KR20200048734A - Skin care apparatus and skin care method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one aspect of the present invention, provided is a skin care device which comprises a main body part formed in a hand held form; a generation part installed at the main body part and generating plasma, low frequency, and a light source; an input part for generating a plurality of input signals which generate the plasma, the low frequency, and the light source; and a control part for receiving the plurality of input signals from the input part and controlling driving of the generation part. The control part compares the plurality of input signals to transmit an electric signal to the generation part. The generation part generates any one of the plasma and the low frequency. According to the present invention, colors of the plasma and the light source can be adjusted by a user, thereby improving a skin care effect.

Description

SKIN CARE APPARATUS AND SKIN CARE METHOD USING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a skin beauty device and a skin beauty method using the same, and more specifically, a skin beauty device capable of providing skin wrinkle improvement, skin moisturizing and lifting effects by generating plasma or microcurrent, low frequency and light source. It relates to a skin beauty method used.

Recently, the anti-aging market is growing. Anti-aging refers to various treatments to medically manage aging and maintain youth. Related factors are rapidly increasing due to factors such as aging, deepening of appearance-oriented tendencies, income increase, and women's social advancement.

In addition, the market for skin care medical devices is growing. The anti-aging industry paradigm is expected to be a high value-added market centered on cosmetics. Therefore, as it is expected to be reorganized into a surgical-oriented market, it is estimated that the growth rate of the skin beauty medical device market as well as the facial beauty market will accelerate in the future.

Accordingly, the market for skin beauty devices (home beauty equipment) is growing. As the development of skin care devices becomes active, it is expected that many of the procedures that have been performed in dermatology will be replaced at home. The skin beauty device is a device that manages and maintains or protects the skin, and consumer needs are increasing. As the demand for skin procedures has increased, skin beauty equipment for hospitals using lasers has been pouring out. However, consumers are still feeling the time, area, and economic burden on hospital procedures, sparking demand for skin care devices. The skin beauty device, which has the characteristics of the general consumer goods business and the medical device business at the same time, is expected to gradually expand its market as personalized health care is underway.

Meanwhile, as the social environment changes, the female population is gradually changing. The growth of the skin beauty industry is not related to women's increasing social advancement and thus increased income. The market for skin care is growing by changing the social position of women and using beauty devices and services as a concept of investing in themselves. We believe this pattern will continue in the future.

Next, the trend is changing from well-being to wellness. The key to wellness is that you want to look younger and have a healthy body than your peers at the same age. Due to this trend change, the anti-aging industry pursuing youth and beauty is growing rapidly.

In particular, skin condition is a measure of age and health. Therefore, as skin aging is recognized as the core of anti-aging, the growth of industries such as medical procedures, functional cosmetics, and beauty services is expected to be high.

Meanwhile, conventional skin beauty devices include skin beauty devices using lasers or high intensity focused ultrasound.

First, a skin beauty device using a laser uses photon to treat tissue. These optical particles act as a series of tissues on the tissue in a form that is reflected, refracted, or absorbed by a chromophore. Various wavelengths and media may be used for proper operation.

However, a skin beauty device using a laser may damage the optic nerve and the base plate of epidermal cells. In addition, these skin care devices are at risk of causing inflammation or necrosis.

In addition, the skin beauty device using a high intensity focused ultrasound (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) performs a non-invasive (noninvasive) procedure that is performed without damaging the skin. This skin beauty device does not bleed even after the procedure.

However, such a skin beauty device may form a thermal coagulation point from 1.5 mm to 4.5 mm to reform collagen, so the therapeutic effect may be limited to simply lifting.

Meanwhile, in addition to lasers and ultrasound, skin beauty devices using plasma or microcurrent are also being developed. Skin beauty equipment has been developed that converts moisture and oxygen in the air into a plasma state and penetrates the skin to promote collagen production, thereby improving wrinkles and increasing skin elasticity. The skin beauty device using the plasma can be operated through skin contact through a certain area.

In addition, a skin beauty device capable of generating a microcurrent and capable of rolling a face, body, or whole body through a rotating roller has been developed. A skin beauty device using such a microcurrent seeks to activate skin metabolism with only a microcurrent. The massage effect is the main function due to the adsorption structure of the rollers between the two spherical bodies. It works best in the center of large areas such as cheeks, cheeks, and forehead, but can be uncomfortable in narrow areas.

In the conventional skin care device, plasma or microcurrent, low frequency, and light source cannot operate in a single skin care device, so that each specific skin care according to the user's skin condition is insufficient, and the skin care effect is also deteriorated.

In addition, it is difficult for the user to read the current state because the operating state of each of the skin care devices is not displayed, and the function of the skin care device is simplified by simply executing the skin care function according to the occurrence of either plasma discharge or low frequency. There was.

Background art of the present invention is disclosed in Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0015894 (published on February 15, 2016).

The present invention has been devised to improve the above problems, and is intended to provide a skin beauty device capable of improving the skin beauty effect by generating plasma or microcurrent, low frequency and light source, and a skin beauty method using the same.

