KR102635907B1 - Glove-type ultrasonic probe device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a glove-type ultrasonic probe device, which includes a body portion that surrounds at least a portion of the user's fingers and the back of the hand, a wrist fixing portion coupled to the body portion and surrounding the user's wrist, and an ultrasonic probe connected to the body portion. It includes an ultrasonic pocket portion that is removably positioned in the space between the wrapped fingers. Therefore, the present invention can be worn on the hand and places an ultrasonic probe between the fingers to accurately detect the movement of the liposuction cannula without reducing the sensation of the hand.

Description

Glove-type ultrasonic probe device {GLOVE-TYPE ULTRASONIC PROBE DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a glove-type ultrasound probe device, and more specifically, to a glove-type ultrasound probe device that can be worn on the hand and accurately position the ultrasound probe on the target area to detect the movement of the liposuction cannula.

Recently, as modern people invest heavily in improving their external appearance, the number of people undergoing plastic surgery, liposuction, and other procedures is rapidly increasing. In particular, liposuction surgery is a surgery that many people are interested in not only for cosmetic purposes but also for health and treatment purposes. Liposuction generally inserts a cannula into the fat layer and suctions and removes the alone fat formed in the cannula. In other words, liposuction is a method of inserting a cannula into the skin, which consists of a skin layer, a fat layer, and a muscle layer, to suction and expel the fat. It can remove fat not only from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and arms, but also from the face, and can also be used to remove lipomas. It is becoming.

When performing such liposuction, it is necessary to accurately guide the cannula to the desired position on the subject's body, and it may also be necessary to track or monitor the cannula position to ensure that it is maintained in the desired position. Usually, it is very difficult for the operator to determine the exact position of the cannula and be sure that it is in the desired position.

For this reason, recently, technologies have been proposed that use ultrasound to detect the movement and track the position of the cannula used for liposuction. Usually, the operator reciprocates the liposuction cannula with his right hand, holds the ultrasound probe with his left hand, and places it on the target area to detect the movement of the cannula. For example, the operator may hold the probe using the thumb, index finger, and middle finger as if holding a pen, and in some cases, the operator may hold the probe so that it is wrapped around the probe as if making a fist.

However, if force is applied to the operator's fingers or wrist for a long time while holding the ultrasonic probe, strain may occur on the fingers and wrist and numbness may become dull, making it difficult to accurately position the ultrasonic probe on the target area.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2085588 (2020.03.02) relates to a surgical tool position tracking system, obtained by a position tracking unit that tracks the position of the surgical tool inserted into the body during a procedure or surgery, and an ultrasonic probe. and a display unit that displays an ultrasound image and an image of the surgical tool in real time, and when adjusting the pressure applied to the surgical tool from the ultrasonic probe, the position of the end of the surgical tool can be determined from the image of the surgical tool displayed on the display unit. there is.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2085588 (2020.03.02)

One embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a glove-type ultrasound probe device that can be worn on the hand and detect the movement of a liposuction cannula by accurately positioning the ultrasound probe on the target area.

One embodiment of the present invention can prevent strain on the fingers and wrist by placing the ultrasound probe between the fingers, and can more easily position the ultrasound probe on the target area to accurately detect the movement of the liposuction cannula to improve the accuracy of the surgery. and to provide a glove-type ultrasonic probe device that can improve stability.

One embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a glove-type ultrasonic probe device that allows the ultrasonic probe to be used effectively for a long time by arranging a pocket portion in the glove that can accommodate an ultrasonic probe and a battery, respectively.

Among embodiments, a glove-type ultrasonic probe device includes a body portion that surrounds at least a portion of the user's fingers and the back of the hand, a wrist fixing portion coupled to the body portion and surrounding the user's wrist, and an ultrasonic probe that is not surrounded by the body portion. Includes an ultrasonic pocket portion that is removably positioned in the space between the fingers.

The body portion includes a first surface in contact with the user's palm and a second surface adjacent to both sides of the first surface and in contact with the back of the user's hand, and each of the user's fingers, excluding the thumb and little finger, the index, middle, and ring fingers. It is characterized by a glove shape that can be worn to cover the body.

