JPH1199190A - Device for recovering asthenopia - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve comfort of use by considering so as to avoid current- carrying to eyeballs while simultaneously stimulating many meridian points. SOLUTION: Since a control means 3 controls output of an electric stimulating pulse by controlling a signal generating means 4, many meridian points can be simultaneously stimulated, and the control means 3 can control output to consider such as to avoid current-carrying to eyeballs, and the control means 3 can control output such as to change a stimulating level and a stimulating position, and a use feeling can be improved. A nerve existing in a subcutaneous tissue of a stimulating area can be stimulated with high efficiency by electric stimulating through electrode probes 9 with respective stimulating points by a low frequency stimulating pulse on the basis of such matters, and asthenopia can be efficiently recovered.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an eye strain recovery apparatus for electrically stimulating at least nerves near an eye to recover eye strain.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, asthenopia is a phenomenon in which the focus is frequently changed when the viewpoint is fixed for a long time during work using an OA device such as a word processor or a personal computer or when driving over a long distance. In some cases, the muscles for adjusting the focus become nervous or tired, and the ability to adjust the viewpoint is reduced, which is felt as eye fatigue.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Sho 62-268572 discloses an eye strain recovery apparatus for recovering such eye strain. This is by applying an electromagnetic field to a specific part located near the eye and effective for asthenopia,
The goal was to prevent eye strain.

[0004]

However, in the above-described conventional configuration, an electromagnetic field can be applied only to one site (one stimulation point) among acupoints (so-called acupoints) located near the eye. Multipoint simultaneous electrical stimulation was not possible. In addition, no consideration is given to preventing the eyeball from being energized when the electromagnetic field is applied to the specific portion. Furthermore, since the stimulus site is fixed, the user may become accustomed to the electrical stimulus, resulting in a reduced feeling of use.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems. At the same time, it is possible to stimulate many acupuncture points, and at the same time, it is designed to avoid energization of the eyeball and improve the feeling of use. It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for recovering vital energy.

[0006]

An eye strain recovery apparatus of the present invention is an eye strain recovery apparatus for applying electrical stimulation to at least nerves in a subcutaneous tissue of a living body, and generates an electrical stimulation pulse. Signal generating means, control means for controlling the signal generating means to control the output of the electrical stimulation pulse, and an electrode probe for applying the electrical stimulation pulse from the signal generating means to a stimulation point of a living body. Is what you do.

[0007] To relieve eye strain, it is necessary to remove lactic acid accumulated in the tired focusing muscles or to relieve tension in the tense focusing muscles (ciliary body and chin body). . Therefore, by stimulating the nerves in the subcutaneous tissue near the eye with low-frequency pulses, the autonomic nerves can be stimulated, and the tension of the contracted ciliary body and Chin body in the eyeball can be relaxed, and By promoting blood circulation, eye strain can be recovered. Therefore, it is necessary to apply a low-frequency pulse to the acupuncture point in order to effectively stimulate the nerve existing in the subcutaneous tissue.

According to the above configuration, the control means controls the signal generating means to control the output of the electrical stimulation pulse, so that it is possible to stimulate many acupoints at the same time. The output can be controlled by the control means, and the output control such as changing the stimulus level or the stimulus position can be performed by the control means, so that the usability can be improved. Based on this fact, nerves existing in the subcutaneous tissue in the stimulation area can be stimulated with high efficiency by the electrical stimulation through the electrode probe at each stimulation point by the electrical stimulation pulse. Fatigue recovery can be performed efficiently.

[0009] Preferably, the electrode probe in the eye strain recovery apparatus of the present invention is disposed at a position corresponding to acupoints (so-called acupoints) where nerves are located near the skin surface.

With this configuration, it is possible to efficiently recover eyestrain by applying a low-frequency pulse to the acupuncture point.

Further, preferably, a plurality of electrode probes are provided around the eye in the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention.

According to this configuration, many acupuncture points effective for recovery from asthenopia are scattered. Therefore, by stimulating many acupoints at once, the effect of recovery from asthenopia is high.

Further, preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to the present invention controls the output of the signal generating means so that a pair of anode and cathode electrode probes which do not cross the eyeball is selected.

[0014] With this configuration, since the electrode probe position is selected so as not to energize the eyeball, it becomes possible to apply an electrical stimulus without generating a flash.

Further, preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye strain of the present invention controls the output to the signal generating means so as to energize while sequentially changing the pair of the anode and cathode electrode probes to be energized. And

With this configuration, if a cyclic energization pattern is performed, the same portion near the eye is not continuously stimulated, so that it is difficult to get used to the energization stimulus, and the stimulus sensation can be obtained continuously. It is possible to improve the feeling.

Further, preferably, in the eye strain recovery apparatus of the present invention, the plurality of electrode probes are arranged in a closed loop at positions corresponding to the vicinity of the eye.

With this configuration, if the current is controlled so that the electrode probe pair is sequentially changed along the closed loop around the eye so as to energize, the current does not cross the eyeball and the stimulation pulse is safely transmitted to the nerve near the eye. Can be granted.

Further, preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye strain of the present invention comprises the step of changing the pair of electrode probes continuously or intermittently in the direction in which the pair of energized electrode probes becomes a closed loop around the eye. The output is controlled so that energization is performed sequentially.

According to this configuration, if current is sequentially applied to each pair of electrode probes along the flow of the closed loop around the eye, the current does not cross the eyeball. In addition, it is possible to limit the current to be selectively applied only to the electrode pair having the relationship of the stimulation position where the current does not cross the eyeball, and it is possible to massage around the eye by switching the current along the closed loop flow. In addition, there is an advantage that it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention is arranged such that a pair of energized electrode probes is mixed in a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction in which the pair of energized electrode probes forms a closed loop around the eye, and is continuous or intermittent. Then, the output is controlled so that energization is performed sequentially while changing the pair of electrode probes.

With this configuration, it is possible to obtain a further massage effect around the eyes, and there is an advantage that it is difficult for the living body to get used to the electrical stimulation.

Preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention is characterized in that, when the energized electrode pair is energized continuously or intermittently along the flow of the closed loop, the control is performed with the right eye side. The output control is performed so that the left eye side is alternately subjected to the stimulus processing one round at a time.

According to this configuration, there is an advantage that the surroundings of the left and right eyes can be massaged evenly, a feeling of use can be obtained around both eyes, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Still preferably, in the apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to the present invention, there is a specific pair of electrode probes which are arranged around the eye and are not energized among the pair of electrode probes.

With this configuration, it is possible to conduct electricity along a closed loop while maintaining an appropriate stimulation level.

Preferably, in the apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to the present invention, a plurality of pairs of electrode probes are arranged at symmetrical positions around the left eye and the right eye, respectively, and the control means controls the left eye and the right eye. The output is controlled such that the left and right eyes sequentially and alternately energize the pair of electrode probes at symmetrical positions around the electrode probe.

With this configuration, the periphery of the eye can be massaged equally to the left and right, the effect is not biased, and there is an advantage that it is difficult to get used to the stimulus.

Further, preferably, in the apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to the present invention, a plurality of pairs of electrode probes are arranged at positions around the eyes that are line-symmetric between the left eye and the right eye, and the control means includes a pair of electrode probes. The output control is performed such that the left eye and the right eye alternately sequentially energize the pair of electrode probes disposed at asymmetric positions around the eyes that are line-symmetric between the right eyes.

With this configuration, it is possible to massage the periphery of the eye equally to the left and right, and there is an advantage that the stimulation effect is not biased and that it is difficult to get used to the electrical stimulation.

Further, preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye fatigue of the present invention controls the output so that power is supplied between the electrode probes connecting the same type of acupuncture point around the eye symmetrically with respect to both eyes.

According to this configuration, the acupuncture points at the same position near the eyes can be stimulated to conduct electricity equally to the left and right, and the effect is not biased.
There is an advantage that it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention gradually increases the voltage level of the electrical stimulation pulse group output from the signal generating means at the beginning of energization, and energizes the electrical stimulation pulse group. Output control is performed so that the voltage level at the end time is gradually reduced.

With this configuration, the stimulus feeling at the start and end of energization becomes soft.

Further, preferably, the control means in the eye strain recovery apparatus of the present invention controls the output so that the output pulse groups overlap between pairs of adjacent electrode probes.

With this configuration, since the output is between adjacent pairs of electrode probes, it is possible to apply an electrical stimulus without crossing the eye when energizing, and output pulse groups between the outputs overlap. So that the time for switching the pair of electrode probes to be energized is reduced, and as a result,
The efficiency of the electrical stimulation in a certain period can be improved, which ultimately leads to a reduction in the total treatment time.

Further, preferably, the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention has an operation section capable of adjusting the stimulation level between the electrode probes.

With this configuration, the stimulus level between each electrode probe can be appropriately set, so that it is possible to reduce the stimulating effect due to the insufficient power supply output and the stimulus feeling due to the excessive power supply output.

Further, preferably, in the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention, an output level ratio is set in advance between each electrode probe, and the signal generating means includes an electric stimulation pulse in accordance with the output level ratio. Is generated.

According to this configuration, the electric stimulation pulse is generated in accordance with the output level ratio set for each electrode probe, so that when the sensitivity of the stimulation is clear, the output level adjustment must be performed in advance by the device. By setting on the side, it is possible to reduce the troublesome manual adjustment of the output level such as a knob.

Further, preferably, in the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention, a storage means for storing an output level of an individual between each electrode probe is provided, and the signal generating means comprises: each electrode probe stored in the storage means. The electrical stimulation pulse is generated in accordance with the output level of the individual at every interval.

With this configuration, it is possible to reproduce the output level value used last time, and it is not necessary to adjust the output level from the beginning, so that no labor is required. At the same time, if you have an output level reset function for those who have never used it, you can initialize the output level and adjust the output level from the beginning. .

