KR20180052490A - Portable skin and obesity care apparatus based on hifu energy - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable skin and obesity care apparatus based on high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy, which comprises: a cartridge which generates HIFU energy; a battery part supplying power for generating the HIFU energy; an input part for power on/off and operation mode setting; a display part displaying at least one of power on/off state, type of cartridge, battery charging state, communication connection state, timer time, HIFU energy power level and cumulative usage time; and a control part adjusting power of generated HIFU energy depending on the operation mode.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a portable skin and an obesity care device,

The present invention relates to a portable skin and an obesity care device based on a high energy, and more particularly, to a portable skin and an obesity care device using a high-energy energy-based portable skin and obesity care device, Care device.

Generally, in hospitals, high intensity focused focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy is irradiated to the skin, and a technique of directly observing and treating skin diseases through a monitor is widely used.

For example, the HIFU (Focused Ultrasound Therapy) is a technique for burning tissue using high-temperature heat of 65 to 100 ° C, which occurs when focused ultrasound energy is collected at a deep portion of the skin, If we focus an ultrasound about 100,000 times stronger than the intensity of ultrasonic waves in one place, heat is generated at the focus region, which is similar to the case where a convex lens collects sunlight and generates heat at the focus region.

At this time, since the ultrasonic wave itself is harmless to the human body and heat is generated only at the focus where the ultrasonic waves are concentrated, the HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound therapy) has an advantage of being able to treat lesions in the body without using general anesthesia without using a knife or a needle Technology.

Such HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy) has recently been used in the field of skin beauty. Since the frequency for generating HIFU energy must be fixed according to the purpose of use (for example, skin care, obesity care, etc.) A separate device (i.e., a beauty care device) capable of generating HIFU energy suitable for a site has been developed. However, the device is bulky and considerably expensive, making it difficult for a general user to use the device for home or portable use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The background art of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1188931 (Registration and the apparatus and method for destroying adipose tissue).

According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a portable skin-based high-fuelfine which is created to solve the above-mentioned problems and which enables a user to easily carry the skin or the obesity care at home, An object of the present invention is to provide an obesity care device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a high-energy-based portable skin and obesity care device includes: a cartridge for generating High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) energy; A battery unit for supplying power for generating the HIFU energy; An input for power on / off, and an operation mode setting; A display unit for displaying at least one of a power on / off state, a type of a cartridge, a battery charging state, a communication connection state, a timer time, a high power power level, and an accumulated usage time; And a controller for adjusting power of the generated high power energy according to the operation mode.

In the present invention, the high-energy-based portable skin and the obesity care apparatus can replace at least one or more different type cartridges, and the control unit detects the type of the mounted cartridge and displays it on the display unit .

The present invention further includes a pressure detecting portion for detecting a pressure of the cartridge pressing the skin, and the control portion adjusts the power of the high power according to the detected pressure.

The present invention may further comprise: a pressure detector for detecting a pressure of the cartridge pressing the skin; And a motor driving unit for controlling a motor mechanically connected to the cartridge to vibrate the cartridge, wherein the control unit adjusts the vibration intensity of the cartridge in accordance with the detected pressure.

The present invention may further include a communication unit for communicating with the body of the high-energy-based portable skin and the obesity care apparatus or the smart terminal in a wire / wireless manner, and when communication is established with the body or the smart terminal through the communication unit, The control unit transmits at least one or more predetermined information among the information accumulated in the internal memory or the information displayed on the display unit to the main body or the smart terminal.

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

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an exemplary schematic view of an outer shape of a high-energy-based portable skin and an obesity care device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 2 is an exemplary view schematically showing a top view of a portable skin and an obesity care device based on a high-energy energy in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 3 is an exemplary view schematically showing a shape viewed from the side of the portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high energy in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating a high-energy-based portable skin and an obesity care device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flow chart for explaining operation according to the first embodiment of the portable skin and obesity care device based on the high energy in FIG. 4; FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flow chart for explaining operations according to the second embodiment of the portable skin and obesity care device based on Haipu energy in FIG. 4; FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining operations according to the third embodiment of the portable skin and obesity care device based on the high energy in FIG. 4; FIG.
FIG. 8 is an exemplary view schematically illustrating an outer shape of a high-energy-based portable skin and an obesity care device according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a high-energy-based portable skin and an obesity care device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In this process, the thicknesses of the lines and the sizes of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms described below are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, which may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user, the operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating an external shape of a high-energy-based portable skin and an obesity care device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the portable skin and obesity care apparatus based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment includes a power source battery (not shown) as a portable unit. In addition, the portable skin and the obesity care apparatus based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment can replace the cartridge (for example, the cartridge for fixing in Fig. 1 (a) and the cartridge for movement in Fig. 1 (b)).

