JP7126275B2 - Control system for beauty treatment equipment - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a control system for a beauty treatment device for a user to perform treatment by himself/herself.

Commonly used beauty treatment devices include epilators that inactivate hair roots by emitting light toward the user's skin, and devices that activate cells under the skin by emitting ultrasonic waves. There are facial equipment and so on. An optical epilator, which is one example, is described in Patent Document 1, for example.

JP 2015-211821 A

In order to use the beauty treatment apparatus as described in Patent Document 1, appropriate light and ultrasonic waves differ depending on the site to be treated, the mode of use of the beauty treatment machine, and the policy of treatment. It is necessary to perform the operation after setting in advance.

In addition, in order to actually perform treatments that are effective in beauty, it is necessary to handle high-energy light and ultrasonic waves, which could lead to injuries and accidents depending on the intensity of the settings.

For the above reasons, it has been necessary for a practitioner with a certain degree of experience to perform the treatment using the beauty treatment apparatus.

However, especially when performing a pubic hair removal treatment called VIO hair removal, many users feel embarrassed to show the area to be treated to the operator, and the user can perform the treatment by himself regardless of the operator. A device capable of

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a beauty treatment machine that allows a user to perform treatment safely and effectively.

The present invention for solving the above problems includes a beauty treatment machine that performs beauty treatment, and a control unit that controls the beauty treatment machine according to arbitrarily changeable setting items. and a supply device for supplying the energy to the emission device, and the control section has change restriction means for restricting the change of the setting item by the user. This is the control system for the treatment machine.

By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to restrict the change of the setting items by the user while changing the setting items so as to suit the user. It becomes possible to provide a beauty treatment machine.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control unit forms a plurality of manageable presets by enclosing a plurality of the setting items.

With such a configuration, the user can collectively change the setting items for each comprehensive preset, so that the setting items can be selected more easily.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control section has recording means for recording the change result of the setting item.

With such a configuration, it is possible to record the changed setting items. Therefore, when a user who uses the same setting items visits, it is necessary to change the setting items according to the user. disappears.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the beauty treatment machine includes a skin information measuring device capable of measuring information on the user's skin, and the control unit, based on the information obtained by the skin information measuring device, Change the setting item.

By adopting such a configuration, the user can objectively select the setting items suitable for him/herself, so that the treatment can be performed more simply and effectively.

By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to collectively manage a plurality of setting items, and to save an effective group of setting items and to use them easily.

In a preferred form of the invention, said emitting device emits electromagnetic waves of a specific wavelength.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a safe and effective epilator or the like using electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic waves referred to here include visible light, laser light, radio waves, and the like, and multiple types of electromagnetic waves may be emitted simultaneously.

In a preferred form of the invention, said emitting device emits ultrasound waves of a specific frequency.

By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to provide a safe and effective ultrasonic facial treatment device or the like. The ultrasonic waves referred to here include, for example, HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), and may be emitted simultaneously with the above electromagnetic waves.

In a preferred form of the invention, said emitting device emits an electric current.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a massager or the like that provides safe and effective electrical stimulation. The current referred to here is preferably close to nerve current.

In a preferred form of the invention, the beauty treatment machine is surrounded by a partition.

With such a configuration, the user can perform treatment without worrying about being seen by others.

With the above configuration, it is possible to provide a beauty treatment machine that allows the user to safely and effectively perform the treatment by himself/herself.

1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic treatment machine, according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flow chart of the control system of the controller according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a screen of the control unit during the selection process according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a screen of the control unit during the release process according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a screen of the control unit during a modified release process according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a screen of the control unit during a change recording process according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a display example showing a screen of the control unit during the selection process according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 10 is an example display representing a screen of the control unit during the release process, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 10 is a display example showing a screen of a control unit during a change recording process according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a diagram representing a space in which a beauty treatment machine is utilized, according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A beauty treatment machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In addition, the embodiment shown below is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to each of the following embodiments.
Moreover, the code|symbol X represents the beauty treatment machine X in these figures.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a beauty treatment machine X. As shown in this figure, the beauty treatment machine X includes a discharge device 1, a supply device 2, a locking portion 3, a carriage portion 4, and a skin information device. A measuring device 5 and a controller D are provided.