Further, preferably, the control means in the eye fatigue recovery apparatus of the present invention is such that the electrode probe has at least two electrodes for each stimulation point, and the electrode probe has one electrode for each stimulation point. The configuration is such that polarity control is performed so as to be constituted by two cathodes.

With this configuration, the current supply to the negative electrode can always be reduced, regardless of the polarity of the electrode probe, because the current supply is controlled so that the area of the cathode of the electrode probe is twice the area of the anode. Thus, it is possible to reduce the stimulus and to alleviate it.

Further, preferably, the control means in the eye strain recovery apparatus of the present invention is such that the electrode probe is a pair of electrode probes adjacent to each other in common and continuously or intermittently along a closed loop around the vicinity of the eye. The output is controlled so that energization is performed sequentially while changing the pair of adjacent electrode probes.

According to this configuration, while reducing the stimulus sensation of the negative electrode of the electrode probe, current is supplied to the eye so as not to cross the eye, so that the eye moves continuously or intermittently along the flow of the closed loop. By applying electricity, a massage effect around the eyes can be created.

Further, preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention is arranged such that the electrode probes are clockwise and counterclockwise along a closed loop around the vicinity of the eye with a pair of adjacent electrode probes. And the output is controlled so that energization is performed sequentially while changing the pair of adjacent electrode probes continuously or intermittently.

With this configuration, there is an advantage that a further massage effect around the eyes can be obtained, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

More preferably, the control means in the apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to the present invention is arranged such that the electrode probe has a pair of electrode probes which are commonly adjacent to each other. Are mixed, and when energization is performed successively or successively while changing pairs of adjacent electrode probes, output control is performed so that the right eye side and the left eye side are alternately stimulated one round at a time.

According to this configuration, since the area of the negative electrode is about twice as large as the area of the positive electrode, the right and left eyes alternately switch the energization along a closed loop, so that the sense of irritation of the negative electrode can be reduced.
There is the advantage that the area around the left and right eyes can be massaged evenly, a feeling of use can be obtained around both eyes, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Further, preferably, the control means in the eye strain recovery apparatus of the present invention gradually reduces the current output between one electrode probe and simultaneously increases the current output between the other electrode probes. The output is controlled so that the power is supplied so that the power is supplied.

According to this configuration, since the energization having the soft transfer function is sequentially shifted to the pair of the electrode probes 9 along the closed loop, the stimulus at the time of the energization switching can be reduced.

Further, preferably, the electrode probe in the apparatus for recovering asthenopia of the present invention is configured so that it can be attached to the skin.

According to this configuration, since each electrode probe is attached to the skin, it is possible to attach it to a favorite stimulation position without being conscious of various acupoints.
Further, if this electrode probe is attached to a part where tenderness is felt when a finger pressure is applied, it becomes possible to massage a tired part more effectively.

Further, preferably, the electrode probe in the eye strain recovery apparatus of the present invention is configured to be able to be attached to the skin, and has an electrode shape according to the condition of the skin to be attached.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the adhesive force to the skin, and it is possible to carry out appropriate energization.

Furthermore, preferably, the frequency of the electrical stimulation pulse in the eye strain recovery apparatus of the present invention is set to 0.5 Hz.
To 1000 Hz.

With this configuration, by setting the frequency of the electrical stimulation pulse to a low frequency, nerve endings existing in the subcutaneous tissue can be stimulated with high efficiency, and eyestrain can be efficiently recovered. It becomes possible.

[0059]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the apparatus for recovering eye strain according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments near the eyes.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the low-frequency pulse generator of FIG.
FIG. 2 is a picture diagram of an eye showing a stimulation area by the electrode probe of FIG. 1.

In FIG. 1, a low-frequency pulse generator 1 as an eye strain recovery device includes a power source 2 such as a battery,
Control means 3 for performing stimulus level control, output control in various modes, etc., and signal generating means 4 for generating stimulus pulses
Operating means 5 for operating the control contents of the control means 3
An output unit 6 as a notification unit that is controlled by the control unit 3 and that displays the current operation content in a liquid crystal display or outputs a sound such as a guide sound or an end sound in each mode according to the control program to notify the operation status; It has a plurality of electrode probes 9 connected to the output end of the signal generating means 4 via a lead wire 7 and applying an electric low-frequency stimulation by a stimulation pulse to each stimulation point of the living body 8.

The control means 3 receives a DC power supply from the power supply means 2 and controls a microcomputer comprising a central processing unit (CPU) and its peripheral circuits (not shown), and a control program. And a storage unit (not shown) for storing the control data and the like. The control means 3 to which the operating means 5 is connected includes at least an electrode probe 9 which is a pair of electrodes of an anode and a cathode.
The signal generation means 4 is connected to the signal generation means 4 connected to the control means 5 and generates a stimulus pulse at a low frequency with an arbitrary output voltage and pulse width based on the driving conditions set by the operation means 5. By outputting to at least a pair of electrode probes 9, electrical low-frequency stimulation can be applied to nerves and muscles below the stimulating region of the living body indicated by the hatched area A in FIG. In FIG. 2, a hatched portion A indicates a stimulation area near the eye to be stimulated and is not shown in the first embodiment, but a portion corresponding to the binocular portion having substantially the same shape as the hatched portion A penetrates. The electrode probe 9 is disposed on the mask-shaped base body, and is configured to be able to abut on the surrounding skin near both eyes. Further, the electrode probe 9 may not be provided on the mask-shaped base but may be configured as a single body. Further, the shape of the electrode probe 9 may be a circular or rectangular plate-like body, or may be a shape corresponding to another so-called acupoint shape or a shape such as an eye-nose-brow.

The power supply 2, the control means 3, the signal generating means 4, the operating means 5, and the output means 6 constitute a device main body 10 for supplying a stimulus pulse. An electrode probe 9 for applying an electrical stimulus is connected via a cable with a lead wire 7.

A hatched portion A covering the hatched portion A in FIG.
An electrode probe 9 is disposed on a base (not shown) having substantially the same shape as that of the eye, at a position corresponding to each stimulating point such as a so-called acupoint near the eye, and abuts near the eye. An electrical stimulus can be given from the probe 9. As described above, the base (not shown) covering the hatched portion A in FIG. 2 holding the electrode probe 9 disposed at a position corresponding to each stimulation point near the eye is placed on the eye. A low-frequency pulse can be applied to subcutaneous tissues such as nerves and muscles near the eye from the electrode probe 9 at each nearby stimulation point.

Therefore, the control means 3 sets the signal generation means 4
To control the output of the electrical stimulation pulse, it is possible to stimulate many acupoints at the same time, and it is also possible to control the output of the control means 3 so as to avoid energization of the eyeball, and Output control such as changing the stimulus level and the stimulus position can also be performed by the control means 3, and the usability can be improved. Based on such a fact, the nerves and the like existing in the subcutaneous tissue in the stimulation area indicated by the hatched area A in FIG. 2 are raised by the electrical stimulation through the electrode probe 9 at each stimulation point by the low frequency stimulation pulse. The stimulation can be performed efficiently, and the eyestrain can be efficiently recovered.

(Embodiment 2) In this embodiment 2, when a low-frequency stimulation pulse is applied to the skin near the eye, a nerve ending portion existing near the eye is used in order to make the electrical stimulation reach the nerve more efficiently. Is applied with a low-frequency stimulation pulse.

FIG. 3 is a picture diagram near the eye showing stimulation points by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The members having the same operational effects as those of FIGS. 1 and 2 include: The same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.

In FIG. 3, each electrode probe 9 to which the signal generating means 4 of the apparatus main body 10 is connected via a cable with a lead wire 7 corresponds to the position of acupoints (so-called acupoints) where there is a nerve near the skin surface. It is arranged at a position of a base (not shown). In other words, by disposing a pair of the electrode probes 9 at the positions of the clear spot 32 of the representative acupoint (the so-called acupoint) at the eye 31 and the four whites 34 just below the center line 33 of the eye, respectively. Through the pair, the so-called acupoints of acupoints (so-called acupoints) are clear 32 and four white 34
Is configured to apply electrical stimulation to nerve endings under the skin.

Since this nerve ending is present in the subcutaneous tissue, it is inefficient if not stimulated. The location of the nerve to be targeted is a part generally called acupoints. The human body is dotted with a myriad of acupuncture points, and the effect of stimulating each acupoint has been clarified by Oriental medicine. Also,
It is also clear that many acupoints are scattered in the vicinity of the eyes, and among them, several acupoints effective for recovery from asthenopia are scattered.
Since the distance between the nerve and the skin surface layer is short, this acupuncture point is a good lead point with low electric resistance. When an electric pulse is applied to this acupoint, the efficiency of the electric pulse reaching the nerve is high.
When stimulating with a low-frequency pulse, by applying a low-frequency pulse to the acupuncture point so that nerves can be stimulated with high efficiency, eyestrain can be efficiently recovered.

(Embodiment 3) In Embodiment 3, when a low-frequency stimulation pulse is applied to the skin near the eye, a representative acupuncture point effective for recovery from eye fatigue dotted around the eye is used. Six stimulus positions, called acupuncture points, called clear light 32, shihaku 34, shimotake 35, fish wainhole 36, itotake sky 37, and kaseki 38, are selected, and low-frequency stimulus pulses are respectively applied to these stimulus points. It is a case where it is given.

FIG. 4 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the eye showing stimulation points by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Members having the same operational effects as those of FIGS. The same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.

In FIG. 4, each electrode probe 9 to which the signal generating means 4 of the apparatus main body 10 is connected via a cable with a lead wire 7 has a base corresponding to a plurality of acupoints (so-called acupoints) around the eye. A plurality (not shown) is provided at each position. In this case, a plurality of acupuncture points (so-called acupoints) are representative of the six acupuncture points that are effective for recovery from asthenopia scattered in the vicinity of the eye, and are representative of six points: clear light 31, four white 32, shiba 33, The hole 34, the Itokake sky 35, and the Kamiseki 36.

