KR101968387B1 - Portable skin and obesity care apparatus based on hifu energy - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device, a cartridge for generating high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy, a battery unit for supplying power for generating the hifu (HIFU) energy, power on A display for displaying at least one of an input unit for turning off and setting an operation mode, a power on / off state, a type of cartridge, a battery charging state, a communication connection state, a timer time, a hi-fu energy power level, and a cumulative use time; And a controller for adjusting the power of the generated hi-fu energy according to the operation mode.

Description

PORTABLE SKIN AND OBESITY CARE APPARATUS BASED ON HIFU ENERGY}

The present invention relates to a Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device, and more particularly, to the user can carry or easily carry out skin or obesity care at home Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity It relates to a care device.

In general, in the hospital, a technique of treating high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy by irradiating the skin and observing the skin disease directly through a monitor has been widely used.

For example, the HIFU (HIFU: focused ultrasound therapy) is a procedure that burns and removes tissue by using a high temperature of 65-100 ° C generated at the focus when high-intensity focused ultrasound energy is collected at one part of the deep skin, and is usually used for diagnosis. Focusing ultrasonic waves about one hundred thousand times stronger than ultrasonic power in one place produces heat at the focal region, which is similar to the heat generated at the focal region by collecting sunlight with a convex lens.

At this time, since the ultrasound itself is harmless to the human body and heat is generated only at the focal point where the ultrasound is concentrated, the HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound therapy) has the advantage of treating a lesion in the body without the need for general anesthesia without using a knife or needle. It is a skill.

The HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy) has recently been used in the field of skin beauty, because the frequency for the generation of HIFU energy should be fixed according to the purpose of use (eg, skin care, obesity care, etc.). A separate device (that is, a beauty care device) that can generate HIFU energy suitable for the site has been developed, but has a problem that it is difficult for the general user to use at home or portable because of its bulky and quite expensive.

Background art of the present invention is disclosed in Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-1188931 (2012.09.28. Registration, apparatus and method for destroying adipose tissue).

According to an aspect of the present invention, the present invention has been created to solve the above problems, a portable skin based on the hi-fu energy to make it easy for the user to carry or skin or obesity care at home and The object is to provide an obesity care device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a hifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device includes a cartridge that generates HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) energy; A battery unit supplying power for generating the HIFU energy; An input unit for power on and off and operation mode setting; A display unit displaying at least one of a power on / off state, a type of cartridge, a battery charge state, a communication connection state, a timer time, a hi-fu energy power level, and a cumulative use time; And a controller configured to adjust power of the generated hi-fu energy according to the operation mode.

In the present invention, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device, the at least one or more different types of cartridges can be replaced and mounted, the control unit detects the type of the mounted cartridge and display on the display unit Characterized in that.

The present invention may further include a pressure detector for detecting a pressure of the cartridge pressing the skin, wherein the controller is configured to adjust the power of the hi-fu energy according to the detected pressure.

The present invention, the pressure detection unit for detecting the pressure that the cartridge presses the skin; And a motor driving unit which vibrates the cartridge by controlling a motor mechanically connected to the cartridge, wherein the controller is configured to adjust the vibration intensity of the cartridge according to the detected pressure.

The present invention may further include a communication unit communicating with a main body or a smart terminal of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device in a wired or wireless manner, and when communication is connected with the main body or the smart terminal through the communication unit, The controller may be configured to transmit at least one or more preset information among information accumulated in an internal memory or information displayed on the display unit to the main body or the smart terminal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the present invention has the effect of allowing the user to easily carry out skin or obesity care at home.

1 is an exemplary view schematically showing the external shape of the Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a top view of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a side view of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device of FIG. 1.
Figure 4 is an exemplary view showing a schematic configuration of a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an operation according to the first embodiment of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to a second embodiment of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device of FIG. 4.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to a third embodiment of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device of FIG. 4.
Figure 8 is an illustration schematically showing the external shape of the Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of description. In addition, terms to be described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or convention of a user or an operator. Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be made based on the contents throughout the specification.

1 is an exemplary view schematically showing an external shape of a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment has a power supply battery (not shown) inside as a portable device. In addition, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to replace the cartridge (for example, the fixing cartridge of Figure 1 (a), the moving cartridge of Figure 1 (b)) can be replaced.

The cartridge is a means for generating HIFU energy, and delivers the generated HIFU energy to a transducer (eg, a frequency generator, HIFU ceramic element, etc.) (not shown). The transducer (eg, frequency generator, HIFU ceramic device, etc.) is a means for receiving the source (ie, HIFU energy generated through the cartridge) and converting it into another form (eg, ultrasonic wave). The transducer may be moved left / right through a motor (not shown) (eg, a step motor), and may also be moved up and down.

