KR19990079568A - Portable Intake Calorie Calculator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable intake calorie calculator (diet calculator) for automatically calculating and displaying the calories of the intake of food for the purpose of weight control and the like.

Conventionally, when diet and exercise are performed simultaneously for the purpose of weight control, it is inconvenient and daily, because calories are calculated according to the type and amount of food ingested using charts, booklets, PC software, etc. It makes it difficult to formulate, implement, and verify a weekly or monthly weight control plan.

The present invention provides a portable small device, comprising: means for storing the amount of calories according to the type of food, means for inputting the type of ingested food, and inputting the type and amount of the ingested food from the stored amount of calories By providing a portable intake calorie calculator with a means for calculating, displaying and storing calories, it is convenient to present daily and weekly and monthly calories for the purpose of weight control and to establish and implement a plan. It also provides portability and convenience.

Description

Portable Intake Calorie Calculator

The present invention, when managing the daily or weekly or monthly calorie intake for the purpose of weight control (diet), etc., input only the name and the amount of food intake automatically calculates and stores the total calorie intake It is about a portable intake calorie calculator (diet calculator).

In particular, the present invention is a portable dietary calorie calculator that helps a balanced diet and proper calorie intake for successful diet and diet control as a diet aid.

The present invention has built-in hundreds of food calories, so that users can conveniently check the calories of their ingestion anytime, anywhere, and compare it with the appropriate calories, suggesting the appropriate amount of exercise as well as excessive calorie presentation It is a comprehensive diet management device that presents a solution for calorie intake and provides a portable calorie calculator.

Conventionally, when dieting and exercise are performed simultaneously for the purpose of weight control, the calorie amount according to the type and amount of the ingested food is calculated using charts, booklets, PC software, etc. It is inconvenient to record, making it difficult to formulate, implement, and verify a comprehensive, daily, weekly or monthly weight control plan.

In addition, it is actually very difficult and inconvenient to carry a notebook or notebook together with the calorie chart or booklet every time you eat food, and to calculate and review the total amount of daily or weekly or monthly unit. It only caused greater discomfort.

The present invention provides a portable small device, comprising: means for storing the amount of calories according to the type of food, means for inputting the type of ingested food, and inputting the type and amount of the ingested food from the stored amount of calories By providing a portable intake calorie calculator with a means for calculating, displaying and storing calories, it is convenient to present daily and weekly and monthly calories for the purpose of weight control and to establish and implement a plan. It also provides portability and convenience.

Figure 1a is an external view of a portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention

Figure 1b is a state diagram of the display of the portable calorie calculator of the present invention

Figure 2 is a block diagram of a portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention

Figure 3 is a main flowchart of the portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention

Figure 4 is a flowchart of the new details input subroutine in the portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention

5 is a flowchart of the food selection input subroutine in the portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention.

Figure 1a schematically shows the appearance of the portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention.

The device body 1 is small and light enough to be easily carried and it is better to maintain the compact design.

The display portion 2 is made of LCD, and the information displayed on the display portion 2 is shown in Fig. 1B.

The button 3 has a function key, a left direction key for moving the cursor of the display unit 2 to the left, and a right direction key for moving to the right.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the information displayed on the display unit 2 is a graphic amount indicating the menu 201 information of the group of foods (meal, snack, side dish, wine, snack, drink, fruit, etc.) and the amount of intake. Information 201, the evaluation information (203) that displays a comparison result of the intake amount and the target amount (very good, good, normal, bad, very bad) and the like as a smile graphic information, the target calorie information that displays the target intake calories numerically ( 204), the calorie intake information (205) for displaying the calories intake, the time display unit (206) for displaying the time information numerically, the cursor direction display information (207, 208) for displaying the cursor movement to the left and right, and other input characters Character display unit 209 for displaying, and display units 210-213 such as Undo, Clear, Finish, Week, etc. as the device execution state, etc., and the format illustrated in FIG. Is not limited to the information required Amount to but may be configured to be of the type that can be displayed.

2 is a block diagram of a portable intake calorie calculator according to the present invention, which is incorporated in the apparatus shown in FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 2, the portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention includes: display means 2 for displaying information necessary for calculation and storage management of an intake calorie amount and a target calorie amount corresponding to the type of food intake; User input means (3) for inputting a key command necessary for input and storage management such as a target calorie amount and food intake, and calories according to food types in response to the key command inputted to the input means (3). A microcomputer 4 for displaying, storing, and calling and controlling the memory; and means for storing the calorie amount according to the type of food and the type of food and the calorie calculation result according to the ingested food, connected to the microcomputer 4; 5), a power supply unit 6 for supplying power, and a clock generation means 7 for supplying a clock for controlling the operation and operation of the microcomputer 4 and data input and output of the storage means 5; And a buzzer 8 for outputting a key signal or an alarm under the control of the microcomputer 4.