As described above, since many acupoints effective for recovery from asthenopia are scattered, in order to stimulate many acupoints at once, a plurality of electrode probes 9 are respectively arranged so as to correspond to the acupoints. The method of arranging on a base (not shown) and stimulating by energizing many acupoints at a time is more effective than stimulating two acupoints with a pair of electrode probes 9 shown in FIG. The effect of recovery from vital fatigue is high. Further, by using the low-frequency pulse generator 1 having a plurality of electrode probes 9 and arranging the plurality of electrode probes 9 corresponding to a plurality of acupoint positions, a high eye can be stimulated at many stimulation points at once. An effect of recovering from fatigue can be obtained.

Acupoints effective for recovery from asthenopia scattered in the vicinity of the eye are also scattered in addition to the above-mentioned six points. The effect is obtained. Therefore, the acupuncture points which are the stimulation points to be stimulated are not limited to the above-mentioned six points. If another effective acupuncture point position is added to these stimulation points, a further effect of recovering eyestrain can be obtained.

(Embodiment 4) In Embodiment 4, when a low-frequency stimulus pulse is applied to an acupoint near the eye using the low-frequency pulse generator 1 having a plurality of electrode probes 9, This is a case where it is desired that the current does not cross the eyeball, and care is taken to avoid energization of the eyeball.

FIG. 5 is a pattern diagram near the eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The members having the same operational effects as those shown in FIGS. The same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted. In the following, the arrows in the figures indicate the direction in which the current flows.

In FIG. 5, each electrode probe 9 to which the signal generating means 4 of the apparatus main body 10 is connected via a cable with a lead wire 7 selects a pair of electrodes of an anode and a cathode which do not cross the eyeball and outputs a signal. It is connected to the output terminal of the generating means 4.

As described above, when the current generated by the pair of the anode and the cathode of the electrode probe 9 crosses the eyeball, a magnetic flash is generated due to the presence of delicate nerves in the eyeball, and discomfort is increased.

The above-mentioned clear light 32, four white 34, yellow bamboo 35,
The six stimulating points of the fish hole 36, the itch bamboo sky 37 and the upper Seki 38 are scattered around the eyeball and form a closed loop. As described above, when a plurality of electrodes are arranged so as to correspond to these six points, and when current is applied between the electrode probes 9 on both sides, the current does not cross the eyeball and the current is applied to the eyeball. This is a configuration in which consideration is given to avoid the occurrence of flashes, and is preferable.
For example, taking the clear light 32 as an example, the acupuncture points located on both sides of the clear light 32 are four white 34 and a thick bamboo 35, and when the clear light 32 is one of the electrode probe 9 of the anode and the cathode, the other One electrode probe 9 is four white 34
Either or both or the bamboo 35 or both will not be the other pole and the current will not cross the eye. However, when it is not between the electrode probes 9 on both sides, for example, four white 3
In the case where the pair 4 and the fish hole 36 are paired with the anode and cathode electrode probes 9, it is not preferable because the current flows across the eyeball.

Here, when the electrode probe 9 of the low-frequency pulse generator 1 having a plurality of electrode probes 9 is arranged near the eye, the current does not cross the eyeball. Only the control means 3 selectively controls the output of the signal generation means 4 so as to energize it. That is, a certain electrode is energized only between the two adjacent electrodes. With this, low-frequency pulses for restoring eye strain are applied with electrical stimulus without flashing, with consideration given to avoiding energization of the eyeball without causing discomfort to the human body It is possible to do.

(Embodiment 5) Embodiment 5 is a case in which energization is performed while sequentially changing the pairs of the electrode probes 9 for each pair.

FIG. 6 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low frequency pulse generator 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The members having the same operational effects as those of FIGS. The same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.

In FIG. 6, the control means 3 connected to the signal generating means 4 comprises an anode probe 1 and a cathode probe 1 which are energized.
The signal generating means 4 is controlled so as to energize while changing pairs of 0 sequentially for each pair. For example, the stimulating points are, for example, six clear points 32, four white 34, and four bamboo points 3.
5, in the case of the fish waist hole 36, the Itoshiku sky 37, and the Kamiseki 38, the signal generating means 4 of the apparatus main body 10 first passes through the cable with the lead wire 7 to the clear light 32 and the shihaku 34, the shimotake 35 and the fish waist. For the hole 36, furthermore, the Itohku sky 37 and the Kamiseki 38,
Each electrode probe 9 corresponding to each stimulation point
The stimulus pulse is given from each.

As described above, when a low-frequency pulse is applied to a living body, the sense of use increases when the sense of electrical stimulation is moderate, as compared to when there is no sense of electrical stimulation. It feels more effective and improves the satisfaction of use.

However, it is clear that accustomed to stimulation exists as a human psychological effect. That is, if an electrical stimulus of the same intensity is continuously applied to the same part, the user becomes accustomed to the stimulus, and the stimulus when the stimulus is continuously applied for a certain period of time becomes smaller than the initial stimulus. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to keep the user from getting used to the stimulus. That is, when applying a low-frequency stimulus pulse to the living body 8 from the electrode probe 9 using the low-frequency pulse generator 1, it is necessary to devise a technique that does not apply a stimulus of the same intensity to the same site.

In the fifth embodiment, by utilizing the plurality of electrodes 9, the electrode pairs for outputting one pulse group are sequentially changed. As a specific example, first, electricity is supplied between the clear light 32 and the four whites 34, and then the bamboo 35 and the fish hole 3
The power supply is carried out between 6, and furthermore, the power supply is carried out between the Itokku sky 37 and the Kamiseki 38, and the power supply is successively carried out again between the clear light 32 and the four whites 34. If such a cyclic energizing pattern is performed, the same part near the eye is not continuously stimulated, so that it is difficult to get used to the energizing stimulus, the stimulus is continuously obtained, and the use sensation is improved. Things.

(Embodiment 6) Embodiment 6 is a case where a plurality of electrode probes 9 are arranged in a closed loop at the position of the base corresponding to the vicinity of the eye.

FIGS. 7 and 8 are pattern diagrams near the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. The same operational effects as those of the members of FIGS. 1 and 2 are shown. The members to be played are assigned the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the acupuncture points (so-called acupoints) to be stimulated, ie, clear light 32, four whites 34, Japanese bamboo 35, fish waist hole 36, itoshiku sky 37, and Kamiseki 38 are scattered in a closed loop surrounding the eyeball. A plurality of electrode probes 9 are arranged in a closed loop at positions on the base corresponding to these acupoints (so-called acupoints). As described above, the plurality of electrode probes 9 are arranged so as to correspond to the six points of the acupoint, and the energized electrode pairs are arranged as clear light 32 and four white 34, four white 34 and upper Seki 38, upper Seki 38 and itoshitake empty 37, If the combination of the Itoshiku sky 37 and the fish pit 36, the fish pit 36 and the Shintake 35, and the Tokutake 35 and the Seimei 32 are controlled so that they are sequentially energized along a closed loop, the current does not cross the eyeball and stimulates safely. Pulses can be applied to nerves near the eye. Here, the direction of the arrow is the direction in which the stimulation current flows.

(Embodiment 7) In the present embodiment 7, the pair of the electrode probes 9 to be energized sequentially or intermittently sequentially or intermittently along the flow around the eye in the closed loop direction. This is the case where current is supplied.

FIG. 9 is a pictorial diagram of the vicinity of the right eye showing a stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, in which members having the same functions and effects as those of FIGS. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 9, the control means 3 is arranged such that each pair of the electrode probes 9 to be energized is disposed along a closed loop around the eye, and the flow of the closed loop is performed for an adjacent pair of the electrode probes 9. The control is performed on the signal generating means 4 so as to sequentially or intermittently energize each pair of the electrode probes 9 along the line.

In other words, the clear acupuncture points 32, four whites 34, yellow bamboo 35, fish waist hole 36, itoshiku sky 37, and Kamiseki 38 of the acupuncture points near the eyes are described.
Are scattered in a closed loop surrounding the eyeball, and electrode probes 9 are provided at the positions of the base corresponding to the six points of these acupoints, respectively. Specifically, in the seventh embodiment, the control means 3 controls the signal generation means 4 so as to control the distance between each pair of the electrode probes 9 affixed to each position of the base corresponding to the six points of the acupuncture points near the eye. When a low-frequency stimulus pulse is applied, the pair of current-carrying electrodes is changed to a pair of stimulus points: clear light 32 and four white 34 → four white 34 and upper Seki 38 → upper Seki 38 and upper Ishitake sky 37 →
The energization is switched successively or intermittently for each pair of the electrode probes 9 continuously or intermittently in the order of Itoiku empty 37 and fish waist hole 36 → Fish waist hole 36 and Glow bamboo 35 → Goro bamboo 35 and Haruaki 32 in the order of closed loop. ing.

As described above, when the plurality of electrode probes 9 are arranged on the base so as to correspond to the six points of the acupoint, the energization is sequentially performed for each pair of the electrode probes 9 along the flow of the closed loop around the eye. If this happens, the current will not cross the eyeball. In addition, it is possible to limit the current to be selectively applied only to the electrode pair having the relationship of the stimulation position where the current does not cross the eyeball, and it is possible to massage around the eye by switching the current along the closed loop flow. In addition, there is an advantage that it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

(Eighth Embodiment) In the eighth embodiment, the pairs of the electrode probes 9 to be energized sequentially or intermittently sequentially or intermittently follow the flow around the eye in the closed loop direction. This is the case where current is supplied.

