JP6305970B2 - Electric field adjustment system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electric field adjustment system and an electric field adjustment method that are excellent in simplicity, quick reportability, accuracy, and noninvasiveness for easily measuring, detecting, and outputting electric field intensity and direction.

  Technologies and devices that use electric fields or generate electric fields are widely used. A strong electric field is also generated by natural phenomena such as static electricity and lightning. However, since the electric field is invisible, it is not easy for an expert or expert to grasp the target electric field quickly and accurately. It is difficult for a person who uses technology or equipment and does not have specialized knowledge about an electric field to understand and imagine the target electric field. For example, in an electric potential treatment device that applies a high voltage to an insulated human body and performs a treatment using a biostimulation effect of an electric field formed around the human body, the electric field is formed around the human body It is difficult to recognize that.

  Conventional methods for measuring electric field strength and direction are mainly classified into the following two types. As a first method, a probe capable of detecting an electric field is used, and a configuration of an electric field measuring apparatus in which a metal probe is connected to a detection system via a metal cable is known. In addition, in order to suppress invasiveness, a technique related to an electric field measuring device in which a probe tip portion made of an electro-optic crystal is connected to a light detection system with an optical fiber cable is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In these techniques, the tip of the probe portion is inserted into an electric field to perform electric field detection and measurement. As a second method, the potential of a reference point is measured, the difference (voltage) from the reference potential is measured for one point in the vicinity of the measurement object, and the value divided by the distance between the two points is calculated. A method of using an electric field is known. Furthermore, a technique related to a voltage detector that detects and notifies a formed electric field is known (for example, see Patent Document 2). This technique determines the presence or absence of an electric field.

  Further, the potential treatment device 200 has a chair shape as shown in FIG. 12, and includes a plurality of electrodes prepared in various places such as an upper electrode 2001, a seat electrode 2002, a lower electrode (earth) 2003, and the like. A voltage generator 2004 for applying a voltage is provided. A person to be treated sits on a chair and receives treatment by placing his body in an electric field generated between the upper electrode 2001 and the seat electrode 2002 (see, for example, Patent Document 3). Here, the voltage generated from the voltage generator 2004 can be adjusted manually.

JP 2012-053017 A Japanese Patent No. 4562587 JP 2002-177402 A

  By the way, when a metal probe is inserted into an electric field, the electric field to be measured is disturbed by the probe and the cable, and high invasiveness appears. Here, invasiveness refers to the property that the electric field to be measured is disturbed by an external factor.

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, although invasiveness is reduced, the configuration is complicated, and the apparatus is large, so that it is difficult to carry and does not have simplicity. In the technique described in Patent Document 2, the presence or absence of an electric field is discriminated, and the intensity cannot be grasped by accurately measuring the electric field.

  In addition, since the electrodes of the potential treatment device 200 are basically fixed at a fixed position, even if the voltage between the electrodes is constant, the physique / physique of the subject (height, sitting height, weight, obesity, etc.) ), The intensity of the electric field applied to each part of the patient to be treated has changed, and the treatment effect has also varied, but until now there has been no suitable detection means and electric field adjustment means.

  For example, FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram of a measurement experiment of electric field strength in various parts of the human body by the electric potential treatment device 200. In the potential treatment device 200 used for the measurement, a voltage of 4500 V generated from the voltage generator 2004 is input to the upper electrode 2001 and the seat electrode 2002 with a phase shifted by 180 degrees, and the lower electrode 2003 is grounded.

Then, using an electro-optic crystal such as Bi ₁₂ SiO ₂₀ and an optical electric field sensor using an optical fiber, the vicinity of the body surface of various parts of the human body (the head, between the eyebrows, the abdomen, the knee, and the foot) Then, the electric field strength at a location about 12 cm away from the body surface was measured. The alphabets in the figure indicate measurement points, A and B are the head, C and D are near the eyebrows, E and F are the abdomen, G and H are the knees, and I and J are the feet, A , C, E, G, and I are near the body surface, and B, D, F, H, and J are locations 12 cm away from the body surface.

  Here, the measurement axis of the optical electric field sensor (the electric field of the component in the same direction as the axis is measured) was set in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

  Further, the physique of the subject P at this time was 175 cm tall, 68 kg in weight, 20% body fat percentage, and the physique index was 22.2.

The results of this experiment are shown in Table 1.

  As is clear from this result, the electric field strength varies greatly depending on the distance from each part of the body of the patient P and the body surface. In this experiment, there was only one person to be treated, but it can be easily inferred that the measured electric field strength changes even when the physique and body shape are different.