The user input means 3 comprises a function key 3a for selecting a function of the device and the left and right movement keys 3b and 3c of the cursor displayed on the display means 2.

The microcomputer 4 includes a calculation control unit 4a for calculating, storing, recalling, and displaying calories, a key interface unit 4b for recognizing a key input from the user input unit 3, and a display unit. (2) a display interface section 4c for outputting corresponding data and display signals for displaying various kinds of information, a memory interface section 4d for storing and recalling data to the storage means 5, and a date. And a clock unit 4e for providing time information.

The storage means 5 uses a suitable semiconductor storage medium such as ROM, SRAM, DRAM, Flash Memory, etc., and stores a program area 5a for operation and control, a type of food, and a unit calorie amount corresponding to the type. Data area 5b, a second data area 5c for storing the calculated calorie amount of the ingested food, and a third data area 5d for presenting the required exercise amount and the like from the calculated result.

The power supply unit 6 may include an initial reset circuit 6a.

The operation of the portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention configured as described above is as follows.

First, the main operation will be described with reference to FIG.

When power is first supplied from the power supply unit 6, the microcomputer 4 and the display means 2 are initialized by the operation of the reset circuit 6a, and the operation control unit 4a of the microcomputer 4 is the memory interface unit 4d. By executing the control and operation program of the program area (5a) of the storage means 5, the buzzer (8) is driven every time the keys (3a, 3b, 3c) of the user input means (3) Print it out.

When the initialization is made, the microcomputer 4 causes the operation control unit 4a to flash the smile icon 203 of the display unit 2 repeatedly through the display interface unit 4c several times. Display the setting.

The time setting uses the time display unit 206 as shown in FIG. 1B. Initially, the cursor is placed on the AM display to blink.

In this state, when the user presses the keys 3a, 3b, and 3c, the key interface unit 4b recognizes the input key, sets the time, and stores the setting information to be displayed on the display unit 206 of the display means 2. do.

For example, pressing the function key 3a completes the time input and pressing the cursor keys 3b and 3c increases or decreases the AM or PM time display number.

After entering the time in this way, the user's details are entered.

The user's details input routine is shown in FIG.

When entering the personal details, the user's gender, height, weight, activity level, and the like are input using the keys 3a, 3b, and 3c of the user input means 3.

The function key 3a switches the input mode, and the cursor keys 3b and 3c perform selection and numerical input.

The inputted information is stored in the third data area 5c of the storage means 5 through the memory interface 4d in the calculation control section 4a.

In this way, the area of the display means 2 used in the personal specification entry routine is the display unit 209, and the microcomputer 4 displays the corresponding information through the display interface unit 4c.

In this way, when the details are input, the recommended daily calories according to gender, age, weight, height, and activity level are displayed on the display unit 204 of the display means 2 as the target calories.

The recommended daily calories are determined by the expert group in advance, and the information is stored in the first data area (5a) in the storage means (5). As such, the recommended daily calorie amount information according to gender, age, weight, height, and activity level suggested by a prestigious expert group is stored, and the corresponding information corresponding to the user's personal details entered by the user is called and displayed. (2) is to present the target calories.

Alternatively, the target calorie amount of the user is directly input as a numerical value by using the keys 3a, 3b, and 3c in the final step of new details input, and this input information is stored in the third data area 5c, and the display means. It is displayed on the display part 204 of (2).

After entering the details, enter the type and quantity of foods after each food intake.

This food selection routine is shown in Figure 5, the group of food is selected by the menu, and the detailed food in the selected menu to go through the process of input.

Place the cursor on the menu display 201 on the display means 2 using the function keys 3a and the cursor keys 3b and 3c, and select the food group (meal, snack, side dish, etc.) corresponding to the ingested food. Choose.

The function key 3a switches between modes and completes the cursor keys, and the cursor keys 3b and 3c display and select detailed food types and enter numerical values. Pressing the function key 3a deletes the food-related information immediately inputted, and positions the cursor on the clear display 211 and presses the function key 3a to delete all the food-related information.

