a frame-shaped outer shape that is substantially rectangular when viewed from above is described as an example.
- the case where hand electrodes HR and HL are respectively provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the right front part and the left front part of the belt members 140 of the mounting units 100D to 100F is illustrated.
- the hand electrodes HR and HL are located at any position on the outer peripheral surface from both side portions (that is, the right side portion and the left side portion) of the belt member 140 to the front portion. It may be provided.
- the portions where the hand electrodes HR and HL of the belt member 140 of the mounting units 100D to 100F are provided are configured with smooth curved surfaces.
- the shape of the portion is such that the palm of the right hand and the palm of the left hand and the hand electrodes HR and HL are not gripped by placing the right hand and the left hand. Any shape such as a planar shape may be used as long as it can be placed in contact.
- the base unit 200 since the base unit 200 is provided, the base unit 200 may be provided with a weight measurement function. That is, by providing a load cell or the like as a weight measurement unit for detecting a load on the table unit 200, the weight of the subject on the table unit 200 may be measured by the weight measurement unit. In that case, if the weight information measured by the weight measuring unit provided in the base unit 200 is configured to be input to the control unit 10, the actually measured weight of the subject can be used as subject information for various arithmetic processes. Is possible.
- calculation processing is performed so that the visceral fat cross-sectional area is calculated as the visceral fat mass and the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area is calculated as the subcutaneous fat mass.
- the amount of visceral fat is calculated by visceral fat volume, visceral fat weight, visceral fat level, etc., which is an index other than the visceral fat cross-sectional area, and the subcutaneous fat amount is
- the arithmetic processing may be configured to be calculated based on an index other than the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area, such as a subcutaneous fat volume, a subcutaneous fat weight, and a subcutaneous fat level.
- the explanation is given by exemplifying the case where both the visceral fat cross-sectional area and the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area are calculated and displayed. However, only one of these may be displayed, or only the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area may be calculated and displayed. Further, various body composition information other than the visceral fat cross-sectional area and the subcutaneous fat cross-sectional area (for example, body fat mass, part-specific fat mass, lean mass etc.) may be calculated and displayed.
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図1Aおよび図1Bは、本発明の実施の形態1における体脂肪測定装置の測定原理を説明するための図である。ここで、図1Aは、胴部全体の生体インピーダンスを得る場合の電極配置を示した図であり、図1Bは、胴部のうちの背部側の表層部分の生体インピーダンスを得る場合の電極配置を示した図である。まず、これら図1Aおよび図1Bを参照して、本実施の形態における体脂肪測定装置の測定原理について説明する。なお、図1Aおよび図1Bにおいては、被験者をいずれも背中側から見た様子を示している。
ここで、胴部断面積Stは、胴部周囲長(いわゆるウエスト長)や、胴部の横幅および縦幅を用いて算出することが可能である。たとえば、胴部の横幅および縦幅から胴部断面積Stを算出する場合には、胴部の横幅を2a、胴部の縦幅を2bとすれば、胴部の断面形状はおおよそ楕円形であるため、胴部断面積Stは、以下の式(2)で近似できる。
ただし、上記式(2)で近似される胴部断面積Stは、誤差が多く含まれている可能性が高いため、誤差を低減するための係数αをこれに乗ずることによって、より正確な胴部断面積Stを求めることが好ましい。この係数αとしては、たとえば多数のX線CTによる画像サンプルに基づいて、当該画像サンプルから得られる胴部断面積St′と、上記aおよびbとの関係から、St′=α×π×a×bを充足するαの最適値を求めることで得られる。