In view of this, the present invention measures and outputs electric field strength and direction easily and accurately, and allows the user to easily grasp the electric field strength and direction, so that the electric field is excellent in simplicity, quick reportability, accuracy, and noninvasiveness. An object of the present invention is to provide an electric field adjustment system for applying a predetermined electric field to a predetermined site of a patient using a detection output device.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 1 is an electric field adjustment system for adjusting an electric field around a human body in a potential treatment apparatus, wherein a high potential output from a voltage generator is applied to a treatment electrode. An electric potential treatment device for performing treatment by forming an electric field, a plate-like electrode arranged substantially in parallel, and a direct current or an alternating current that is arranged between the electrodes and is generated when an electric charge is induced in the electrodes A virtual ground type current detector for detecting a current and an output means disposed between the electrodes and disposed between the electrodes and an output means for outputting an electric field intensity corresponding to the current detected by the virtual ground type current detector. An electric field detection output device comprising: a power supply for supplying electric power to the virtual ground current detector and the output means; and the output means of the electric field detection output device transmits a measurement result. And the potential The therapy device includes a receiving unit that receives the measurement result sent from the transmitting unit, and an adjusting unit that adjusts the electric field measured by the electric field detection output device to a predetermined intensity. The physique information of the subject who has been treated with the electric potential treatment device and the voltage intensity of the high potential at that time are stored, and the inputted subject is based on the physique information of the subject to be treated Whether or not the memory of the patient having a physique that approximates or matches the physique of the patient is stored, and if present, the voltage strength applied to the patient is referred to and the voltage strength of the high potential is determined. It adjusts and adjusts the intensity of the electric field.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the electric field adjustment system according to the first aspect, the output means outputs the electric field strength in a recognizable manner.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the electric field adjustment system according to the first or second aspect, the output means outputs the direction of the electric field in a recognizable manner.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the electric field adjustment system according to any one of the first to third aspects, the electric field detection output device is further made of an insulator and projects outward from the electrode. It is characterized by comprising a gripping part.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the electric field applied to a predetermined part of the human body can always be maintained at a predetermined intensity regardless of the difference in the physique / physique of the treated person. It is possible to obtain a stable therapeutic effect.

According to the second aspect of the invention, since the electric field strength can be recognized by the output means, the electric field strength can be grasped with higher accuracy.

According to the third aspect of the invention, since the direction of the electric field can be recognized by the output means, the direction of the electric field can be grasped.

According to invention of Claim 4 , since the electric field detection output device can be taken in and out in the electric field in the state which hold | gripped the holding part comprised with the insulator, it is excellent in simplicity and noninvasiveness.

It is the schematic of the electric field detection output device which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view showing the principal part of the electric field detection output device of FIG. It is the schematic which shows the state which inserted the electric field detection output device of FIG. 1 in the electric field. It is the schematic which shows the state which inserted the electric field detection output device of FIG. 1 in the electric field. It is the schematic which shows the state which inserted the electric field detection output device of FIG. 1 in the electric field. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position of this apparatus, a danger level, and a warning level when using this apparatus for a danger detection or a danger warning about the electric field measured with the electric field detection output apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the electric field detection output device which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the electric field detection output device which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the electric field detection output device which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the electric field detection output device which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of an electric field adjustment system according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows the use condition of the electric field adjustment system which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the electric field adjustment method which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the measurement experiment of the electric field strength of various parts of the human body by the potential treatment device.

  The present invention will be described below based on the illustrated embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
1 to 6 show Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The electric field detection output device 10 is for notifying the electric field strength by being inserted into the electric field. As shown in FIG. 1, the electric field detection output device 10 mainly includes the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ and the virtual ground current detector 2. And LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ as output means, a battery 4 as a power source, a switch 5, and a grip 6.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and ₂ , the electrodes 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ are flat plate electrodes arranged substantially parallel to each other, and are set to an electrode interval d and an electrode area s. The electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ can accommodate the virtual ground current detector 2, the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ , the battery 4, and the switch 5 in a space formed between the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 _2. Thus, the size (electrode interval d, electrode area s) and shape are set. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the electrode interval d is sufficiently small with respect to the length L at which the electric field to be measured can be regarded as a constant value. For example, the length L is several cm or less with respect to several tens cm. Is set. Further, the electrode area s is sufficiently small relative to the area S of an electric field of the measurement object can be regarded as a constant value, for example, area S for the number 10 cm ^2, is set to the number cm ² or less. Conductive wires E ₁ and E ₂ are connected to the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ , respectively.