The cartridge is a means for generating HIFU energy and transfers the generated HIFU energy to a transducer (e.g., frequency generator, HIFU ceramic device, etc.) (not shown). The transducer (e.g., a frequency generator, a HIFU ceramic device, or the like) is a means for receiving the source (i.e., the HIFU energy generated through the cartridge) and converting it into another form (e.g., ultrasonic wave). The transducer can move left / right through a motor (not shown) (e.g., step motor), and can also move up / down.

However, since the movement control of such a transducer is out of the scope of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The cartridge may also only refer to a HIFU energy generator (or circuit) according to an embodiment and may also include a transducer (140 in FIG. 4). Note that this division may vary depending on whether each component of the cartridge is integrally formed or separated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the cartridge (or the probe in the form of a portable handle) includes a transducer (140 in FIG. 4) for convenience of explanation, but it is not necessarily intended to limit such a configuration.

In addition, the portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment may be detachably connected to a power source (for example, a power adapter or the like) for charging a battery (not shown) (Not shown) in a state where the power source unit is not connected (disconnected).

In addition, the portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment can detect the pressure pressing the skin, and automatically adjust the power of the high-energy according to the detected pressure.

For example, the high-energy-based portable skin and obese care device according to the present embodiment can increase the power of the high-power energy when the detected pressure is high and decrease the power of the high-power energy when the detected pressure is low have. To this end, the high-energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment includes a pressure detection unit (120 in FIG. 4).

In addition, the portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment can give a physical vibration stimulus to the skin in order to enhance the skin penetration effect of the high-energy.

For example, assuming that a user performs abdominal management using a high-energy-based portable skin and an obesity care device according to the present embodiment, a user holds a probe (a kind of handle) If physical vibration is applied to the skin at this time, the infiltration effect of the high energy can be increased. To this end, the high-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 top view of a portable skin and an obesity care device based on a high-energy energy in FIG. 1; FIG.

2, the high-energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment includes means for improving user's convenience (e.g., an input unit (110 of FIG. 4), a display unit Of 170).

Referring to FIG. 2, the input unit 110 may include a power on / off mode, a high power mode setting mode, a vibration mode setting mode, and a power mode setting mode of the portable skin and the obesity care device, Timer setting, communication setting, etc.) can be set.

Also, the display unit 170 displays at least one of a charged state of the battery, a power level of high energy corresponding to the pressure, a vibration level corresponding to the pressure, whether or not communication is established, and a remaining time of the timer.

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

For example, a level meter type display means 171 for intuitively recognizing the state of charge of the battery, the power level of the high power, the vibration level, and the remaining time of the timer, In order to display more accurate information, the display unit 172 may include an LCD type.

The input unit 110 and the display unit 170 may be integrally combined with each other (e.g., a touch screen (not shown) Etc.).

FIG. 3 is an exemplary view schematically showing a shape viewed from the side of the portable skin and the obesity care apparatus based on the high energy in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the high-energy-based portable skin and obesity care apparatus according to the present embodiment can move back and forth according to the pressure of the cartridge (for example, the pressure that presses the skin).

For example, the pressure detecting unit (120 in FIG. 4) can detect the pressure by the cartridge which is moved forward / backward as described above. For example, as the pressure increases, as the cartridge enters the interior of the probe and the pressure decreases, the cartridge exits the probe (i.e., returns to the initial state).

In this case, the cartridge and the probe main body (or the portable skin and the obesity care apparatus main body based on the high energy) include terminals (not shown) for applying power or drive signals when they are coupled to each other. Can distinguish the type of cartridge (see Figure 1) that is coupled to the probe body (or portable skin and obesity care device body based on HiPu energy).

Meanwhile, when physical vibration is applied to the skin as described above, the infiltration effect of the high-fu energy can be increased. The portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment includes a motor (not shown) And the motor driving unit (160 in FIG. 4) to vibrate the cartridge forward and backward.