The wrist fixation unit includes a fixation band extending from the body portion to both sides so as to wrap and fix the user's wrist on both sides, and is installed on both branched ends of the fixation band and adheres both ends of the fixation band. It is characterized by comprising an adhesive member for separation.

The ultrasonic pocket portion includes an insertion hole into which the ultrasonic probe is inserted, and an opening and closing member that opens and closes the insertion hole, and when the ultrasonic probe is inserted and received through the insertion hole, the ultrasonic probe is received by closing the insertion hole through the opening and closing member. It is characterized by preventing random discharge of.

Among embodiments, the glove-type ultrasonic probe device may further include a battery pocket portion that inserts and detachably positions the battery on the back of the hand surrounded by the body portion.

Among the embodiments, the glove-type ultrasonic probe device has a wire wired between the ultrasonic pocket portion and the battery pocket portion to electrically connect the ultrasonic probe accommodated in the ultrasonic pocket portion and the battery pocket portion and the battery. It is characterized in that power is supplied to the ultrasonic probe from the battery.

The ultrasonic probe is inserted into the treatment position in the liposuction treatment area while accommodated in the ultrasonic pocket portion, and is characterized in that it contacts the body surface around the cannula for suctioning fat and detects the movement of the cannula through ultrasonic waves. .

Among embodiments, the glove-type ultrasonic probe device further includes a main body connected to the ultrasonic probe, wherein the main body performs analysis of the fat layer image by the ultrasonic probe and generates movement information including the insertion angle and depth of the cannula. A detection module that detects the position of the cannula based on the movement information of the cannula, determines the treatment movement line for the treatment area, and includes the number of strokes of the cannula and the amount of liposuction for the areas treated according to the treatment movement line. It is characterized by including a check module that checks the status of the procedure being performed, and a display module that generates an alarm when the movement of the cannula is outside a preset range.

The disclosed technology can have the following effects. However, since it does not mean that a specific embodiment must include all of the following effects or only the following effects, the scope of rights of the disclosed technology should not be understood as being limited thereby.

The glove-type ultrasound probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention can be worn on the hand and detect the movement of the liposuction cannula by accurately positioning the ultrasound probe on the target area.

The glove-type ultrasound probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention can prevent strain on the fingers and wrist by placing the ultrasound probe between the fingers, and can more easily position the ultrasound probe on the target area to facilitate the movement of the liposuction cannula. can be accurately detected to improve the accuracy and safety of surgery.

In the glove-type ultrasonic probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ultrasonic probe can be used effectively for a long time by arranging pocket portions in the glove that can accommodate the ultrasonic probe and the battery, respectively.

1 is a diagram showing a glove-type ultrasonic probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a wearing state of a glove-type ultrasonic probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing the arrangement of a glove-type ultrasound probe device and a liposuction cannula according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating a glove-type ultrasonic probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Since the description of the present invention is only an example for structural or functional explanation, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as limited by the examples described in the text. In other words, since the embodiments can be modified in various ways and can have various forms, the scope of rights of the present invention should be understood to include equivalents that can realize the technical idea. In addition, the purpose or effect presented in the present invention does not mean that a specific embodiment must include all or only such effects, so the scope of the present invention should not be understood as limited thereby.

Meanwhile, the meaning of the terms described in this application should be understood as follows.

Terms such as “first” and “second” are used to distinguish one component from another component, and the scope of rights should not be limited by these terms. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between. Meanwhile, other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring" and "directly neighboring" should be interpreted similarly.

Singular expressions should be understood to include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and terms such as “comprise” or “have” refer to implemented features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or them. It is intended to specify the existence of a combination, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

For each step, identification codes (e.g., a, b, c, etc.) are used for convenience of explanation. The identification codes do not explain the order of each step, and each step clearly follows a specific order in context. Unless specified, events may occur differently from the specified order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the opposite order.

All terms used herein, unless otherwise defined, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the related technology, and cannot be interpreted as having an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless clearly defined in the present application.