Virtual ground type current detector 2, as shown in FIG. 1, is disposed between the electrodes 1 _1, 1 _2, electrodes 1 _1, 1 ₂ to detect the direct current or an alternating current generated when charges are induced It is composed of a current amplifier having a virtual ground characteristic and a detector. Conductive wires E ₁ and E ₂ connected to the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ are connected to input terminals (not shown) of the virtual ground current detector 2. As a result, the virtual grounding current detector 2 has charges of different polarity on the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ when a switch 5 described later is in an “open” state and the electric field detection output device 10 is left in the electric field. Is induced, and the current generated at that time is detected. At this time, since the potential difference does not occur in the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ due to the virtual ground characteristics of the virtual ground current detector 2, the electric field detection output device 10 is regarded as operating as a metal plate having a thickness d. Can do. Virtual ground type current detector 2, the detected current value, and outputs it to the LED 3 ₁ to 3 ₄ side.

Here, the virtual ground characteristic is a characteristic of an operational amplifier (Operational Amplifier), and the voltages at the input terminals of the non-inverting input (+) and the inverting input (−) are always equal, that is, the same potential. It is to become. That is, the conductors E ₁ and E ₂ connected to the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ are connected to the input terminals (non-inverting input (+) and inverting input (−)) of the virtual ground current detector 2. Therefore, the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ do not generate a potential difference.

When the electric field to be measured is an alternating current, the virtual ground current detector 2 calculates the effective value of the current by the following equation. Here, I _rms is an effective value of current, f is a frequency, ε is a dielectric constant, s is an electrode area, and _Erms is an effective value of electric field strength. In other words, the calculated effective value I _{rms of the} current is proportional to the effective value of the electric field intensity _Erms .

In addition, the virtual ground current detector 2 calculates a current value by the following formula when the electric field to be measured is a direct current. Here, I is a current value, t is a time, ε is a dielectric constant, s is an electrode area, and E (t) is an electric field strength. That is, the calculated time integral value of the current value I is proportional to the electric field strength E (t).

The output means is disposed between the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ and outputs electric field strength corresponding to the current detected by the virtual ground type current detector 2, for example, a display including an LED or a liquid crystal It includes a device and a device that outputs (transmits) the electric field intensity corresponding to the detected current as data to an external display device. In the first embodiment, the output means are LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ , which are arranged between the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ and are detected by the virtual ground current detector 2 as shown in FIG. The corresponding electric field strength is output to the outside. In the first embodiment, _four LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ are arranged side by side on one end side of the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ . Specifically, for example, when the current value detected by the virtual ground current detector 2 is zero, none of the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ is lit, and the current value detected by the virtual ground current detector 2 Is larger than zero, the number of LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ to be lit is increased or decreased according to the magnitude of the current value, that is, the electric field strength. That is, the presence / absence of an electric field and the detected electric field strength can be recognized by the number of LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ to be lit. Here, in FIG. 2, LED3 only _one is lit, it shows the LED3 is _{two or} three ₄ not illuminated (dark to have) state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the battery 4 is disposed between the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ and supplies power to the virtual ground current detector 2 and the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 _4. It consists of

As shown in FIG. 2, the switch 5 is disposed between the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ and is in an “open” state before the electric field detection output device 10 is inserted into the target electric field. State. When the switch 5 is in a “closed” state except during measurement, the virtual grounding current detector 2 and the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ are prevented from being damaged by an overcurrent caused by an electric field not targeted. This switch 5 can be opened and closed by the user, and is linked to the power switch.

Grip part 6 is constituted by a flat plate of the insulator is disposed on the lower side of the electrode 1 _2, larger than that of the electrode 1 _2, it protrudes outward.

Such a configuration field detecting output device 10, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, when placed in the electric field formed by electrodes ₁₀₀ 1, 100 _2, the electrode ₁ 1, _{1 2} to charge induced by detecting a current generated in, and notifies the field strength by lighting of LED 3 ₁ to 3 _4. Here, the electrodes 100 ₁ and 100 ₂ are each formed of a flat plate, and the two electrodes 100 ₁ and 100 ₂ are arranged so as to form a predetermined angle. An electric field in the direction of the arrow in the figure is formed between the _two electrodes 100 ₁ and 100 ₂ .

  Next, the usage method and operation of the electric field detection output device 10 having such a configuration will be described.

A method for measuring the electric field strength will be described in the case where the electric field direction to be measured is known. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, it is assumed that the direction of the electric field formed by the electrodes 100 ₁ and 100 ₂ (the arrow direction in the figure) is known.

