JP2005237941A - Electrode for treatment, and treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a treatment device improved in operability upon performing weight reduction treatment etc. <P>SOLUTION: This treatment device 1 is a cordless pulse health appliance having a control device 6 and electrodes 4a, 3a, 5a for treatment. The electrodes 4a, 3a, 5a for treatment have electrically conductive pads 17b used by making them in contact with a skin surface, a pulse current supplying section 19 receiving electric power supplied from a power source 14 to supply a pulse current to the electrically conductive pads 17b, a receiving unit 23 and antenna 19 for receiving by radio a control signal sent from the control device 6, and a memory 25 and CPU 24 for controlling the operation of the pulse current supplying section 19 based on the control signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a treatment electrode used when performing treatments such as slimming and beautifying skin, and a treatment apparatus including the electrode.

  In the human body, a bioelectric current flows without a break in order to maintain the living body, and cell activity and muscle contraction movement are performed by the bioelectric current. For this reason, when a living body is stimulated by artificially applying a weak current from the outside, the cellular activity is activated in the same way as the living body current, and there is an effect of enhancing a living body function by stimulating a contraction movement of muscles.

Therefore, there is known a pulse health device that can perform treatments such as fatigue recovery, muscle pain relief, slimming, or skin beautification by supplying a weak pulse current from the electrode in contact with the skin surface to the human body (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-291912 A

  However, in the above-described conventional device, the cable that connects the electrode portion that should be in conductive contact with the human body and the device main body portion that includes the power source is a factor that reduces the handleability of the device. It is required to improve the operability of the above.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a treatment electrode and a treatment apparatus that can easily realize a desired treatment by improving operability.

In order to achieve the above object, a treatment electrode according to the present invention includes a power source, a conductive pad that is used in contact with the body, and a body part that receives the supply of power from the power source and contacts the conductive pad. Treatment current supply means for supplying a pulse current, receiving means for receiving a control signal from the outside wirelessly, and controlling the operation of the treatment current supply means based on the control signal received wirelessly by the receiving means And a control means.
According to the present invention, the pulse current can be supplied cordlessly to the body part, so that the operability of the parts and devices handled by the user during the treatment is greatly improved, and the desired treatment such as slimming can be easily performed. Can be realized.

The treatment electrode according to the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of the conductive pads are provided.
Further, in the treatment electrode according to the present invention, the control means includes a set of conductive pads or a set of treatment electrodes for supplying a pulse current by the treatment current supply means. It is characterized in that it can be switched among three or more treatment electrodes.
According to these inventions, a body that is substantially sandwiched between a pair of conductive pads (or between a pair of treatment electrodes, for example, a single conductive pad) without changing the attachment portion of the electrode pads in the body. Treatment can be given to the part.

Furthermore, the treatment electrode according to the present invention further comprises an impedance measuring means for supplying a measurement current to a predetermined body part in contact with the at least one pair of conductive pads and measuring the impedance of the body part. And
According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an impedance value as an information source necessary for obtaining body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or moisture content of a desired body part.

Also, in the treatment electrode according to the present invention, the control means includes a set of conductive pads or a set of treatment electrodes for impedance measurement by the impedance measurement means, and includes three or more conductive pads or three It is characterized in that it can be switched from among the plurality of treatment electrodes described above.
According to the present invention, the impedance of the body part that is substantially sandwiched between each electrode pad (or between, for example, a single conductive pad of a set of treatment electrodes) without changing the attachment part of the electrode pad in the body. Can be obtained.

Furthermore, the treatment electrode according to the present invention further includes impedance information transmitting means for transmitting an impedance measurement result obtained by the impedance measuring means to the outside, and the receiving means is calculated based on the impedance measurement result. Treatment control information corresponding to body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content of the predetermined body part is received as the control signal.
Further, in the treatment electrode according to the present invention, the control means uses the control information of the treatment corresponding to the body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content of the predetermined body part as the control signal. On the basis of this, the output and / or frequency of the pulse current supplied to the body part by the treatment current supply means is changed.
According to these inventions, it is possible to perform an optimal treatment based on the measured body fat value, for example, on the body part from which the measurement result of the body fat is obtained.

