JP6745558B1 - Electrical signal generator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To generate a wave that allows many people to receive more satisfactory treatment. An electric signal generation device for generating an electric signal for generating a wave acting on a human body, wherein a fundamental wave having a low frequency and a harmonic having a frequency higher than the fundamental wave are added to the fundamental wave. A composite wave generation unit that generates a composite wave of a predetermined unit that is combined, and an electric signal output unit that outputs the electric signal generated using the composite wave to a wave output pad that converts the electric signal into a predetermined type of wave and propagates it to the human body And [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an electric signal generator.

In recent years, low-frequency treatment has been known as a folk remedy in which a weak current of low frequency (1200 Hz or less) is applied to the surface of the skin to relieve body pain due to the stimulation and to eliminate muscle stiffness.

In addition, there is a therapy that repairs or recovers damage to bones and muscles by applying a weaker current (microcurrent) to the human body than the weak current applied in low-frequency therapy. Such therapy has been widely taken up in the media as it is effective in treating injury and pain of professional athletes and athletes, and its awareness is increasing.

In addition, the following patent document 1 describes a device used for low frequency treatment.

JP, 2017-192545, A

The human body generates bioelectric current. It has the property of reacting sensitively to changes when an electrical stimulus is applied from the outside. A low-frequency therapeutic device utilizes this action to promote the flow of blood by causing a pump action that causes muscles to contract and relax by applying electricity to the body. Thus, low frequencies are those that move muscles by electrical stimulation. Therefore, muscle damage may occur. In recent years, it has been said that, for example, stimulating muscles and tendons by massage causes damage to the muscles and tendons, causing further fatigue. On the other hand, microcurrent is quite different. First, although the low frequency is a weak stimulus, the user can feel it. On the other hand, the microcurrent is an electric current that is even weaker and is not felt by the living body. Also, low frequencies cannot be used where there is heat, but microcurrent therapy can still be used. Having a fever or feeling uncomfortable is a step just before the injury, and it is said that both microcurrents are effective when used in such a case. It is said to be very useful even in chronically damaged areas. There is also a damage current that occurs when the tissue is damaged. It is said that artificial flow of microcurrent can collect substances and cells for repairing tissue damage as well as damage current at the damaged site, thus speeding up repair. The low-frequency therapy device and the microcurrent therapy have their respective characteristics. However, there is no device that incorporates these functions at the same time. In addition, it is hard to say that the present condition of low-frequency treatment is that everyone is receiving satisfactory treatment. For example, existing low-frequency therapy devices have a problem that some people feel irritation or pain even if the current applied to the human body is weak. It is considered that one of the factors is that the human body feels stimulation of the current because the low-frequency pulse current flowing through the human body has a steep rise. On the other hand, if the strength of the wave that acts on the human body, such as a low-frequency weak current, is weakened in order to prevent irritation or pain, it is difficult to obtain the therapeutic effect on the core. Therefore, it is desired to provide a technique related to the generation of a wave that is expected to have a therapeutic effect and that allows many people to receive a more satisfactory treatment.

Note that Patent Document 1 discloses a low-frequency treatment device that selectively uses pulse currents in a high frequency range and a low frequency range to act on a human body. However, this document does not disclose the generation of a wave that allows many people to receive a more satisfactory treatment by controlling the wave acting on the human body more finely.

Therefore, the present invention aims to generate a wave that allows many people to receive a more satisfactory treatment.

The present application includes a plurality of means for solving at least a part of the above problems, and examples thereof are as follows. An electric signal generation device according to an aspect of the present invention that solves the above problems is an electric signal generation device that generates an electric signal for generating a wave acting on a human body, and a fundamental wave having a low frequency, A synthetic wave generation unit that generates a synthetic wave of a predetermined unit by synthesizing harmonics having a frequency higher than the fundamental wave into the fundamental wave, and an electric signal generated using the synthetic wave is converted into a predetermined type of wave. An electric signal output section for outputting to a wave output pad to be propagated to a human body , wherein the electric signal output section outputs the electric signal so that a position where the wave acts on the wave output pad changes with time. When the wave output pad has a plurality of continuous electrode portions for outputting, the first electrode portion and the third electrode portion, which are adjacent to the first electrode portion to which the electric charge is applied, are mainly connected to the first electrode portion. It is characterized in that an electric current having a weaker intensity than that of the electrode portion is applied to give an impression of gentle movement of the electrode portion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to generate waves that allow many people to receive more satisfactory treatment.

Problems, configurations, effects, and the like other than the above will be clarified by the following description of the embodiments.

It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of an electric signal generating device and a wave output pad. It is the figure which showed an example of the screen information displayed on the display. It is a figure showing an example of waveform master information. It is a figure showing an example of a synthetic wave generated with an electric signal generation device. It is a figure showing an example of a synthetic wave generated with an electric signal generation device. It is a figure showing an example of a synthetic wave generated with an electric signal generation device. It is a figure showing an example of a synthetic wave generated with an electric signal generation device. It is a figure showing an example of hardware constitutions of an electric signal generation device. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a wave output pad including a current wave operation section and a sound wave operation section. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a wave output pad including a sonic wave operation section and an electromagnetic wave operation section. It is the figure which showed the 1st example of the wave output pad in which the position of an electrode moves. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a first example of the electrode movement timing. FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a second example of the electrode movement timing. FIG. 11C is a diagram showing a third example regarding the movement timing of the electrodes. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a fourth example regarding the movement timing of the electrodes. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a fifth example of the electrode movement timing. FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a second example of the wave output pad in which the position of the electrode moves. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a third example of the wave output pad in which the position of the electrode moves. FIG. 13C is a diagram showing a fourth example of the wave output pad in which the position of the electrode moves. It is the figure which showed an example of the waveform rounding formed in the fundamental wave. FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a first example of a combined wave in which harmonics are combined according to the upper end shape of the fundamental wave. FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a second example of a combined wave in which harmonics are combined according to the upper end shape of the fundamental wave. It is the figure which showed each waveform of the vowel which a human emits. FIG. 17A is a diagram showing an example of a waveform of a synthetic wave in which the waveform of a voice (vowel) is combined with the upper end of the base wave. FIG. 17B is a diagram showing an example of a waveform of a synthetic wave in which the upper limit value of the waveform of the voice (vowel) is made to follow the upper end shape of the fundamental wave. It is a figure showing other examples of a wave output pad. It is a figure which shows the waveform which provided the interval time and changed the output intensity gently according to the situation. It is the figure which showed an example of the output timing of different wave types. It is the figure which showed an example of the synthetic wave which synthesize|combined the sound wave with the base wave of a sine wave. It is the figure which showed an example of the waveform of the wave output which provided the phase difference.

Hereinafter, each embodiment which is an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configurations of an electric signal generation device 100 and a wave output pad 200 according to this embodiment. The electric signal generation device 100 and the wave output pad 200 are electrically connected to each other by a copper cable or the like, and the electric signal generated by the electric signal generation device 100 is converted into a predetermined kind of wave by the wave output pad 200. It is converted and output. The types of waves include electric current, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves. The electric signal generation device 100 and the wave output pad 200 may be integrally configured, or may be formed in a smaller size using a battery. Further, the electric signal generation device 100 may have a functional unit that receives control from an external device and changes registration content of predetermined information (for example, waveform master information described later). Here, the basic functions and configurations of the electric signal generation device 100 and the wave output pad 200 are illustrated.