First, the switch 5 of the electric field detection output device 10 is opened by the user. And the electric field detection output device 10 is inserted in an electric field in the state which the user hold | gripped the holding part 6. FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the electric field detection output device 10 is arranged such that the electrodes 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ are perpendicular to the electric field direction. At this time, the electrode 1 _1, 1 ₂ are induced charges, are detected current by the virtual ground type current detector 2, LED 3 ₁ to 3 ₄ in response to the magnitude of the current is turned on. And the electric field strength is confirmed by the number of lighting of the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ by the user.

Next, in the case where the electric field direction to be measured is not known, a method for determining the electric field direction will be described. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, it is assumed that the direction of the electric field formed by the electrodes 100 ₁ and 100 ₂ is unknown.

First, the user turns the switch 5 of the electric field detection output device 10 into the “open” state and inserts the electric field detection output device 10 into the electric field in a state where the grip portion 6 is gripped. At this time, the direction in which the direction of the electric field detection output device 10, for example, was varied as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, orthogonal to the LED 3 ₁ to 3 ₄ electrodes 1 ₁ when the most _lighting, 1 _second orientation Is determined to be the electric field direction.

Specifically, when the electric field detection output device 10 is oriented as shown in FIG. 3, the electric lines of force that induce charges of different polarities are maximized on the electrodes 1 ₁ , 1 _2. At maximum, the four LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ are lit. When the electric field detection output device 10 is oriented as shown in FIG. 4, electric lines of force that induce charges of different polarities on the electrodes 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ decrease according to the inclination, so that the generated current is electric field detection. small, and the one LED 3 ₁ is turned on than when the direction indicating the output device 10 in FIG. 3. When the electric field detection output device 10 is oriented as shown in FIG. 5, since the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ coincide with the electric field direction and no charge is induced, none of the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ is lit. As described above, when the direction of the electric field detection output device 10 is set to the direction shown in FIG. 3, it can be seen that the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ are lit most frequently and the maximum electric field strength is recognized. It is recognized that the direction perpendicular to the direction of 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ is the electric field direction. Further, the direction perpendicular to the direction of the electric field detection output device 10 in FIG. 5 can be recognized as the electric field direction.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the electric field detection output device 10, when the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ are arranged so as to be perpendicular to the electric field direction, the distance at which the target electric field is regarded as a constant value. In contrast, since the electrode interval d is sufficiently small, the electric field formed by the electrodes 100 ₁ and 100 ₂ is not disturbed. That is, the invasiveness is minimized. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, even when the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ are arranged to have a predetermined angle with respect to the electric field direction, the electric field formed by the electrodes 100 ₁ and 100 ₂ The whole thing is not disturbed. At this time, the invasiveness is greater than when the electric field detection output device 10 is oriented as shown in FIG.

As described above, simply by inserting the electric field detection output device 10 into the electric field, the current generated in the electrodes 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ is detected by the virtual ground current detector 2, and the number of lighting of the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ is detected. Since the electric field strength can be measured and notified in real time, it is excellent in simplicity and quick reporting. Further, in the space where the electrode ₁ 1, _{1 2,} which is composed of a flat plate is formed are disposed to face, a virtual ground type current detector 2, and LED 3 ₁ to 3 _4, a battery 4, a switch 5 Therefore, even if the electric field detection output device 10 is inserted into the electric field, the electric field to be measured is not disturbed, and is excellent in accuracy and noninvasiveness. For this reason, the electrodes 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ can be downsized to a size that can accommodate the virtual ground current detector 2, the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ , the battery 4, and the switch 5. That is, the electric field detection output device 10 can be inserted into a pocket, attached to clothes, made portable at any time, or downsized to be attached to a fingertip.

Further, the lighting number of LED 3 ₁ to 3 _4, so the electric field intensity proportional to the detected current can be recognized, it is possible to display the electric field measured highly accurately with high precision, to grasp the electric field strength with high precision be able to.

Furthermore, the electric field intensity was measured by changing the direction of the electric field detection output device 10 in a field of interest, by comparing the number of lighting of the LED 3 ₁ to 3 _4, it is possible to recognize the direction of the electric field.

  Furthermore, since the electric field detection output device 10 can be taken in and out of the electric field in a state where the holding part 6 made of an insulator having a low dielectric constant is held, it is excellent in convenience and non-invasiveness. Yes.