  Moreover, it is desirable that the conductive pad of the treatment electrode according to the present invention is composed of an adhesive sheet having conductivity. As this adhesive sheet, a gel sheet etc. are illustrated, for example. In this case, the adhesion between the conductive pad and the skin surface can be enhanced without specially providing a holding structure for bringing the conductive pad into contact with the skin surface. As a result, the efficiency of the pulse current supply, that is, the efficiency of the treatment can be improved with a simple configuration.

  Furthermore, the treatment electrode of the present invention may include a plurality of types of conductive pads each having a shape corresponding to a plurality of treatment target sites in the body. In other words, by applying a conductive pad formed in a dedicated shape to a part on the body where treatment is desired, the target part can be suitably treated.

  In addition, the present invention may further include clothing fixed to positions where the plurality of types of conductive pads can contact each of a plurality of treatment target sites in the body. In this case, when the user wears the clothes, the conductive pads having a dedicated shape are brought into contact with the respective treatment target parts on the body, so that the setting work before the treatment can be simplified. .

Further, the present invention is characterized by further comprising a heart rate detecting means for detecting a heart rate through the conductive pad brought into contact with the body part.
According to the present invention, it is possible to change, for example, a treatment mode based on the detected heart rate.

  Furthermore, the treatment apparatus according to the present invention includes the treatment electrode and a control apparatus that controls the treatment electrode, and the control apparatus is input by the input means for inputting information related to the treatment, and the input means. Control signal generating means for generating a control signal based on information, and control signal transmitting means for wirelessly transmitting the control signal generated by the control signal generating means.

  That is, in the treatment apparatus of the present invention, when a user inputs information related to a treatment, such as a treatment mode, through the control apparatus, a corresponding control signal is wirelessly transmitted to the treatment electrode side. On the treatment electrode side, a pulse current corresponding to the control signal received wirelessly is supplied to at least one pair of conductive pads that are brought into contact with the skin surface. Therefore, according to the present invention, the handleability of the apparatus is good, and a desired treatment can be easily performed. Here, the above-described treatment mode setting and the like can be performed by changing the output and / or frequency of the pulse current supplied from the pulse current supply unit to the conductive pad.

The treatment device according to the present invention includes the treatment electrode and a control device that controls the treatment electrode, and the control device receives an impedance measurement result transmitted by the impedance information transmission unit. Information receiving means; and calculating means for calculating body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content of the predetermined body part based on the measurement result of the impedance received by the impedance information receiving means; Based on the calculation result calculated by the calculation means, control signal generation means for generating treatment control information as a control signal, and control signal transmission for wirelessly transmitting the control signal generated by the control signal generation means. Characterized by comprising a means.
That is, in the treatment apparatus of the present invention, the treatment content (treatment mode, etc.) can be appropriately changed based on the body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content of a desired part of the body. , You can give the best treatment for the user.

  Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a treatment electrode and a treatment apparatus that can easily realize a desired treatment by improving operability.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a treatment electrode provided in the treatment apparatus, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram functionally showing the configuration of the treatment apparatus, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram functionally showing the configuration of the pulse current supply section provided in the treatment electrode.
As shown in these drawings, the treatment device 1 is composed of a treatment electrode 4a (3a, 5a) that makes conductive contact with the body, and a control device 6 that controls the treatment electrode 4a (3a, 5a). This is a cordless pulse health device.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the control device 6 includes a power source 9 such as a dry cell, a power switch 10, a treatment setting information, that is, a mode setting switch 18 for setting a treatment mode, and an input treatment. A CPU 20 and a memory 21 functioning as a control signal generation unit that generates a control signal based on the mode, and a transmission unit 22 and an antenna 8 that wirelessly transmit the generated control signal are mainly provided. The control device 6 is provided with a liquid crystal panel 7. The liquid crystal panel 7 visually displays information related to these operations when specifying the type of treatment, starting or stopping the treatment, setting a timer, adjusting the intensity of the pulse current, and the like.

  Further, the CPU 20 of the control device 6 reads the treatment type and power supply pattern designated by the liquid crystal panel 7 and the mode setting switch 18 from the memory 21, converts them into control signals, and transmits them through the transmission unit 22 and the transmission antenna 8. It transmits to the treatment electrodes 4a, 3a and 5a by radio. An AM wave, an FM wave, or the like is used for wireless communication of the control signal. In addition, a phase modulation signal or optical communication using infrared rays, for example, may be applied.