However, since the movement control of the transducer deviates from the gist of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, the cartridge may mean only a HIFU energy generating unit (or a circuit) according to an embodiment, or may include a transducer (140 of FIG. 4). Note that this distinction may vary depending on whether each component of the cartridge is formed integrally or separately. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for convenience of description, it is assumed that the cartridge (or probe in the form of a portable handle) includes a transducer (140 in FIG. 4), but it is not necessarily intended to limit this configuration.

In addition, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment, the power unit (eg, power adapter, etc.) for charging the battery (not shown) can be detachably connected (Fig. 1 (a) The operation may be performed even when the power supply unit is connected (attached), and the battery unit may be operated when the power supply unit is not connected (removed).

In addition, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment, by detecting the pressure to press the skin, it can automatically adjust the power of the hi-fu energy according to the detected pressure.

For example, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment may increase the power of the hi-fu energy when the detected pressure is large and decrease the power of the hi-fu energy when the detected pressure is small. have. To this end, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment includes a pressure detector (120 of FIG. 4).

In addition, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment may give a physical vibration stimulation to the skin in order to increase the skin penetration effect of the hi-fu energy.

For example, suppose that a user performs abdominal care using a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment, the user grasps a probe (a kind of handle) and moves it widely over the abdomen's skin. In this case, when the physical vibration is applied to the skin, the penetration effect of the hi-fu energy can be increased. To this end, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment includes a motor (not shown) and a motor driver (160 in FIG. 4).

FIG. 2 is an exemplary view schematically illustrating a shape viewed from the top of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device in FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment includes means for improving user convenience (eg, an input unit (110 of FIG. 4) and a display unit (FIG. 4). 170)).

Referring to FIG. 2, the input unit 110 may be configured to turn on / off power of a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device, mode (for example, hi-fu energy power setting, vibration mode setting, Timer setting, communication setting, etc.) can be set.

In addition, the display unit 170 displays at least one of the state of charge of the battery, the power level of the high-fu energy corresponding to the pressure, the vibration level corresponding to the pressure, whether the communication is connected, and the remaining time of the timer.

The display unit 170 may include display means 171 and 172 having at least one or more other forms according to the type of information to be displayed.

For example, it may include a level meter type display means 171 to intuitively display the state of charge of the battery, the power level of the Haipu energy, the vibration level, and the remaining time of the timer, In order to display more accurate information, an LCD type may be included.

In this embodiment, for convenience of description, the input unit 110 and the display unit 170 are divided and described, but according to the embodiment, the input unit 110 and the display unit 170 are integrated (for example, a touch screen). Etc.) may be used.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary view schematically illustrating a shape viewed from the side of a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device in FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment may move the cartridge back and forth according to the pressure (for example, the pressure to press the skin).

For example, the pressure detector 120 of FIG. 4 may detect the pressure by the cartridge moved back and forth as described above. For example, as the pressure increases, the cartridge enters the probe and as the pressure decreases, the cartridge exits the probe (ie, returns to its initial state).

In this case, the cartridge and the probe body (or the portable body of the hi-fu energy-based skin and obesity care device) include terminals (not shown) for applying power or a driving signal when coupled to each other. ) May distinguish the type of cartridge (see FIG. 1) coupled to the probe body (or the hifu energy based portable skin and obesity care device body).

Meanwhile, as described above, when the physical vibration is applied to the skin, the penetration effect of the hi-fu energy can be increased, and the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the embodiment includes a motor (not shown). And by generating the vibration through the motor drive unit (160 in Figure 4) it is possible to vibrate the cartridge before / after.

Figure 4 is an exemplary view showing a schematic configuration of a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment includes an input unit 110, a pressure detector 120, a driver 130, a transducer 140, and a controller ( 150, a motor driving unit 160, a display unit 170, and a communication unit 180.

The input unit 110 is a power on (off), mode (for example, Haifu energy power setting, vibration mode setting, timer setting, communication setting, etc. of the Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment) ) Can be set by the user.

The pressure detector 120 has a pressure sensor (not shown) therein so that the user presses the skin using the hifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment (ie, a cartridge coupled to the probe). Pressure on the skin). According to the detected pressure, the controller 150 may adjust the power of the hi-fu energy or the physical vibration intensity.

The transducer 140 converts HIFU energy generated inside the cartridge into ultrasonic waves and projects it onto the skin. That is, the transducer 140 generates ultrasonic waves corresponding to the high frequency signals generated by the driving unit 130 and projects them on the skin.

The controller 150 adjusts the output power (eg, 5 to 30 (mW)) of ultrasonic waves in response to the detected pressure through the driver 150.