  The electric field detection output device 10 having such an effect can generate an electric field, measure the electric field strength in a device using the electric field, and grasp the distribution of the electric field. Specifically, for example, it is possible to measure the electric field intensity or grasp the electric field distribution in treatment, life, and work under the use of a treatment device including a medical device or a potential treatment device that generates a high electric field. it can. In addition, it is possible to measure the electric field strength in an object including plastic molding or powder excessively charged with static electricity, or the user's human body, and to grasp the distribution of the electric field. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, according to the measured electric field strength, the possibility of electric shock is set to “danger level”, “warning level”, etc., and the electric field strength is a predetermined value or more. May be notified by outputting an alarm sound.

  In particular, by detecting a state in which a user's human body is excessively charged with static electricity, it becomes possible to grasp the risk of lightning strikes and electrostatic shock pain.

  Moreover, since the electric field detection output device 10 is of a card type, it can be easily carried because it can be inserted into a user's pocket or attached to clothes, for example. Therefore, the electric field detection output device 10 can always be carried and the electric field can be easily measured at any time. That is, for example, even in the treatment, life, and work under the use of a medical device or a treatment device that generates a high electric field, the electric field can be easily measured at any time, and thus the convenience is further improved.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the configuration of the grip portion 26 of the electric field detection output device 20 is different from the grip portion 6 of the electric field detection output device 10 in the first embodiment. For this reason, about the structure equivalent to Embodiment 1, the description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol or a corresponding code | symbol. The same applies to the following embodiments.

Gripping portion 26, specifically, for example, the bar-like long of several 10cm length, is arranged below the electrodes 1 ₂ are arranged so as to extend from one end of the electrode 1 ₂ .

  The electric field detection output device 20 configured as described above can be gripped more easily because the gripping portion 26 has a long rod shape. For this reason, by grasping the front end side of the grasping portion 26, the influence of the user himself / herself is eliminated while the user is standing at a position separated from the electric field by, for example, about several tens of centimeters. Can be safely inserted even with an extremely high electric field. That is, the accuracy and noninvasiveness of the electric field detection output device 20 are further improved.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 8 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, the configuration of the gripping portion 46 of the electric field detection output device 40 is different from the gripping portion 6 of the electric field detection output device 10 in the first embodiment.

Gripper 46 is disposed on the lower side of the electrode 1 ₂ is formed in a ring shape with an insulator. The electric field detection output device 40 having such a gripping portion 46 is configured in a ring shape. Here, the magnitude | size of the holding | grip part 46 and the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ is set according to the site | part to mount | wear, and is set to a magnitude | size which does not prevent operation | movement.

  Since the electric field detection output device 40 configured in this way is a ring type, for example, the user can wear it on a body part that is easy to get an electric shock, including fingers, arms, and legs, and does not hinder the operation. So it can be easily carried. For this reason, since the electric field detection output device 40 is always worn on the body, the electric field at the finger, arm, leg, etc. can be easily measured at any time. That is, for example, even when a medical device or a medical device that uses a high electric field is used, treatment, life, or work, the electric field is easily measured whenever the electric field detection output device 40 is mounted, and the electric field strength and direction are determined. Since it can confirm, the convenience improves more.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 9 shows Embodiment 4 of the present invention. In the fourth embodiment, the configuration of the grip portion 56 of the electric field detection output device 50 is different from the grip portion 6 of the electric field detection output device 10 in the first embodiment.

Gripper 56 is disposed on the lower side of the electrode 1 ₂ is formed in a hemispherical shape with an insulator. The electric field detection output device 50 having such a grip portion 56 is configured as a cap. Here, the size of the grip portion 56 and the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ is set in accordance with the part to be mounted, and is set to a size that does not hinder the operation.

  Since the electric field detection output device 50 configured in this way is a cap type, for example, the user can wear it on a body part that is easy to get an electric shock including the head and fingertips, and does not hinder the operation. Easy to carry. For this reason, when the electric field detection output device 50 is, for example, a work helmet as the grip 56, the electric field at the human head is easily measured whenever the electric field detection output device 50 is mounted on the head. be able to. That is, for example, even when a medical device or a treatment device that uses a high electric field is used, the electric field is easily measured at any time by attaching the electric field detection output device 50, and the electric field can be measured. Since the strength and direction can be confirmed, the convenience is further improved.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 10 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the fifth embodiment, the electric field detection output device 60 differs from the electric field detection output device 10 in the first embodiment in that a plurality of electrodes 1 are arranged in an array on the grip portion 66. That is, in the fifth embodiment, a unit formed by combining the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ , the virtual ground current detector 2, the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ , the battery 4, and the switch 5 is gripped. On the portion 66, 7 columns × 6 rows are arranged. Here, the area of the grip portion 66 is set to about several tens of cm ² , for example.