The emission device 1 converts electrical energy supplied from a supply device 2, which will be described later, into a form suitable for treatment, and emits the converted energy to the user's skin.
The discharge device 1 is composed of a gun-type discharge device main body 11, a discharge port 12 for discharging energy, and a discharge switch 13 for controlling discharge.

The discharge device main body 11 has therein a conversion mechanism for converting electric energy supplied from the supply device 2 described later into a state suitable for treatment and a cooling mechanism for water-cooling the discharge port 12. A locking hole 111 that is locked to the stop portion 3 is provided.

The emission port 12 is used while the user is in contact with the site to be treated, and emits the energy converted by the conversion mechanism after appropriately concentrating or diffusing it.

The discharge switch 13 is provided at a position where the user's thumb or forefinger is positioned when the user holds the discharge device 1 , and controls the discharge port 12 . Preferably, the energy is designed to be released only when the release switch 13 is depressed.

When the emission device main body 11 is, for example, an epilator, a xenon lamp or an LED lamp is used as the conversion mechanism, and the supplied electrical energy is converted into light energy and thermal energy.
The generated energy is applied to the user's skin through the emission port 12, and acts on the hair roots to produce a depilatory effect.

Further, when the emission device main body 11 is, for example, a facial device, an ultrasonic wave generator is used as a conversion mechanism, and the supplied electrical energy is converted into ultrasonic vibrations.
The generated ultrasonic vibration acts on the subcutaneous cells of the user through the emission port 12, thereby producing a cosmetic effect.

Further, when the emission device main body 11 is, for example, a massager, a micro-current generator that generates a micro-current is used as a conversion mechanism, and the supplied electrical energy is adjusted to be close to the nature of nerve current and emitted. be.
The generated minute electric current acts on the nervous system and muscles of the user through the skin to produce a massage effect.

Note that the conversion mechanism and the emission port 12 may be configured to emit electric pulses, ions, etc. by operating the emission switch 13 .

In addition, the intensity of the energy emitted from the emission port 12, the intermittent interval, the number of times of emission, etc., are adjusted by the controller D, which will be described later.

The supply device 2 is provided with a condenser capable of storing a large amount of electric power and a cooling water system for discharging the generated heat to the outside in order to generate electric energy necessary for treatment. Further, outside the supply device 2, there are provided a control unit mounting unit 21 on which the control unit D is placed, a power supply unit 22 for supplying electricity to the supply device 2, and an electric power stored in the supply device 2 to the discharge device 1. It has a transmission part 23 for supplying.

The control unit mounting portion 21 is provided so as to protrude in the lateral direction of the supply device 2, and is preferably positioned at a height that can be touched by a hand when the user is seated. It is preferable to have a mechanism that can freely adjust the height.
Further, the control section D is configured to be detachable from the control section mounting section 21, and may be operated by wireless communication.
In the present embodiment, the control unit mounting portion 21 and the control unit D are connected via a hinge H, so that the control unit D is rotatable in the attached state. .

In this embodiment, the power source unit 22 is configured to be able to supply power from the outside. may be used in combination.

The transmission part 23 connects the discharge device 1 and the supply device 2, and is provided therein with a conductor for transmitting electric energy and a hose for supplying cooling water.

The locking part 3 is a member that locks the discharge device 1 and the skin information measuring device 5 to be described later when not in use. It is configured by the locking portion main body 32 .

The projecting portion 31 is a columnar member, and for example, a hollow pipe may be used.

The locking portion main body 32 is composed of a fitting portion 321 configured to be movable in the vertical direction while being fitted to the projecting portion 31, and a fastener 322 having an end projecting upward, A locking hole 111 provided in the ejection device 1 is configured to be locked to a fastener 322 .

The locking portion 3 allows the user to fix the discharge device 1 in a position that is easy to remove and prevents the discharge opening 12 from coming into contact with contaminated surfaces.