When the food group is selected in the main menu, the microcomputer 4 displays the detailed food type in the food group stored in the second data area of the storage means 5 on the display unit 209 of the display means 2.

Use the cursor keys (3a or 3b) to find the food (scrolling display left and right on the screen), and then enter the food and then enter the intake amount. The display unit 202 is displayed in full or half, and in case of over input, the corresponding multiple is displayed. In case of food not listed, the direct input mode is selected by using the function key 3a. Then enter the numerical value (calorie) directly using the cursor keys.

When the input of the type and amount of food is completed, the microcomputer 4 calculates the amount of calories intake based on the type and amount of the food.

This is calculated by the calculation control section 4a with reference to the calorie table for each food type per unit amount stored in the first data area 5b of the storage means 5.

The calculated value is displayed on the display unit 205 of the display means 2 and stored in the second data area 5c of the storage means 5.

The information stored in the second data area 5c can have appropriate unit periods such as daily, weekly, monthly, etc. using the time information of the clock portion 4e.

Review of the daily intake is performed when the cursor is placed on the Finish display 212 in the display means 2 and the function key 3a is input.

The microcomputer 4 compares the calculated and stored daily intake calorie amount with the target calorie amount and displays the appropriate one of the smile display on the display unit 203 of the display means 2 according to the magnitude. By outputting the alarm sound (or it is possible to output the appropriate music with a built-in melody IC), the user can make a visual judgment about whether the goal is achieved.

If you have consumed more calories than your goal, give the appropriate amount of exercise (such as the type of exercise, the number of exercises, or the length of time).

Information related to the exercise amount is called in the third data area 5d of the storage means 5 and displayed on the display portion 209 of the display means 2.

In the third data area 5d, the user's personal details (information such as gender and height, weight, age, activity level, etc.), the type of exercise that can be taken in response to such personal information, and the amount of exercise (exercise time) Etc.) in advance.

Therefore, when the calorie amount of the food ingested by the user exceeds the target calorie amount, the third data area (eg, the exercise type and the amount of exercise necessary for calorie consumption for the excess minutes is used by using the user's personal details and the target calorie amount information). 5d) and display it through the display means 2.

If weekly review is required, the cursor is placed on the Week display 213 and the function key 3a is input.

The microcomputer 4 then evaluates the weekly intake calories stored in the second data area 5c of the storage means 5 in the same procedure as the above daily intake calorie evaluation and displays the result on the display means 2. At this time, every time the cursor key is pressed, the calorie intake of the previous day is displayed in order so that it can be judged on which date the excess is consumed.

The portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention is a compact type, and is always portable and has excellent portability and convenience because the calorie intake of daily and weekly can be summarized and memorized at a glance, and the stored information can be called.

In addition, calories of various foods are automatically calculated, and the amount of calories consumed during the unit of daily, weekly, monthly, etc. is accumulated and displayed, and the result of comparison with the target amount can be visually seen through a graphic icon and also by using a buzzer. I can tell you.

Therefore, the portable intake calorie calculator of the present invention does not require the carrying of a calorie conversion chart or writing instrument and memo means for each kind of food, and the inconvenience of calculating and recording the actual intake amount by using the food intake and the calorie conversion chart. Relieve

Claims (3)

Display means (2) which displays information necessary for the calculation and storage management of calorie intake and target calorie amount corresponding to the type of food ingested, and a key necessary for input and storage management of target calorie amount and food intake, etc. A user input means (3) for inputting a command, a microcomputer (4) for calculating, displaying, storing and recalling calories according to food types in response to a key command inputted to the input means (3); A storage means (5) connected to the microcomputer (4) for storing the calorie amount according to the type of food and the unit amount of the food type and the calorie calculation according to the ingested food, a power supply unit (6) for supplying power, and Portable intake calorie calculator comprising a clock generating means (7) for supplying a clock for the operation of the microcomputer (4) and the data input and output control of the storage means (5) . The method according to claim 1, wherein the storage means (5) comprises a list of food names according to the type of food, an area in which calories are stored for each unit of food, and a calorie amount calculated for the food ingested by the user per day. A portable intake calorie calculator, characterized in that it has an area stored for a certain unit time. The method according to claim 2, wherein the memory means (5) corresponds to an area in which personal information such as gender, height, weight, age, activity level, etc. of the user is stored, and the target calorie amount from the user's personal information and the calorie intake amount. Portable intake calorie calculator, characterized in that it further has an area for storing the information to present the type of exercise and the amount of exercise required.