1 is a diagram showing a glove-type ultrasonic probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the glove-type ultrasonic probe device 100 includes a body portion 110, a wrist fixation portion 130, an ultrasonic pocket portion 150, and a battery pocket portion 170.

The body portion 110 may be implemented in the form of a glove that can be worn on the user's hand. In one embodiment, the body portion 110 may include a first surface 110a and a second surface 110b adjacent to both sides of the first surface 110a. The first surface (110a) is the part that the user's palm comes into contact with when using the glove, and the second surface (110b) is the part that the back of the user's hand comes into contact with when using the glove. Here, the body portion 110 is designed to surround the user's fingers other than the thumb and little finger, that is, the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and the back of the hand, but is not limited to this and is designed to cover at least a portion of the user's fingers and the back of the hand. It can be implemented. The body portion 110 is formed on both sides so that the user's thumb and little fingers can be inserted, and both left and right hands can be used. This body part 110 is connected to the wrist fixing part 130 so that it can be stably fixed to the user's hand.

The wrist fixation unit 130 may include a fixation band 131 and an adhesive member 133.

The fixing band 131 is coupled to the body portion 110 to wrap and secure the user's wrist. In one embodiment, the fixation band 131 is formed to extend from the body portion 110 to branch off to both sides of the wrist to wrap and secure the user's wrist on both sides. Here, the fixation band 131 may be made of an elastic material for elastic fixation to the user's wrist.

The adhesive member 133 is installed on both branched ends of the fixing band 131 to adhere or separate both ends of the fixing band 131. The adhesive member 133 is made of male and female Velcro that detachably connects both ends of the fixing band 131 and can be adjusted to suit the thickness of the user's wrist.

The ultrasonic pocket portion 150 may be provided in the form of at least one pocket into which the ultrasonic probe 210 can be inserted into the space between the fingers of the body portion 110. The ultrasonic pocket portion 150 may include an insertion hole 151 through which the ultrasonic probe 210 can be inserted into each pocket, and an opening and closing member 153 through which the insertion hole 151 can be opened and closed. The opening and closing member 153 attaches Velcro to both ends of the insertion hole 151 to open or close both ends of the insertion hole 151, so that the ultrasonic probe 210 can be inserted into the insertion hole 151, and the inserted ultrasonic probe (210) can be prevented from being left out arbitrarily.

The ultrasonic probe 210 may be formed in the form of a thin film so that it can be mounted in one of the pockets of the ultrasonic pocket unit 150. The size or shape is not particularly limited, but it is similar to the index finger of a typical person's finger. It is desirable to form it in a size or shape that can be inserted between the middle finger or the middle finger and the ring finger. The ultrasonic probe 210 can be formed by applying miniaturization technology such as silicon waveguide etalon detector (SWED) technology. In addition, since the ultrasonic probe 210 is used by inserting it into the ultrasonic pocket portion 150, contamination caused by the ultrasonic probe 210 does not occur during liposuction surgery. At this time, the ultrasonic pocket portion 150 may function as an ultrasonic probe cover.

The ultrasonic probe 210 is connected to an ultrasonic body (not shown) and can form an ultrasonic image using signals transmitted from the ultrasonic probe 210. In one embodiment, the ultrasound probe 210 has a built-in communication module and can detect the movement of the liposuction cannula in real time through wireless communication with the ultrasound body. The ultrasonic probe 210 can be miniaturized by using the battery 230 in an external form, and in this case, it can be more easily mounted on the ultrasonic pocket portion 150.

The battery pocket portion 170 can accommodate the battery 230 used in the ultrasonic probe 210. Here, the ultrasonic probe 210 accommodated in the ultrasonic pocket portion 150 is electrically connected between the battery pocket portion 170 and the ultrasonic pocket portion 150 through the battery 230 accommodated in the battery pocket portion 170. ) can be supplied with operating power. The battery pocket portion 170 is disposed on the second surface 110b of the body portion 110 and can be positioned on the back of the user's hand when using gloves to prevent interference with user operations.