The electric signal generation device 100 is a device that generates an electric signal converted into a predetermined type of wave by the wave output pad 200. Specifically, the electric signal generation device 100 outputs low frequency (for example, 0.2 Hz to 10 KHz, preferably 0.3 Hz to 3 KHz, more preferably 0.5 Hz to 1.2 KHz, hereinafter referred to as "basic wave") signals. Waveforms and high-frequency (for example, 1 KHz to 20 KHz, preferably 3 KHz to 15 KHz, more preferably 4 KHz to 12 KHz, 100 Hz to 20 KHz bands for voice and musical instruments, or mixed sounds of these, hereinafter referred to as "harmonics") To generate a composite wave electric signal. The frequency of the high frequency is 5 times or more as high as the frequency of the low frequency (in the case of a voice or a musical instrument, the frequency depends on the cycle of the high-intensity amplitude part), and is, for example, 10 to 2000 times, preferably 100 to 1000 times. It may be preferably 300 to 700 times, 10 to 100 times, 30 to 300 times, or 50 to 500 times. If the low frequency is, for example, 1 KHz or higher, no harmonic may be added. Further, for example, by using a harmonic of any fixed frequency of 5 KHz to 10 KHz (within a fluctuation range of ±20 Hz) as a synthetic wave, electrical stimulation is reduced, and low-frequency stimulation (for example, for muscles or tendons) is performed. (Stimulation) and harmonic stimulation (for example, stimulation of internal organs, cell tissues, etc.) may be simultaneously added to enhance both effects. Further, for example, in the case of voice, the sound in the voice frequency band of 100 Hz to 8 KHz may be directly used as the synthetic wave. Further, the electric signal generation device 100 transmits the electric signal to the wave output pad 200, and propagates a wave having a desired waveform shape to the human body via the wave output pad 200.

As shown in the figure, such an electric signal generation device 100 includes an input reception unit 110, a display unit 120, a setting information registration unit 130, an input/output unit 140, a storage unit 150, and a control unit 160. doing.

The input receiving unit 110 is a functional unit that receives an input from a user who uses the electric signal generation device 100 and the wave output pad 200. Specifically, the input receiving unit 110 receives inputs such as the type of wave, the purpose of treatment, the strength of the wave, and the time required for the treatment via an input device such as a touch panel or a hard switch included in the electric signal generator 100.

The display unit 120 is a functional unit that generates screen information to be displayed on a display device (display) included in the electric signal generation device 100.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of screen information displayed on the display. As illustrated, the display unit 120 generates screen information of the menu screen 400 that receives the input of the setting information 153 relating to the treatment, and displays it on the display. The menu screen 400 has a plurality of setting items. For example, the item “1. Start with previous selection” is an item selected when performing treatment using the previously set setting information 153. Further, “2. Select by purpose” is an item selected when setting any of the plurality of treatment purposes displayed in the display area 410. For example, when "2. Select by purpose" is selected, the therapeutic purpose such as "1. Healing", "2. Improvement", "3. Health", "4. Enhancement", "5. Other" can be selected. Like

When any one of the treatment purposes is selected, more detailed setting items for the treatment purpose are displayed in a selectable manner. For example, when “1. Healing” is selected, more detailed therapeutic purposes such as damage (skin), damage (muscle), damage (bone), pathogen, and viral are displayed in the display area. Note that “2. improvement” has more detailed therapeutic purposes such as gastrointestinal, hypertension, anemia, and diabetes. In addition, “3. health” includes more detailed therapeutic purposes such as improving health by improving muscle stiffness, improving health by improving stress, and improving health by improving blood circulation (for example, treatment purpose, stimulation purpose). May be expressed as). Further, “4. strengthening” has a more detailed therapeutic purpose such as stimulating the abdominal muscles to strengthen the muscles and stimulating the hamstring to strengthen the muscles. For “5. Others”, for example, a test mode is assigned, and a wave for checking the user's feeling of the body is output at a certain frequency and intensity, and the user can check the feeling of first use, check the physical condition, and check the external condition. It is used to test voice input strength.

Further, “3. intensity” is an item selected when setting the form of the intensity of the waveform of the wave output from the wave output pad 200. For example, when “3. strength” is selected, it becomes possible to set a predetermined strength level such as “hard”, “medium”, “soft”, “super soft”.

In the status display area 420, a predetermined status such as elapsed time and required time, current strength, selected strength, and stopping is displayed. The elapsed time indicates the elapsed time from the start of the treatment. The required time indicates the time required for each treatment. The required time is predetermined according to the selected treatment purpose, but may be set by the user himself from a display item (not shown).

The present intensity indicates the output intensity of the wave at the present time. The selection strength indicates the strength associated with the set treatment purpose. Usually, immediately after the start of the treatment, the strength starts from weak and gradually increases, so the current strength is displayed as the current strength. During the stop, it is indicated whether or not the output of the wave from the wave output pad 200 is currently stopped.

Further, on the menu screen 400, a “START” button 430 that is pressed to start the treatment, a “STOP” button 440 that is pressed to stop the treatment, an item to be selected and a set time are operated. Buttons (plus button and minus button) 450 to be displayed are displayed. When suspending use, press the STOP button to stop the use. During the stop, the display may blink or a display sound may sound. Also, a dedicated pause button for temporarily stopping may be provided. Further, the restart after the suspension may be controlled so as to be restarted by pressing the START button, or a dedicated restart button may be provided. Also, a reset button for resetting the usage state may be provided.

Although not shown, various information other than these items is displayed on the display. For example, various setting items such as an item for setting the type of wave output from the wave output pad 200 and an item for making a setting for combining a plurality of waves or a plurality of treatment purposes are displayed.

The setting information registration unit 130 is a functional unit that registers setting information. Specifically, the setting information registration unit 130 generates the setting information 153 in which the type of vibration and the treatment purpose selected by the user via the menu screen 400 are registered and stored in the storage unit 150. Note that setting information in which a predetermined set value is registered may be stored in the storage unit 150 in advance in order to reduce the range in which the user can set and change and to improve safety and simplicity.

The storage unit 150 is a functional unit that stores various information. Specifically, the storage unit 150 has treatment purpose ID information 151, waveform master information 152, and setting information 153.

The treatment purpose ID information 151 has a treatment purpose and an ID associated with each treatment purpose. The therapeutic purpose ID information 151 has, for example, information in which a therapeutic purpose “healing-damage (skin)” and an ID “001” are associated with each other.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the waveform master information 152. In the waveform master information 152, information for generating electric signals of various waveform shapes according to the purpose of treatment is registered. Specifically, the waveform master information 152 corresponds to the treatment purpose ID 152a, the treatment name 152b, a plurality of fundamental wave frequencies 152d preset according to the order of the combination entry 152c, and each fundamental wave frequency 152d. It has a record in which the attached harmonic frequency 152e and the waveform rounding 152f are associated with each other.

The treatment purpose ID 152a is information for identifying the treatment purpose and is common to the ID of the treatment purpose ID information 151. The treatment name 152b is information indicating a treatment name and is displayed as a treatment name on the menu screen. Also, a plurality of combination entries are associated with each other according to the treatment type. Here, the combination entry is information defining what kind of frequency and waveform of the electric signal to combine and perform the treatment, depending on the type of treatment. Specifically, in each combination entry, information about waveform rounding that determines the frequencies and waveform shapes of the fundamental wave and harmonics that are preset for each treatment is registered. Such information of each combination entry is information for generating a waveform for one cycle, for example. That is, for each combination entry number (1 to n), the frequencies of the fundamental wave and the harmonics for generating different one cycle waveforms (for example, they may be the same) and information about the waveform rounding are registered. Has been done. The information such as in what order the waveforms generated based on the information of each combination entry are combined and how many cycles each waveform is generated, for example, a combination pattern according to the treatment type is stored in the storage unit 150 in advance. It may be set, or may be set by the user via the menu screen. Alternatively, the waveforms of the electric signals are read by the control unit 160 in order from the “1”th to the “n”th of the combination entry with the lapse of time from the start of the treatment, and the electric signal waveform based on the information registered in each combination entry is formed. Is also good.

The base wave frequency 152d is information indicating the frequency of the base wave (low frequency). Also. The harmonic frequency 152e is information indicating the frequency of the harmonic (high frequency), and is associated with the waveform type (for example, rectangular wave, corrugated wave, triangular wave, etc.) (not shown). The output intensity of the harmonic is adjusted based on the registered value of the waveform rounding. The waveform rounding has a set value (coefficient of change) indicating the ratio of the output of the harmonic wave, and changes the output intensity of the harmonic wave according to the waveform position with respect to one waveform in each waveform of the fundamental wave. Note that here, the set value (variation coefficient) of the waveform rounding is set for each harmonic of each combination entry, but one set value is set for each treatment purpose ID, that is, one set value common to each combination entry is set. Alternatively, one set value common to all the treatment purpose IDs may be set more simply.