The electric field detection output device 60 configured as described above is configured by arranging a plurality of combinations such as the electrodes 1 so as to cover the surface of the gripping portion 66 configured by, for example, a scarf or a belt. Since the user can wear it on a desired part of the body and does not hinder the operation, it can be easily carried. For this reason, when the electric field detection output device 60 is a scarf as the grip 66, for example, the electric field can be easily measured whenever the electric field detection output device 60 is worn on the body. That is, for example, even when a medical device or a treatment device that uses a high electric field is used, treatment of an electric field can be easily measured at any time by wearing the electric field detection output device 60, Since the strength and direction can be confirmed, the convenience is further improved. At this time, the electric field is measured by the unit including the electrode 1 and the like disposed in the electric field detection output device 60, and the electric field strength at the position is recognizablely output by the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ of the respective units. Therefore, the LED 3 ₁ to 3 ₄ lighting distribution of the number of each unit, the electric field direction of the electric field detection output device on 60, becomes easier to grasp the electric field distribution. That is, since the direction of the electric field and the electric field distribution become clear at a glance, the rapidity of the electric field distribution is remarkably improved.

(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 11 shows a schematic block diagram of the sixth embodiment of the present invention. The electric field adjustment system 70 is roughly composed of a potential treatment device 71 and an electric field detection output device 72.

  The potential treatment device 71 further includes a receiving means 711 and a voltage adjustment means (adjustment means) 712 in the conventional potential treatment device 200.

  The receiving unit 711 is a device for receiving a signal and sending it to the voltage adjusting unit 712 by a communication method such as infrared rays, sound waves, radio waves, or wired communication. The receiving unit 711 receives the signal transmitted from the electric field detection output device 72, converts the content (current value) into an electric signal, and sends the electric signal to the voltage adjusting unit 712.

  The voltage adjusting unit 712 adjusts the voltage generated by the voltage generator 2004 based on the current value received from the receiving unit 711.

  The voltage adjusting unit 712 has a storage function, a calculation function, an input function, and a control function.

The storage function includes a storage device such as a flash memory. In the sixth embodiment, in particular, a predetermined electric field value, information on the physique / physique of the past patient ( physical information: height, sitting height, weight, degree of obesity) And the voltage intensity (adjusted value) applied at that time is stored.

  In addition, after the treatment, information on the physique / physique of the person to be treated and the adjusted voltage intensity are stored in association with each other.

  Furthermore, the input function is an information processing device such as a notebook computer or a portable terminal such as a smartphone, and is used to input information on the physique and body shape of the patient to be stored into the storage function before starting treatment.

The arithmetic function is a device composed of a central processing unit (CPU). The calculation function obtains the electric field strength, that is, the electric field strength effective value _Erms or the electric field strength E (t) from the current value received from the receiving unit 711 based on the formula 1 or the formula 2. Then, the presence / absence of a difference is determined by comparing the electric field strength with a predetermined electric field value stored in the storage function. If there is a difference, a voltage adjustment instruction is issued to the control function so that the voltage is adjusted to eliminate the difference. Here, eliminating the difference does not necessarily mean that the two are completely coincident with each other, but also includes being within a range of an error determined in advance and stored in the storage function. In addition, before the start of treatment, a search is performed to determine whether the memory of the subject having a physique / physique that is similar to or coincides with the inputted physique / physique of the subject is in the memory function. With reference to the voltage intensity applied to the therapist, a voltage adjustment instruction is issued to the control function so as to adjust the voltage intensity.

  The control function is a circuit that controls the voltage generator 2004 based on the voltage adjustment instruction sent from the calculation function. Here, when there is no voltage adjustment instruction from the calculation function (for example, when the memory function does not have a memory that approximates or matches the physique / body shape of the patient), a preset voltage is applied. The voltage generator 2004 is controlled.

  The voltage adjusting unit 712 repeats the above processing until there is no difference between the electric field strength and the predetermined electric field value.

  Next, the electric field detection output device 72 will be described.

The electric field detection output device 72 according to the sixth embodiment is different from the electric field detection output device 10 according to the first embodiment in that the output means is not the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ but the transmission section (transmission means) 721. Other configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The transmitting unit 721 is a part for transmitting a signal to the receiving unit 711 by a communication method such as infrared, sound wave, radio wave, or wired communication, and includes a function or a device that transmits a signal, such as an infrared light emitting unit.

  That is, when the electric field detection output device 72 detects an electric field, the transmission unit 721 transmits a signal that differs depending on the strength of the electric field to the reception unit 711.