FIGS. 9 and 10 are pattern diagrams near the right eye showing a stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, and have the same operational effects as those of the members of FIGS. 1 and 2. The members to be played are assigned the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, when a low-frequency pulse is applied between the electrodes attached to the six points, first, a pair of energized electrodes is set to a pair of stimulating points of the acupuncture points, ie, Haruaki 32 and Shihaku 3
4 → Shibai 34 and Kamiseki 38 → Kamiseki 38 and Itohku 37 → Itohamaku 37 and fish waist hole 36 → Fish waist hole 36 and Togo bamboo 35 → Tomo bamboo 35
Then, the energization is switched continuously or intermittently in the order of and clear 32. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, a pair of energization electrodes in a direction opposite to the flow of the closed loop is formed by a pair of acupoint stimulation points. Aruharu 32 and Shin bamboo 35 → Shin bamboo 35 and fish waist hole 36 → Fish wain hole 36 and Itoh bamboo 37 → Itoh bamboo sky 37 and Kamiseki 38
The power supply is switched continuously or intermittently in the order of → Sekiseki 38 and four whites 34 → four whites 34 and clear light 32.
That is, clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation are mixed in order, and the energizing electrode pairs are successively or intermittently sequentially transferred and selected for each pair of the electrode probes 9 to energize.

Accordingly, there is an advantage that a further massage effect on the periphery of the eye can be obtained, and the living body is less likely to be used to the electrical stimulation.

(Embodiment 9) In the ninth embodiment, when the pair of the electrode probes 9 to be energized is successively or intermittently sequentially energized along the flow of the closed loop for each pair of the electrode probes 9, In this case, the right eye side and the left eye side are alternately stimulated by one turn.

FIG. 11 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the left eye showing a stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, in which members having the same functions and effects as those of FIGS. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, the current-carrying electrode pair of the electrode probe 9 is first changed to a pair of stimulating points of the acupuncture point in the vicinity of the right eye: clear light 32 and four white 34 → four white 34 and upper Seki 38 →
It is controlled so that the power supply is continuously or intermittently switched for each pair of the electrode probes 9 in the order of Kami-Seki 38 and Itoiku-Sora 37 → Itoiku-Sora 37 and Fish-Hot-hole 36 → Fish-Hot-hole 36 and Shin-Take 35 → Shin-take 35 and Haruaki 32. Next, as shown in FIG. 11, a pair of the stimulating points of the acupuncture points in the vicinity of the left eye, Haruaki 52 and Kitake 54
→ To change the power supply continuously or intermittently in the following order: Shin bamboo 54 and fish pit 56 → Fish pit 56 and ito bamboo 57 → Itoh bamboo 57 and Kamiseki 58 → Kamiseki 58 and Shihaku 54 → Shihaku 54 and Haruaki 52 Control. In this way, the electrical stimulation near the right eye and the vicinity of the left eye are applied every other round of the closed loop (every round).
And the current is continuously or intermittently applied to the current-carrying electrode pairs of the electrode probe 9 sequentially.

Therefore, the area around the left and right eyes can be massaged evenly, and a feeling of use can be obtained around both eyes.
There is an advantage that it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

(Embodiment 10) In Embodiment 10, there is a case where there is a specific pair of electrode probes 9 which are arranged around the eye and are not energized among the pair of electrode probes.

FIG. 12 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention, in which members having the same functions and effects as those of FIGS. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 12, the acupuncture points are clear light 32, four white 34, yellow bamboo 35, fish waist hole 36, itoshiku sky 37, and Kamiseki 38
Are scattered in a closed loop surrounding the eyeball.However, when these six acupoints are applied with low-frequency stimulation pulses of the same output level, the way in which stimulation is felt may be different for each acupoint. is there. Therefore, even when the output level is set once and the pair of the six electrode probes 9 is energized, there are naturally acupoints that sense too much stimulation and acupoints that do not sense appropriate stimulation. Therefore, when electric current is applied to the pair of the six electrode probes 9 at one output level of the stimulus pulse and an electric stimulus is given, the stimulus sensation varies, and depending on the acupuncture point, the stimulus is strongly felt or the stimulus effect is reduced. There will be things that cannot be obtained.

In the tenth embodiment, the pair of electrode probes 9 that senses too much of the electrical stimulus or does not sense the appropriate electrical stimulus is omitted and the next pair of electrode probes 9 is connected without energizing the pair. It has a function of shifting to output a stimulus pulse. For example, a pair of the electrode probe 9 that feels too much electric stimulus is composed of a itoshiku sky 37 and a fish pit
In this case, the stimulus pattern in this case is, first, the pair of stimulus points of the acupuncture points: Haruaki 32 and Shihaku 34 → Shihaku 34 and Kamiseki 38 → Kamiseki 38 and Itoiku sky 37 → Fish pit and Fish bamboo 3
5 → Shitake 35 and Haruaki 32, and without performing the stimulus processing for the stimulus point pairs of the specific acupoints, Itohku empty 37 and fish burrow 36, each pair of electrode probes 9 along the flow of the closed loop. Probe 9
Are sequentially shifted. Therefore, energization along the flow of the closed loop can be performed while maintaining an appropriate stimulation level.

Here, the pair of the specific electrode probes 9 not to be energized is the stimulating position between the itoshiku sky 37 and the fish waist hole 36 in the eyebrows, but the same applies to other electrode pairs. Here, the stimulation is performed by removing only the pair of the electrode probe 9 that is weak in electrical stimulation with respect to the eyebrows 37 and the fish waist hole 36 in the eyebrows, which are the acupoints where the feeling of electrical stimulation is greatly different.

(Embodiment 11) In the eleventh embodiment, the left and right eyes alternately energize the pair of electrode probes 9 arranged at symmetrical positions around the left and right eyes. is there.

FIG. 13 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the right eye and the vicinity of the left eye showing the stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 13, a pair of symmetric electrode probes 9 in the vicinity of both eyes are alternately energized by the left eye and the right eye for each pair of electrode probes 9 to apply an electric stimulus. That is, a plurality of pairs of electrode probes 9 are arranged at symmetrical positions around the left and right eyes, and the control means 3 controls the pair of electrode probes 9 arranged at symmetrical positions around the left and right eyes. , The signal generating means 4 is controlled so that the left eye and the right eye sequentially energize.

To give a specific example, first, an electrode probe 9 connecting the acupuncture point 35 on the acupoint on the right eye side and the fish hole 36 is provided.
The next energized point when the pair is energized is the acupuncture point 55 and the fish waist hole 56 of the acupoint corresponding to the same part on the left eye side, and then connects the itoshiku sky 37 of the acupoint point on the right eye side and the Kamiseki 38. The next energized points when the pair of electrode probes 9 are energized are the acupuncture point 57 and the upper seki 58 of the acupuncture point corresponding to the same part on the left eye side. In addition, the right eye side acupuncture point clear 32 and four white 3
The next energized portion when energized to the pair of electrode probes 9 connecting the 4 is a clear acupuncture point 52 corresponding to the same portion on the left eye side.
And four white lines 54, and the current is alternately supplied to the left eye and the right eye for each pair of the electrode probes 9. That is,
Electrode probe 9 corresponding to any stimulation point on the right eye side
Then, the pair of symmetrical electrode probes 9 on the left eye side are energized, and the energization is alternately stimulated by the left eye and the right eye.

Therefore, there is an advantage that the left and right eyes can be massaged evenly, the effect is not biased, and it is difficult to get used to the stimulus.

(Twelfth Embodiment) In the twelfth embodiment, of the pair of electrode probes 9 arranged around the left eye and the right eye, the pair of electrode probes 9 that are asymmetric on the left eye side and the right eye side are used as electrodes. This is a case where power is supplied alternately to each pair of the probes 9.

FIG. 14 is a pattern diagram of the vicinity of the right eye and the vicinity of the left eye showing the stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the twelfth embodiment of the present invention. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 14, a pair of asymmetrical electrode probes 9 in the vicinity of both eyes is sequentially and alternately stimulated for each pair of electrode probes 9. That is, a plurality of pairs of the electrode probes 9 are arranged at symmetrical positions around the left and right eyes, and the control means 3 controls the pair of the electrode probes 9 arranged at asymmetric positions around the left and right eyes. , The signal generating means 4 is controlled so that the left eye and the right eye sequentially energize.

To give a specific example, first, electricity is supplied to a pair of the electrode probe 9 connecting the right eye side acupuncture point 35 and the fish hip hole 36, and then the left eye side acupuncture point 54
And a pair of electrode probes 9 connecting the upper probe 58 and the upper probe 58, and successively the right eye side acupuncture points 37 and 38, the left eye side acupuncture point and the clear eye 52 → the right eye side acupuncture points 32 and 4 White 32 → Left eye and right eye for a pair of electrode probes 9 disposed at asymmetrical stimulation positions around the left and right eyes, such as a fish acupuncture hole 56 and a itoshiku sky 57 which are acupoints on the left eye side. , So that the current is supplied alternately. here,
The asymmetric stimulation position means that the pair of the electrode probe 9 on the left eye side is paired with the pair of the electrode probe 9 on the right eye side, and the right eye with the eyeball pointed to the pair of the electrode probe 9 on the right eye side. The pair of electrode probes 9 on the left eye are located at target positions on the right eye side and the left eye side with respect to the pair of electrode probes 9 on the left side. That is,
The next time that a given pair of electrode probes 9 on the right eye side is energized, the second pair of electrode probes 9 on the left eye side is asymmetric to that of the right eye side, and the next is a right eye side that is asymmetrical to that of the left eye side. The pair of electrode probes 9 on the side is energized, and the pair of electrode probes 9 to be energized is sequentially shifted for each pair of electrode probes 9 while energizing the vicinity of the left and right eyes. .

Therefore, the periphery of the eye can be massaged evenly to the left and right, and there is an advantage that the stimulation effect is not biased and that it is difficult to get used to the electrical stimulation.