  On the other hand, the treatment electrode 4a (3a, 5a) includes a power source 14 to which a so-called button battery or the like is applied, a conductive pad 17b used in contact with the skin surface, and a power source 14, as shown in FIGS. The pulse current supply unit 19 that supplies a pulse current to the body part between the conductive pad 17a and the conductive pad 17b through the conductive lines 17e and 17f and the reception that wirelessly receives the transmitted control signal And a chip unit 16 such as a memory 25 and a CPU 24 functioning as a control unit for controlling the operation of the pulse current supply unit 19 based on a control signal received wirelessly. ing. The pulse current supply unit 19 connected to the CPU 24 via the I / O 27 is configured to be able to change the output and / or frequency of the pulse current. Here, for example, one of the conductive pad 17a and the conductive pad 17b is a negative electrode (or a ground electrode), and the other is a positive electrode. Here, a pulse signal is generated from each of the treatment electrodes 4a, 3a, 5a by a control signal received wirelessly from the control device 6, and the pulse current generated from each of the electrodes is a timing, It is desirable that the frequency, output, etc. be output in a synchronized manner. Here, the supply of the pulse current to the body may be realized by the treatment electrodes 4c and 4d shown in FIG. That is, a single conductive pad 17h is attached to the treatment electrode 4d. On the other hand, a single conductive pad 17g, an antenna 12, a power source 14, a memory 25, a chip component 16 such as a CPU 24, and a pulse current supply unit 19 are mounted on the treatment electrode 4c. Further, one output of the pulse current supply unit 19, for example, the negative electrode (or ground electrode) side is connected to the conductive pad 17 h through the conduction line 17 j, and the other output of the pulse current supply unit 19, for example, the positive electrode side is Are connected to the conductive pad 17g through the conductive line 17k. Thereby, it becomes possible to supply a pulse current between the body parts in contact with the conductive pad 17g and the conductive pad 17h.

  Here, the types of treatments that can be realized with this treatment apparatus 1 are the effects of stimulating the deep part of the body with pulses of a low frequency of 5 to 10 Hz, exercising the skeletal muscles, promoting blood circulation, and relaxing the body. There is a drainage that has the effect of stimulating the superficial part of the body with a certain toning and a high frequency pulse of 20 to 100 Hz, exercising the muscles of the upper layer, promoting the flow of lymph fluid, and removing edema and the like.

  There are two types of drainage and toning: special drainage and special toning, in which the pulse voltage is cyclically raised and lowered to change the stimulus. In addition to normal drainage and toning that allows pulses to flow between multiple electrodes at the same time, time-series drainage and time-series toning that allows pulses to flow between multiple electrodes in a time-series manner, or multiple times simultaneously in a time-division manner There are time-division drainage and time-division toning that allow pulses to flow between electrodes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the treatment electrodes 4 a, 3 a, and 5 a receive the control signal transmitted from the control device 6 side wirelessly via the reception antenna 12 and the reception unit 23. The pulse current supply unit 19 provided in the treatment electrodes 4a, 3a, and 5a reads the treatment type and power supply pattern designated by the liquid crystal panel 7 and the mode setting switch 18 from the memory 25 by the CPU 24, and these types and patterns. A digital trigger signal obtained by dividing the clock pulse of the reference clock generator 26 is input to the pulse generator 29 via the interface 27 and the D / A converter 28 to generate a pulse with a predetermined width and frequency. Supply to the primary side of the transformer T1.

  In the pulse current supply unit 19, a transformer T2 is connected in parallel with the transformer T1, a current detection circuit 30 is connected to the transformer T2, and a current value is measured to monitor whether an overcurrent is flowing. . The detected current detected by the current detection circuit 30 is input to the CPU 24 via the A / D converter 31 and the interface 7, and when the current value exceeds the reference, the cutoff switch 33 is set via the current protection circuit 32. Activate and shut off the circuit.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the treatment electrode of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of conductive pads each having a shape corresponding to a plurality of treatment target sites in the body. That is, the treatment electrode 3a is a waist (waist) slimming electrode, the treatment electrode 4a is a slimming (internal) slimming electrode, and the treatment electrode 5a is a bottom part. (Hip) slimming electrode. In addition, the conductive pads 17a and 17b of each electrode are formed of gel sheets. Thereby, the adhesiveness of conductive pad 17a, 17b and a skin surface can be improved, without providing the holding structure etc. for making conductive pad 17a, 17b contact on a skin surface. As a result, the efficiency of the pulse current supply, that is, the efficiency of the treatment can be improved with a simple configuration. The treatment electrodes 4a (3a, 5a) are electrodes for the right half of the body, and the electrodes for the left half of the body are not shown.