A plurality of ejection devices 1 and locking portions 3 may be provided, respectively, and it is preferable to use ejection devices 1 having different modes.
By adopting such a configuration, the user can change the ejection device 1 to be used according to the form of use.

The carriage portion 4 is composed of a main body placement portion 41 on which the main body is placed in a fixed state, and a wheel portion 42 provided below the main body placement portion 41 .

The main body mounting portion 41 is a plate-like member having a surface capable of covering the entire lower surface of the supply device 2, and is fixed to the supply device 2 by a penetrating member such as a screw.

The wheel portion 42 is configured to be rotatable about the axis of the wheel portion 42 and the vertical direction of the wheel portion 42, and the weight of the supply device 2 is distributed in the lower part of the main body mounting portion 41. Three or more are provided at possible positions.
Moreover, it is preferable that the wheel portion 42 is provided with a lock mechanism capable of controlling the rotation of the wheel.

The skin information measuring device 5 is a measuring device having substantially the same shape as the emission device 1, and measures skin information by bringing the device into contact with the skin.
Skin information includes, for example, skin color, elasticity, water content, texture, thickness of subcutaneous fat layer, and the like.

Furthermore, the skin information measuring device 5 is configured to be able to communicate with the control section D, and is configured to be able to display the measurement results on the control section D. FIG.

The controller D and the control system S will be described below with reference to FIGS.
3 to 6 are schematic diagrams of screens displayed on the control unit D. FIG.

In this embodiment, the control unit D is a liquid crystal touch panel, and according to the control system S, displays a predetermined GUI. The control system S determines the setting item Q and controls the discharge device 1 based on it. Note that the controller D may be of a pressure-sensitive type or a capacitance type.

Here, the setting items Q include the output amount of energy emitted from the emission device 1, the density, the width, the temperature of the emission port 12, and the like. Moreover, when energy is released intermittently, it is preferable to be able to set the intermittent interval, the duration of each energy release, and the limit on the number of times of energy release.

In addition, it is preferable that the setting item Q allows the user to set a time limit for performing treatment with the ejection device 1 . By adopting such a configuration, the time required for treatment per person is limited, and one beauty treatment machine X can be used by more users.

Also, the preset P is an aggregate that collectively manages a plurality of items.
For example, in the case of a photo-epilator, a preset P is created according to management items such as gender, area to be treated, and skin color. A preset P is created according to management items such as
By using the preset P, the setting items Q can be managed intuitively and easily.

Note that a preset P that collectively manages a plurality of presets P may be used. That is, the upper preset P1 manages a plurality of middle presets P2, the middle preset P2 manages a plurality of lower presets P3, and the lower preset P3 manages a plurality of setting items Q.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that the upper preset P1 is gender, the middle preset P2 is the part to be treated, and the lower preset P3 is skin color.

The control system S is set in a start-up step S1 in which predetermined processing is performed at start-up, a caution step S2 in which the user is alerted, a selection step S3 in which the user selects a preset P by himself, and a selection step S3. A discharge step S4 for controlling the discharge device 1 according to the setting item Q is included.

Furthermore, the control system S includes a change step S5 in which the setting of the setting item Q can be changed for each preset P.
The change step S5 includes a change discharge step S51 in which the discharge device 1 can be operated while changing the setting of the setting item Q, and a change discharge step S51 in which the setting item Q can be changed for each preset P and the value thereof can be recorded. A change recording step S52 is included.

Further, it is necessary to go through the change restricting means M to shift from the starting step S1, the selecting step S3 and the releasing step S4 to the changing step S5.
On the other hand, it is preferable that the transition from the change step S5 to the activation step S1, the selection step S3 and the release step S4 can be performed without any particular restrictions.

In the startup step S1, error checking is mainly performed.
This error check includes checking the condition of the cooling water and checking whether each system is energized.

If no abnormality is detected in the startup step S1, the process proceeds to the attention step S2.
In the caution step S2, the control unit D displays caution points necessary for performing the treatment safely, thereby alerting the user. At this time, it is preferable to display a simple explanatory video about how to use the device.