Figure 2 is a diagram showing a wearing state of a glove-type ultrasonic probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the glove-type ultrasonic probe device 100 can be worn by the user while wearing surgical gloves, if necessary. The user inserts the three middle fingers into each corresponding part of the body portion 110. Thereafter, the fixing band 131 of the wrist fixing unit 130 is wrapped around the user's wrist, and then the fixing band 131 is fixed using the adhesive member 133. At this time, the fixation force of the fixation band 131 to the wrist can be adjusted by adjusting the adhesion gap of the adhesive member 133. The ultrasonic probe 210 is accommodated in the ultrasonic pocket portion 150, and the battery 230 is accommodated in the battery pocket portion 170. An electric wire may be wired between the ultrasonic pocket part 150 and the battery pocket part 170, and the ultrasonic probe 210 and the battery 230 are connected to the wired wire with a connector when accommodated in each pocket part, thereby forming the battery 230. The power can be supplied as the operating power of the ultrasonic probe 210. When charging is required, the battery 230 can be taken out from the battery pocket portion 170 and re-accommodated after charging. When replacement or repair is necessary, the ultrasonic probe 210 can be removed from the ultrasonic pocket unit 150 and replaced or reaccommodated after repair.

The ultrasound pocket portion 150 may form a projection surface so that ultrasound waves from the ultrasound probe 210 are smoothly projected onto the surface that contacts the patient's body surface.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing the arrangement of a glove-type ultrasound probe device and a liposuction cannula according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the glove-type ultrasonic probe device 100 is used to detect the movement of the liposuction cannula 300 using ultrasonic waves.

A cannula is a medical device that allows liquid or air to pass through. It can be inserted into the chest cavity or abdominal cavity to extract liquid or inserted into a blood vessel to collect blood. When performing a tracheostomy, it is inserted into the trachea to allow breathing. It can be used for various purposes, such as:

The liposuction cannula 300 can be inserted into the treatment site to suction fat. The liposuction cannula 300 is a tube inserted into the body. The front end is sealed and the rear end is open. It is inserted into the fat layer, which is the treatment area, and moves in the anterior/posterior direction to destroy fat cells and extract the fat cells to the outside. there is. The liposuction cannula 300 has a sealed tip that is formed in a streamlined shape to prevent injury to internal organs or muscles of the body when inserted into the treatment area.

The user inserts the liposuction cannula 300 into the treatment position while holding the liposuction cannula 300 with one hand, and wears the glove-type ultrasound probe device 100 on the other hand and uses the glove-type ultrasound probe. The device 100 is brought into contact with the body surface adjacent to the liposuction cannula 300 and the movement of the liposuction cannula 300 is detected using ultrasonic waves. For example, the liposuction cannula 300 may be inserted at an angle to the skin surface, and the glove-type ultrasound probe device 100 may be placed horizontally to the skin surface.

The glove-type ultrasonic probe device 100 can detect the operation of the liposuction cannula 300 through the ultrasonic probe 210 accommodated in the ultrasonic pocket portion 150. In one embodiment, the ultrasound probe 210 may track the operation of the liposuction cannula 300 that is inserted into the fat layer and repeatedly enters and exits the fat layer. The ultrasonic probe 210 may generate a fat layer image by transmitting ultrasonic waves and receiving a reflected response signal. The ultrasonic probe 210 may detect the operation of the liposuction cannula 300 from the fat layer image in conjunction with the main body (not shown).

Figure 4 is a block diagram for explaining a glove-type ultrasonic probe device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the glove-type ultrasonic probe device 100 further includes a main body 400 that detects the movement of the cannula 300 in conjunction with the ultrasonic probe 210. The main body 400 may include a detection module 410, a check module 430, and a display module 450.

The ultrasonic probe 210 may include an ultrasonic transmitting/receiving module, a transducer, etc., and may be connected to the main body 400 for wireless communication.

The detection module 410 can receive a fat layer image in real time from the ultrasonic probe 210 and detect the movement of the cannula 300. In one embodiment, the sensing module 410 may detect movement information including the insertion angle and depth of the cannula 300 by analyzing the fat layer image.