However, these problems are exemplary, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereby.

According to the present invention, the body portion formed in a handheld form; A generator which is installed on the main body and generates plasma, low frequency and light source; An input unit for generating a plurality of input signals for generating plasma, low frequencies and light sources; And a control unit that receives a plurality of the input signals from the input unit and controls driving of the generation unit. The control unit compares the plurality of input signals and transmits an electrical signal to the generation unit. Provided is a skin beauty device that generates only one of plasma and low frequency.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the generating unit, a plasma discharge unit for discharging the plasma toward the object; An electrical stimulation unit transmitting low frequency to the object; And it may include; a light irradiation unit for irradiating a light source to the object.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the plasma discharge portion may be formed of a ceramic material having a preset resistance value.

In one embodiment of the present invention, it may further include a; a display unit for receiving an electrical signal from the control unit and outputting a state of the input signal or a driving state of the generation unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit may include a display unit for visually outputting information on the state of the input signal or the driving state of the generation unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit may include a sound unit for aurally outputting information on the state of the input signal or the driving state of the generation unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the input unit is installed in the body unit and the input signal may be generated by a pressing method.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the electrical stimulation unit may include a pad unit that contacts the object.

According to the present invention, an input step in which a plurality of input signals for generating a plasma, a low frequency and a light source are generated through an input unit installed in the main body unit; A comparison step in which the control unit receives and compares the plurality of input signals generated from the input unit; And a generation step of transmitting an electrical signal to the generation unit and controlling driving of the generation unit such that plasma, low frequency and light sources are generated in the generation unit. In the comparison step, the control unit includes plasma, low frequency Provided is a skin cosmetic method for selecting any one of a plurality of the input signals such that only one of plasma and low frequency is generated by varying the generation time of.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit is installed on the main unit, the display step of receiving the electrical signal from the control unit to output information about the state of the input signal or the driving state of the generating unit visually or audibly; It may further include.

Other aspects, features, and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

In the skin beauty apparatus according to the present invention and the skin beauty method using the same, the control unit controls the driving of the generation unit, so that the plasma, the low frequency and the light source are individually generated to improve the skin beauty effect due to the plasma, the low frequency and the light source.

In addition, it is possible to simultaneously generate plasma and a light source, or to simultaneously generate a low frequency and a light source, so that each skin cosmetic effect can be improved.

In addition, the plasma discharge unit, the electrical stimulation unit, and the light irradiation unit use a rest period of the frequency clock to prevent the plasma and the low frequency from being overlapped at the same time, thereby improving the beauty effect of each skin due to the plasma, the low frequency, and the light source. I can do it.

In addition, the color of the plasma and the light source can be adjusted by the user, thereby improving the skin cosmetic effect according to the corresponding color.

In addition, there is an effect capable of improving the convenience of use by visually or audibly transmitting information on the state of the input signal generating the plasma, the low frequency and the light source, and the driving state of the generating unit to the user due to the display unit.

Of course, the scope of the present invention is not limited by these effects.

1 is a front perspective view showing a skin beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a rear perspective view showing a skin beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3A is an enlarged view of part A of FIG. 1.
3B is a front sectional view showing a cross section X-X 'in FIG. 3A.
4 is a graph of a pulse width modulation control waveform controlled by a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 and 6 are block diagrams illustrating a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a skin cosmetic method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a partial perspective view showing a skin beauty device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention can be applied to various transformations and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. Effects and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will be clarified with reference to embodiments described below in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various forms.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. .

In the following examples, terms such as first and second are not used in a limited sense, but for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.

In the following embodiments, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In the examples below, terms such as include or have are meant to mean the presence of features or components described in the specification, and do not preclude the possibility of adding one or more other features or components in advance.

In the following embodiments, when a part of a film, region, component, etc. is said to be on or on another part, as well as when it is directly above the other part, other films, regions, components, etc. are interposed therebetween Also included.

In the drawings, the size of components may be exaggerated or reduced for convenience of description. For example, since the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for convenience of description, the present invention is not necessarily limited to what is shown.

When an embodiment can be implemented differently, a specific process order may be performed differently from the described order. For example, two processes described in succession may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in an order opposite to that described.

In the following embodiments, when a membrane, region, component, etc. is connected, other membranes, regions, and components are interposed between membranes, regions, and components, as well as when membranes, regions, and components are directly connected. It is also included indirectly. For example, in the present specification, when a membrane, region, component, etc. is electrically connected, not only is the membrane, region, component, etc. directly electrically connected, but other membranes, regions, components, etc. are interposed therebetween. Also includes indirect electrical connection.

1 is a front perspective view showing a skin beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a rear perspective view showing a skin beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3A is an enlarged view of part A of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3B is a front sectional view showing an X-X 'section in FIG. 3A. 4 is a graph of a pulse width modulation control waveform controlled by a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 6 are block diagrams illustrating a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The skin cosmetic apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs cosmetic procedures on an object S, specifically, a portion of the epidermal layer, through an appropriately controlled and focused plasma mechanism using ionized substances in the air. Can be. Here, the term “epidermal layer” refers to a region in which cells are produced.