After the attention step S2, the process proceeds to the selection step S3.
The screen displayed on the control unit D during the selection step S3 is as shown in FIG. This screen includes a group of selectable high-level presets P1 and a group of selectable middle-level presets P2. is configured to

Further, a continuation button R and a reverse button B are arranged on the screen in the selection step S3.
By selecting the continue button R with the upper preset P1 and the middle preset P2 selected, it is possible to proceed to the release step S4 with the preset selected.
Also, by selecting the backward button B, it is possible to shift to the attention step S2.

On the other hand, in the selection step S3, an appropriate preset P may be selected based on the information obtained by the skin information measuring device 5, which has been measured in advance, regardless of the above steps.

In the ejection step S4, the ejection device 1 is operated according to the setting item Q corresponding to the selected preset P.
The screen displayed on the controller D during the discharging step S4 is as shown in FIG. This screen includes a group of selectable low-level presets P3 and a portion displaying setting items Q corresponding to the selected low-level preset P3.

Further, a continuation button R and a reverse button B are arranged on the screen in the release step S4.
By selecting the continue button R with the lower preset P3 selected, the control of the discharge device 1 corresponding to the setting item Q can be started. At this time, it is desirable to display an animation that schematically illustrates the state of ejection on the display section DS in order to notify the user that control of the ejection device 1 has started.
It should be noted that the control can be stopped by selecting the continuation button R again in the state in which the control has been started.
Also, by selecting the backward button B, it is possible to shift to the attention step S2.

In this embodiment, the setting item Q includes the above-described time limit and limit on the number of discharge times.
It is preferable that they are displayed by indicators that express the remaining time limit for the set time limit and the remaining number of times of discharge for the set number of times of discharge by length, and both indicators are arranged in parallel. is preferred.
With such a configuration, the user can grasp and adjust the pace of his/her own treatment.

Further, by selecting the restriction cancellation button MX displayed in the selection step S3 and the release step S4, it is possible to shift to the change restriction means M. FIG.
Further, it may be possible to shift to the change restricting means M from the start-up step S1.

The change restricting means M is a means for restricting the user's change so that the user cannot easily cancel the change.
That is, in this embodiment, the change restricting means M requests the input of the password. Then, only when the password matches the preset one, the process proceeds to the changing step S5.
In addition to the above method, the change restricting means M may use a security key or a physical key.

Further, in the modified release step S51, the treatment can be performed while adjusting the setting item Q.
The screen displayed on the controller D during the modified release step S51 is as shown in FIG. This screen includes a group of selectable low-level presets P3 and a portion for displaying setting items Q corresponding to the selected low-level preset P3. A setting adjustment button QX is provided for changing the value of .
As a result, it becomes possible to carry out the treatment in the same manner as the conventional beauty treatment machine.

In the change recording step S52, the value of the setting item Q corresponding to each preset P can be saved.
The screen displayed on the controller D during the change recording step S52 is as shown in FIG. This screen includes a group of selectable high-level presets P1, a group of selectable middle-level presets P2, a group of selectable low-level presets P3, and a setting item Q whose value can be changed by the setting adjustment button QX. and a recording button CX functioning as recording means C for saving the changed setting item Q value.

In the recording means C, the value of the setting item Q can be saved for each preset P selected by the selection button SL, and the changed information of the setting item Q is reflected in the selection step S3 and the release step S4.

7 to 9 show examples of screens actually displayed on the controller D, and FIG. 7 corresponds to FIG. 3, FIG. 8 corresponds to FIG. 4, and FIG. 9 corresponds to FIG. there is

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a mode in which the invention according to this embodiment is used. Incidentally, in this figure, the dashed line represents the portion hidden by the partition 6 in front.

In this embodiment, the beauty treatment machine X and the chair Y on which the user of the beauty treatment machine X can sit are surrounded by a partition 6 .