なお、上記補正のために乗ずる係数αに関しては、被験者の性別、年齢、身長、体重等の情報(以下、これらを総称して被験者情報と称する)に応じて適宜最適化することが好ましい。すなわち、当該被験者情報に応じて上記係数αの値を変更することにより、より高精度に胴部断面積Stが近似できることになる。
ここで、上記aは、上述のとおり胴部の横幅の半分の値であり、胴部の大きさに関係する値である。この胴部の大きさに関係する値としては、上記aに限られず、たとえば胴部の横幅および縦幅が反映されるようにa×bを使用してもよいし、胴部断面積Stを使用してもよいし、胴部周囲長を使用してもよい。
ここで、上記aは、上述のとおり胴部の横幅の半分の値であり、胴部の大きさに関係する値である。この胴部の大きさに関係する値としては、上記aに限られず、たとえば胴部の横幅および縦幅が反映されるようにa×bを使用してもよいし、胴部断面積Stを使用してもよいし、胴部周囲長を使用してもよい。
図2は、本実施の形態における体脂肪測定装置の機能ブロックの構成を示す図である。次に、この図2を参照して、本実施の形態における体脂肪測定装置の機能ブロックの構成について説明する。
図12は、本発明の実施の形態2における体脂肪測定装置の斜視図である。次に、この図12を参照して、本実施の形態における体脂肪測定装置の具体的な構造について説明する。なお、本実施の形態における体脂肪測定装置の測定原理および制御部で実施される演算処理は、上述した本発明の実施の形態1における体脂肪測定装置のそれらと同様である。
図13Aおよび図13Bは、本発明の実施の形態3における体脂肪測定装置の測定原理を説明するための図である。ここで、図13Aは、胴部全体の生体インピーダンスを得る場合の電極配置を示した図であり、図13Bは、胴部のうちの背部側の表層部分の生体インピーダンスを得る場合の電極配置を示した図である。まず、これら図13Aおよび図13Bを参照して、本実施の形態における体脂肪測定装置の測定原理について説明する。なお、図13Aおよび図13Bにおいては、被験者をいずれも背中側から見た様子を示している。
図16は、本発明の実施の形態4における体脂肪測定装置の斜視図である。次に、この図16を参照して、本実施の形態における体脂肪測定装置の具体的な構造について説明する。なお、本実施の形態における体脂肪測定装置の測定原理および制御部で実施される演算処理は、上述した本発明の実施の形態1における体脂肪測定装置のそれらと同様である。
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- 被験者の身体表面の所定部位に接触させるための複数の電極と、
前記複数の電極を用いて被験者の身体の生体インピーダンスを測定する生体インピーダンス測定部(12)と、
前記生体インピーダンス測定部(12)にて測定された生体インピーダンスに基づいて体脂肪量を算出する体脂肪量算出部(14)とを備え、
前記複数の電極は、被験者の胴部の背中側の部分である背部の表面に接触させるための背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)と、被験者の上肢の表面に接触させるための上肢用電極(HR,HL)とを少なくとも含み、
装着状態において、前記背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)を被験者の背部表面に押圧した状態で接触させるための装着ユニットをさらに備え、
前記背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)および前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)が、いずれも前記装着ユニットの表面に露出して設けられている、体脂肪測定装置。 - 前記装着ユニットが、前記装着状態において被験者の胴部を取り囲むように配置が可能な枠体(110)を含み、
前記背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)および前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)が、前記枠体(110)の表面に露出して設けられている、請求項1に記載の体脂肪測定装置。 - 前記装着状態において前記背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)の背部表面に対する接触面が前方を向くように、前記背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)が前記枠体(110)の後部に設けられ、
前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)が、前記枠体(110)の前記後部を除く前部、右側部および左側部の少なくともいずれかに設けられている、請求項2に記載の体脂肪測定装置。 - 前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)が設けられた部分の前記枠体(110)が、前記装着状態において被験者の手で把持が可能な形状とされている、請求項2に記載の体脂肪測定装置。
- 前記装着ユニットが、前記装着状態において被験者の胴部に巻き付けが可能なベルト部材(140)を含み、
前記背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)および前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)が、前記ベルト部材(140)の表面に露出して設けられている、請求項1に記載の体脂肪測定装置。 - 前記装着状態において前記背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)の背部表面に対する接触面が前方を向くように、前記背部用電極(BU1~BU4,BL1~BL4)が前記ベルト部材(140)の後部の内周面に設けられ、
前記装着状態において前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)の上肢に対する接触面が外側を向くように、前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)が前記ベルト部材(140)の前記後部を除く両側部から前部にかけての外周面のいずれかの位置に設けられている、請求項5に記載の体脂肪測定装置。 - 前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)が設けられた部分の前記ベルト部材(140)が、前記装着状態において被験者の掌を宛がうことで把持することなく掌を前記上肢用電極(HR,HL)に接触させることが可能な平面状または曲面状の形状とされている、請求項5に記載の体脂肪測定装置。
- 前記複数の電極は、被験者の下肢の表面に接触させるための下肢用電極(FR,FL)をさらに含み、
被験者が乗ることで前記下肢用電極(FR,FL)を被験者の足の裏に接触させるための台ユニット(200)をさらに備え、
前記下肢用電極(FR,FL)が、前記台ユニット(200)の上面(211)に露出して設けられている、請求項1に記載の体脂肪測定装置。 - 前記台ユニット(200)は、被験者の体重を測定する体重測定部を含んでいる、請求項8に記載の体脂肪測定装置。
- 前記複数の電極は、被験者の下肢または臀部の表面に接触させるための下肢臀部用電極(FR′,FL′)をさらに含み、
前記装着ユニットは、当該装着ユニットから接続線(126A,126B)を介して引き出されることで下肢または臀部の表面に前記下肢臀部用電極(FR′,FL′)を接触させるための引き出しユニット部(125A,125B)を有し、
前記下肢臀部用電極(FR′,FL′)が、前記引き出しユニット部(125A,125B)の表面に露出して設けられている、請求項1に記載の体脂肪測定装置。 - 前記体脂肪量算出部(14)は、被験者の内臓脂肪量を算出する内臓脂肪量算出部(14a)および被験者の皮下脂肪量を算出する皮下脂肪量算出部(14b)の少なくともいずれかを含んでいる、請求項1に記載の体脂肪測定装置。
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