(Thirteenth Embodiment) The thirteenth embodiment is a case in which power is supplied between the electrode probes 9 connecting the same type of acupoint around the eye symmetrically with respect to both eyes.

FIG. 15 is a pattern diagram of the vicinity of the right eye and the vicinity of the left eye showing the stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 15, the control means 3 controls the output to the signal generation means 4 so as to conduct electricity between the electrode probes connecting the same type of acupoint around the eye symmetrically to both eyes. ing. That is, electricity is supplied to the electrode pair that connects the acupoints corresponding to the same position near both eyes. As a specific example, the fish waist hole includes a fish waist hole 36 on the right eye side and a fish waist hole 56 on the left eye side. The two acupoints are connected to each other to conduct electricity as an electrode pair. Similarly, the right bamboo bamboo 35 on the right eye side and the left bamboo bamboo grass 54 on the right eye side, the clear sky on the right eye side 32 and the left light side 52 on the right eye side, and four whites on the right eye side and four white 54 on the left eye side. Are present on the left and right, respectively, so that they are connected to each other to conduct electricity.

Here, it should be noted that the stake
7 and Itoshitake Sora 57, and Kamiseki, Kamiseki 38 and Kamiseki 58 exist on the left and right, respectively. When these acupuncture points are energized, current flows across the eyes. 13 is excluded. In addition, the pair of electrode probe 9 which connected the acupuncture point of each of the fish acupuncture point, Shigotake, Haruaki, and Shihaku was connected to the fish probe, Shihaku → Shichitake → Haruaki → Shihaku → Fishhook →
The control means 3 can also control the output to the signal generation means 4 so as to conduct electricity while switching as shown in FIG.

Accordingly, the acupuncture points at the same position near the eye can be stimulated to conduct electricity equally to the left and right, and there is an advantage that the effects are not biased and that the stimulation is hard to be used.

(Embodiment 14) Embodiment 14 is a case where a soft start / soft end function is provided.

FIG. 16 shows a pulse group without soft start and soft end in a conventional low frequency pulse generator. FIG. 17 shows a soft start / soft end function in the low frequency pulse generator of the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a group of pulses having the same function and effect as those of the members in FIGS. 1 and 2, the same reference numerals are given, and description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 16 shows a pulse group 42 having no soft start and soft end. In this case, there is a demerit that the sense of stimulation is too strong. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, the soft start and soft end functions are such that the entire waveform when energizing gradually increases at the beginning of energization and gradually decreases at the end of energization like the overall waveform of the pulse group 41 of the fourteenth embodiment shown in FIG. Incorporated in. That is, the control unit 3 controls the stimulus pulse group 41 output from the signal generation unit 4.
Of the stimulation pulse group 41
The output is controlled to the signal generating means 4 so as to gradually decrease the voltage level at the time when the current supply ends.

As a detailed method, when the one pulse group 41 is divided into a leading portion 41a, an intermediate portion 41b, and a trailing portion 41c, the output voltage of several pulses in the leading portion 41a is gradually increased, and the number of pulses in the trailing portion 41c is increased. The output voltage of the pulse is gradually reduced. The output voltage of the intermediate portion 41b is at the same voltage level as the conventional one.

As a result, the feeling of irritation at the start of energization and at the end of energization can be reduced, and a low-frequency stimulation pulse having a conventional output voltage can be applied to the intermediate portion 41b.

(Embodiment 15) Embodiment 15 is a case where a pulse group overlap function is provided.

FIGS. 18A and 18B and FIG.
(A) and (b) show the low-frequency pulse generator according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, which has soft start / soft end functions for the pair of acupuncture points, i.e. FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b) show examples of pulse groups that have no overlap of pulse groups, and FIGS. 19 (a) and (b) show cases where there is overlap of pulse groups. Is shown. FIG.
0 is a diagram showing the overlapping (overlapping) state of the pulse groups at the different stimulation points in the acupoints in FIG. 19, and the members having the same operational effects as those in FIGS. The description is omitted.

18 (a) and 18 (b), a stimulus point is obtained by using a triangular wave in which one pulse group 43 has a soft start soft end function (a waveform without the intermediate portion 41b in the fourteenth embodiment). Seimei 3
It shows the output voltage when current is alternately applied between 2 and 34, and between Akira 32 and Bamboo 35. In this case, after energizing between the clear light 32 and the four white 34, the clear light 32 and the white bamboo 35
When the stimulating points are switched between the clear light 32 and the four white 34, and between the clear light 32 and the white bamboo 35, there is no overlap of the pulse group 43 between the respective outputs. There is a disadvantage that the stimulation efficiency is low during a certain period.

In FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), the control means 3 controls the output to the signal generation means 4 so that the output pulse groups overlap between pairs of adjacent electrode probes 9. It has become. In other words, in order to increase the stimulation efficiency, the distance between Seimei 32 and Shihaku 34, Seimei 32 and Shitake 3
The five energization times overlap each other, and the number of pulse groups 43 within a certain period is increased. However, as shown in FIG. 20, in order to prevent the electrodes 9 from being energized at the same time, as shown in FIG.
The control means 3 controls the output of the signal generating means 4 so that the pulses constituting the pulses 3 and 43 are output with their output times shifted from each other. In other words, a pulse that is energized between the clearing 32 and the bamboo 35 is output between the pulses that are energized between the clearing 32 and the four whites 34.

In the fifteenth embodiment, the positions of the electrode probes 9 are indicated by the clear light 32, the four whites 34, and the bamboo 35. However, the other pairs of the electrode probes 9 having a positional relationship that does not cross the eyes are described. Any position of the electrode probe 9 that can be formed may be used.

Thus, since the output is between the pair of adjacent electrode probes 9, it is possible to apply an electrical stimulus without crossing the eyes when energizing, and the output pulse groups between the outputs overlap. Therefore, the time for switching the pair of electrode probes 9 to be energized is reduced, and as a result,
The efficiency of the electrical stimulation in a certain period can be improved, which ultimately leads to a reduction in the total treatment time.

(Embodiment 16) Embodiment 16 is a case where the output level of the stimulation pulse can be set.

FIGS. 21 and 22 are block diagrams showing a control structure for level adjustment according to the sixteenth embodiment. Members having the same functions and effects as those in FIGS. 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. The description is omitted.

There are individual differences in the stimulus sensitivity of the human body. In addition, there is a difference in stimulus sensitivity between individuals depending on the stimulus position.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21, the output level can be adjusted by the level adjusting means 44 as operating means for each pair of the electrode probes 9. That is, when the pair of the electrode probes 9 is fixed, there is a level adjustment knob (level adjustment means 44) dedicated to the pair of the electrode probes 9, and the level can be adjusted with the knob.

On the other hand, when the pair of electrode probes 9 is not fixed, when the pair of electrode probes 9 to be energized are sequentially switched, the electrode probe 9 which does not sense the current stimulation is detected.
In addition to the pair of the electrode probe 9 and the pair of the electrode probes 9 to which the electric stimulation is excessively sensed, and the level adjustment is performed for each pair of the electrode probes 9, the electrode probe 9 constituting the pair of the electrode probes 9 Since it is not clear which electrode 9 is the electrode probe 9, it is difficult to adjust the level.

Therefore, the operation means (not shown) capable of adjusting the stimulus level between the respective electrode probes 9 and the control means 3 provide the signal generation means 4 with the output level adjusted by the operation means (not shown). To control the output. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, when energizing between a plurality of arranged electrode probes 9, when energizing while changing the electrode probe 9 to be energized, the energizing stimulus is applied to a pair of electrode probes 9 that do not sense the energizing stimulus. Designated operation unit 5a
By pressing the upper switch, the output level corresponding to the pair of the electrode probes 9 is increased and adjusted.
By pressing the lower switch of the operation unit 5a by designating a pair of the electrode probes 9 that feel too much of the conduction stimulus, the output level DOWN corresponding to the pair of the electrode probes 9 is performed and adjusted. The power output between the pair can be set optimally. The operation unit 5a may be configured to control the output level of the signal generation unit 4 via the control unit 3.

As a result, the stimulation level between the electrode probes 9 can be appropriately set, and the stimulating effect due to insufficient power output and the feeling of irritation due to excessive power output can be reduced.

(Embodiment 17) Embodiment 17 is a case where the output level ratio is set in advance.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a control structure for level adjustment according to the seventeenth embodiment, and FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a procedure for stimulating the periphery of the eye. The same operation and effect as those of the members shown in FIGS. The members to be played are assigned the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

In FIGS. 23 and 24, the drawbacks of adjusting the level according to the difference in the stimulus sensitivity are as follows.
As shown in FIG. 23, it is necessary to set the level of all the electrode probes 9 by the level adjusting means 44 such as a knob, and when the number of the electrode probes 9 is large, there is a problem that it takes much time and effort.

As a solution, there is an individual difference in the stimulus sensitivity of the human body. In addition, there are site differences in stimulus sensitivity even in individuals. However, in terms of the difference in the stimulus sensitivity, there is a rule in the magnitude relationship of the sensitivities. An example of the combination of the pair of electrode probes 9 that feels the most stimulus is a clear acupuncture point 52 and four white points 54. An example of the combination of the pair of electrode probes 9 having the stimulus sensitivity is:
An example of the combination of the pair of electrode probes 9 having the lowest stimulus sensitivity is Itoitake Sora 57 and Kamiseki 58.
Taking up the three pairs of electrode probes 9, the stimulus sensitivities are clear 52 and four white 54> bamboo 55 and fish waist hole 56> itoshiku empty 57 and upper Seki 58, so the preferred output voltage is clear 52 and four white. 54 <Japanese bamboo 55 and fish waist hole 56 <Itotake sky 57
And Kamiseki 58. Therefore, the output level ratio is preset for each electrode probe 9 and the signal generation means 4
Generates an electrical stimulation pulse according to the output level ratio.

