KR20140146914A - Connector device being connected to earphone connecting port of mobile terminal for providing electrical stimulus through electrical pad attached to skin surface - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connector device connected to an earphone jack connection terminal of a mobile terminal for applying electrostimulation to an electrode pad attached to the skin surface and, more specifically, to a connector device connected to an earphone jack connection terminal of a mobile terminal for applying electrostimulation to an electrode pad attached to the skin surface, which outputs a sound signal output from a mobile terminal to a lead wire of the connector device connected to an earphone jack connection terminal, and transmits to an electrode pad connected to the lead wire for drug or nutrient on the electrode pad to penetrate into the skin. The connector device connected to an earphone jack connection terminal of a mobile terminal for applying electrostimulation to an electrode pad attached to the skin surface in the present invention comprises an earphone jack inserted into an earphone jack connection terminal; first to third lead wires connected to the earphone jack; and first to third electrode parts connected to the end of the first to third lead wire respectively. If the connector device according to the present invention is used, micro current flows in the skin for such nutrients located between the electrode pad and the human skin to be effectively injected into the skin or the dermal layer.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connector device for connecting an ear pad to an earphone jack connection terminal of a portable terminal,

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector device for connecting an earphone jack connection terminal of a portable terminal to an electrode pad attached to a skin surface, and more particularly to a connector device for connecting a sound signal output from a portable terminal to an earphone jack connection terminal Connected to the output terminal of the earphone jack of the portable terminal, which outputs the electric signal to the lead wire of the connector device and supplies electricity to the electrode pad connected to the lead wire to penetrate the drug / nutrient material on the electrode pad, To a connector device for applying an electric stimulus to the connector.

That is, the present invention connects electric signals, that is, a light signal, a left signal, and a ground signal, output from an earphone jack terminal of a portable terminal such as a smart phone, with an electrode pad attached to the skin, To a connector device that allows buried drug / nutrient material to penetrate into the skin.

In general, various methods for applying a predetermined electric signal to the skin for improving blood circulation and improving skin beauty have been disclosed.

For example, a patent application No. 10-2002-0007237, entitled " Syringe needle therapy and device using a mobile phone ", is applied to stimuli such as a syringe needle, an ear needle, and a foot needle Information on the blood pressure for the patient can be provided on a semiconductor chip so as to be provided according to symptoms through a display window provided in a mobile phone and a stimulation mechanism such as an electronic needle or an electron beam is installed on the outside of the mobile phone terminal, Discloses a technique related to a syringe needle therapy and an apparatus using a mobile phone which can easily perform a syringe needle treatment under a demanding condition,

The patent application No. 10-2003-0007196, entitled " Acupuncture Stimulation Therapy System ", which is entitled " Acupuncture Stimulation Therapy System ", is capable of stimulating the acupuncture point while carrying it, A technique for treating an acupuncture point stimulation that can be transmitted to a server for medical treatment is disclosed.

In addition, since the utility model application No. 20-2004-0035036 and the name of the design is "electronic needle for mobile phone ", a separate power supply is unnecessary by combining the electronic needle with the mobile phone power source, It is not only portable but it can be used without being restricted to the place. It can be used without replacing the battery from time to time. It can treat the human body easily by applying pressure on the affected part or stimulating the acupuncture point. A technique relating to an electronic needle for a mobile phone capable of providing a continuous effect for relieving stress is disclosed.

Most of these conventional techniques are to apply an electric stimulus to the skin using an electronic needle interlocked with a portable terminal to obtain an effect such as improvement of blood circulation.

On the other hand, the patent application No. 10-2007-0050497, entitled " Remote control of mobile phone audio equipment and earphone of ear-mouth diet ", includes a portable audio device such as a mobile phone, MP3 player, CD player, cassette tape player A pair of acupressure pads provided with a plurality of acupressure protrusions for electrically stimulating an acupressure point of the ear are attached to the edge of the earphone to be connected to the earphone to be used as a general music listening earphone, A portable audio device that can control weight by preventing an overeating, a binge, and a unbalanced diet by decreasing an appetite by applying an electrical stimulation to an eardrum, stomach, and endocrine myocardium most effective for a diet, Is disclosed.

However, the conventional techniques disclosed above have a problem in focusing on a method for stimulating menstrual discharge and a device therefor.

Patent Application No. 10-2002-0007237, entitled " Suction needle therapy and device using a mobile phone " Patent Application No. 10-2003-0007196, entitled "Acupuncture stimulation therapy system" Patent Application No. 10-2007-0050497, entitled "Remote control device for mobile phone audio equipment and earphone for eye &

"A Review of Recent Clinical Research Papers on Microcurrent Therapy", Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine 18 (4), 2008.10, p121-133

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [8] The present invention relates to a technique different from the above-described conventional techniques, and an apparatus capable of providing predetermined nutrients to skin instead of acupuncture treatment is proposed.