  Next, the effect | action of this Embodiment 6 and the electric field adjustment method are demonstrated based on FIG.12 and FIG.13.

  The switch 5 of the electric field detection output device 72 is opened, and the electric field detection output device 72 is left at a position of 0 to several tens cm from each body part such as the head, arm, and chest of the patient P. (Step S1).

  Next, information on the physique and body type of the patient P (height, sitting height, weight, degree of obesity, etc.) is stored in the storage function by the input function of the potential treatment device 71 (step S2).

  The patient P is seated on the potential therapy device 200, the potential therapy device 71 is activated, and a voltage is applied between the electrodes by the voltage generator 2004 (step S3).

  The calculation function of the voltage adjusting means 712 of the potential treatment device 71 searches whether there is physique / physique data that approximates or matches the physique / physique information of the patient P input to the memory function (step S4). If it exists, a voltage adjustment instruction is issued to the control function so as to adjust the voltage to the value of the voltage intensity stored in the storage function (step S5). On the other hand, if it does not exist, a voltage adjustment instruction is issued so as to apply the set voltage (step S6).

  In Steps S5 and S6, the voltage generator 2004 that has received the voltage adjustment instruction adjusts the voltage and applies the voltage according to the instruction.

  The electric field detection output device 72 detects the electric field applied to the body of the patient P.

  A signal corresponding to the magnitude of the current is transmitted from the transmitter 721 of the electric field detection output device 72.

  The potential treatment device 71 receives the signal by the receiving unit 711 (step S7), and measures the electric field strength by the calculation function of the voltage adjusting unit 712 (step S8). Then, the control function of the voltage adjusting unit 712 determines whether the electric field strength is different from the predetermined electric field value stored in the storage function of the voltage adjusting unit 712 (step S9). The voltage generated by the voltage generator 2004 is adjusted so as to be eliminated (same or within a predetermined error range) (step S10).

  When the electric field strength does not differ from the predetermined electric field value by adjusting the voltage, the voltage adjusting unit 712 stops adjusting the voltage, and the voltage generator 2004 applies the adjusted voltage.

  When treatment is performed for a desired time, the potential treatment device 71 is stopped (steps S11 and S12), and the switch 5 of the electric field detection output device 72 is closed. At this time, the information on the physique / physique of the patient to be treated and the adjusted voltage intensity are stored in association with the storage function (step S13).

  According to the sixth embodiment, the electric field applied to the human body can always be maintained at a predetermined intensity irrespective of the difference in the physique / body type of the patient P, so that the patient P having a different physique / body type can be stably maintained. It is possible to obtain a therapeutic effect.

As mentioned above, although Embodiment 1 thru | or 6 of this invention was demonstrated, a concrete structure is not restricted to each Embodiment 1 thru | or 6, The design change etc. of the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention are carried out. Even if it exists, it is included in this invention. For example, in the first to fifth embodiments described above, it has been described that the electric field strength is recognizable by the number of lighting of the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 _4. However, the number of LEDs 3 is not limited to four. is there. By increasing the number of LEDs 3, the electric field strength can be notified more accurately. Of course, the intensity of the electric field may be output in a recognizable manner according to the luminance of one LED 3.

Further, the output means is not limited to the LEDs 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ and the transmitter 721, and is a digital display device that can output the current value and electric field intensity as it is, an audio output means including a speaker, and a vibration-type output means including a vibrator. Any device capable of recognizing and notifying the user of the current value and the electric field strength, such as output means by wireless communication or wired communication to an external display device or recording device, may be used.

Furthermore, the shape of the electrodes 1 ₁ and 1 ₂ is not limited to a quadrangle, and may be other shapes such as a circle as long as the shape can be kept noninvasive. In addition, when a plurality of electrodes 1 are arranged in an array as shown in the fifth embodiment, a shape that can shorten the distance from the electrode 1 of the unit in contact, such as a star shape If the shape has a convex portion, the interference between the units increases, and the measurement accuracy decreases.

  In the sixth embodiment, the adjusting means is not limited to the voltage adjusting means 712. For example, as an electrode adjusting means for adjusting the position and angle of the upper electrode 2001 to an appropriate state, the body of the patient P as a result You may change the electric field intensity concerning.