The control unit 150 records the usage history of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment (eg, date of use, time of use, power during use, vibration use, etc.) and an internal memory (not shown). Store in

The controller 150 detects a state (eg, a state of charge of a battery, a cumulative use time of a transducer, etc.) of a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment and stores the state in an internal memory (not shown). Save it.

The motor driving unit 160 drives a motor (not shown) mechanically connected to the cartridge to vibrate the cartridge back and forth. Accordingly, by applying a physical vibration to the skin through the vibration of the cartridge, the heat generated in the skin by friction is increased to increase the penetration effect of the Haifu energy. In addition, a massage effect may be additionally generated by vibration of the cartridge.

The display unit 170 displays at least one of the state of charge of the battery, the power level of the high-fu energy corresponding to the pressure, the vibration level corresponding to the pressure, whether the communication is connected, and the remaining time of the timer. In this case, in order to be suitable for display according to the type of the information, it may include a display means (171, 172) having at least one or more different shapes.

The communication unit 180 is a main body (not shown) or a smart terminal (for example, a smartphone, a smart tab, a laptop computer, etc.) (not shown) and a wired / wireless device of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device. Communicate in a way.

The controller 150 is the accumulated information (for example, date of use, time of use, power when using, vibration use, etc.) on the main body (not shown) or smart terminal (not shown) connected through the communication unit 180 or Information detected in real time (eg battery charge, cumulative usage time of the transducer, etc.) can be delivered. Accordingly, the main body (not shown) or the smart terminal (not shown) may manage the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to the first embodiment of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device of FIG. 4.

Referring to FIG. 5, when driving of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment is started, the controller 150 detects a currently set operation mode (eg, a first mode and a second mode). (S101).

Here, the first mode is a mode for automatically adjusting the power of the hi-fu energy according to the pressure (for example, a mode of increasing power when the pressure increases), and the second mode drives the motor according to the pressure to increase the vibration intensity. The mode to adjust (e.g., to increase the intensity of vibration when pressure increases).

In this case, the first mode and the second mode may be operated separately from the operation of projecting the high-fu energy, and the first mode and the second mode may be simultaneously selected.

Accordingly, when the detected operation mode is the first mode (the first mode of S101), the controller 150 detects the pressure (for example, the pressure to press the skin) that the cartridge receives through the pressure detector 120 (S102). ).

Next, the controller 150 adjusts the power of HIFU energy in response to the detected pressure (S103).

For example, the controller 150 may increase the power of the HIFU energy when the detected pressure is increased within the power adjustable range according to a preset criterion, and conversely, when the detected pressure is decreased, the high Reduces the power of HIFU energy.

In addition, the controller 150 displays the power level corresponding to the adjusted power of the hi-fu energy in real time through the display units 170 and 171 (S104).

The power of the Haifu energy with water can be fixed constantly, but according to the user by adjusting the pressure in real time by adjusting the power of the Haifu energy, it is possible to obtain the effect of improving the convenience of skin and obesity management.

On the other hand, if the detected operation mode is the second mode (S101, the second mode), the control unit 150 detects the pressure (for example, the pressure to press the skin) received by the cartridge through the pressure detector 120 (S105). .

Next, the controller 150 drives the motor (not shown) for vibrating the cartridge in response to the detected pressure through the motor driver 160 (S106).

For example, the controller 150 increases the vibration intensity of the cartridge when the detected pressure increases according to a preset criterion, and decreases the vibration intensity of the cartridge when the detected pressure decreases.

The controller 150 displays the motor driving level corresponding to the adjusted vibration intensity in real time through the display units 170 and 171 (S107).

Although the vibration intensity of the cartridge may be fixed with water, the user may obtain an additional effect of increasing the massage effect and skin and obesity management effect by naturally adjusting the vibration intensity in real time by adjusting the pressure. .

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to a second embodiment of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device of FIG. 4.

Referring to FIG. 6, while the Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device is driven, the controller 150 records usage (eg, use date, use time, power when used, and vibration use). Whether or not) is accumulated in the internal memory (not shown) (S201).

In addition, the controller 150 periodically detects state information (eg, battery charge state, cumulative use time of the transducer, etc.) of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device (S202).

Then, if communication is connected to the main body (not shown) or a smart terminal (for example, a smartphone, a smart tab, a notebook computer, etc.) (not shown), the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment (S203). For example, the controller 150 transmits a usage record and periodically detected state information stored in the internal memory (not shown) (S204).

Accordingly, the main body (not shown) or the smart terminal (not shown) so as to remotely manage the Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to this embodiment or to easily create a skin (or obesity) management plan do.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to a third embodiment of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device of FIG. 4.

As described above, the hifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment may be mounted with different cartridge types (see FIG. 1), and the cartridge and probe body (or the hifu energy-based portable skin). And the obesity care device body) can distinguish the type of cartridges that are coupled through the terminals that are contacted when they are coupled to each other.