  The treatment electrode 4a (3a, 5a) is provided between the base support 50 and the electrically insulating base support 50 and the control board 15 and the antenna 12 on which the chip parts 16 such as the CPU 24 and the memory 25 are mounted. A flexible base material 17d covering the inner portion and the flexible conductive pads 17a and 17b fixed to the outside of the base material 17d are configured. The base support member 50 is a stretchable synthetic fiber material obtained by sewing synthetic fibers in a ratio of 18% polyurethane and 82% nylon, for example, when a user performs treatment while exercising and wearing feeling (comfort). Is formed.

  Further, the conductive pads 17a and 17b may be formed of the following conductive coating film instead of the conductive gel sheet described above. That is, the conductive pad 17b is made of, for example, an electrically insulating urethane sheet as a base material, and a conductive carbon ink is, for example, gravure printed on the surface of the sheet, and the printed coating is heated on the sheet by hot pressing. It is formed by welding.

  The planar electrode may be formed by adhering an aluminum foil to the surface of the sheet as the base material 17d, or formed by mixing metal powder into rubber or silicon. Moreover, the base material 17d may be, for example, a fabric or a non-woven fabric. Such a conductive pad 17b has an electrically insulating region at the periphery thereof, and the peripheral region is fixed to the conductive pads 17a and 17b by sewing. This prevents a current from being intensively supplied from, for example, burrs of the seams 17c of the conductive pads 17a and 17b, so that there is no possibility of giving the user unpleasant feeling during the treatment.

  In the treatment apparatus 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, when a user inputs information about treatment, for example, a slimming treatment mode, through the control apparatus 6, a corresponding control signal is wirelessly transmitted to the treatment electrode side. The On the treatment electrode side, a pulse current corresponding to the control signal received wirelessly is supplied to the conductive pad in contact with the skin surface. Therefore, according to the treatment apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the pulse current can be supplied cordlessly to the skin surface, so that the operability of the parts and devices handled by the user during the treatment is greatly improved, and slimming, etc. Desired treatment can be easily realized.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Here, FIG. 7 is a front view showing a garment to which a treatment electrode according to a second embodiment of the present invention is attached, and FIG. 8 is a rear view of the garment.

  As shown in these drawings, the clothing 51 is worn on the lower body. The treatment electrode 3a, 4a, 5a (for the right body), 3b, 4b, 5b (for the left body [not shown in the first embodiment]) shown in the first embodiment is sewn or sewn on the clothing 51. It is attached by heat welding or the like.

  Here, when the clothing 51 is worn, the conductive pads 17b of the treatment electrodes 3a and 3b are in contact with the waist (the rectus abdominis rectus muscles and the external abdominal oblique muscles), and the treatment electrodes 4a and 4b. The conductive pad 17b is in contact with the ridge portion (inside), and the conductive pad 17b of the treatment electrodes 5a and 5b is in contact with the buttocks (gluteal muscle). Supply of the pulse current to the body is performed by wireless communication from the control device 6 described in the first embodiment.

  Therefore, according to this embodiment, when the user wears the clothing 51, the dedicated conductive pads are brought into contact with each treatment target site on the body, such as setting work before the treatment, etc. Simplification can be achieved.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the treatment apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the treatment electrode provided in this treatment apparatus, and FIG. 11 is the treatment of FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a liquid crystal display unit of a control device provided in the treatment apparatus, and FIG. 13 is a matrix display region of the liquid crystal display unit of FIG. 14 is a plan view of the control device, FIG. 15 is a side view of the control device, FIG. 16 is a rear view of the control device, and FIG. 17 is an overall control performed by this treatment device. It is a schematic diagram shown.

  As shown in these drawings, the treatment device 100 includes a control device 101 as a parent device and a plurality of treatment electrodes 120, 121, 122,... As child devices. That is, in the treatment apparatus 100, a set of treatment electrodes is selected from a plurality of treatment electrodes, and a measurement current is supplied to a body part that is in contact with the treatment electrode to measure the impedance of the body part. Further, the treatment electrode transmits the impedance measurement result to the control device 101 side. The control device 101 including the wireless transmission / reception unit and the calculation control unit calculates body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content of a predetermined body part based on the transmitted impedance measurement result. Further, based on the calculation result, the control device 101 generates treatment control information as a control signal and returns it to the treatment electrode side. Further, the treatment electrode that has received the control signal supplies a pal current to the desired site in the body based on the body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or moisture content of the desired site in the body. That is, in the treatment apparatus 100, since the treatment content (treatment mode, etc.) can be changed as appropriate, the treatment most suitable for the user can be performed.