The fundamental wave is basically a rectangular wave, and the harmonic waves are a rectangular wave, a corrugated wave, a triangular wave, and the like. Also, these waveforms are formed separately above and below the reference line where the value of the output intensity (for example, voltage) is 0. Therefore, an upper fundamental wave refers to a fundamental wave located above the reference line, and a lower fundamental wave refers to a fundamental wave located below the reference line. .. The upper end of the fundamental wave output intensity and the higher harmonic output intensity is the end of the waveform farther from the reference line (the side where the absolute value of the output intensity is larger), and the lower end is the side closer to the reference line (output It shall be the end of the waveform on the side where the absolute value of intensity is small).

Further, in the composite wave, the composite position of the harmonic wave combined with the fundamental wave is determined based on the upper limit value of the fundamental wave and the lower limit value of the harmonic wave. For example, when the upper limit of the fundamental wave and the lower limit of the harmonic are the same, the harmonics are combined so that the lower end of the harmonic is located at the upper end of the fundamental wave, and the lower limit of the harmonic is lower than the upper limit of the fundamental wave. When the value is close to the reference value, the upper end of the fundamental wave and the lower end of the harmonic wave are partially overlapped and combined.

The waveform rounding 152f is information for forming the waveform rounding in the composite wave. Specifically, the waveform rounding is registered in association with “position” and “variation coefficient (%)” indicating the ratio of the output intensity (upper limit value and lower limit value) of the harmonic at each position. .. The position is information indicating the position of the waveform per cycle. Since the ratio of the output intensity of the harmonics is determined by the change coefficient according to the position of the waveform per one cycle, the shape of the waveform rounding of the composite wave is determined based on the information registered in the waveform rounding 152f. In addition to the ratio of the output intensity of the harmonic wave, a value indicating the ratio of the output intensity of the fundamental wave (upper limit value and lower limit value) may be registered in the waveform rounding 152f.

Such waveform master information 152 is used to generate an electric signal according to the purpose of treatment.

The setting information 153 is the setting information 153 regarding the treatment input by the user via the menu screen 400. In the setting information 153, for example, a wave type (including a combination thereof), a treatment purpose, an intensity, a required time, etc. are registered.

It returns to FIG. 1 and demonstrates. The control unit 160 is a functional unit that controls the operations of the electric signal generation device 100 and the wave output pad 200. Specifically, the control unit 160 has a combined wave generation unit 161, an adjustment conversion unit 162, and an electric signal output unit 163.

The synthetic wave generation unit 161 is a functional unit that generates a synthetic wave that is a combination of a fundamental wave and a harmonic wave. Specifically, the synthetic wave generation unit 161 identifies the treatment purpose, the intensity, and the required time from the setting information 153. Further, the synthetic wave generation unit 161 identifies the ID of the therapeutic purpose set by using the therapeutic purpose ID information 151, and identifies the record associated with the ID from the waveform master information 152. Further, the synthetic wave generation unit 161 synthesizes the fundamental wave and the harmonic based on the information registered in the specified record (for example, one cycle, one half cycle, or 2 to 10 cycles). The composite wave of is generated as a digital signal. More specifically, the synthesized wave generation unit 161 uses the waveform master information 152 to specify, for each combination entry, the fundamental wave and the fundamental wave for one cycle of the fundamental wave that are specified based on the frequencies of the fundamental wave and the higher harmonic wave. And a composite wave of harmonics is generated as a digital signal.

The adjustment conversion unit 162 is a functional unit that combines the synthetic waves of a predetermined period generated by the synthetic wave generation unit 161 for each combination entry and generates a series of digital signals whose output intensity is adjusted. Specifically, the adjustment conversion unit 162 uses predetermined information (not shown) in the storage unit to combine the synthetic waves generated for each combination entry so that the combination order is a predetermined combination order according to the treatment purpose. Generate a series of waveforms. Further, the adjustment conversion unit 162 determines how many cycles each of the synthetic waves forming the generated series of waveforms should be generated based on the time required for the treatment included in the setting information. Further, the adjustment conversion unit 162 adjusts the output intensity of the composite wave based on the intensity included in the setting information 153. In this way, a series of synthetic wave digital signals in which the fundamental wave and the harmonics are combined is generated.

4 to 7 are diagrams each showing an example of a composite wave generated by the electric signal generation device 100. It should be noted that FIGS. 4 to 7 exemplify a part of the composite wave according to one certain combination entry. The composite wave in FIG. 4 is composed of a rectangular base wave 501 and a rectangular harmonic wave 502 located at the upper end of the base wave.

Note that h1 is determined by the difference between the upper limit value of the output intensity of the base wave 501 and the reference value, and h2 is determined by the difference between the lower limit value of the output intensity of the base wave 501 and the reference value. Either output intensity is set based on the intensity input by the user via the menu screen, or a preset value for each treatment purpose is stored in the storage unit 150 and set using it. Further, h3 is determined by the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the output intensity of the harmonic wave 502, and represents the depth of the harmonic wave 502. When h1 (or h2)+h3=h4, the range of the depth h3 of the harmonic wave 502 with respect to h4 is 0 to 100%, and 30% when the harmonic wave is combined with the upper end of the fundamental wave. ~70%. In addition, for example, when directly placing a voice or the like or when the main purpose is low-frequency muscle stimulation, by making the depth h3 close to 100% (close to the length of h4), an output close to only harmonics can be obtained. can get.

Further, the composite wave shown in FIG. 5 is composed of a fundamental wave (the upper limit value and the lower limit value are substantially 0) 501 and a rectangular harmonic wave 502 having a remarkably deeper depth than the fundamental wave 501, and the harmonic wave 502 rises. A waveform rounding 503 is formed at the upper end on the side. In the waveform master information 152, the value of the “variation coefficient (upper limit value)” associated with the “position” of the waveform per cycle corresponding to the position P at which the harmonic wave 502 rises is such a waveform rounding 503. It is based on the fact that a value that gradually approaches 100 (%) from less than 100 (%) (for example, 80) is registered. It should be noted that d1 is the depth of the waveform rounding 503, and its position (in this example, the side on which the harmonic rises) is the distribution of the waveform rounding 503. When h1 (or h2)+h3=h4, the range of the depth d1 of the waveform rounding 503 with respect to h4 is 0 to 100%, preferably 30% to 50%.

Further, the composite wave shown in FIG. 6 is composed of a rectangular base wave 501 and a rectangular harmonic wave 502 located at the upper end of the fundamental wave 501, and an arcuate waveform rounding at the upper end 510 and the lower end 520 of the harmonic wave 502. Are formed. The depth h3 (the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the output intensity of the harmonic) of the harmonic 502 per one cycle is constant, and the shape of the waveform rounding is associated with the “position” of the waveform per one cycle. It is formed based on the values of the coefficient of change (upper limit value and lower limit value). Note that d2 is the depth of the waveform rounding. The arch-shaped waveform rounding of the lower end 520 of the harmonic 502 may have the same shape as the arch of the upper end 510, or h _3n : the waveform rounding is formed from the lower end of the harmonic at the rising position of the waveform. To the upper end, h _4n : Length from the lower end of the fundamental wave at the rising position of the waveform to the upper end of the harmonic wave where the waveform is rounded, h _3m : The harmonic wave where the waveform is rounded If the length from the lower end to the upper end is h _4m =the length from the lower end of the fundamental wave to the upper end of the harmonic, then h _3n /h _4n =h _3m /h _4m =desired depth (eg 50% ) May be formed so as to be established. Further, the length h _3n of the harmonic wave in which the waveform rounding is formed may be calculated so as to satisfy such a relationship.

Further, “3. intensity” in the menu indicates designation for the waveform depth and the waveform rounding. For example, when intensity hard is selected, the waveform depth is 0 to 10%, medium is 10 to 20%, soft is 20 to 40%, and super soft is 40 to 60%. Regarding the waveform rounding, when hardware is selected, the rounding at the beginning and the end of the waveform of the base frequency is 0 to 10%, medium is 10 to 20%, soft is 20 to 40%, and super soft. In this case, it is 40-60%. Further, one of the waveform depth and the waveform rounding may be targeted here, or these may be combined.
Although it is classified into four types here, the values may be continuously set and adjusted.