To this end, in the present invention, a connector capable of transmitting a light electrical signal, a left electrical signal, and a ground signal, which are inserted into earphone jack connection terminals of a portable terminal such as a smart phone and output from an earphone jack connection terminal, It is an object to provide a device.

That is, the connector device of the present invention transmits a light electric signal, a left electric signal, and a ground signal outputted from an earphone jack connection terminal of a portable terminal to an electrode pad attached to the skin to generate a current flow between the electrode pads, The purpose of which is to obtain an effect that nutrients between the electrode pad and the skin are injected into the skin or dermal layer by the flow

The connector device connected to the earphone jack connection terminal of the portable terminal proposed in the present invention for applying electric stimulation to the electrode pad attached to the surface of the skin includes an earphone jack inserted into the earphone jack connection terminal, 1 to 3, and first to third electrode portions connected to the end portions of the first to third lead wires, respectively.

In the present invention, each of the first to third lead wires transmits a light and left sound signal and a ground signal of the portable terminal to the first to third electrode units.

In the present invention, first to third electrode pads connected to the first to third electrode units are further provided.

In the present invention, each of the first, second, and third electrode pads may be attached to the skin, and a nutrient material permeable to the skin may be applied to the skin.

In the present invention, each of the first to third electrode pads includes a conductive electrode, and the light emitting element may be connected to the conductive electrode.

When a connector device according to the present invention is used, a minute current is supplied to the skin, so that nutrients or the like positioned between the electrode pad and the human skin can be effectively injected into the skin or the dermal layer.

In addition, in the present invention, the current flowing through the electrode pad can be easily recognized by adding a light emitting element such as an LED or the like to the electrode pad.

1 is a view for explaining a structure of a connector device proposed in the present invention.
2A to 2C are various examples of the electrode pads connected to the connector device proposed in the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 is an embodiment of a connector device proposed in the present invention.

3, the connector device 100 according to the present invention includes an earphone jack 200, a wire 300, an adjusting unit 400, wires w1 to w3, and electrode units 501, 502, and 503 .

As shown in the figure, the earphone jack 200 is formed with conductive electrode portions 21, 22, and 23 for receiving a light signal, a left signal, and a ground signal of the portable terminal. .

The electric wire 300 performs a function of transmitting electric signals received by the conductive electrode units 21 to 23 of the earphone jack 200.

The adjusting unit 400 may amplify or attenuate the light and left signals transmitted through the electric wire 300, and may be implemented by a variable resistor or the like.

The output terminal of the regulator 400 is connected to the three conductive leads w1, w2 and w3,

Electrode portions 501, 502, and 503 are connected to the end portions of the lead wires w1, w2, and w3, respectively.

The electrode portions 501, 502, and 503 are connected to the electrode pads, which will be described later.

Hereinafter, the operation of the connector device 100 shown in Fig. 1 will be described.

The earphone jack 200 of the connector device 100 shown in FIG. 1 is inserted into an earphone jack connection terminal of the portable terminal.

When a predetermined sound signal is output through the portable terminal, the sound signal is transmitted to the earphone jack connection terminal, and the sound signal thus transmitted is transmitted to the conductive electrode units 21, 22, and 23 of the earphone jack.

As is well known, signals transmitted to the electrode units 21, 22, and 23 represent light, left, and ground signals, and sound signals output from the portable terminal include music and voice. .

As smartphones have become popular in recent years, a variety of applications are installed in smartphones. Accordingly, a specific application capable of transmitting a predetermined sound signal to the connector device of the present invention may be developed and used.

Of the sound signals constituted by the light and the left signal, the light signal is transmitted to the electrode unit 21, and the left signal is transmitted to the electrode unit 22.

The light, left, and ground signals transmitted to the electrode portions 21, 22, and 23 are transmitted to the lead wires w1, w2, and w3 along the wire 300.

In the case of the present invention, the control unit 400 is provided between the electric wire 300 and the lead wires w1, w2 and w3 to control the output intensity of the sound signal. However, this is an optional feature of the present invention.

Electrode portions 501, 502, and 503 of conductive material are formed at terminal ends of the lead wires w1, w2, and w3 to be coupled to electrode pads attached to the skin.

2A to 2C (hereinafter also referred to as Fig. 2) illustrate various examples of the electrode pads connected to the connector device proposed in the present invention. Fig. 2A shows a conductive electrode 52 formed in a circular shape, And FIG. 2C shows an example of an electrode pad in which a light emitting element 54 such as an LED is connected between wires in order to confirm whether or not a current is conducted.