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

4, the high-energy-based portable skin and obesity care device according to the present embodiment includes an input unit 110, a pressure detection unit 120, a driving unit 130, a transducer 140, 150, a motor driving unit 160, a display unit 170, and a communication unit 180.

The input unit 110 may be configured to perform a power on / off operation of a high-energy-based portable skin and an obesity care apparatus according to the present embodiment, a mode (e.g., a high power power setting, a vibration mode setting, a timer setting, ) To be set by the user.

The pressure detecting unit 120 includes a pressure sensor (not shown) built in the pressure detecting unit 120 so that the user can press the skin using the high-energy-based portable skin and the obesity care device according to the present embodiment Is pressed against the skin). In accordance with the detected pressure, the controller 150 may adjust the power of the high power energy or the intensity of the physical vibration.

The transducer 140 converts the 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 the ultrasonic waves onto the skin.

The control unit 150 adjusts the output power (for example, 5 to 30 (mW)) of the ultrasonic wave in accordance with the detected pressure through the driving unit 150.

The control unit 150 stores usage records (for example, date of use, use time, power in use, use of vibration, etc.) of the portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment in an internal memory .

The control unit 150 detects the state of the portable skin and the obesity care apparatus based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment (for example, battery charging state, accumulated use time of the transducer, etc.) .

The motor driving unit 160 drives a motor (not shown) mechanically connected to the cartridge to vibrate the cartridge forward and backward. Accordingly, by physically vibrating the skin through the vibration of the cartridge, the heat generated in the skin due to the friction is increased, so that the infiltration effect of the high energy can be increased. In addition, a massage effect may be additionally generated by the vibration of the cartridge.

The display unit 170 displays at least one of a charged state of the battery, a power level of the high power corresponding to the pressure, a vibration level corresponding to the pressure, whether or not communication is established, and a remaining time of the timer. At this time, in order to be suitable for display according to the kind of the information, the display means 171 and 172 having at least one or more different shapes may be included.

The communication unit 180 may include a body (not shown) or a smart terminal (e.g., a smart phone, a smart tab, a notebook computer, etc.) (not shown) of a portable skin and an obesity care apparatus based on the high- Lt; / RTI >

The control unit 150 may store the accumulated information (eg, date of use, use time, power in use, whether or not vibration is used) in a main body (not shown) or a smart terminal (not shown) connected through the communication unit 180 The information detected in real time (for example, the battery charging state, the cumulative use time of the transducer, etc.) can be transmitted. Accordingly, the high-energy-based portable skin and the obesity care device according to the present embodiment can be managed in the main body (not shown) or the smart terminal (not shown).

FIG. 5 is a flow chart for explaining operations according to the first embodiment of the portable skin and obesity care device based on the high-energy energy in FIG.

5, when the portable skin and the obesity care apparatus based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment are started to be driven, the controller 150 detects a currently set operation mode (for example, a first mode and a second mode) (S101).

Here, the first mode is a mode for automatically adjusting the power of the high energy according to the pressure (for example, a mode for increasing the power when the pressure is increased), and the second mode is for driving the motor according to the pressure, The mode to adjust (for example, the mode that increases the vibration intensity when the pressure increases).

In this case, the first mode and the second mode may operate independently of the operation of projecting the high energy, and the first mode and the second mode may be selected at the same time.

Accordingly, if the detected operation mode is the first mode (the first mode of S101), the controller 150 detects the pressure (e.g., the pressure of the skin) received by the cartridge through the pressure detector 120 (S102 ).

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

For example, the controller 150 may increase the power of the HIFU energy when the detected pressure increases within a power adjustable range according to a predetermined criterion, and conversely, when the detected pressure decreases, Thereby reducing the power of the HIFU energy.

The controller 150 displays the power level corresponding to the power of the adjusted high power through the display units 170 and 171 in real time (S104).

The power of the high-fu energy can be fixed with water, but the user can adjust the power of the high-fu energy in real time by adjusting the pressure to improve the convenience of skin and obesity management.

On the other hand, if the detected operation mode is the second mode (the second mode of S101), the controller 150 detects the pressure (e.g., the pressure of the skin) received by the cartridge through the pressure detector 120 (S105) .

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

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

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

The vibration intensity of the cartridge can be fixed to a certain level with water. However, according to the user, the vibration intensity can be adjusted naturally in real time by adjusting the pressure, thereby obtaining the additional effect of increasing the massage effect and the skin and obesity management effect .