Next, the control device 101 will be described.
As described above, the control device 101 can measure the impedance of the body part, body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content by exchanging information with the treatment electrode. These control devices alone can measure these impedances and body fat. The control device 101 includes a pair of grip portions 104 provided so as to protrude / accommodate on both left and right sides of the housing 114. Each grip 104 is provided with power supply side electrodes H1 and H1 and detection side electrodes H2 and H2 for impedance measurement.

  A liquid crystal display unit (also serving as an operation function) 114 is provided between the left and right grips 104. Below the liquid crystal display 105, a power button 106 for turning on / off the power and a function selection button for selecting functions such as body fat mass measurement, bone mass measurement, and treatment (above the pulse output level / 109), reverse button 110 for returning display information, etc., start / end button 108 for instructing start / end of function execution, user gender, age, height, weight, wrist length In addition, buttons and the like used for inputting personal information such as ankle length, setting the intensity and frequency of a pulse current for treatment, and treatment time are provided. A power supply housing portion is provided on the back surface of the housing 114. Further, electrode selection buttons 116 and 117 for selecting a desired treatment electrode from a plurality of electrodes, and body parts selected by the electrode selection buttons 116 and 117 (impedance measurement portion, current supply portion for treatment) are displayed. A body selection part display unit 112 for switching, an impedance measurement, and a switching button 115 for switching between supply of pulse current and the like. Measurement results such as body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content are displayed in the matrix display area 111 as shown in FIG. When measuring the impedance and body fat by the control device 101 alone, the measurement can be performed by operating the operation keys and then holding the left and right grips 104.

  Next, FIG. 11 to FIG. 17 show configurations for measuring impedance of a body part, body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, water content, and the like by exchanging information with the treatment electrode by the control device 101. In addition, the description will be made with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a combination when a pair (two) of electrodes is selected from six treatment electrodes attached to the body, and FIGS. 19 and 20 are body parts of the combination. It is a schematic diagram which shows the positional relationship corresponding to.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the configuration of the treatment electrodes 125, 126... In this embodiment is substantially the same as the structure of the treatment electrodes 4c, 4b shown in FIG. 6 of the first embodiment. However, in place of the pulse current supply unit 19 mounted on the electrode 4c, a pulse current supply unit 127 that also serves to supply a pulse current for impedance measurement is provided. A treatment electrode 128 having the same structure as the treatment electrode 4a shown in FIG. 2 may be used. Here, the pulse width output from the pulse current supply unit 127 is preferably within a range of 100 to 500 μsec. In addition, it is good also as enabling pulse output to the range of medium-high frequency.

  The six treatment electrodes 71 to 76 of the present embodiment are attached to the lower part of the part sandwiching both arms and the navel (navel) at the time of impedance measurement, and both leg parts. That is, the impedance values of the upper body, the lower body, and the abdomen can be accurately obtained. At the time of measurement, let the measurer take a certain posture. Since the measurement impedance varies depending on the measurement distance, a range of about 10Ω to 3000Ω can be measured with high accuracy. In addition, a current of about 800 μA is supplied to the body part between the selected pair (two) of the six electrodes. The frequency of the supply pulse is desirably about 50 Hz. Here, with regard to the pulse width, the pulse width is wide for a person with a lot of fat, and the pulse width is narrow for a person with a relatively small amount. Further, the heart rate may be detected from the electrodes so that changes in the heartbeat can be detected.