In addition, the skin cosmetic apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention penetrates the wavelength of light through the light source L to the dermis layer to improve skin tone by regenerating the skin as well as recovering collagen damage as well as normal cells and wrinkles It can deactivate enzymes that cause improvement and skin damage. Here, the “dermis layer” refers to a region generating collagen and elastin.

1 to 6, the skin beauty apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 100, a generator 200, an input unit 300, a control unit 400, and a display unit 500 , It may include a power supply 600.

1 and 2, the main body 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed to be gripped. The main body 100 may be formed in a hand-held form in which a user can perform a procedure without a cable connection.

The main body 100 may be provided with an input unit 300, a generator 200, a control unit 400, a display unit 500, and a power supply unit 600, which will be described later, and a plasma discharge unit 210 and an electrical stimulation unit. (220), supports the generator 200 including the light irradiation unit 230.

1, 3B to 6, the generator 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in the main body 100, plasma (P), low frequency (E) and light source (L) This can happen. The generator 200 may include a plasma discharge unit 210, an electrical stimulation unit 220, and a light irradiation unit 230.

In this specification, 'plasma (P) (plasma)' refers to a gas state separated by electrons with negative charges and positively charged ions at ultrahigh temperatures, which means to include plasma (P) or microcurrent.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3B, the plasma discharge unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a dielectric plate 211, an electrode 213, and a gap adjusting unit 215. The plasma discharge unit 210 skins the plasma P through dielectric barrier discharge due to a dielectric plate 211 of a specific ceramic material or a dielectric plate of a specific material having strong chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance, and an electrode 213. Discharge to the object (S). The electrode 213 is connected to the dielectric plate 211.

The dielectric plate can be modified in various ways, such as formed of a polyetheretherketone material.

3A and 3B, the gap adjusting unit 215 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dielectric plate 211 of a specific ceramic material or a dielectric plate 211 of a specific material having strong chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and heat resistance. ), By being connected to the electrode 213, prevents the dielectric plate 211 from directly contacting the object S, and the dielectric plate 211 is spaced apart from the object S by a predetermined interval.

The gap adjusting unit 215 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed by forming an outer wall along the periphery of the dielectric plate 211.

The dielectric plate 211 and the electrode 213 provided in the plasma discharge unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention are located on one surface of the main body 100 to generate plasma P through dielectric barrier discharge. .

At this time, the dielectric plate 211 of a specific ceramic material or the dielectric plate 211 of a specific material having strong chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance is used as a dielectric barrier discharge, and the dielectric barrier discharge due to the plasma mechanism is the heat of the skin. Damage can be prevented.

The plasma discharge unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention uses the plasma mechanism to treat the skin wrinkles by ionizing substances in the air to generate energy such as small lightning when the gap adjusting unit 215 contacts the skin To do.

The light source L irradiated from the light irradiation unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention, specifically, the near infrared light source L (eg, 630 nm) is absorbed by fibroblasts of capillaries and promotes the activity of the skin. It performs the function of regenerating into elastic skin.

The near-infrared light source (L) does not generate heat and only exposes light energy, thereby enabling skin treatment without damaging the skin.

3A and 3B, a dielectric plate 211 of a specific ceramic material or a dielectric plate of a specific material having strong chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance due to the spacer 215 according to an embodiment of the present invention ( Since 211) is spaced a predetermined distance from the object S, such as skin, there is an effect of preventing thermal damage to the skin due to plasma mechanism when directly contacting the object S.

The plasma discharge unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be controlled to cut off power supply when a preset time elapses by the control unit 400 to be described later.

When the gap adjusting unit 215 contacts the object S, the dielectric plate 211 and the electrode 213 of the plasma discharge unit 210 are supplied through the main electrode 213 under the control of the control unit 400. A dielectric barrier discharge is generated by the current being applied.

In addition, the plasma P generated through the dielectric barrier discharge is discharged to the skin of the user in contact with the gap adjusting unit 215.

1, 3A, 3B to 6, the electrical stimulation unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits a low frequency E to an object S such as a user's skin, and a main body unit It is installed on the (100) and is in direct contact with the object (S). The electrical stimulation unit 220 may include a pad unit 221.

1, 3A, and 3B, the pad unit 221 is installed on the main body 100, and is in direct contact with an object S, such as a user's skin, and is generated by the electrical stimulation unit 220. The low frequency E is transmitted to the object S through the pad portion 221.

3A and 3B, the electrical stimulation unit 220 may be disposed outside the plasma discharge unit 210 and may be specifically formed in an outer wall shape along the circumference of the dielectric plate 211.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be disposed to face both sides of the plasma discharge unit 210, specifically, the dielectric plate 211.

Referring to Figure 3b, the electrical stimulation unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be disposed inside the gap adjusting unit 215, but is not limited thereto and is disposed outside the gap adjusting unit 215 It is, of course, possible to perform various modifications, such as.

