Abstract: An apparatus for measuring biological data such as blood pressure of a user has a pulse detector for simultaneously obtaining fingerprint data and a first signal from the user's body such as a pulse wave signal. The fingerprint data are used to check if the user is a registered user. After the user's biological data such as pulse waves are measured and a second signal is obtained from the user, the first and second signals are compared to check if this is the same user from whom the fingerprint data were taken in order to prevent the apparatus from being used by a wrong person. Comparison may be made between the first signal and a pattern of pulse waves extracted from earlier obtained pulse waves stored in a memory. Similar components may be used for an exercising machine to prevent it from being used by a person not preliminarily registered or a person different from the one who passed the fingerprint test on the machine.

Abstract: An electronic thermometer contains inside its main body not only a temperature detecting device and a display device for displaying the measured body temperature but also a buzzer for outputting a warning sound. The buzzer is formed with a piezoelectric plate on an oscillating plate, having an elongated shape and being securely supported only at mutually opposite end parts in its longitudinal direction, and these end parts remain fixed in the primary mode of oscillation. A resonance chamber is formed between the buzzer and its support structure. A buzzer cover, which serves to secure the buzzer by contacting it only at its end parts, also contacts the main body in a direction opposite from the support structure so as to propagate the buzzer oscillations to the main body.

Abstract: An electronic thermometer contains inside its main body not only a temperature detecting device and a display device for displaying the measured body temperature but also a buzzer for outputting a warning sound. The buzzer is formed with a piezoelectric plate on an oscillating plate, having an elongated shape and being securely supported only at mutually opposite end parts in its longitudinal direction, and these end parts remain fixed in the primary mode of oscillation. A resonance chamber is formed between the buzzer and its support structure. A buzzer cover, which serves to secure the buzzer by contacting it only at its end parts, also contacts the main body in a direction opposite from the support structure so as to propagate the buzzer oscillations to the main body.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring biological data such as blood pressure of a user has a pulse detector for simultaneously obtaining fingerprint data and a first signal from the user's body such as a pulse wave signal. The fingerprint data are used to check if the user is a registered user. After the user's biological data such as pulse waves are measured and a second signal is obtained from the user, the first and second signals are compared to check if this is the same user from whom the fingerprint data were taken in order to prevent the apparatus from being used by a wrong person. Comparison may be made between the first signal and a pattern of pulse waves extracted from earlier obtained pulse waves stored in a memory. Similar components may be used for an exercising machine to prevent it from being used by a person not preliminarily registered or a person different from the one who passed the fingerprint test on the machine.

Abstract: There is provided an ultrasonic atomizer having a start/stop switch and when the switch is turned on (ST1) an oscillation frequency generation unit and an air feeding motor are operated (ST2), an air volume dial is checked and a decision is made as to whether the current mode is a continuous mode or a timer mode (ST3, ST7). If it is the continuous mode a state of operation is displayed by dynamically moving a segment on a display and periodically ringing a buzzer to notify the user accordingly (ST4, ST5). The start/stop switch is turned off, an oscillation unit is stopped and an oscillator is turned off (ST10, ST11), and the air feeding motor is also stopped (ST12). If this state is provided in the continuous mode then an inactive state is indicated by static characters “00” (ST14). This ensures that the user can determine whether the ultrasonic atomizer in the continuous mode currently has the active state or the inactive state.

Abstract: An interactive medical diagnostic device includes control, display, input and memory devices. Dosage data related to administration of medicaments given to a patient and physiological values obtained by measurement from the patient are stored, and an interactive medical examination is carried out by outputting questions to and receiving answers from the patient. These data are compared and propriety of the current treatment of the patient is determined and outputted. Either data on prescribed dosage or those on actually administered dosage may be used by the control device. During the interactive medical examination, the patient may be allowed to review the earlier posed questions and supplied responses. The answers may be given not only in terms of “yes” and “no” but also as “neither.

Abstract: There is provided an ultrasonic atomizer having a start/stop switch and when the switch is turned on (ST1) an oscillation frequency generation unit and an air feeding motor are operated (ST2), an air volume dial is checked and a decision is made as to whether the current mode is a continuous mode or a timer mode (ST3, ST7). If it is the continuous mode a state of operation is displayed by dynamically moving a segment on a display and periodically ringing a buzzer to notify the user accordingly (ST4, ST5). The start/stop switch is turned off, an oscillation unit is stopped and an oscillator is turned off (ST10, ST11), and the air feeding motor is also stopped (ST12). If this state is provided in the continuous mode then an inactive state is indicated by static characters “00” (ST14). This ensures that the user can determine whether the ultrasonic atomizer in the continuous mode currently has the active state or the inactive state.

Abstract: An electronic clinical thermometer comprising a compact-like case, a cover pivotally connected to a side edge of the case by means of hinge members; a main body of the electronic thermometer fixedly secured to an inner bottom surface of the case and having a display field and a manipulating switch disposed on the top surface, a cord led outwardly from the main body through a peripheral wall thereof, a temperature sensing probe provided at the free end of the cord, and retaining means for releasably securing the temperature sensing probe within the case. The thermometer is suited for ladies' use is disclosed. A window can be formed in the cover to allow the display to be viewed therethrough even in the cover-closed state. A notch can be formed in a side wall of the case for guiding the cord.

Abstract: An electronic thermometer comprises a casing, an electric cord capable of being accommodated within the casing so as to be pulled outwardly as desired, a temperature sensing probe mounted at a free end of the cord, and a main body of the thermometer mounted within the casing rotatably with a display field being exposed through the casing, wherein a base end portion of the cord extends outwardly from the peripheral portion of the main body in such a manner in which the main body serves also as a reel for winding the cord therearound. The case is configured in a thin box-like structure and having a probe holding portion formed on one side thereof for removably storing the probe. Reliable electric connection and improved portability of the thermometer is realized.