Further, the composite wave shown in FIG. 7 is composed of a rectangular base wave 501 and a rectangular harmonic wave 502 located at the upper end of the fundamental wave 501, and an arcuate waveform rounding is formed at the upper end 510 of the harmonic wave. There is. Such a shape of the waveform rounding is formed based on the value of the change coefficient (upper limit value) associated with the “position” of the waveform per cycle, like the synthetic wave of FIG. 6. Note that d3 is the depth of the waveform rounding.
In this way, by providing the waveform rounding, low stimulation can be realized. In particular, it can be improved at low frequencies (for example, 1 Hz to 120 Hz). As a result, a long-term operation can be performed with low stimulation, and an effect can be expected.

It returns to FIG. 1 and demonstrates. The electrical signal output unit 163 is a functional unit that converts a digital signal into an analog signal and outputs the composite wave analog signal to the wave output pad 200 via the input/output unit 140. Specifically, the electric signal output unit 163 converts the digital signal of the synthetic wave generated by the synthetic wave generation unit 161 and the adjustment conversion unit 162 into an analog signal. In addition, the electric signal output unit 163 identifies the type of wave set using the setting information 153, and outputs the composite wave to the wave output pad 200 having the specified type of wave operation unit via the input/output unit 140. An analog signal showing a waveform is output.

The functional configuration of the electric signal generation device 100 has been described above.

Next, the hardware configuration of the electric signal generation device 100 will be described.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the electric signal generation device 100. As illustrated, the electric signal generation device 100 includes an input device 601, a display device 602, a calculation device 603, a main storage device 604, an auxiliary storage device 605, a synthetic wave generator 606, and an input/output interface 607. And a bus 608 that electrically connects these devices to each other.

The input device 601 is a hard key such as a touch panel or a numeric keypad. The display device 602 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic display. On the display device 602, for example, the output intensity is analog-displayed in order to visually display that the electric signal is output to the wave output pad 200. For such a display, the electric signal generator 100 has a built-in ammeter or voltmeter (neither is shown). Accordingly, the user can visually check whether or not the electric signal is output to the wave output pad 200, and can confirm whether the electric signal generating device 100 is being started or stopped. Further, for example, the value of the output intensity, the usage state of the wave output pad 200 (for example, the sticking area on the human body, the peeling state, the state of contact with the skin, etc.) may be displayed on the display device 602. This can be detected based on the energization state of the wave output pad 200. The electric signal generation device 100 may include a functional unit having a function of performing such detection.

The arithmetic unit 603 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The main storage device 604 is a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory). The auxiliary storage device 605 is a non-volatile storage device capable of storing digital information, such as a hard disk (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), or flash memory.

The synthetic wave generator 606 is a signal generator (pulse generator) that synthesizes a fundamental wave and a harmonic wave and generates an electric signal of a synthetic wave having a desired waveform shape.

The input/output interface 607 is a connection terminal for electrically connecting the wave output pad 200 and the external audio input device 300.

The hardware configuration of the electric signal generation device 100 has been described above.

The input reception unit 110, the display unit 120, and the setting information registration unit 130 of the electric signal generation device 100 are realized by a program that causes the arithmetic device 603 to perform processing. This program is stored in the main storage device 604 or the auxiliary storage device 605, is loaded on the main storage device 604 when the program is executed, and is executed by the arithmetic unit 603. The combined wave generator 161 is realized by the combined wave generator 606. The storage unit 150 is realized by the main storage device 604, the auxiliary storage device 605, or a combination thereof. The adjustment conversion unit 162 and the input/output unit 140 are realized by the input/output interface 607.

The combined output signal from the input/output interface 607 converts the combined wave signal obtained as a digital signal into an analog signal, for example. Further, for example, a signal can be obtained by amplifying the voltage with an amplifier circuit and raising the voltage to a maximum of around 60V. Further, at this time, in order to prevent an excessive outflow of the amount of current, a current limiting diode (for example, 30 mA or less, preferably 10 mA or less) is used to limit the amount of current to enhance safety. At this time, for example, it can be provided in both polar directions. Further, for example, by providing a current limiting diode in series, it is possible to further enhance safety. In addition, in the microcurrent treatment (activation of fibroblasts and recovery of sprained sprains, etc.), a limit of 200 μA or less, preferably 50 μA or less, more preferably 30 μA can be set. In order to increase safety, a voltage limit of, for example, 12.5 V or less may be added.

Further, each of the above-described configurations, functions, processing units, processing means, and the like of the electric signal generation device 100 may be realized by hardware by designing a part or all of them, for example, with an integrated circuit.

Next, the wave output pad 200 will be described.

9A and 9B are views showing an example of the wave output pad 200. The wave output pad 200 is formed of a flexible conductive pad 201 that is used by being attached to the human body. The wave output pad 200 also includes a current wave operation unit 210, an acoustic wave operation unit 220, an electromagnetic wave operation unit 230, and individual connection lines 202 that electrically connect the respective operation units and the electric signal generation device 100. And have. FIG. 9A shows a wave output pad 200 including a current wave operation unit 210 and a sound wave operation unit 220. FIG. 9B shows the wave output pad 200 including the acoustic wave operation unit 220 and the electromagnetic wave operation unit 230. Although not shown, one wave output pad 200 may include all of the current wave operation unit 210, the acoustic wave operation unit 220, and the electromagnetic wave operation unit 230. Hereinafter, description will be made assuming a case where the wave output pad 200 including all of the current wave operation unit 210, the acoustic wave operation unit 220, and the electromagnetic wave operation unit 230 is used. Further, the size of the wave output pad 200 is, for example, 5 cm to 10 cm in length, 3 cm to 6 cm in width, and 2 mm to 10 mm in thickness (excluding the raised portion of the power supply intake portion).

(Current wave operation part)
The current wave operation unit 210 is an action unit that applies a weak current (microcurrent) to the body to which the wave output pad 200 is attached, based on the electric signal output from the electric signal generation device 100. Specifically, the current wave operation unit 210 has a connection line 202 connected to the electric signal generation device 100, and an electrode unit 203 in contact with the human body. The electrode portion 203 is attached to the surface of the conductive pad 201 so as to overlap. Further, the electrode portion 203 has a positive electrode (or a negative electrode) on one side and a negative electrode (or a positive electrode) on the other side with respect to a reference line (not shown) that divides the surface area into two parts. .. A conductive gel is applied or attached to the surface of the electrode portion 203. When the electric signal from the electric signal generation device 100 is input to the current wave operation unit 210 via the connection line 202, it is converted into a weak current showing the waveform of the composite wave and is output to the human body via the electrode unit 203. Although the gel of the conductive portion has a sticking function, the wave output pad 200 may be stuck with another tape material for more reliable sticking. Although not shown, for example, a small electric signal generator 100 and a battery may be mounted on the wave output pad 200 and attached to the treatment section. The wave output pad 200 may be attached from above the tape so as to cover the whole or a part of the tape. Alternatively, a wireless device (for example, Bluetooth), an energizing function, a wave output pad 200, and a battery may be combined to wirelessly receive a signal from a separate electric signal generation device 100 to energize the wave output pad 200. Furthermore, the battery may be rechargeable or solar power generation.

The wave output pad 200 may be composed of a plurality of sheets. For example, the wave output pad 200 is composed of two sheets, and the positive electrode portion 203 is attached to the surface of the conductive pad 201 provided on one side. A negative electrode portion 203 is attached to the surface of the conductive pad 201 provided on the other side. In such a wave output pad 200, the vicinity of the affected area is sandwiched between the first wave output pad 200 having the positive electrode side conductive pad 201 and the second wave output pad 200 having the negative electrode side conductive pad 201. By attaching it to the human body, a weak current showing the waveform of the composite wave can be passed to the affected area.

Further, the wave output pad 200 for the current wave is not limited to those other than the above. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first example of the wave output pad 200 in which the position of the electrode moves (hereinafter referred to as a center axis rotation type). The wave output pad 200 includes a current wave operation unit 210 having an electrode (electrode 9) arranged at the center of a circle and a plurality of electrodes (electrodes 1 to 8) arranged along the circumference. The connection line 202 electrically connects each electrode and the input/output unit 140 of the electric signal generation device 100. The polarity of each electrode is controlled by the electric signal output unit 163 that outputs an electric signal to the wave output pad 200.