FIG. 6 is a flow chart for explaining operations according to the second embodiment of the portable skin and obesity care device based on the HIPER energy in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, while the portable skin and the obesity care apparatus based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment are operated, the control unit 150 controls the usage history (e.g., use date, use time, Or the like) in an internal memory (not shown) (S201).

Also, the controller 150 periodically detects status information (e.g., battery charging status, cumulative use time of the transducers, etc.) of the portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment (S202).

When the portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment are connected to a main body (not shown) or a smart terminal (e.g., smart phone, smart tab, notebook computer, etc.) The control unit 150 transmits the usage history and periodically detected status information stored in the internal memory (not shown) (S204).

Accordingly, in order to remotely manage the portable skin and the obesity care device based on the high-energy energy according to the present embodiment or to easily prepare a skin (or obesity) management plan in the main body (not shown) or the smart terminal do.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining operations according to the third embodiment of the portable skin and obesity care device based on the high-energy energy in FIG.

As already described above, the high-energy-based portable skins and obesity care devices according to the present embodiment can be replaced with cartridge types (see FIG. 1), and the cartridge and the probe body And the obesity care device body) can distinguish between the types of cartridges coupled through terminals that are contacted when coupled to each other.

Accordingly, when the cartridge is coupled, the controller 150 detects the combined cartridge type (S301).

For example, in this embodiment, a motor type cartridge (first cartridge) (FIG. 1 (b)) capable of adjusting or moving the projection direction by incorporating a motor in the cartridge and a fixed type 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 high-focus drive signal to the first cartridge (S302), and further adjusts the projection direction of the high- And outputs a motor drive signal for adjusting the moving speed and the moving direction of the motor (not shown) (S303).

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

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

On the other hand, if the detected cartridge type is the second cartridge type, the controller 150 outputs only the high drive signal to the second cartridge (S305).

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

1 to 3 illustrate a portable skin and an obesity care device having a probe in the form of a probe, but this is not intended to limit the shape. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the portable skin and the obesity care device according to the present embodiment may be implemented in a shape having a straight type probe.

8 (a) is an exemplary view showing a state in which a cartridge is coupled to a skin and an obesity care apparatus according to the present embodiment, and Fig. 8 (b) And Fig.

Although not shown specifically in the drawings, the above two types of probes (for example, "??" type probe and straight type probe) are combined to convert the angle of the probe to a desired shape . As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the probe can be used in a form that the user can easily press (easy to press).

As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has the effect of improving the convenience of the user when the user carries or performs skin or obesity care at home.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, I will understand the point. Accordingly, the technical scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims.

110: input unit 120: pressure detection unit
130: Driving unit 140: Transducer
150: control unit 160: motor driving unit
170: display unit 180: communication unit

Claims (5)

A cartridge for generating High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) energy;
A battery unit for supplying power for generating the HIFU energy;
An input for power on / off, and an operation mode setting;
A display unit for displaying at least one of a power on / off state, a type of a cartridge, a battery charging state, a communication connection state, a timer time, a high power power level, and an accumulated usage time; And
And a control unit for adjusting the power of the generated high power energy according to the operation mode of the portable skin and the obesity care apparatus.
The method according to claim 1,
The high-energy-based portable skin and obesity care device,
At least one other type cartridge can be replaced,
Wherein the control unit detects the type of the mounted cartridge and displays it on the display unit.
The method according to claim 1,
And a pressure detector for detecting a pressure of the cartridge pressing the skin,
Wherein the control unit adjusts the power of the high power energy according to the detected pressure.
The method according to claim 1,
A pressure detector for detecting a pressure of the cartridge pressing the skin; And
And a motor driver for controlling the motor mechanically connected to the cartridge to vibrate the cartridge,
Wherein the control unit adjusts the vibration intensity of the cartridge in accordance with the detected pressure.
The method according to claim 1,
And a communication unit for communicating with the body of the portable skin and the obesity care apparatus based on the Hi-Fu energy or the smart terminal in a wired / wireless manner,
When communication is established with the main body or the smart terminal through the communication unit,
Wherein the control unit transmits at least one or more predetermined information of the information accumulated in the internal memory or the information displayed on the display unit to the main body or the smart terminal, .

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