As described above, when the sensitivity of the stimulus is clear, the troublesome manual output level adjustment can be reduced as much as possible by setting the output level adjustment on the device side in advance.

In the seventeenth embodiment, the output level adjustment is indicated by the magnitude relation. However, when the output level ratio is clear, the output level is set in advance on the device side at the ratio. Even better.

(Embodiment 18) Embodiment 18 is a case where the output level of an individual can be stored.

A storage means (not shown) for storing the output level of an individual for each of the electrode probes 9 is provided, and the signal generating means 4 is provided for each of the electrode probes 9 stored in the storage means (not shown). The electrical stimulation pulse is generated according to the output level of the individual. That is, in the case where the operation is performed once by adjusting the output level and then performed again after a certain period of time, it is troublesome to adjust the output level from the beginning. Therefore, an output level value in the past several uses can be stored in the storage unit.

As a result, it is possible to reproduce the output level value used last time, and it is not necessary to adjust the output level from the beginning, so that it does not take much time and effort. At the same time, if a reset function of the output level value is provided for a person who has never used the output level value, the output level value can be initialized, and the output level can be adjusted from the beginning.

(Embodiment 19) In Embodiment 19, the energization control is performed so that the cathode area of the electrode probe 9 is twice as large as the anode area.

FIGS. 25 and 26 show the cathode area and the anode area of the electrode probe 9, and FIG. 27 shows the cathode area and the anode area of the electrode probe 9 of the nineteenth embodiment.
1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 25, it is a well-known fact that, when an electric current is passed between the negative electrode and the positive electrode having the same area in the electrode probe 9, the negative electrode is strongly stimulated. Therefore, as a method of reducing the stimulus of the negative electrode, as shown in FIG. 26, the area of the negative electrode is made larger than the area of the positive electrode, thereby reducing the current density of the negative electrode to reduce the stimulus sensation. Can be.

However, when the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is switched, in the conventional method, the area of the negative electrode may be smaller than the area of the positive electrode.

The configuration of the nineteenth embodiment shown in FIG. 27 solves this problem further. Even if the polarity of the electrode of the electrode probe 9 is changed, the area of the negative electrode is always about twice that of the positive electrode. Thus, the negative electrode is composed of two electrodes for one positive electrode.

As a result, no matter what polarity is applied to the electrode probe 9, the current density of the negative electrode can always be reduced, and the stimulus can be reduced and reduced.

(Embodiment 20) In Embodiment 20, in addition to Embodiment 19, two adjacent pairs of electrode probes 9 in which one electrode probe 9 is commonly adjacent and energized are formed as a closed loop around the eye. This is a case where the stimulating process is performed while the energization is continuously or intermittently shifted along the flow.

FIG. 28 is a pictorial diagram of the vicinity of the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 of the twentieth embodiment, and is the same as a member having the same operation and effect as each member of FIGS. And the description is omitted.

As described above, Embodiment 20 is a development of Embodiment 19, in which the number of electrode probes 9 in one eye is increased to six, and a closed loop is formed around the eyes. is there. The control means 3 includes one electrode probe 9
The output control is performed such that two pairs of adjacent electrode probes are successively or intermittently changed successively or intermittently along a closed loop around the vicinity of the eye with a pair of adjacent electrode probes 9. ing. At this time, two negative electrodes are provided for one positive electrode so that the area of the negative electrode of the electrode probe 9 is about twice the area of the positive electrode. Is what you do.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when the positive electrode of the electrode probe 9 is at the position corresponding to the clear light 32, the number of the negative electrodes is two at the position corresponding to the bamboo bamboo 35 and the four white 34. When the output electrode is switched, the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is switched. When the positive electrode is four white 34, the negative electrode is composed of two plates, clear light 32 and Kamiseki 38. The output electrode is switched, and the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is changed. Is switched and when the positive electrode is Ueseki 38, the negative electrode is
When the output electrode is switched, the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is switched, and when the positive electrode is the itch bamboo sky 37, the negative electrode is composed of the two pieces of the upper Seki 38 and the fish hole 36. The output electrode is switched, and the electrode probe 9 is switched. When the positive electrode is switched and the positive electrode is the fish hole 36, the negative electrode is composed of two pieces, Itoiku empty 37 and Tokutake 35, and further, the output electrode is switched and the electrode probe 9 is turned off.
When the positive electrode is switched and the positive electrode is a Tokutake 35, the negative electrode is composed of two holes, a fish waist hole 36 and a clear light 32. In this way, the pairs of energizing electrode probes 9 are sequentially switched for each pair.

In this way, the sensation of irritation of the negative electrode of the electrode probe 9 is reduced, and the eye is energized so that the current does not cross. Thus, the eye moves continuously or intermittently along the flow of the closed loop. By applying electricity, a massage effect around the eyes can be produced.

(Embodiment 21) In Embodiment 21, in addition to the configuration of Embodiments 19 and 20, the clockwise rotation and the counterclockwise rotation are mixed continuously or intermittently along a closed loop around the eye. This is a case in which energization is performed while shifting.

FIG. 29 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the right eye showing stimulation points by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the twenty-first embodiment of the present invention. The members having the same functions and effects as those of FIGS. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 29, the control means 3 mixes clockwise and counterclockwise along a closed loop around the vicinity of the eye with a pair of electrode probes 9 which are adjacent to each other in common, and continuously or intermittently. The output is controlled so that energization is performed sequentially while changing pairs of adjacent electrode probes 9. In this case, the stimulating process was performed while sequentially or intermittently moving the pair of electrode probes 9 to be energized between the pair of electrode probes 9 arranged along the closed loop around the eye, continuously or intermittently along the closed loop. In this case, next, the stimulation process is performed while sequentially or intermittently moving the pair of the electrode probes 9 to be energized continuously or intermittently in the opposite direction along the closed loop. At this time, two positive electrodes are formed with respect to one positive electrode so that the area of the negative electrode of the electrode probe 9 is always about twice the area of the positive electrode. .

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when the positive electrode of the electrode probe 9 is clear 32, the negative electrode is composed of two pieces corresponding to the bamboo 35 and the four whites 34,
When the output electrode is switched and the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is switched, and the positive electrode is the upper Sekiseki four white 34, the negative electrode is composed of two plates corresponding to the clear light 32 and the upper Seki 38, and the output electrode is switched and the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is changed. When the positive electrode is the upper electrode 38 and the positive electrode is the upper electrode 38, the negative electrode is composed of two sheets positioned corresponding to the four white 34 and the itoshitake empty 37, the output electrode is switched, the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is switched, and the positive electrode becomes the itoshitake empty 37 In this case, the negative electrode is located in correspondence with the upper Seki 38 and the fish hole 36.
When the output electrode is switched and the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is switched and the positive electrode is the fish burrow 36, the negative electrode is composed of two sheets positioned corresponding to the Itoshiku sky 37 and the Tokutake 35,
When the electrode is switched and the polarity of the electrode probe 9 is switched, and the positive electrode is a rouge 35, the negative electrode is a fish waist hole 36 and a clear light 32
Is energized so as to be composed of two sheets positioned corresponding to.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29, current is supplied in a direction opposite to the transition direction in FIG. 28, and the clockwise rotation in FIG. 28 and the counterclockwise rotation in FIG. The current is passed while the current-carrying electrode pair is shifted.

As a result, there is an advantage that a further massage effect around the eyes can be obtained, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

(Embodiment 22) In this embodiment 22, when energizing the electrode pair continuously or intermittently along the flow of the closed loop and energizing, the right eye side and the left eye side alternately make one round. This is a case where the stimulus processing is performed one by one.

FIG. 30 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 21 of the present invention. The members having the same functions and effects as the members of FIGS. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 30, the control means 3 mixes clockwise and counterclockwise along a closed loop around the eye with a pair of electrode probes 9 adjacent to each other in common, and continuously or intermittently. When energization is sequentially performed while changing pairs of adjacent electrode probes 9 sequentially, output control is performed so that the right eye side and the left eye side are alternately stimulated one round at a time. That is, after performing the stimulus processing of Embodiment 20 one round around the vicinity of the right eye, the same stimulus processing is performed one round around the vicinity of the left eye, and the eyes to be treated every other round are alternately switched left and right. In this case, the current is supplied while continuously or intermittently transferring the current-carrying electrode pairs.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, first, on the right eye side, when the positive electrode is clear 32, the negative electrode is composed of two sheets corresponding to the bamboo 35 and the four white 34. When the electrode is switched and the positive electrode is four white 34, the negative electrode is composed of two sheets corresponding to the clear light 32 and the upper Seki 38,
When the electrode is switched and the positive electrode is Ueseki 38, the negative electrode is composed of two pieces positioned corresponding to the four white 34 and the Itoshiku sky 37. When the electrode is switched and the positive electrode is the Itoshiku sky 37, the negative electrode is Ueseki 38 and fish. When the electrode is switched and the positive electrode is the fish waist hole 36, the negative electrode is composed of two sheets corresponding to the itoshiku sky 37 and the Japanese bamboo 35. When the positive electrode is switched to the bamboo 35, the negative electrode is energized so as to be composed of two pieces positioned corresponding to the fish pit 36 and the clear 32. Next, as shown in FIG. 28, on the left eye side, when the positive electrode is clear 52, the negative electrode is composed of two sheets corresponding to the bamboo 55 and the four whites 54, the electrodes are switched and the positive electrode is four whites. At the time of 54, the cathode is clear 52 and Ueseki 58
When the electrode is switched and the positive electrode is the upper Sekiseki 58, the negative electrode is composed of two sheets corresponding to the Shihaku 54 and the Itoshiku Sora 57, and the electrodes are switched and the positive electrode is In the case of the Itoiku sky 57, the cathode is composed of two sheets located corresponding to the upper Seki 58 and the fish hole 56, and when the electrode is switched and the anode is the fish hole 56, the cathodes are Wei, Takesora 57 and Fish bamboo 55.
When the electrode is switched and the positive electrode is the bamboo 55, the current is supplied so that the negative electrode is composed of the two plates corresponding to the fish burrow 56 and the clear light 52. In other words, while the negative electrode area is about twice as large as the positive electrode area,
The right and left eyes alternately transfer energization along a closed loop.