1, 3A, and 3B, a plurality of light irradiation units 230 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be provided as being installed in the main body 100.

3A and 3B, a plurality of light irradiation units 230 may be arranged in a line, and may be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the plasma discharge unit 210 and the electrical stimulation unit 220.

The light irradiation unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention receives the electrical signal from the control unit 400 and irradiates the light source L toward the object S such as skin. The light source L can be implemented in various modifications such as formed by near infrared rays, infrared rays, ultraviolet rays, near ultraviolet rays, and visible rays.

The light source L irradiated from the light irradiation unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention is near-infrared, and near-infrared light represents light having a wavelength of 760 to 1500 nm among various light emitted from the sun.

Specifically, the light irradiation unit 230 may use a light emitting diode (LED) light source (L).

Unlike a high-power laser that intensively treats a local area, it can effectively treat a large area of a diseased area with proper light output.

In the light irradiation unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the wavelength may be adjusted by the control unit 400 to be described later. In addition to this, the control unit 400 may be irradiated so that the light source L is simultaneously irradiated toward the object S even when the plasma P discharges from the plasma discharge unit 210 toward the object S. 230) is controlled.

In addition, the control unit 400 controls the driving of the electrical stimulation unit 220 so that the low frequency E is generated in the electrical stimulation unit 220 during the period of plasma discharge in the plasma discharge unit 210, and the electrical stimulation unit ( When the low frequency E occurs in 220, the light irradiation unit 230 also controls the driving of the light irradiation unit 230 so that the light source L is simultaneously irradiated toward the object S.

For example, when the wavelength of the light source (L) generated by the light irradiation unit 230 is formed from 630 to 645 nm, it is reddish and absorbed by fibroblasts of capillaries to promote skin activity, thereby regenerating the skin , It has the effect of promoting blood circulation and metabolism, and when the wavelength is formed to 465nm, it has a blue light and is absorbed by the sebaceous gland, which has the effect of skin sterilization, acne and inflammation removal.

The near-infrared light source L generated by the light irradiation unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention works by inducing a photo-biochemical reaction between cells. The near infrared light source L may be medically applied to wound healing, inflammation healing, skin rehabilitation, sunburn prevention, and photodynamic therapy.

2, 5 and 6, the input unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in the main body 100, plasma (P) (or microcurrent), low frequency (E) and A plurality of input signals 301, 303, 305 for generating the light source L may be generated.

2 and 5, the input unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention generates a plurality of input signals 301, 303, and 305 by a pressing method, and in the present invention, the input unit 300 is pressurized. It is formed in the form of a button so as to be possible, but is not limited thereto, and various modifications such as being formed in a touch manner are possible.

A plurality of input signals (301, 303, 305) generated by the input unit 300 is transmitted to the control unit 400, specifically, the first input signal 301 of the plasma discharge unit 210 is transmitted to the control unit 400 The second input signal 303 for the electrical stimulation unit 220 is transmitted to the control unit 400, and the third input signal 305 for the light irradiation unit 230 is transmitted to the control unit 400.

The control unit 400 individually transmits electrical signals to the plasma discharge unit 210, the electrical stimulation unit 220, and the light irradiation unit 230, respectively, so that the plasma P in the plasma discharge unit 210, the electrical stimulation unit At 220, a low frequency E may be generated, and at the light irradiation unit 230, a light source L may be generated.

1, 2, 5 and 6, the control unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a plurality of input signals 301, 303 and 305 from the input unit 300, It is installed in the unit 100.

The control unit 400 receives a plurality of input signals 301, 303, and 305 to individually drive the generator 200, specifically, the plasma discharge unit 210, the electrical stimulation unit 220, and the light irradiation unit 230. Can be controlled.

5 and 6, the control unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention compares a plurality of input signals 301, 303, and 305 to transmit an electrical signal to the generation unit 200, and the generation unit At 200, only one of plasma (P) and low frequency (E) may be generated.

5, the control unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention controls the plasma discharge unit 210, the electrical stimulation unit 220 and the light irradiation unit 230. Accordingly, the control unit 400 controls plasma discharge discharged from the plasma discharge unit 210, low frequency generation generated by the electrical stimulation unit 220, and irradiation of near infrared light emitted from the light irradiation unit 230.

The controller 400 controls the output of the plasma (P), low-frequency (E), and near-infrared light source pulses and plasma (P), low-frequency (E), and near-infrared light source (L) according to the pulse pattern or output pattern set according to the user's skin. do.

Here, the 'pulse pattern' may be a pattern generated by combining the interval or period of a plasma pulse, a low-frequency pulse, and a near-infrared light source pulse according to preset conditions. The output pattern may be a pattern in which outputs of weak and medium strength are combined and output according to a preset condition.

5 and 6, the control unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first pulse control unit 410, a second pulse control unit 430, a third pulse control unit 450, and an output control unit 470. ). The control unit 400 performs a function of controlling the entire operation with an embedded processing unit embedded in the skin beauty device 1.

The first pulse control unit 410 controls the plasma pulse according to a pulse pattern set for the user's skin, and controls the plasma pulse discharged from the plasma discharge unit 210.