The wave output pad 200 can move (change) the current-carrying position or the current-carrying direction in which a weak current is applied to the human body by moving the positions of the electrodes over time. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a first example of the electrode movement timing. At this movement timing, the electrode 9 is set to the negative electrode, and the anode is sequentially moved from the electrode 1 to the electrode 8 as time passes. As a result, the energized position changes counterclockwise as time passes.

FIG. 11B is a diagram (hereinafter referred to as a flash rotation type) showing a second example of the electrode movement timing. Regarding the movement timing, the polarity of the electrode 9 is alternated between the cathode and the anode with the passage of time, and the polarity opposite to the electrode 9 is sequentially moved from the electrode 1 to the electrode 8 with the passage of time. As a result, the energization position changes counterclockwise with the passage of time, and the energization direction also alternates with the movement of the electrodes 1-8.

FIG. 11C is a diagram (peripheral rotation type) showing a third example of the movement timing of the electrodes. The movement timing is such that the electrodes (for example, the electrode 1 and the electrode 5) at opposite positions have different polarities (when the electrode 1 is an anode, the electrode 5 is a negative electrode), and the positive electrode and the negative electrode are left while maintaining the relationship. Move around one after another. As a result, the energization position changes counterclockwise with the passage of time, and the energization direction changes at a certain timing (the next timing when the electrode 8 becomes the anode). Here, the counterclockwise rotation is basically used, but the clockwise rotation may be performed or the rotation may be changed periodically. When rubbing by hand, it is generally said that counterclockwise rotation is effective, but it is also said that the effective rotation direction changes depending on the site and sex. The rotation timing is 0.5 to 8 seconds per revolution, preferably 1 to 5 seconds. These have an effect similar to the allowance effect of stroking by hand. In addition, here, for example, when plus (+) moves from the electrode 1 to the electrode 2 and from the electrode 2 to the electrode 3 in sequence, for example, when the electrode 2 moves to the electrode 2, about + charge of about ½ is also applied to the electrode 1. When the positive potential of about 1/2 is applied to the electrode 3 and the positive potential is transferred to the electrode 3, the positive charge of about 1/2 is applied to the electrode 2 and the electric charge of the electrode 1 is set to 0. As described above, the voltage is gradually increased so as to rotate to each electrode, and the voltage is gradually decreased (soft change type). In this description, the electric potential is applied only before and after the moving electrode and the moving electrode, but a small number of electric potentials may be applied up to a plurality of times such as before and after the moving electrode. Further, the potential may be applied only to the front and only to the back, or a combination of these may be provided.

FIG. 12A is a diagram (whole reversal type) showing a fourth example of the electrode movement timing. The movement timing is such that, in the electrodes 1 to 8, adjacent electrodes (for example, electrode 1 and electrode 2, electrode 2 and electrode 3) have different polarities (when electrode 1 is an anode, electrode 2 is a cathode and electrode 2 is a cathode). The electrode 3 is sometimes used as an anode, and current is simultaneously applied while maintaining the relationship, and the polarities of the electrodes are switched at the next timing (electrodes 1, 3 and the like serve as cathodes, and electrode 2 serves as an anode). As a result, the energization position does not change with the passage of time, and the energization direction changes.

FIG. 12B is a diagram (whole center inversion type) showing a fifth example of the electrode movement timing. Regarding the movement timing, the electrodes 1 to 8 have the same polarity, the electrodes 9 have different polarities, and the electrodes are simultaneously energized while maintaining the relationship, and the polarities of the electrodes 1 to 8 and the polarities of the electrodes 9 are switched at the next timing. As a result, the energization position does not change with the passage of time, and the energization direction changes.

The moving direction and the moving timing of the electrode are not limited to the above example, and the moving timing of the electrode may be changed so that the energized position rotates clockwise. Alternatively, a plurality of wave output pads 200 may be used to sandwich the affected area between the current acting portions of both wave output pads 200, and the electrodes 1 to 9 may be controlled so that a current flows between the current acting portions. Also in this case, the energization position and the energization direction may be changed. Alternatively, the electrodes 1 to 4 may be positive electrodes and the electrodes 5 to 8 may be negative electrodes, and the electrodes may be alternately switched. Further, the shape of the wave output pad 200 is not limited to the circular shape, and may be an elliptical shape. Further, for example, the wave output pad 200 may have a semicircular shape and include the electrodes 1 to 5. It is considered that the healing is promoted mainly by arranging the center on the upper part of the affected area and applying an electric current so as to surround the affected area and changing the current.

FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a second example of the wave output pad 200 in which the position of the electrode moves. As illustrated, the wave output pad 200 electrically connects the current wave operation unit 210 having the electrodes 1 to X arranged side by side, and each electrode to the input/output unit 140 of the electric signal generation device 100. And a connection line (not shown). The polarity of each electrode is controlled by the electric signal output unit 163 that outputs an electric signal to the wave output pad 200.

In the current wave operation unit 210, any two adjacent electrodes have different polarities, and the anode and the negative electrode move rightward or leftward while maintaining the relationship. As a result, the energized position moves to the right or left as time passes. Note that the two electrodes at both ends sandwiching a single or a plurality of electrodes may have different polarities, and the positive electrode and the negative electrode may be moved while maintaining the relationship.

FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a third example of the wave output pad 200 in which the positions of the electrodes move. As illustrated, in the wave output pad 200, electrodes 1 (upper) to electrode X (upper) in the upper row and electrodes 1 (lower) to electrode X (lower) in the lower row are arranged vertically. The current wave operating unit 210 and the connecting lines (not shown) that electrically connect the electrodes to the input/output unit 140 of the electric signal generating device 100 are provided. The polarity of each electrode is controlled by the electric signal output unit 163 that outputs an electric signal to the wave output pad 200.

The current wave operation unit 210 is configured such that any two adjacent electrodes in the upper row electrode and the lower row electrode have different polarities, and that the upper row electrode and the lower row electrode facing each other have different polarities. Then, the anode and the negative electrode move to the right or left while maintaining the relationship. In this case, the upper row and the lower row may be moved in the same direction, or may be moved in different directions. Alternatively, the adjacent electrodes from the electrode 1 (top) to the electrode X (top) and the adjacent electrodes from the electrode 1 (bottom) to the electrode X (bottom) have mutually different polarities and face each other. The electrodes in the upper row and the electrodes in the lower row may have different polarities and may be simultaneously energized. For example, as a method of relaxing a muscle, there is a muscle relaxation method, and the muscle relaxation method is a method of "intentionally tightening a muscle and then relaxing it" to relax the mind and body. Further, there is a relaxation method as a method for acupressure of calcified muscles, and there is a method of subdividing calcified components in muscles and flowing them into the bloodstream. Here, for example, by arranging the muscle direction of the muscle in the lateral direction of FIGS. 13(a) and (b) and changing the charge in the muscle direction of the muscle and adding it, the waste products in the muscle contract the muscle. It can be expected that it will be subdivided, decomposed and fluidized by utilizing the contraction of blood vessels and flow out by the blood flow. At this time, the same location is given (1) "several times (for example, 3 to 8 times) for about 2 seconds (for example, 1 to 4 seconds) to give electric charges (for example, 5 to 20 seconds in succession without a gap. (It may be time)”, (2) “Stop applying charge for about 2 seconds (for example, 1 to 5 seconds)”, (3) “Move to adjacent electrode”, and (1) and (2) By carrying out, and then moving to the next electrode, and carrying out (1) and (2), the discharge of waste products is promoted by repeating the movement of the electrodes. The movement of the position of the electrode may be, for example, when the electrode is continuous with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and may be laterally spread like 4, 2, 5, 1 after the electrode 3. In addition, the charge may be applied according to the method shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

FIG. 13C is a diagram showing a fourth example of the wave output pad 200 in which the positions of the electrodes move. As shown in the figure, the wave output pad 200 includes a current-wave operating section 210 having electrodes 1 to X arranged side by side and strip-shaped electrodes arranged above and below the electrode 1 and having a length from the electrode 1 to X. It has a connection line (not shown) that electrically connects the electrode and the input/output unit 140 of the electric signal generation device 100. The polarity of each electrode is controlled by the electric signal output unit 163 that outputs an electric signal to the wave output pad 200.