That is, in the treatment apparatus 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above, after the measurement of body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or moisture content in a desired part of the body, the treatment contents (treatments) are continuously performed. The mode etc.) is appropriately changed, and the treatment most suitable for the user is performed.
The present invention has been specifically described above with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

The figure which shows schematically the structure of the treatment apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows schematically the structure of the electrode for treatment with which the treatment apparatus of FIG. 1 is provided. Sectional drawing of the electrode for treatment shown in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the treatment apparatus of FIG. 1 functionally. The block diagram which shows functionally the structure of the pulse current supply part with which the treatment apparatus of FIG. 1 is provided. The figure which shows the electrode for a treatment from which the structure of FIG. 2 differs. The front view which shows the clothing to which the electrode for treatment which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention was attached. The rear view of the clothes of FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the treatment apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the structure of the electrode for treatment with which the treatment apparatus of FIG. 9 is provided. The figure which shows the structure of the other electrode for treatment different from the electrode for treatment of FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the liquid crystal display part of the control apparatus with which the treatment apparatus of FIG. 9 is provided. The figure which shows the structure of the matrix display area of the liquid crystal display part of FIG. The top view of the control apparatus of FIG. The side view of the control apparatus of FIG. The rear view of the control apparatus of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the overall control which the treatment apparatus of FIG. 9 performs. The figure which shows the combination at the time of selecting one set (two) electrode from six treatment electrodes attached to the body. The schematic diagram which shows the positional relationship corresponding to the body part of the combination of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the positional relationship corresponding to the body part of the combination different from FIG.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Treatment apparatus, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b ... Treatment electrode, 6 ... Control apparatus, 9, 14 ... Power supply, 8, 12 ... Antenna, 15 ... Control board, 16 ... Chip component, 17b ... Conductive pad, 18 ... mode setting switch, 19 ... pulse current supply unit, 20, 24 ... CPU, 21,25 ... memory, 22 ... transmitting unit, 23 ... receiving unit, 51 ... clothes.

Claims (13)

Power supply,
A conductive pad used in contact with the body;
Treatment current supply means for supplying a pulsed current to a body part that is in contact with the conductive pad by receiving power from the power supply;
A receiving means for wirelessly receiving an external control signal;
A treatment electrode comprising: control means for controlling the operation of the treatment current supply means based on the control signal received wirelessly by the receiving means.   The treatment electrode according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of the conductive pads.   The control means includes a set of conductive pads or a set of treatment electrodes for supplying a pulse current by the treatment current supply means, and includes three or more conductive pads or three or more treatment electrodes. 3. The treatment electrode according to claim 1, wherein the treatment electrode is selected so as to be switchable.   4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an impedance measuring unit configured to supply a measurement current to a predetermined body part in contact with the conductive pad and measure an impedance of the body part. 5. Treatment electrode.   The control means switches a set of conductive pads or a set of treatment electrodes for impedance measurement by the impedance measurement means from three or more conductive pads or three or more treatment electrodes. The treatment electrode according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the treatment electrode is selected. Further comprising impedance information transmitting means for transmitting the measurement result of the impedance by the impedance measuring means to the outside,
The receiving means receives, as the control signal, treatment control information corresponding to body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or moisture content of the predetermined body part calculated based on the measurement result of the impedance. The treatment electrode according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein:   Based on the control information of the treatment corresponding to the body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content of the predetermined body part as the control signal, the control means supplies the body part by the treatment current supply means. The treatment electrode according to claim 6, wherein an output and / or frequency of a pulse current supplied to the treatment electrode is changed.   The treatment electrode according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the conductive pad is made of an adhesive sheet having conductivity.   The treatment electrode according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a plurality of types of conductive pads each having a shape corresponding to a plurality of treatment target sites in the body.   The treatment according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the plurality of types of conductive pads further include clothing fixed at positions where the plurality of types of conductive pads can contact each of a plurality of treatment target sites in the body. Electrode.   A treatment apparatus further comprising a heart rate detecting means for detecting a heart rate through the conductive pad brought into contact with the body part. A treatment electrode according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and a control device for controlling the treatment electrode,
The control device
An input means for inputting information about the treatment;
Control signal generating means for generating a control signal based on information input by the input means;
A treatment apparatus comprising: control signal transmission means for wirelessly transmitting the control signal generated by the control signal generation means. A treatment electrode according to any one of claims 5 to 10 and a control device for controlling the treatment electrode,
The control device
Impedance information receiving means for receiving the measurement result of the impedance transmitted by the impedance information transmitting means;
Calculation means for calculating body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and / or water content of the predetermined body part based on the measurement result of the impedance received by the impedance information receiving means;
Control signal generation means for generating treatment control information as a control signal based on the calculation result calculated by the calculation means;
A treatment apparatus comprising: control signal transmission means for wirelessly transmitting the control signal generated by the control signal generation means.

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