The second pulse control unit 430 controls the low-frequency pulse according to the pulse pattern set for the user's skin, and controls the low-frequency pulse generated by the electrical stimulation unit 220.

The third pulse control unit 450 controls the near-infrared pulse according to the pulse pattern set for the user's skin, and controls the near-infrared pulse emitted from the light irradiation unit 230.

The first pulse control unit 410, the second pulse control unit 430, and the third pulse control unit 450 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be controlled by the user through precise current control through pulse width modulation (PWM). Plasma pulse, low frequency pulse, and near infrared pulse can be controlled according to various algorithms suitable for the skin.

4 is a graph of a pulse width modulation control waveform controlled by the control unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. For example, the control unit 400 may control the current through pulse width modulation according to three steps: soft, medium, and hard.

The control unit 400 can control the plasma pulse, the low-frequency pulse, and the near-infrared pulse by dividing the pulse width of pulse width modulation into three steps.

In particular, the control unit 400 may control the driving of the plasma discharge unit 210 to discharge the plasma constantly with a predetermined waveform or discharge the plasma alternately with different waveforms during plasma discharge.

The controller 400 can accurately control the current through the pulse width modulation to perform various algorithms suitable for the user's skin.

5 and 6, the control unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a time chart of the first pulse control unit 410, the second pulse control unit 430, and the third pulse control unit 450. time chart), and compare the generation period and the rest period of each plasma pulse, low frequency pulse, and near-infrared pulse, and the generation period of the plasma P corresponds to the rest period of the low frequency E, and the low frequency E The first pulse control unit 410 and the second pulse control unit 430 may be controlled so that the generation period corresponds to the idle period of the plasma P.

For example, the control unit 400 may generate a low frequency pulse through time charts of plasma pulses, low frequency pulses, and near infrared pulses generated by the first pulse control unit 410, the second pulse control unit 430, and the third pulse control unit 450. In the idle period, the driving of the generator 200 may be controlled such that only the plasma P is discharged or the plasma P is discharged together with the irradiation of the light source L so that the plasma pulse is generated.

In addition, the control unit 400 of the plasma pulse, low-frequency pulse, near-infrared pulse generated by the first pulse control unit 410, the second pulse control unit 430, the third pulse control unit 450, the plasma pulse of During the idle period, the generation of the generator 200 may be controlled such that only the low frequency E is generated or the low frequency E is generated together with the irradiation of the light source L by making it correspond to the generation period of the low frequency pulse.

In addition, the control unit 400 through the time chart of the plasma pulse, low-frequency pulse, near-infrared pulse generated by the first pulse control unit 410, the second pulse control unit 430, the third pulse control unit 450, the plasma pulse, The generation of the generator 200 may be controlled such that the near-infrared light source L is discharged together with the plasma discharge or the low-frequency generation by making it correspond to the generation period of the near-infrared pulse in the generation period of the low-frequency pulse.

Due to this, the plasma P and the low frequency E are overlapped and prevented from occurring at the same time, and the plasma P is discharged to the object S such as the skin or the low frequency E can be generated. Either (P) or low frequency (E) and the near-infrared light source (L) may be irradiated simultaneously.

5 and 6, the output control unit 470 controls plasma (P), low frequency (E), and near-infrared output according to an output pattern set for a user's skin. The output control unit 470 may set the outputs of the plasma (P), low frequency (E), and near infrared rays step by step in order to increase the adaptability of the skin, so as to match various skin conditions of the user.

The output control unit 470 may generate output patterns suitable for a user's environment by providing various output types.

The control unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention may generate a variety of current stimulation patterns for each user to be used according to the skin thickness and senses of various users.

Specifically, the control unit 400 gradually increases the output of the plasma (P), low frequency (E), or near infrared rays so that the user maintains the output through the setting input through the display unit 500 when the user reaches a level suitable for his skin. can do.

1 and 6, the display unit 500 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is installed in the main body 100 and receives electrical signals from the control unit 400 to input signals 301, 303, and 305 ) Or the driving state of the generator 200 to be recognized by the user.

The display unit 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a display unit 510 and a sound unit 550. The display unit 500 receives information about the user input signals 301, 303, and 305 for plasma discharge, low frequency generation, and near-infrared light source irradiation as electrical signals from the control unit 400.

The display unit 500 receives a plasma discharge, low-frequency generation, and a near-infrared light source irradiation setting command or operation command (eg, power on / off, mode change, etc.) from the user.

Also, the display unit 500 may display a result of the user's input. The display 500 may display operation information or state information (for example, plasma discharge, low frequency generation and near infrared light source irradiation state, output state, etc.) related to plasma discharge, low frequency generation, and near infrared light source irradiation. The display unit 500 may notify the user of a non-contact warning under the control of the control unit 400.

The display unit 510 according to an embodiment of the present invention visually outputs information on the state of the input signals 301, 303, and 305 or the driving state of the generator 200, and the sound unit 550 Information about the state of the input signals 301, 303, and 305 or the driving state of the generator 200 is acoustically output.