In the current wave operation unit 210, any two adjacent electrodes have different polarities, and the anode and the negative electrode move rightward or leftward while maintaining the relationship. Further, the strip electrodes have different polarities on the upper side and the lower side.

(Sound wave operation section)
The acoustic wave operation unit 220 is an action unit that propagates an acoustic wave to the body to which the wave output pad 200 is attached, based on the electric signal output from the electric signal generation device 100. Specifically, the acoustic wave operation unit 220 includes a connection line 202 connected to the electric signal generation device 100 and a sound wave generation unit (not shown) that generates a sound wave. The sound wave generation unit has a small speaker structure including a coil (not shown) through which an electric signal input from the electric signal generation device 100 through the connection line 202 flows, and a diaphragm connected to the coil. ing. The sound wave generator vibrates the diaphragm when an electric signal flows through the coil, and generates a sound wave having a waveform of a composite wave.

(Electromagnetic wave operation part)
The electromagnetic wave operation unit 230 is an action unit that propagates an electromagnetic wave to the body to which the wave output pad 200 is attached, based on the electric signal output from the electric signal generation device 100. Specifically, the electromagnetic wave operation unit 230 includes a connection line 202 connected to the electric signal generation device 100 and an electromagnetic wave generation unit that generates an electromagnetic wave. The electromagnetic wave generation unit includes a coil 231 through which an electric signal input from the electric signal generation device 100 via the connection line 202 flows. The coil 231 is provided so as to go around the outer circumference of the wave output pad 200. The electromagnetic wave generation unit generates an electric field and a ground field by flowing an electric signal in the coil 231, and generates an electromagnetic wave having a waveform of a synthetic wave.

The wave output pad 200 has been described above.

[Description of operation]
When the setting information registration unit 130 receives an input of information regarding the setting via the menu screen 400 displayed on the display device 602 via the input receiving unit 110, the setting information registration unit 130 generates and stores the setting information 153 in which the input information is registered. It is stored in the unit 150.

When any of the setting information 153 is selected via the menu screen 400 (not shown) and the start button is pressed, the input reception unit 110 instructs the composite wave generation unit 161 to generate a composite wave. The synthetic wave generation unit 161 specifies the selected setting information 153 from the storage unit 150, and uses the specified setting information 153 to generate an electric signal of a synthetic wave in which a base wave and a harmonic wave are combined.

Further, when the electric wave output unit 163 specifies the wave type from the setting information 153, the electric signal output unit 163 specifies the target wave operation unit that outputs the generated electric signal, and outputs the electric signal to the wave operation unit. When the electric signal is input, the wave operation unit converts the electric signal into a corresponding type of wave and propagates the wave to the human body in contact with the wave output pad 200.

According to such an electric signal generation device 100, it is possible to control the waveform of the wave that acts on the human body according to the purpose of treatment, and to generate the wave of a waveform that allows many people to receive more satisfactory treatment. Further, according to such a wave output pad 200, various waves such as electric current, sound wave, and electromagnetic wave can be directly applied to the human body. As a result, effects such as recovery from fatigue and healing of diseases can be expected. It is also possible to apply different types of waves to the human body at the same timing. Therefore, it is possible to expect a larger action and effect as compared with the case where one type of wave is caused to act on its own.

<Second embodiment>
The electric signal generation device 100 according to the first embodiment described above synthesizes a harmonic wave, which is a high-frequency rectangular wave, on the upper end of a base wave, which is a low-frequency rectangular wave, and controls the output intensity of the harmonic wave to round the waveform. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The synthetic wave generation unit 161 of the electric signal generation device 100 according to the second embodiment generates a synthetic wave in which the base wave has a waveform rounding and the upper limit of the output intensity of the harmonic is adjusted along the upper end shape thereof. To do.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the waveform rounding formed in the fundamental wave. Such a waveform distortion of the fundamental wave is registered, for example, by correlating the waveform distortion 152f of the waveform master information 152 with the coefficient of change corresponding to the position of the fundamental wave and the upper limit value and the lower limit value, or another information ( For example, as the table information), even if the fundamental wave frequency table (waveform rounding information is associated with the fundamental wave frequency, and the harmonic frequency information with respect to the fundamental wave frequency is set in the basic frequency table) It is assumed that the settings are made in the same setting format as (Good). FIG. 14 exemplifies a case where no harmonic is set. Since the method of forming the waveform rounding of the fundamental wave is the same as the method of forming the waveform rounding of the higher harmonics, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Further, it is not necessary to set the harmonics to be combined with the fundamental wave, and for example, the state where the harmonic frequency of the waveform master information 152 is 0 indicates that the harmonics are not combined.

The composite wave generation unit 161 can form the waveform rounds of various shapes shown in the drawing into the base wave based on the information of the waveform rounding 152f registered in the waveform master information 152, for example.

FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a first example of a combined wave in which harmonics are combined according to the upper end shape of the fundamental wave. As illustrated, the synthetic wave generation unit 161 uses the waveform master information 152 to form a waveform rounding in the fundamental wave. Further, the synthetic wave generation unit 161 generates a synthetic wave in which the upper limit value of the harmonic is adjusted so as to follow the upper end shape of the base wave in which the waveform rounding is formed. It should be noted that both the fundamental wave and the harmonic wave are continuous without interruption.

FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a second example of a combined wave in which harmonics are combined according to the upper end shape of the fundamental wave. As shown in the figure, the synthetic wave generation unit 161 synthesizes the base wave and the harmonic so that the rising of the waveform to the upper end of the base wave and the falling of the waveform to the reference value are composed of harmonics. .. In such a composite wave, when the upper limit value of the harmonic reaches the upper limit value of the fundamental wave, the harmonic wave is discontinued and only the fundamental wave is generated.

The electric signal indicating the waveform of such a composite wave can also generate a wave that allows many people to receive more satisfactory treatment.

<Third embodiment>
The electric signal generation device 100 according to the third embodiment generates an electric signal indicating a waveform of a synthetic wave using external sound for a harmonic and outputs the electric signal to the acoustic wave operation unit 220 of the wave output pad 200. It should be noted that the external voice is acquired by using a microphone that is the input device 300 for the external voice or recorded data (data in the storage memory) and voice information is used. Note that the voice information may be, for example, a user's voice collected through a microphone at the time of operation, or may be a pre-recorded voice.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing waveforms of vowels ("A", "I", "U", "E", "O") emitted by humans. The synthetic wave generation unit 161 outputs, as external voices, for example, a vowel emitted by a user from a microphone (for example, “U” when a voice “Effective” is extended or “E” is extended when a voice “Effective” is extended. , Etc.) and, for example, the whole sound including a sound other than the vowel “effect” is synthesized as a harmonic into the fundamental wave. Specifically, the synthetic wave generation unit 161 generates a synthetic wave in which the vowel waveform has the upper end of the fundamental wave or the upper limit value of the vowel waveform along the upper end shape of the fundamental wave (for example, setting of the depth of harmonics). The value may be used) and is output to the wave output pad 200 having the acoustic wave operation unit 220 via the input/output unit 140.

FIG. 17A is a diagram showing an example of a waveform of a synthetic wave in which the waveform of a voice (here, a vowel is taken as an example) is synthesized with the upper end of the base wave. FIG. 17B is a diagram showing an example of a waveform of a synthetic wave in which the upper limit value of the waveform of the voice (vowel) is made to follow the upper end shape of the fundamental wave. Note that the synthetic wave generation unit 161 may generate a waveform of only harmonics of voice. Alternatively, the composite wave generation unit 161 may compress or extend the amplitude of the harmonics of the voice when matching with the shape of the fundamental wave or so as to have a desired waveform shape.

The electric signal indicating the waveform of such a composite wave can also generate a wave that allows many people to receive more satisfactory treatment.

In addition, a voice is composed of a fundamental tone and an overtone having a frequency higher than that of the fundamental tone, and a frequency called an overtone corresponding to an integer multiple of the frequency of the fundamental tone (and a higher harmonic that is a frequency component higher than the overtone) is included in the overtone. There are ingredients. The electric signal output unit 163 may output an electric signal having a waveform showing the high frequency of the vowel including the waveform of this overtone to the acoustic wave operation unit 220, and an electric signal showing the waveform of the overtone is a waveform showing harmonics of the vowel. It may be output to the acoustic wave operation unit 220 together with the electric signal. It should be noted that the overtone component may be extracted from the voice of the person receiving the treatment, or the overtone component previously stored in the storage unit 150 may be used.