Accordingly, when the cartridge is combined, the control unit 150 detects the combined cartridge type (S301).

For example, in the present embodiment, a motor type cartridge (first cartridge) (Fig. 1 (b)) capable of adjusting or moving a projection direction by embedding a motor in the cartridge and a fixed type in which the projection direction of hi-fu energy is fixed in one direction It is assumed that there is a cartridge (second cartridge) (Fig. 1 (a)).

When the detected cartridge type is the first cartridge type, the controller 150 outputs a hi-fu driving signal to the first cartridge (S302), and adjusts the projection direction of the hi-fu energy inside the first cartridge. The motor driving signal for adjusting the moving speed and the moving direction of the motor (not shown) is output (S303).

Of course, the first cartridge may be implemented to move at a predetermined moving speed and moving direction internally without receiving a motor driving signal from the controller 150.

In addition, the controller 150 displays the detected cartridge type (eg, the first cartridge) through the display units 170 and 172 (S304).

On the other hand, when the detected cartridge type is the second cartridge type, the controller 150 outputs only a hi-fu driving signal to the second cartridge (S305).

In addition, the controller 150 displays the detected cartridge type (eg, the second cartridge) through the display units 170 and 172 (S304).

Meanwhile, FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrate a portable skin and obesity care device having a probe of a "a" shape, but this is not illustrated to limit the shape. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment may be implemented in a shape having a straight-shaped probe.

8 (a) is an exemplary view showing a form in which the cartridge is coupled to the skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment, Figure 8 (b) is a cartridge to the skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment Is an exemplary view showing a separated form.

In addition, although not specifically illustrated in the drawings, the two types of probes (eg, “a” type probes and straight type probes) are combined to be converted into a desired shape by adjusting the bending angle of the probe according to the user's needs. It may be implemented. As described above, according to the shape of the probe, the present embodiment may be used in a form that is easy to press by the user (ease of pressing), thereby improving convenience of the user.

As described above, the present embodiment has an effect of improving the convenience of the user when the user is carrying or performing skin or obesity care at home.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible for those skilled in the art to which the art pertains. I will understand the point. Therefore, the technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the claims below.

110: input unit 120: pressure detector
130: driving unit 140: transducer
150: control unit 160: motor drive unit
170: display unit 180: communication unit

Claims (5)

Cartridges that produce HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) energy;
A battery unit supplying power for generating the HIFU energy;
An input unit for power on and off and operation mode setting;
A display unit displaying at least one of a power on / off state, a type of cartridge, a battery charge state, a communication connection state, a timer time, a hi-fu energy power level, and a cumulative use time; And
And a controller configured to adjust power of the generated hi-fu energy according to the operation mode.
A pressure detector for detecting pressure at which the cartridge presses the skin; And
And a motor driving unit for controlling the motor mechanically connected to the cartridge to vibrate the cartridge in and out of the probe in and out.
The control unit,
Adjust the vibration intensity of the cartridge according to the detected pressure,
As the cartridge presses the skin, the cartridge is driven in a vibrating manner before and after entering and exiting the probe,
The pressure detector,
Detecting the pressure pushing the skin by the cartridge being moved back and forth,
The cartridge,
As the pressure increases, it goes into the inside of the probe and as the pressure decreases, it moves out of the probe and returns to the initial state.
The control unit,
Adjust the power of the hi-fu energy or adjust the physical vibration intensity according to the detected pressure,
The control unit,
The motor driving level corresponding to the vibration intensity is displayed in real time through the display unit,
The control unit,
Distinguishes the type of cartridge coupled through the terminal which is contacted when the cartridge and the probe body are coupled to each other,
The cartridge,
A motor-type first cartridge capable of adjusting or moving a projection direction of hi-fu energy by embedding a motor in the cartridge, and a fixed second cartridge having a projection direction of hi-fu energy fixed in one direction,
The first cartridge,
A hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity characterized in that it is driven to receive and drive a motor driving signal for adjusting the moving speed and the moving direction of the motor from the controller, or internally moving in a predetermined moving speed and moving direction. Care device.
The method of claim 1,
The Haifu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device,
Replace at least one other type cartridge,
The control unit, the high-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device, characterized in that for detecting the type of the cartridge mounted on the display unit.
delete delete The method of claim 1,
And a communication unit communicating with a main body or a smart terminal of the hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device in a wired or wireless manner.
When communication is connected with the main body or the smart terminal through the communication unit,
The control unit is a hi-fu energy-based portable skin and obesity care device, characterized in that for transmitting at least one or more preset information of the information accumulated in the internal memory or information displayed on the display unit to the main body or smart terminal .

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