The check module 430 calculates the number of times, acceleration, fat amount, etc. of the liposuction cannula 300 performed for each of the plurality of treatment areas from the start of the procedure to the end of the procedure based on the movement information of the liposuction cannula 300. You can check the procedure status by calculating . The check module 430 can calculate the number of strokes and the amount of liposuction suctioned based on the detected movement of the liposuction cannula 300. The check module 430 can check the position of the liposuction cannula 300 to identify the treatment movement line for the treatment area, and determines the number of liposuction cannula 300 and the amount of liposuction for the treated areas according to the treatment movement line. You can check the procedure status by calculating . Here, the check module 430 can calculate treatment progress information, including the number of cannula strokes performed and the amount of fat suctioned, as specific values.

If the detected movement of the liposuction cannula 300 is outside a preset range, the display module 450 may generate an alarm and allow the user to control the movement of the liposuction cannula 300. The display module 450 can display the procedure status checked by the check module 430.

The glove-type ultrasound probe device according to one embodiment can be worn on the hand and positions the ultrasound probe between the fingers to accurately detect the movement of the liposuction cannula without reducing the sensation of the hand.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and changes to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. You will understand that you can do it.

100: Glove type ultrasonic probe device
110: body part
110a: first side 110b: second side
130: Wrist fixation unit
131: fixing band 133: adhesive member
150: Ultrasonic pocket part
151: Insertion hole 153: Opening and closing member
170: Battery pocket part
210: ultrasonic probe 230: battery
300: Liposuction cannula
400: main body
410: detection module 430: check module
450: Display module

Claims (8)

a body portion surrounding at least a portion of the user's fingers and the back of the hand;
A wrist fixing part coupled to the body and surrounding the user's wrist;
an ultrasonic pocket portion provided in the form of at least one pocket to insert and detachably position an ultrasonic probe in a space between fingers surrounded by the body portion; and
It includes a battery pocket portion that inserts and detachably positions the battery on the back of the hand surrounded by the body portion,
A wire is wired between the ultrasonic pocket portion and the battery pocket portion to electrically connect the ultrasonic probe accommodated in the ultrasonic pocket portion and the battery pocket portion and the battery to supply power from the battery to the ultrasonic probe. A glove-type ultrasonic probe device, characterized in that.
The method of claim 1, wherein the body portion
It includes a first surface in contact with the user's palm and a second surface adjacent to both sides of the first surface and in contact with the back of the user's hand, so as to surround each of the index, middle, and ring fingers of the user's fingers excluding the thumb and little finger. A glove-type ultrasonic probe device characterized in that it has a wearable glove shape.
The method of claim 1, wherein the wrist fixation unit
a fixation band extending from the body to both sides so as to wrap around and fix the user's wrist on both sides; and
A glove-type ultrasonic probe device comprising adhesive members installed on both diverged ends of the fixing band to adhere or separate both ends of the fixing band.
The method of claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic pocket unit
an insertion hole into which the ultrasonic probe is inserted; and
It includes an opening and closing member that opens and closes the insertion hole,
A glove-type ultrasonic probe device, characterized in that when the ultrasonic probe is inserted and received through the insertion hole, the insertion hole is closed through the opening and closing member to prevent random discharge of the accommodated ultrasonic probe.
delete delete The method of claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic probe is
A glove-type ultrasound probe, which is inserted into the treatment position in the liposuction treatment area while accommodated in the ultrasound pocket, contacts the body surface around the cannula to suction fat, and detects the movement of the cannula through ultrasound. Device.
In clause 7,
Further comprising a main body connected to the ultrasonic probe,
The main body part
a detection module that detects movement information including the insertion angle and depth of the cannula by analyzing the fat layer image using the ultrasonic probe;
Based on the movement information of the cannula, the position of the cannula is checked to identify the treatment movement line for the treatment area, and the treatment situation including the number of strokes of the cannula and the amount of liposuction for the treated areas according to the treatment movement line is checked. check module; and
A glove-type ultrasonic probe device comprising a display module that generates an alarm when the movement of the cannula is outside a preset range.

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