By outputting such a sound wave, it can be expected that the healing effect will be enhanced in the treatment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing another example of the wave output pad 200. As illustrated, the wave output pad 200 includes a current wave operation unit 210, an acoustic wave operation unit 220, and an electromagnetic wave operation unit 230. The electromagnetic wave operation unit 230 is connected to the acoustic wave operation unit 220. The common line is configured by extending and connecting the connecting line 202. The electromagnetic wave operation unit 230 is formed by the electromagnet 250. When a current (electrical analog signal) flows through the electromagnet 250 through the connecting wire 202, an electromagnetic wave is output from the electromagnet 250.

<Other modifications>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, an interval time may be provided during which the electric signal is not output within the set time required for the treatment. Further, the output intensity of the electric signal may be gently changed at the start of the treatment, at the time of shifting to the interval time, at the time of returning to the treatment, and at the end of the treatment. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a waveform in which the output intensity is gently changed according to the situation by providing an interval time.

Specifically, the electric signal output unit 163 repeats the treatment. For example, one cool is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes, preferably within 2 minutes), and then an interval time T1 of a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds, preferably 30 seconds or more) is provided, and then the next combination entry is performed. The corresponding composite wave is output as a wave, and the set combined entries are repeatedly output controlled. The number of combined entries can be set to 1 to about 30, for example. The number (1 to n) of such combination entries may be defined in advance in the waveform master information 152 in association with the treatment purpose.

Further, the output intensity of the electric signal may be gently changed at the time T2 of the treatment, the time T3 of shifting to the interval time, the time T4 of returning to the treatment, and the time of finishing the treatment (not shown). For example, the synthetic wave generation unit 161 generates a synthetic wave in which the output intensity of the electric signal is gradually increased at the start T2 of the treatment and at the time T4 of returning from the interval time to the treatment, and at the time T3 of transition to the interval time. At the end of the treatment, a synthetic wave in which the output intensity of the electric signal is gradually weakened is generated.

By providing such an interval time, it is possible for the user to be less likely to feel tired during the operation, and it is possible to contribute to the satisfaction of the treatment by many people.

Moreover, the user can be more satisfied by gently changing the output intensity according to the situation. In particular, by gradually increasing the output intensity at the time of starting the operation or returning from the interval time, it is possible to reduce the stimulus of the wave motion felt by the human body. Further, by gradually decreasing the output intensity at the time of shifting to the interval time or at the end of the treatment, a polite impression of the treatment can be given.

The waveform shown in FIG. 19 can be formed by forming a waveform rounding on the fundamental wave and causing the upper limit value of the higher harmonic wave to follow the upper end shape of the fundamental wave. Further, the base wave may be a sine wave or a waveform similar thereto.

Note that the electric signal generation device 100 may generate a waveform digital signal in real time following the elapsed time of the treatment, convert it into an analog signal, and output it. Alternatively, the electric signal generation device 100 generates a digital signal of a composite wave of a predetermined cycle (for example, one cycle) for each combination entry and stores the digital signal in the storage unit 150 or the like, and stores the storage unit 150 as necessary. Alternatively, they may be combined in a desired arrangement order, the required output intensity and time length may be adjusted, and the digital signal thereof may be converted into an analog signal and output. Alternatively, the electric signal generation device 100 may generate the entire digital signal in advance from the start to the end of the treatment, store the digital signal in the storage unit 150 or the like, and read the digital signal for use during the treatment. At that time, the composite wave generator 606 and the input/output interface 607 serve to read a designated series of digital signals from the memory and convert them into analog signals.

As a large flow of the whole, in the combined output signal from the input/output interface 607, the value of the harmonic is obtained from the harmonic depth and the variation coefficient of the waveform rounding at the fundamental frequency, and the increase/decrease value from the start to the end of the treatment and the interval time are set. The output intensity is calculated as a digital value in the timetable corresponding to the included one cool, and is converted into analog as a combined electric signal and output according to the specified intensity. For the data in which the harmonic depth, depth distribution, waveform rounding distribution, and changes in the intensity of one cool are distributed, refer to the values set in each table, and enter the waveform from the menu or internally set waveform. The use entries can be different depending on the strength (eg hard, basic, medium, soft). Here, a digital value is first obtained in the output time table for one cool, and then one cool is output. Further, the interval timer time may not be included here. Further, the output may be performed simultaneously while directly obtaining the output value without providing the time table.

Further, a plurality of types of waves may be applied to the human body simultaneously or with a time difference. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of output timings of different wave types. In this example, a current wave and a sound wave are output at the same time, and then an electromagnetic wave is output at intervals.

According to such a treatment method, since different kinds of waves can be applied to the human body, a more effective therapeutic effect can be expected.

Moreover, although the rectangular wave is used as the fundamental wave according to the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fundamental wave may be a sine wave. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a composite wave in which sound waves are combined with a sine wave base wave.

Even when a wave based on such an electric signal having a waveform is applied to the human body, it is possible to generate a wave that allows many people to receive more satisfactory treatment.

Further, various waves may be output with a predetermined phase difference. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a waveform of a wave output with a phase difference provided. As shown in the figure, when the wavelength of one cycle of one electric signal is 1.0, the starting point of the other electric signal is shifted so that it is included in the range of 0.1 to 0.9. To provide. That is, the phase difference W is provided by shifting the wavelengths of two or more electric signals with respect to the wavelength for one period in the range of 10% to 90%. As for the phase difference W, it is preferable to shift the wavelengths in the range of 30% to 80%. Alternatively, the phase difference W is preferably such that the wavelengths are shifted in the range of 10% to 50%. The phase difference is controlled by the electric signal output unit 163.

As described above, even when the output wave having a phase difference is applied to the human body, it is possible to generate a wave for which many people can receive more satisfactory treatment, and a therapeutic effect can be expected.

For example, at low frequencies such as 19, 21, 61, 73, 96, and 124 Hz, even a weak voltage may make the body feel tight. On the other hand, it is possible to improve the tightness that a person feels by applying 3WHz, 5KHz, or 10KHz as a harmonic component to such a low frequency with a composite wave that combines the harmonics at a harmonic depth of about 20% to 60%. It is expected to have an effect. In addition, by adding 20% or more of the waveform rounding to both or one of the rising and/or the falling of the composite wave, the operation can be performed more easily. In the treatment, it goes without saying that the combination order of the combination entry of one cool is to be combined from the order of the lowest fundamental frequency among the combination entries associated with the treatment purpose ID. In addition, for example, in an operation such as low back pain, it is considered that the combination of the base frequencies that can be expected to have an effect differs depending on the person. This can be dealt with flexibly by providing a function of downloading data for waveform formation via a network such as the Internet. This is because it is possible to adjust the content of the frequency data that can be expected to be effective depending on the person.

In addition, when considering an emergency response (occurrence of a symptom that has never existed before), as a first aid, the fundamental frequency is slightly changed (for example, the fundamental frequency for each treatment purpose ID is increased or decreased every 1 Hz). The electric signal generating device 100 may be provided with a function of testing the effect by adjusting the effect.

Also, as described above, you may generate a waveform of a digital signal in real time, convert it to an analog signal in real time, and output it.However, harmonics, waveform depth, and waveform rounding are synthesized in advance with the fundamental frequency. By storing the digital signal patterns whose output intensities and time lengths have been adjusted and converted in memory, the data can be used as a model to generate analog signals in the subsequent treatments. Is also good.

In addition, for example, the electric signal generation device 100 may be a dedicated device corresponding to a treatment purpose (treatment target), and in that case, preset information (stores the treatment content and preset information) when the power is turned on. You may make it read and start the treatment based on such preset information. This makes it possible to provide a simple version that is inexpensive and has good operability. Further, for example, the convenience of repeatedly responding to a certain symptom such as having chronic illness is improved. Further, the electric signal generation device 100 may allow the user to appropriately select variations such as output intensity, waveform depth, and waveform rounding. In addition, the electric signal generation device 100 may allow the user to select a simple combination such that the treatment at a predetermined frequency (for example, 16 Hz and 21 Hz) is completed in a small number (for example, 1 cool or 2 cool). In addition, the electric signal generation device 100 is provided with a function of restarting the current treatment from the subsequent frequency (for example, 61 Hz, 73 Hz) when the previous treatment is performed only at a predetermined cycle (16 Hz and 21 Hz). Is also good.