The conductive electrode of the electrode pad used in the present invention can be variously modified so that nutrients (including drugs) can be effectively injected into the skin or dermal layer.

2, the electrode pad includes a body portion 50, an electrode portion 51 formed on one side of the body portion 50, and a conductive electrode 52 connected to the electrode portion 51.

The body portion 50 is made of an insulating material such as a synthetic resin and the electrode portion 51 is configured to be coupled to the electrode portions 501, 502, and 503 of the connector device described with reference to FIG.

An adhesive (not shown) may be attached to the edge of the body 50 to maintain the electrode pad in contact with the skin, but this is optional.

The electrode unit 51 can be formed in various shapes and can supply nutrients and the like to the skin contacting the electrode unit 51. However, when the nut member is put on the electrode unit 51, It is also possible.

In use, the electrode pads described in Fig. 2 are connected to the electrode portions 501, 502, and 503, respectively, and these electrode pads are attached to the skin.

Nutrients may be present on the electrode pad or may be placed on the electrode pad.

Next, when a sound signal is generated through the portable terminal, a light, a left, and a ground signal are transmitted to the electrode portion 52 of the electrode pad through the electrode portions 501, 502, and 503.

A light signal is transmitted through the electrode unit 501, a left signal is transmitted through the electrode unit 502, and a ground signal is transmitted through the electrode unit 503. [

Accordingly, when an electrode pad is connected to each of the electrode units 501, 502, and 503, and a sound signal is output from the portable terminal while these electrodes are attached to the skin, an electrode pad to which a light signal is transmitted, A current path is formed between the pads to allow the microcurrent to flow.

Similarly, a current path is formed between the electrode pad to which the left signal is transmitted and the electrode pad to which the ground signal is transmitted, so that a minute current flows.

These microcurrents can also flow through the surface of the skin, but it is known that the amount of current flowing through the dermal layer is greater.

This is because the skin resistance of the human body is known to be 2500? To 30,000? /? (Depending on the degree of wetting), and the internal resistance of the human body is usually about 500? / ?.

Therefore, when the sound signal of the portable terminal is output using the connector device according to the present invention, the effect of injecting predetermined nutrients (including drugs) attached to the electrode pad into the dermal layer can be obtained.

In the oriental medicine or skin care industry, it is known that supplying microcurrent to the skin is effective in treating wrinkles, spots, freckles, acne, wounds, atopy, and pain.

Therefore, if the nutrient / drug is applied to the electrode pad, the effect of injecting the drug into the dermal layer can be expected. This can be a remarkable effect as compared with the conventional general mask pack or wound treatment pad.

That is, in the case of the present invention, a voltage difference is generated between adjacent electrode pads and a current flows to the skin or dermis layer using the voltage difference, thereby maximizing the feeding effect of the nutrients.

In particular, when the nutrient (therapeutic substance) is injected into the skin or the dermis layer through the microcurrent stimulation as in the present invention, the effect of removing wrinkles, removing spots and freckles, whitening, improving elasticity, In the aspect of skin treatment, effects such as atopy treatment, wound healing (cell regeneration), pain relief, inflammation treatment, muscle strength improvement, sterilization and improvement of blood circulation can be expected.

In summary, the effects of such microcurrents have been described in wound healing / pain relief (post-operative pain, post-operative pain, (Skin whitening, elasticity improvement, wrinkle improvement), and so on) / joint activity increase / joint relaxation / relaxation of plantar fasciitis / reduction of stress hormone / increase of blood flow / prevention of fibrosis and establishment of muscle.

On the other hand, it is known that the following effects are associated with the drug / nutrient injection effect using microcurrents.

a. Cosmetic aspect: Nutritional and functional drugs (Vitamine C, anti-inflammatory substances, wrinkle-reducing substances (collagen, etc.)

b. Therapeutic aspects: Nutrients and functional drugs (anti-inflammatory, atopic treatment drugs, analgesics, fungicides, etc.)

In particular, as in the present invention, there is an advantage that there is no gastrointestinal tract disorder when injecting a drug through the skin.

In the case of the present invention, when the sound signal can be outputted through the portable terminal, the connector device can be connected and used.

For example, the connector device of the present invention can be applied to any portable terminal that outputs a predetermined sound signal by driving a moving picture or music file.

On the other hand, when a predetermined application such as a smart phone can be installed in the portable terminal, the application dedicated to the connector device of the present invention can be mounted and utilized.

In this case, the size (frequency) (frequency 1Hz ~ 20,000Hz) and wave shape of the current (voltage) output from the earphone jack connection terminal of the smartphone can be variously produced. · It is available.

As such, if you have a specific app, it can include:

a. Frequency, amplitude, and waveform control are free.

For example, if a new frequency, amplitude, or waveform with a therapeutic effect is found, it can be implemented through software update.