Referring to FIG. 2, the key operation unit (not shown) sets a system through a key input input from a user, or sets plasma (P) output, low frequency (E) output, near infrared light source (L) level, and the like. It can be done.

The display unit 510 according to an embodiment of the present invention may visually display a system state or a setting result according to a key input. The display unit 510 displays the plasma (P) output intensity and an operating state of the device through an LED indicator so that the user can check it.

The display unit 510 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on the front of the main body 100 as shown in FIG. 1, or is formed in a form capable of step-by-step lighting on the back of the main body 100 as shown in FIG. Various modifications are possible.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the power supply unit 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in the main body unit 100 and supplies power to each component of the hand-held skin beauty device 1. To supply. The power supply unit 600 may store power required for plasma discharge, low frequency generation, and near-infrared irradiation and supply it to each component.

The power supply unit 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention may receive necessary power (eg, external power or battery power). The power supply 600 may provide battery charging through a charging circuit.

The skin care apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be charged and used as an independent device without electric wires or electrical connections. The power supply unit 600 may include an external power supply unit 600 or a battery charging unit (not shown).

The operation principle and effect of the skin beauty apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention as described above will be described.

1 to 6, the skin beauty apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 100, a generator 200, an input unit 300, a control unit 400, and a display unit 500 , It may include a power supply 600.

When the user grips the main body 100 formed in a handheld form and turns on the power, product preparation for plasma discharge is performed.

The skin beauty apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs plasma discharge and low frequency generation by detecting whether a photo sensor (not shown) installed in the main body 100 contacts skin.

1, 3A, and 3B, a photo sensor (not shown) may be installed in the electrical stimulation unit 220 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Generation can be performed.

That is, when the user's skin, which is the object S, and the skin beauty device 1 are in non-contact, the power of the plasma discharge unit and the electrical stimulation unit 220 is turned off.

The plasma mechanism generated in the plasma discharge unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The plasma discharge unit 210 converts moisture, oxygen, and the like in the air into a plasma (P) state. The plasma discharge unit 210 can quickly and effectively penetrate this into the skin, thereby promoting the generation of collagen to help improve wrinkles and increase skin elasticity.

Plasma (P) discharged from the plasma discharge unit 210 can suppress the synthesis of melanin pigments that make the skin dull and brighten the skin tone. In addition, the plasma (P) exerts a sterilizing power similar to the high temperature of 3500 degrees, which is stronger than ultraviolet rays, and can be safely applied to the skin to help improve the skin's trouble.

Looking briefly at the principle of the plasma (P), the plasma discharge unit 210 generates a fine plasma (P) using ions in the air. In addition, the plasma discharge unit 210 may sublimate the fiber structure of the surface layer by using this.

Such plasma (P) can be medically applied to sterilization effect, wound healing promotion, hemostatic action, treatment of skin wrinkles and pigment diseases, tooth whitening treatment and cancer treatment.

The plasma discharge period can be specified for a naturally rubbed shape. The plasma discharge unit 210 may penetrate the molecular unit in the skin by ions, unlike the light energy of a conventional laser having high heat, or may perform keratin cell decomposition, sterilization, and regeneration of collagen by stimulating fibroblasts without skin necrosis.

The control unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention drives the generating unit 200 to automatically turn off the power when a predetermined time, for example, 10 minutes has elapsed, to limit excessive use of the skin beauty device 1 Can be controlled. At this time, the power-off function may be based on one use.

After the use of the skin beauty device 1, the product contamination state due to the contact of the sebaceous gland foreign material is cleaned and stored.

1 to 6, the electrical stimulation unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a pad unit 221, and the pad unit 221 directly contacts an object S such as a user's skin do.

Skin beauty device (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, specifically, when power is supplied to the power unit 600 is transmitted to the electrical stimulation unit 220 for generating a low frequency (E) is ready for low frequency generation .

When the input signals 301, 303, and 305 are generated by the input unit 300 in order to generate the low frequency E from the electrical stimulation unit 220, the input signals 301, 303, and 305 are transmitted to the control unit 400, and the control unit 400 uses a time chart. When the plasma P is in the idle period, an electric signal is transmitted to the generation unit 200, specifically, the electrical stimulation unit 220 to generate a low frequency E.

The low frequency (E) is installed in the body portion 100, is transmitted to the object (S) through the pad portion 221 contacting the object (S), the current gently stimulates the skin, contracting the facial muscles, thereby Due to this, there is an effect of improving the resilience of facial muscle fibers.

On the contrary, when the input signals 301, 303, and 305 are generated by the input unit 300 to discharge the plasma P from the plasma discharge unit 210, they are transmitted to the control unit 400, and the control unit 400 generates a time chart. When it corresponds to the rest period of the low frequency E, the electrical signal is transmitted to the generating unit 200, specifically, the plasma discharge unit 210 to discharge the plasma P.

At this time, the control unit 400 controls the driving of the light irradiation unit 230 to simultaneously drive the light irradiation unit 230 so that the light source L is irradiated toward the object S when plasma (P) or low frequency (E) is generated. Can be controlled.