In addition, for example, the electric signal output unit 163 of the electric signal generation device 100 has the first electrode unit (for example, the electrode 5 of FIG. 10 and FIG. ) To (c) electrode 5) outputs an electric signal generated from the waveform of only the fundamental wave, and a second electrode portion adjacent to the first electrode portion (for example, electrode 6 in FIG. 10, For the electrode 6 of FIGS. 13A to 13C and the third electrode portion (for example, the electrode 4 of FIG. 10 and the electrode 4 of FIGS. 13A to 13C), the fundamental wave and A stimulus applied to the human body from the second electrode portion and the third electrode portion rather than the first electrode portion by outputting an electric signal generated using the combined wave that is a combination of the harmonics. And an electric signal generating device which gives an impression of a gentle movement of the electrode part.

Further, the electric signal generation device 100 may have a functional unit that receives control from an external device and changes the registered content of predetermined information (for example, waveform master information described later). Specifically, the electric signal generation device 100 has a communication unit that receives a control instruction from an external device and a change unit that changes the content of registration information such as the waveform master information 152 according to the content of the instruction. .. The changing unit receives a control instruction from an external device via the communication unit, and changes the setting information or the registration information regarding the depth of the harmonic, the waveform rounding, the interval time, and the like according to the instruction content. For example, the change in the depth of these harmonics is realized by changing the value registered in the waveform master information 152.

The current wave, the sound wave, and the electromagnetic wave described above may be output so as to act on the human body at the same time, or may be output so that their timings are shifted.

100... Electric signal generation device, 110... Input receiving unit, 120... Display unit, 130... Setting information registration unit, 140... Input/output unit, 150... Storage unit, 151. .. Treatment purpose ID information, 152... Waveform master information, 153... Setting information, 160... Control section, 161,... Synthetic wave generation section, 163... Electrical signal output section, 200... Wave output pad, 300... External voice input device, 601... Input device, 602... Display device, 603... Arithmetic device, 604... Main storage device, 605... Auxiliary storage device Device, 606... Synthetic wave generator, 607... Input/output interface, 608... Bus

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An electric signal generation device for generating an electric signal for generating a wave acting on a human body,
A fundamental wave that is a low frequency, and a synthetic wave generation unit that generates a synthetic wave of a predetermined unit by synthesizing a harmonic wave having a frequency higher than the fundamental wave into the fundamental wave,
An electric signal output unit for converting the electric signal generated using the composite wave into a wave of a predetermined type and outputting it to a wave output pad for propagating to a human body ,
The electric signal output unit,
When the wave output pad has a plurality of continuous electrode portions and outputs the electric signal so as to change the position where the wave acts on the wave output pad with the passage of time, the first electrode portion mainly applies electric charge. An electric current having a weaker intensity than that of the first electrode portion is applied to the second electrode portion and the third electrode portion adjacent to the first electrode portion to give an impression of gentle movement of the electrode portion. An electric signal generating device characterized by the following. An electric signal generation device for generating an electric signal for generating a wave acting on a human body,
An electric signal output unit that outputs the electric signal to a wave output pad that converts the electric signal into a predetermined type of wave and propagates the wave to the human body,
The electric signal output unit,
When the wave output pad has a plurality of continuous electrode portions for outputting the electric signal so that the position where the wave acts on the wave output pad changes with the passage of time, the first electrode portion mainly applies electric charge. The second electrode portion and the third electrode portion, which are adjacent to each other, are supplied with an electric current having a weaker intensity than that of the first electrode portion to give an impression of gentle movement of the electrode portion. A characteristic electric signal generator. An electric signal generation device for generating an electric signal for generating a wave acting on a human body,
A fundamental wave that is a low frequency, and a synthetic wave generation unit that generates a synthetic wave of a predetermined unit by synthesizing a harmonic wave having a frequency higher than the fundamental wave into the fundamental wave,
An electric signal output unit for converting the electric signal generated using the composite wave into a wave of a predetermined type and outputting it to a wave output pad for propagating to a human body,
The electric signal output unit,
When the wave output pad has a plurality of continuous electrode portions and outputs the electric signal so as to change the position where the wave acts on the wave output pad with the passage of time, the first electrode portion mainly applies electric charge. An electric signal generated from a waveform of only the fundamental wave is output to the second electrode portion and the third electrode portion adjacent to the first electrode portion, and the fundamental wave and the harmonic By outputting an electric signal generated by using the synthesized wave that is synthesized, the stimulus given to the human body from the second electrode section and the third electrode section is weaker than the first electrode section, An electric signal generating device, which gives an impression of gentle movement of the electrode unit. The electric signal generator according to claim 1 or 3, wherein
The electrical signal generation device further comprising an adjustment conversion unit that generates an adjusted combined wave that is a combination of the predetermined units of combined waves. The electric signal generator according to claim 1 or 3, wherein
The synthetic wave generation unit,
An electric signal generation device, which generates the composite wave in which the depth, which is a ratio of the output intensity of the harmonic, is adjusted. The electric signal generator according to any one of claims 1 and 3 to 5,
The synthetic wave generation unit,
An electric signal generation device, which generates the composite wave in which the distribution position of the waveform rounding formed in the harmonic is adjusted. The electric signal generator according to any one of claims 1 and 3 to 6,
The synthetic wave generation unit,
An electric signal generation device, which generates a synthetic wave by synthesizing a human voice as a harmonic and the fundamental wave. The electric signal generator according to claim 7, wherein
The electric signal generating device, wherein the voice is a vowel. The electric signal generator according to claim 7 or 8, wherein
The electrical signal generating device is characterized in that the voice is voice of a person who receives treatment. The electrical signal generator according to claim 8, wherein
The electric signal output unit,
An electric signal generating device, which outputs an electric signal having a waveform of a harmonic overtone corresponding to a frequency of an integer multiple of the voice to the wave output pad together with an electric signal having a waveform showing a harmonic of the vowel. The electric signal generator according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The wave is an electric current, a sound wave or an electromagnetic wave,
The said wave output pad converts the electric signal of the said composite wave, and propagates the electric wave of any one of the said electric current, the said sound wave, and the said electromagnetic waves, or these to a human body, The electric signal generator characterized by the above-mentioned. The electric signal generator according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 11,
The electric signal output unit,
An electric signal generator for outputting to the wave output pad so that a phase difference occurs in the electric signal. The electric signal generator according to claim 1, wherein
The change in the position where the wave acts is either clockwise or counterclockwise.
An electric signal generator characterized by the above. The electric signal generating device according to claim 3,
The electric signal generating device is characterized in that the change of the position where the wave acts is one of a clockwise direction, a counterclockwise direction and a side-by-side direction. The electric signal generator according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 14,
Further comprising a storage unit that stores the waveform master information in which the ratio of the output intensity of the harmonic is stored in association with the position of the waveform per predetermined unit,
The distribution position of the waveform rounding in the harmonic is determined based on the waveform master information. The electric signal generator according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 15,
The electric signal output unit,
An electric signal generating device, characterized in that an interval time during which no wave is output is provided after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the operation of outputting the wave to the human body. The electric signal generator according to any one of claims 1 and 3 to 16,
The synthetic wave generation unit,
The output intensity is gently changed at the start of the operation in which the wave is output to the human body, at the time of transition to an interval time in which the wave is not output after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the operation, at the time of returning from the interval time and at the end of the operation. An electric signal generating device characterized in that it generates a synthesized wave. The electric signal generator according to any one of claims 1, 3 to 17, wherein
A communication unit that acquires a control instruction from an external device,
A storage unit that stores predetermined information,
Further comprising a changing unit for changing the registered content of the predetermined information based on the control instruction,
In the storage unit, the depth that is the ratio of the output intensity of the harmonic, the waveform rounding formed in the harmonic, and the information of the interval time at which the wave is not output are stored,
The change unit is
An electric signal generation device, characterized in that the registered contents relating to the depth, the waveform rounding, and the interval time stored in the storage unit are changed based on the control instruction.

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