In other words, when software is used for treating atopy, it is possible to expand the option for wound treatment or wrinkle improvement in the future.

b. The frequency, amplitude and waveform can be adjusted automatically.

For example, you can combine various variations of the output waveform in 10 Hz, 1 V, square wave for 10 minutes, then 5 Hz, 0.5 V, sinusoidal wave ... for 5 minutes.

c. Timer function can be added.

Therefore, when the timer is set, the current flowing to the electrode pad is automatically cut off when a predetermined time elapses.

d. Any music can be electrically stimulated according to the music.

For example, Mozart music, which is known to be good for the brain, can be good for the skin, so it can output current according to Mozart music.

And the music can be easily implemented by importing music files stored in the phone. That is, there is an endless stimulation method.

e. Since the existing smartphone is used, it can be implemented economically and inexpensively without purchasing a separate control device.

A description will now be made of a process for injecting a predetermined yarn or the like into the skin or dermal layer using the connector device of the present invention described so far.

When three electrode pads are attached on the surface of the skin and a predetermined sound signal is generated using the portable terminal, a current path is formed through the electrode pad, thereby obtaining the effect of injecting drugs / nutrients into the skin dermal layer have.

In particular, when a dedicated application suitable for the connector device of the present invention is mounted on a portable terminal, waveforms having various amplitudes (current magnitudes) and frequencies can be generated and applied to the electrode pads. As a result, The substance can be transferred to the dermal layer in the skin of the face and lesion area.

That is, the user applies a nutrient substance (cream, gel, etc.) / therapeutic drug to the face or wound area, attaches an electrode pad thereon, and flows a minute current (usually 1 mA or less) The effect of the current treatment and b) the effect of drug injection, the effect of recovery and improvement of the tissue through the improvement of the skin condition / wound / inflammation (internal / external) / swelling / And so on.

Particularly, when the connector device of the present invention is used, instead of using an expensive (micro) current therapy device (currently used in a dermatologist, etc.) in which the assistance of another person is essential, have.

Therefore, the general consumer has an advantage that the user can utilize the portable terminal possessed by the user at a low cost with the pad, the nutrient substance (including drug), and the connector.

In addition, in the case of the present invention, a light emitting element is connected to an electrode pad attached to the surface of the skin, thereby providing a side effect of visually confirming that the nutrient injection process using the connector device is normally performed.

Further, the present invention has the following effects in comparison with existing products.

1. There is an economical burden to separately provide an expensive voltage generator or controller in the case of a cosmetic treatment device currently on the market, but the present invention is very convenient in that it can use various portable terminals possessed by most people.

In the present invention, since three lead wires are used, three electrode pads connected to the three lead wires are attached to the skin to form a current path from the electrode pad to which the light signal is applied to the electrode pad to which the ground signal is applied So that nutrients (including drugs) attached to the electrode pad can be easily injected into the skin or dermal layer, and a current path is also formed from the electrode pad to which the left signal is applied to the electrode pad to which the ground signal is applied So that nutrients (including drugs) attached to the electrode pad can be easily injected into the skin or dermal layer.

Therefore, there is an effect that more nutrients can be injected into the skin or dermal layer for a given time in contrast to the case of attaching two electrode pads.

That is, it is possible to use the portable terminal as a power supply means, to effectively use all three signals output from the portable terminal, and to use more nutrients than to use two electrode pads And the ability to inject during a given period of time can be considered to have a technical configuration that is difficult to predict easily from conventional prior art data before a post-mortem review.

Claims (5)

A connector device connected to an earphone jack connection terminal of a portable terminal to apply an electric stimulus to an electrode pad attached to the skin surface,
An earphone jack inserted into the earphone jack connection terminal,
First to third lead wires connected to the earphone jack,
And the first to third lead portions are connected to the end portions of the first to third lead wires, respectively, and connected to the earphone jack connection terminals of the portable terminal to apply electrical stimulation to the electrode pads attached to the surface of the skin Connector device. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein each of the first to third lead wires transmits a light and left sound signal and a ground signal of the portable terminal to the first to third electrode units, Wherein the electrical stimulation is applied to the electrode pad. 3. The method of claim 2,
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising first to third electrode pads connected to the first, second, third, and fourth electrode units, respectively, and connected to the earphone jack connection terminal of the portable terminal, Connector device. The method of claim 3,
Wherein each of the first to third electrode pads is attachable to the skin and a nutrient material permeable to the skin is applied to a surface of the skin attached to the skin, And an electrical stimulus is applied to the electrode pad attached to the connector. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein each of the first to third electrode pads is provided with a conductive electrode, and the light emitting element is connected to the conductive electrode, wherein the electrode pad is connected to the earphone jack connection terminal of the portable terminal, And

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