1 to 6, the light irradiator 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention irradiates a light source L, specifically a near infrared ray to an object S such as a user's skin.

When the skin cosmetic apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention contacts the skin, when the plasma P is discharged from the plasma discharge unit 210, the light irradiation unit 230 is also turned on at the same time.

In addition, when the low frequency E is generated in the electrical stimulation unit 220 during the period of the plasma discharge, the light irradiation unit 230 is also turned on at the same time.

The light source L irradiated from the light irradiation unit 230, specifically, near-infrared rays absorb red wavelengths of 630 nm into fibroblasts to promote metabolic activation, thereby promoting blood circulation and nutrient supply to the skin.

In addition, when the near-infrared rays are formed at a wavelength of 465 nm, they have a blue light and are absorbed by the sebaceous glands, which has the effect of sterilizing the skin, removing acne and inflammation.

When the plasma discharge operation in the plasma discharge unit 210 is turned off, the near infrared irradiation operation is also turned off.

The skin beauty apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a home beauty-care device, and may be used as a device for improving wrinkles and elasticity. In addition, it can be used as a device to help improve the skin.

Hereinafter, a skin beauty method using a skin beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a skin cosmetic method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 7, the skin cosmetic method according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an input step (S10), a comparison step (S20), a generation step (S30), and a display step (S40).

In the input step (S10), a plurality of input signals (301, 303, 305) for generating a plasma (P), a low frequency (E) and a light source (L) through the input unit 300 installed by the user in the main body 100 Can be generated.

In the present invention, the user presses (or pushes) the input unit 300 to generate input signals 301, 303, 305, but is not limited thereto, and input signals 301, 303, 305 through a touch method. It is possible to perform various modifications, such as generating.

Generated by the input unit 300, a plurality of input signals (301, 303, 305) generating a plasma (P), a low frequency (E) and a light source (L) is transmitted to the control unit 400.

5 to 7, in the comparison step S20 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 400 receives and compares a plurality of input signals 301, 303 and 305 generated from the input unit 300. do.

Specifically, the control unit 400 receives a plurality of input signals (301, 303, 305) from the input unit 300, and relates to the generation of plasma (P), low frequency (E) and light source (L) (specifically near infrared) Information about the time chart is generated, and the generation period and the rest period of the plasma P, the low frequency E and the light source L are compared through the time chart.

In the comparison step (S20) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 400 varies the timing at which the plasma P and the low frequency E are generated so that only one of the plasma P and the low frequency E is generated. Any one of the plurality of input signals 301 and 303 is selected.

5 to 7, in the generation step S30 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 400 performs plasma (P), low frequency (E), and light source through a time chart in the comparison step (S20). The generation period of (L) is compared with the rest period, and any one of the selected plurality of input signals 301, 303, and 305 is transmitted as an electrical signal to the generation unit 200, and the control unit 400 generates the generation unit 200 ) Receives the electrical signal and controls the driving of the generator 200 so that plasma (P), low frequency (E), and light source (L) are generated.

The controller 400 may control the driving of the generator 200 so that either the plasma P or the low frequency E and the light source L are simultaneously generated by receiving the electrical signal from the generator 200.

Specifically, there is a generation period of the low frequency E during the rest period of the plasma P, so that the low frequency E is transmitted from the electric stimulation unit 220 to the object S by transmitting an electrical signal to the generation unit 200. To be able to. At this time, of course, the light source L may be irradiated toward the object S at the same time.

In addition, there is a generation period of the plasma P during the rest period of the low frequency E, so that an electric signal is transmitted to the generation unit 200 so that the plasma P discharges toward the object S from the plasma discharge unit 210. It can be done. At this time, of course, the light source L may be irradiated toward the object S at the same time.

Due to this, plasma (P) and low frequency (E) may be generated individually, and due to the short period of rest, the user may experience plasma (P) and low frequency (E) due to the skin beauty device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. ) Has the effect of transmitting the feeling that is simultaneously generated toward the object S.

At this time, the light source L irradiated from the light irradiator 230 is also generated and irradiated simultaneously with the generation of the plasma P or the low frequency E, or is irradiated by being individually lit to allow various modifications.

5 to 7, in the display step S40 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 500 installed in the main body 100 receives an electrical signal from the control unit 400, and the control unit 400 ) Outputs information about the state of the input signals 301, 303, 305 received or the driving state of the generator 200 receiving an electrical signal from the controller 400 visually or audibly.

Due to this, the user receives the electrical signal from the state of the input signals 301, 303, 305 generated by the user's input from the skin beauty device 1 or the control unit 400, specifically the plasma room. All 210, the electrical stimulation unit 220, there is an effect that can receive information about the driving state of the light irradiation unit 230.

Hereinafter, the configuration, operation principle, and effects of the skin beauty apparatus 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

8 is a partial perspective view showing a skin beauty device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the skin care apparatus 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a body unit 100, a generator 200, an input unit, a control unit, and a display unit. The generator 200 may include a plasma discharge unit 210, an electrical stimulation unit 220, and a light irradiation unit 230.