  As means for adjusting the electric field intensity by changing the position of the upper electrode 2001, for example, the upper electrode 2001 and the backrest portion of the potential treatment device 200 are separated, and the position of the upper electrode 2001 is made variable in the vertical direction. Provide a moving function. The electric field detection output device 72 is attached to the upper electrode 2001, and the electric field strength is adjusted by adjusting the distance between the electric field detection output device 72 and the patient P by moving the upper electrode 2001 up and down. Can do. Here, the upper electrode 2001 can be moved automatically or manually. However, when it is automatically performed, the position is controlled in conjunction with the calculation function, and the position of the upper electrode 2001 after the change is treated. By storing the information on the physique / body type of the person P and the voltage after adjustment in the storage means, the efficiency of electric field adjustment can be improved.

  As a means for adjusting the electric field intensity by changing the angle of the upper electrode 2001, for example, the electric field detection output device 71 is attached to the upper electrode 2001, and the mounting base has a tilting function, as in the case of changing the position. Thus, the electric field strength can be adjusted by adjusting the inclination (angle) of the electric field detection output device 71 with respect to the patient P. In this case as well, the tilting function controls the angle in conjunction with the calculation function, and the angle of the upper electrode 2001 after the change is associated with the information on the physique / physique of the patient P and the adjusted voltage in the storage means. By memorizing, the efficiency of electric field adjustment can be improved. In order to realize the moving function and the tilting function, a small motor, hydraulic pressure, air pressure, etc. can be considered. Further, a method of adjusting the position / angle of these electrodes and the voltage adjusting means 712 may be used in combination.

  Further, the potential treatment device 71 is not provided with the receiving means 711 and the adjustment means 712, that is, as a conventional potential treatment device 200, a digital display device capable of outputting the electric field strength as it is to the electric field detection output device 72 as described above. , The electric field strength may be grasped, and the voltage of the potential treatment device 200 may be adjusted so that a predetermined electric field value is obtained manually.

  Further, in the sixth embodiment, information on the physique / physique of the patient P (height, sitting height, weight, degree of obesity, etc.) and the applied voltage intensity (adjusted value) are stored in the memory function. Based on the memory, the electric field strength was adjusted to the predetermined electric field value, but without using the memory function or the information stored therein, the electric field strength was set to a predetermined electric field strength determined in advance. It is also included in the present invention to adjust the voltage each time.

  Furthermore, in the sixth embodiment, the number of electric field detection output devices 72 to be used is not limited to one, and a plurality of electric field detection output devices 72 can be used at the same time to measure electric fields at several places on the body of the patient P. good.

1 ₁ , 1 ₂ electrode 2 Virtual ground type current detector 3 _{1 to} 3 ₄ LED (output means)
4 Battery (Power)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 Switch 6 Grasp part 10 Electric field detection output device 20 Electric field detection output device 40 Electric field detection output device 50 Electric field detection output device 60 Electric field detection output device 70 Electric field adjustment system 71 Electric potential treatment apparatus 711 Reception means 712 Voltage adjustment means (adjustment means)
72 Electric field detection output device 721 Transmitter (transmitting means)
100 ₁ , 100 ₂ electrodes 200 Electric potential treatment device E ₁ , E ₂ conducting wire d Electrode interval s Electrode area L Length S Electric field area P Patient to be treated

Claims (4)

An electric field adjustment system for adjusting an electric field around a human body in an electric potential treatment apparatus,
A potential treatment device that applies a high potential output from a voltage generator to a treatment electrode, forms an electric field, and performs treatment;
A plate-like electrode arranged substantially in parallel, a virtual ground type current detector arranged between the electrodes and detecting a direct current or an alternating current generated when a charge is induced in the electrodes, and the electrodes An output means for outputting an electric field strength corresponding to the current detected by the virtual ground current detector, and an electric power provided to the virtual ground current detector and the output means. An electric field detection output device comprising:
The output means of the electric field detection output device has a transmission function of transmitting a measurement result,
The electric potential treatment apparatus includes a receiving unit that receives a measurement result transmitted from the transmitting unit;
Adjusting means for adjusting the electric field measured by the electric field detection output device to a predetermined intensity,
The adjustment means stores the physique information of the patient who has been treated with the potential treatment device in the past, and the voltage potential of the high potential at that time, based on the physique information of the patient to be treated, A search is made as to whether or not a memory of a patient having a physique that is similar to or coincides with the inputted physique of the patient is stored, and if present, the voltage strength applied to the patient is referred to, Adjusting the strength of the electric field by adjusting the voltage strength of the high potential,
An electric field adjustment system characterized by that. The output means outputs the electric field strength in a recognizable manner.
The electric field adjustment system according to claim 1. The output means outputs the direction of the electric field so that it can be recognized.
The electric field adjustment system according to any one of claims 1 and 2. The electric field detection output device further comprises a grip portion that is made of an insulator and projects outward from the electrode.
The electric field adjustment system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein

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