The partition 6 includes a pole member 61 protruding from the floor surface, a bridging member 62 which is a wire connecting the pole members 61 at the top, and a cloth member 63 suspended from the bridging member 62. By sliding the cloth material 63 sideways in the direction in which the bridging material 62 is bridging, the degree of partitioning can be changed.
The partition 6 may be provided by a method using a partition or a method using a private room instead of the method according to the present embodiment. The partition 6 is preferably about 1.9 m x 1.2 m wide and at least 2 m high.

The method of using the present invention is described below.
The present invention is used by users who perform their own treatments and supervisors who supervise their treatments and provide appropriate support.

First, the supervisor activates the beauty treatment machine X and causes the control system S to proceed to the change recording step S52 through the change restricting means M.

Next, the supervisor changes the setting items according to the user's mode of use and the state of the device. In the change recording step S52, the upper preset P1, the middle preset P2, and the lower preset P3 are selected in this order, the corresponding setting items are changed by the setting adjustment button QX, and the changes made by the recording means C are saved. After that, the process proceeds to caution step S2, the beauty treatment machine X is handed over to the user, and the partition 6 provided around the beauty treatment machine X is closed.

Next, in the attention step S2, the user understands the caution displayed on the control unit D, presses the continuation button R, and proceeds to the selection step S3.

Next, the user selects the preset P and then selects the continue button R to proceed to the release step S4.

Finally, in the release step S4, the user selects the continuation button R and presses the release switch 13 while the release port 12 is in contact with the site to be treated.

With the above configuration, it is possible to provide a beauty treatment machine that allows the user to perform treatment safely and effectively.

Further, when the user uses the beauty treatment machine, the setting of the setting item Q can be changed simply by selecting the preset P, so the operation of the beauty treatment machine X becomes easy to understand and simple.

Further, by providing the carriage 4, the beauty treatment machine X can be easily moved, and the installation location can be easily changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, since it is possible to shift from various processes to the change process S5, the supervisor can quickly respond when an abnormality occurs.

In addition, since the beauty treatment machine X according to this embodiment has a plurality of presets P, one beauty treatment machine X can quickly perform treatments corresponding to various users.

In addition, since it is necessary to perform the warning step S2 before using the beauty treatment machine X, the user can safely use the beauty treatment machine X while being alerted.

1 Ejection device 11 Ejection device main body 111 Locking hole 12 Ejection port 13 Release switch 2 Feeding device 21 Control unit mounting unit 22 Power source unit 23 Transmission unit 3 Locking unit 31 Projecting unit 32 Locking unit main unit 4 Carriage unit 41 Main unit Mounting unit 42 Wheel unit 5 Skin information measuring device 6 Partition 61 Pole member 62 Bridge material 63 Cloth material D Control unit P Preset Q Setting item X Beauty treatment machine Y Chair

Claims (6)

A beauty treatment machine that performs hair removal treatment, and a control unit that controls the beauty treatment machine according to arbitrarily changeable setting items,
The cosmetic treatment machine comprises an emission device for emitting energy to the user's skin and a supply device for supplying the energy to the emission device,
The control unit collectively manages a plurality of the setting items, and a plurality of presets that can collectively set a plurality of the setting items by selection by the user;
a changing means capable of changing settings of setting items for each preset;
recording means for recording a change result of setting of the setting item for each preset by the changing means;
a change restriction means for restricting the change of the setting item by the user;
A control system for the beauty treatment machine, wherein the plurality of presets includes a sub-preset for selecting a skin color, and the sub-preset displays a color corresponding to the skin color on the control unit. 2. The control system for a beauty treatment machine according to claim 1, wherein said control unit simultaneously displays a plurality of said presets. 3. A control system for a beauty treatment machine according to claim 1, wherein said setting items include a time limit item for limiting the time for the user to perform the treatment. The beauty treatment machine includes a skin information measuring device capable of measuring skin information of the user,
4. The control system for a beauty treatment machine according to claim 1, wherein said control unit displays measurement results obtained by said skin information measuring device. A control system for a beauty treatment machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said emitting device emits electromagnetic waves of a specific intensity. A control system for a beauty treatment machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the periphery is surrounded by a partition.

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