Referring to FIG. 8, the generator 200 is installed in the main body 100, and plasma (P), low frequency (E), and light source (L) are generated. Specifically, the plasma P is discharged from the plasma discharge unit 210 toward the object S, and the low frequency E is transmitted from the electrical stimulation unit 220 toward the object S, and the light irradiation unit 230 The light source L may be irradiated to the object S.

Referring to FIG. 8, a plurality of generating units 200 and specifically, electrical stimulation units 220 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be provided and spaced apart from each other. The light irradiation unit 230 may be disposed between the plurality of electrical stimulation units 220.

Referring to FIG. 8, the light irradiation unit 230 according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided with a plurality of electric stimulation units 220 arranged side by side or between the electric stimulation unit 220 and the plasma discharge unit 210 ) Can be arranged in a line.

Referring to FIG. 8, the plasma discharge unit 210 of the present invention may be spaced apart from the electrical stimulation unit 220. The plasma discharge part 210 includes a dielectric plate 211, an electrode part 213, and a gap adjusting part 215, and the dielectric plate 211 directly contacts the object S due to the gap adjusting part 215. There is an effect that can be prevented.

Referring to FIG. 8, the electrical stimulation unit 220 may be formed to protrude outward from the body unit 100 so as to directly contact the object S.

Skin cosmetic apparatus 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the generator 200, specifically, a plurality of electrical stimulation unit 220, the plasma discharge unit 210 are arranged in parallel to each other, and therebetween Except that the light irradiation unit 230 is disposed, the configuration, operating principle and effect of the main body 100, the input unit 300, the control unit 400, the display unit 500, the power supply unit 600 is one aspect of the present invention Since it is the same as the skin beauty device 1 according to the embodiment, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted in the overlapping range.

The specific implementations described in the present invention are examples, and do not limit the scope of the present invention in any way. For brevity of the specification, descriptions of conventional electronic configurations, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of the systems may be omitted. In addition, the connection or connection members of the lines between the components shown in the drawings are illustrative examples of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections. In the actual device, alternative or additional various functional connections, physical It can be represented as a connection, or circuit connections. In addition, unless specifically mentioned, such as “essential”, “importantly”, etc., it may not be a necessary component for application of the present invention.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and should not be determined, and the scope of the spirit of the present invention, as well as the claims to be described later, as well as all ranges that are equivalent to or equivalently changed from the claims. Would belong to

1, 2: skin beauty device S: object
P: Plasma E: Low frequency
L: light source 100: main body
200: generating unit 210: plasma discharge unit
211: dielectric plate 213: electrode portion
215: gap control unit 220: electrical stimulation unit
221: pad section 230: light irradiation section
300: input unit 301, 303, 305: input signal
400: control unit 410: first pulse control unit
430: second pulse control unit 450: third pulse control unit
470: output control unit 500: display unit
510: display unit 550: sound unit
600: power supply

Claims (10)

A body portion formed in a handheld form;
A generator which is installed on the main body and generates plasma, low frequency and light source;
An input unit for generating a plurality of input signals for generating plasma, low frequencies and light sources; And
Includes a control unit for receiving a plurality of the input signal from the input unit to control the driving of the generating unit;
The control unit compares the plurality of input signals, transmits an electrical signal to the generating unit, and generates only one of plasma and low frequency in the generating unit. According to claim 1,
The generating unit,
A plasma discharge unit that discharges plasma toward the object;
An electrical stimulation unit transmitting low frequency to the object; And
It includes; a light emitting unit for irradiating a light source to the object, Skin care device comprising a. According to claim 2,
The plasma discharge unit is formed of a ceramic material having a predetermined resistance value, skin beauty device. According to claim 1,
And a display unit configured to receive an electrical signal from the control unit and output a state of the input signal or a driving state of the generation unit. The method of claim 4,
The display unit includes a display unit for visually outputting information on the state of the input signal or the driving state of the generation unit. The method of claim 4,
The display unit includes a sound unit for aurally outputting information regarding the state of the input signal or the driving state of the generating unit. According to claim 1,
The input unit is installed on the body portion, the input signal is generated by a pressing method, skin beauty device. According to claim 2,
The electrical stimulation portion; a skin contact device comprising; a pad portion in contact with the object. An input step in which a plurality of input signals for generating a plasma, a low frequency, and a light source are generated through an input unit installed in the main body;
A comparison step in which the control unit receives and compares the plurality of input signals generated from the input unit; And
The control unit includes an generating step of transmitting an electrical signal to the generating unit and controlling driving of the generating unit such that plasma, low-frequency and light sources are generated in the generating unit.
In the comparison step, the controller selects any one of the plurality of input signals such that only one of the plasma and the low frequency is generated by differently generating the plasma and the low frequency. The method of claim 9,
And a display step of receiving the electrical signal from the control unit installed on the main body unit and outputting visual or audible information about the state of the input signal or the driving state of the generating unit.

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