As a result, the sense of irritation of the negative electrode can be reduced.
There is the advantage that the area around the left and right eyes can be massaged evenly, a feeling of use can be obtained around both eyes, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

(Twenty-third Embodiment) In the twenty-third embodiment, a software for gradually decreasing the energizing output between one electrode probe 9 and gradually increasing the energizing output between the other electrode probe 9 is described. This is a case where a transfer function is provided.

FIG. 31 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 23 of the present invention. The members having the same operational effects as the members of FIGS. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 31, the control means 3 controls the pair of electrode probes 9 adjacent to each other in a continuous or intermittent manner along a closed loop around the vicinity of the eye with the pair of electrode probes 9 adjacent to each other in common. When sequentially energizing while changing the current, the output control is performed so that the energizing output between one electrode probe 9 is gradually reduced and the energizing output between the other electrode probes 9 is gradually increased. It is supposed to. In other words, when switching the pair of the electrode probes 9 to be energized, the soft transition is such that the energization output of one pair of the electrode probes 9 is reduced while the energization output of the other pair of the electrode probes 9 is gradually increased. It has a function.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, first, as shown in FIG.
Electrode probe 9 corresponding to clear 32 and four white 34
As an example, the energization transition to the pair will be described. First, since the current is supplied from the clear 32 to the bamboo 35 at 100%, the current can be supplied from the clear 32 to the four whites 34 with the power supply circuit connected. The circuit is connected as described above, and while gradually decreasing the ratio of the current flowing from Seimei 32 to the bamboo 35 to 50%, the ratio of the current flowing from Seimei 32 to Shihaku 34 is gradually increased to 50%. Further, the ratio of the current flowing from the clear bait 32 gradually changes to 25% for the bamboo 35 and 75% to the four whites 34, and finally the ratio of the current flowing from the clear bamboo 32 to the bamboo 35 becomes 0%, White 3
4 is gradually changed so that the ratio of the current flowing to 4 becomes 100%. The energization having a similar soft transfer function is performed one after another by transferring to the next pair of electrode probes 9 along a closed loop.

As a result, the energization having the soft transfer function is shifted to the next pair of electrode probes 9 along the closed loop and is performed one after another, so that the stimulus feeling at the time of the energization switching can be reduced.
The operation can be performed well.

(Embodiment 24) In Embodiment 24, a method is used in which an electrode probe 9a having a wire type of 7a is attached to the skin.

FIG. 32 is a pattern diagram of the vicinity of the left eye showing the main part of the configuration of the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the twenty-fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. The members having the same functions and effects as those of the members in FIGS. 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 32 shows a state in which the electrode probes 9a are attached to the skin around the left eye. When a plurality of electrode probes 9a are arranged around the left eye, each electrode probe 9a is connected to a suction cup. And can be attached to the skin.

The acupuncture points Akira 52, Shihaku 54, Kitake 5
5. The fish can be stuck to a favorite stimulation position without being aware of the fish burrow 56, the Itoitake sky 57, and the Kamiseki 58.
The electrode probe 9 is placed on the part where tenderness is felt when acupressure is applied.
If a is applied, it is possible to massage the tired portion effectively.

(Twenty-Fifth Embodiment) In the twenty-fifth embodiment, the electrode probe has a long and narrow electrode shape in consideration of the narrow area to be stuck to Haruaki and Kanatake.

FIG. 34 is a pattern diagram of the vicinity of the left eye showing a main part of the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the twenty-fifth embodiment of the present invention. Members having the same functions and effects as those of FIGS. 1 and 2 are shown. Are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

In FIG. 34, the cable 7 is
The electrode probes 9a and 9b via a can be attached to the skin, and the electrode shape and material according to the condition of the skin to be attached (shape, unevenness, space, presence or absence of hair such as eyebrows, etc.) have. For example, since the clear light 52 exists between the eye and the nose muscle, the area for attaching the electrode probe 9b is very small. In addition, because the dent of the skeleton is large,
There is a problem that the electrode probe 9b is difficult to stick. In view of this point, the electrode probe 9b to be attached to the bamboo bamboo 55 is formed in an elongated shape so as to be able to cope with a narrow area, and is easily formed by using a flexible material so as to be able to cope with a dent. Can be attached. In addition, when the electrode probe 9b is applied to the eyebrow 55, the fish waist hole 56, the itoshiku sky 57, and the like, which are close to the eyebrows, the eyebrow hinders the close contact between the electrode probe 9b and the skin. In addition, it causes a decrease in adhesive strength to the skin.

Therefore, the shape of the electrode probes 9b to be affixed to these acupoints is formed in a curved shape having a concave portion or the like to avoid eyebrows. By doing so, the electrode probe 9b can be brought into close contact with the skin without touching the eyebrows, and appropriate energization can be performed.

(Embodiment 26) In this embodiment 26, the frequency of the low-frequency stimulus pulse is changed from 0.5 Hz to 1000H.
z.

The frequency of the stimulation pulse ranges from 0.5 Hz to 10 Hz.
A low frequency range of 00 Hz is preferred. This reduces the tension of the autonomic nervous system by applying electrical stimulation to the acupuncture points,
Relaxing the adjusting function of the contracted eye can recover eyestrain. Thus, the part to be stimulated is the acupoints or nerve endings that exist in the subcutaneous tissue in the stimulation area. The stimulation pulse that easily reaches the subcutaneous tissue is a low-frequency stimulation pulse. The stimulation pulse having a high frequency easily conducts electricity only to the surface layer of the skin and hardly reaches the subcutaneous tissue. By utilizing this fact, by applying a low-frequency stimulation pulse stimulation, nerve endings existing in the subcutaneous tissue can be stimulated with high efficiency, and eyestrain can be efficiently recovered.

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As described above, according to the first aspect, since the control means controls the signal generation means to control the output of the electrical stimulation pulse, it is possible to stimulate many acupoints at the same time. It is also possible to control the output of the control means so as to avoid energization to the control means, and it is also possible to make the control means perform output control such as changing the stimulus level and the stimulus position, thereby improving the usability. it can. Based on this fact, nerves existing in the subcutaneous tissue in the stimulation area can be stimulated with high efficiency by the electrical stimulation through the electrode probe at each stimulation point by the electrical stimulation pulse. Fatigue recovery can be performed efficiently.

Also, by applying a low-frequency pulse to the acupuncture point, eyestrain can be efficiently recovered.

Furthermore, since many acupoints effective for recovery from eye strain are scattered, by stimulating many acupoints at once,
The effect of recovery from eyestrain is high.

Further, since the position of the electrode probe is selected so as not to energize the eyeball, it is possible to apply an electric stimulus without generating a flash.

Further, if a cyclic energizing pattern is performed, the same part near the eye is not continuously stimulated, so that it is difficult to get used to the energizing stimulating feeling, and the stimulating sensation can be obtained continuously. It can be good.

Further, if the current is controlled so as to energize by sequentially changing the pair of electrode probes along a closed loop around the eye, the current does not cross the eyeball and the stimulation pulse is safely applied to the nerve near the eye. be able to.

Furthermore, if current is sequentially applied to each pair of electrode probes along the flow of a closed loop around the eye, the current will not cross the eyeball. In addition, it is possible to limit the current to be selectively applied only to the electrode pair having the relationship of the stimulation position where the current does not cross the eyeball, and it is possible to massage around the eye by switching the current along the closed loop flow. In addition, there is an advantage that it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Further, there is an advantage that a further massage effect around the eyes can be obtained, and that the living body is less likely to be used to the electrical stimulation.

Furthermore, there is an advantage that the surroundings of the left and right eyes can be massaged evenly, a feeling of use can be obtained around both eyes, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Further, current can be supplied along a closed loop while maintaining an appropriate stimulation level.

Furthermore, there is an advantage that the periphery of the eyes can be massaged equally to the left and right, the effect is not biased, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Furthermore, there is an advantage that the left and right sides of the eye can be equally massaged, the stimulating effect is not biased, and it is difficult to get used to the electrical stimulation.

Furthermore, the acupuncture points at the same position near the eye can be stimulated evenly to the left and right, so that there is an advantage that the effect is not biased and that it is difficult to get used to the stimulation.

Further, the feeling of stimulation at the start of power supply and at the end of power supply becomes soft.

Furthermore, since the output is between adjacent pairs of electrode probes, an electrical stimulus can be applied without crossing the eye when energized, and the output pulse groups between the outputs overlap. Therefore, the time for switching the pair of electrode probes to be energized is reduced, and as a result, the efficiency of electrical stimulation in a certain period can be improved, which ultimately leads to a reduction in the total treatment time.

Further, since the stimulation level between each electrode probe can be set appropriately, the stimulation effect shortage due to insufficient power output and the feeling of irritation due to excessive power output can be reduced.

Further, since the electric stimulation pulse is generated in accordance with the output level ratio set for each electrode probe, when the sensitivity of the stimulation is clear,
By previously setting the output level adjustment on the device side, it is possible to reduce troublesome manual output level adjustment such as a knob.

Further, it is possible to reproduce the output level value used last time, and it is not necessary to adjust the output level from the beginning, and it does not take much time and effort. At the same time, if you have an output level reset function for those who have never used it, you can initialize the output level and adjust the output level from the beginning. .

Further, since the energization is controlled so that the cathode area of the electrode probe is twice as large as the anode area, the current density of the negative electrode can always be reduced, regardless of the polarity of the electrode probe, regardless of the polarity. It can reduce and relieve irritation.

In addition, by reducing the stimulus sensation of the negative electrode of the electrode probe and applying current so that no current crosses the eye, the current is applied while shifting continuously or intermittently along the flow of the closed loop. Doing so can create a massage effect around the eyes.

Further, there is an advantage that a further massage effect around the eyes can be obtained, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Furthermore, since the area of the negative electrode is about twice as large as the area of the positive electrode, and the right and left eyes alternately switch the energization along a closed loop, the sense of irritation of the negative electrode can be reduced. There is an advantage that the circumference can be massaged evenly, a feeling of use can be obtained around both eyes, and it is difficult to get used to stimulation.

Furthermore, since the energization having the soft transfer function is sequentially shifted to the pair of the electrode probes 9 along the closed loop, the feeling of irritation at the time of the energization switching can be reduced.

Furthermore, since each electrode probe is attached to the skin, it can be attached to a favorite stimulation position without being conscious of various acupoints. Further, if this electrode probe is attached to a part where tenderness is felt when acupressure is applied, it is possible to massage a tired part more effectively.

Further, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the adhesive force to the skin, and it is possible to carry out an appropriate energization.

Furthermore, by setting the frequency of the electrical stimulation pulse to a low frequency, nerve endings existing in the subcutaneous tissue can be stimulated with high efficiency, and eye fatigue can be efficiently recovered.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a low-frequency pulse generator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a picture diagram of an eye showing a stimulation area by the electrode probe of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a picture diagram near the eye showing a stimulus point due to the image.

FIG. 4 is a low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a picture diagram near the eye showing a stimulus point due to the image.

FIG. 5 is a low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the eye showing a stimulating procedure according to FIG.

FIG. 6 shows a low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the eye showing a stimulating procedure according to FIG.

FIG. 7 shows a low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing a stimulating procedure according to FIG.

FIG. 8 shows a low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing a stimulating procedure according to FIG.

FIG. 9 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiments 7 and 8 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a picture diagram near the left eye showing a stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing a stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the right eye and the vicinity of the left eye showing a stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a picture diagram of the vicinity of the right eye and the vicinity of the left eye showing a stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 12 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a pattern diagram of the vicinity of the right eye and the vicinity of the left eye showing a stimulation procedure performed by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 13 of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a pulse group without a soft start and a soft end in a conventional low frequency pulse generator.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a pulse group having a soft start / soft end function in the low frequency pulse generator according to Embodiment 14 of the present invention.

FIGS. 18 (a) and (b) show a soft start and a soft start for a pair of stimulating points of acupuncture points, clear light 32 and four white 34, clear light 32 and light bamboo 35 in the low frequency pulse generator of the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pulse group having a soft end function.

FIGS. 19 (a) and (b) show a soft-start pulse for a pair of stimulus points of acupuncture points, clear light 32 and four white 34, clear light 32 and light bamboo 35 in a low-frequency pulse generator according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pulse group having a soft end function.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an overlapping (overlapping) state of pulse groups at stimulation points having different acupoints in FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration for level adjustment according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration for level adjustment according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a control configuration for level adjustment according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a stimulation procedure around the eyes.

FIG. 25 is a view showing a cathode area and an anode area of the electrode probe 9;

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a cathode area and an anode area of the electrode probe 9;

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a cathode area and an anode area of an electrode probe 9 according to Embodiment 19 of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 20 of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing stimulation points by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 21 of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing a stimulating procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 21 of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a picture diagram near the right eye showing a stimulation procedure by the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 23 of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is a pattern diagram of the vicinity of the left eye showing a main part configuration of the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 24 of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view showing a portion where the electrode probe 9a is attached.

FIG. 34 is a pattern diagram of the vicinity of the left eye showing a main part configuration of the low-frequency pulse generator 1 according to Embodiment 25 of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Low frequency pulse generator 2 Power supply means 3 Control means 4 Signal generation means 5 Operating means 7 Lead wire 9 Electrode probe 10 Main body of device 32 Haruaki 34 Yohaku 35

Claims (26)

[Claims] An eye strain recovery apparatus for applying electrical stimulation to at least nerves in a subcutaneous tissue of a living body, comprising: a signal generating means for generating an electrical stimulation pulse; An eye strain recovery apparatus comprising: control means for controlling the output of a stimulus pulse; and an electrode probe for applying an electrical stimulus pulse from the signal generation means to a stimulating point of a living body. 2. The apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to claim 1, wherein the electrode probe is provided at a position corresponding to a position of acupuncture points (so-called acupoints) having nerves near the skin surface. 3. The apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of electrode probes are provided around the eye. 4. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said control means controls the output of said signal generation means such that an electrode probe of a pair of an anode and a cathode which does not cross an eyeball is selected. Eye strain recovery device. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls the output to the signal generating means so as to perform the energization while sequentially changing the pair of the anode probe and the cathode electrode probe to be energized. 5. The apparatus for recovering eye strain according to any one of claims 4 to 4. 6. The eye strain recovery apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of electrode probes are arranged in a closed loop at positions corresponding to the vicinity of the eye. 7. The control means controls the output so as to sequentially or intermittently change the pair of electrode probes in a direction in which the pair of electrode probes to be energized becomes a closed loop around the eye. The eye fatigue recovery apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the apparatus is configured. 8. The control means mixes clockwise and counterclockwise directions in which the pair of electrode probes to be energized becomes a closed loop around the eye, and sequentially or intermittently changes the pair of electrode probes. The apparatus for recovering eye strain according to claim 6, wherein the output is controlled so as to conduct electricity. 9. The control unit performs a stimulating process on the right-eye side and the left-eye side alternately one round at a time when the pair of electrodes to be energized continuously or intermittently moves along the flow of the closed loop while energizing. The apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to claim 6, wherein the output is controlled as described above. 10. The apparatus for recovering asthenopia according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of pairs of the electrode probes which are arranged around the eye and which are not energized among the pairs of the electrode probes exist. 11. A plurality of electrode probe pairs are respectively disposed at symmetrical positions around the left eye and the right eye, and the control means controls the electrode probe pairs at symmetrical positions around the left eye and the right eye. The apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to claim 4, wherein output control is performed such that the left eye and the right eye sequentially energize the power alternately. 12. A plurality of pairs of electrode probes are arranged at positions around an eye that is line-symmetric between the left eye and the right eye, and the control unit is configured to control the pair of electrode probes around the line that is line-symmetric between the left eye and the right eye. The eye fatigue recovery according to claim 4, wherein output control is performed so that the pair of electrode probes disposed at asymmetric positions are energized alternately and sequentially with the left eye and the right eye. apparatus. 13. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said control means controls the output so that power is supplied between electrode probes connecting the same type of acupuncture points around the eye symmetrically to both eyes with respect to both eyes. The eye strain recovery device according to the above. 14. The control means for gradually increasing the voltage level of the electrical stimulation pulse group output from the signal generating means at the beginning of energization and gradually decreasing the voltage level of the electrical stimulation pulse group at the end of energization. The apparatus for recovering asthenopia according to claim 1, wherein the output is controlled. 15. The apparatus for recovering asthenopia according to claim 14, wherein the control means controls the output so that output pulse groups overlap between pairs of adjacent electrode probes. . 16. The apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to claim 5, further comprising an operation unit capable of adjusting a stimulation level between each electrode probe. 17. An output level ratio is set in advance for each electrode probe, and said signal generating means generates an electrical stimulation pulse in accordance with the output level ratio. Item 5. An eye strain recovery apparatus according to Item 4. 18. A storage means for storing an output level of an individual between each electrode probe, wherein the signal generating means is configured to store an electric power in accordance with the output level of the individual between each electrode probe stored in the storage means. The eye fatigue recovery apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the apparatus is configured to generate a stimulus pulse. 19. The control means controls the polarity so that the electrode probe has at least two electrodes for each stimulation point, and each pair of electrode probes is composed of one anode and two cathodes. 7. A configuration according to claim 6, wherein
2. The eye strain recovery apparatus according to item 1. 20. The control means, comprising: a pair of electrode probes having common electrode probes, and sequentially or intermittently changing the pair of adjacent electrode probes successively or intermittently along a closed loop around the vicinity of the eye. 20. The eye fatigue recovery apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the output is controlled so as to perform the following. 21. The control means, comprising: a pair of electrode probes in which electrode probes are commonly adjacent; a clockwise rotation and a counterclockwise rotation mixed along a closed loop around the vicinity of the eye; 20. The apparatus for recovering eye fatigue according to claim 19, wherein the output is controlled so that energization is sequentially performed while changing a pair of matching electrode probes. 22. The control means, wherein a pair of electrode probes commonly adjacent to each other, a clockwise rotation and a counterclockwise rotation are mixed together along a closed loop around the vicinity of the eye, and the adjacent electrodes are connected continuously or intermittently. 20. The apparatus according to claim 19, wherein, when energization is sequentially performed while changing the pair of matching electrode probes, output control is performed such that the right eye side and the left eye side are alternately stimulated one round at a time. Fatigue recovery device. 23. The control means controls the output so as to gradually lower the power output between one electrode probe and the power supply so as to gradually increase the power output between the other electrode probes. The eye strain recovery apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the apparatus is configured. 24. The apparatus for recovering eye strain according to claim 1, wherein the electrode probe is configured to be attached to the skin. 25. The eye stimulant according to claim 1, wherein the electrode probe is configured to be attachable to the skin and has an electrode shape according to the condition of the skin to be attached. Fatigue recovery device. 26. The frequency of the electrical stimulation pulse is set to 0.
The eye strain recovery apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 25, wherein the range is from 5 Hz to 1000 Hz.