KR20210055840A - Microcurrent Electric stimulator and the control methods - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an all-in-one multifunctional electric stimulator using a microcurrent and a light source and a control method thereof. A multifunctional output mode and light irradiation are selectively output by a user according to a requiring disease and applied to a human body, thereby providing treatment and prevention effects for musculoskeletal pain diseases and skin beauty and health promotion effects. A light function of a low frequency, a medium frequency, a high frequency, a microcurrent, and a light source (LED) is provided inside one device body, and thus it is possible to selectively output a necessary mode function by one device. To this end, in the electric stimulator of the present invention, an upper case, an intermediate case, and a lower case constituting a main body are integrally coupled. A signal output operator function mode comprises: a low-frequency output unit for outputting a low-frequency; a medium frequency output unit for outputting a medium frequency; a high-frequency output unit for outputting a high-frequency; a micro current output unit for outputting a micro current; and a light source (LED) output unit for irradiating light. Also, included is a selection operation unit for a user to selectively perform output by selecting a corresponding output of the output units. In addition, the present invention uses a method of contacting the skin without applying skin attachment gel of the device by using an electrode terminal, thereby relieving the discomfort caused by a foreign body feeling of adhesive gel. Also, the present invention is inexpensive and easy to carry with multi-function selective output, and convenience of operations is provided by using Bluetooth.

Description

Integrated multifunctional electric stimulator using microcurrent and light source and control method thereof {Microcurrent Electric stimulator and the control methods}

The present invention relates to a multifunctional electric stimulator using a microcurrent and a light source and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to an electric stimulator provided with a light source (LED) and equipped with low-frequency, medium-frequency, and micro-current outputs.

In general, electric stimulators induce and apply minute electric current to the human body to promote blood circulation and metabolism, alleviate human pain, cure and prevent musculoskeletal disorders, recover from fatigue, improve blood circulation, improve skin beauty and weight loss, etc. There is a health promotion effect.

The present invention relates to an integrated multifunctional electric stimulator having a light source that can be used anytime, anywhere and a control method thereof, which is portable using such a minute current.

In general, electrotherapy is a method of treating various diseases by passing a minute electric current through the human body, and is also called electrotherapy. Electric therapy has various functions and uses depending on the waveform of the frequency, the strength of the current, and the application site.

Depending on the applied frequency, high-frequency treatment and low-frequency treatment devices have been developed and used. Low-frequency electrotherapy uses a frequency of several Hz to 1,000 Hz, mid-frequency electrotherapy uses 1KHz to 10KHz, and high-frequency electrotherapy uses a frequency of 100KHz or more. do.

In addition, electrical treatments such as mid-frequency and high-frequency, as well as ultrasound and phototherapy devices have been introduced as treatment devices used for pain relief and recovery of various musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain, arthritis, spondylitis, and sports injuries. Ultrasound therapy uses a frequency of 20KHz~10MHz, applies vibration to deep human tissues, and is also used for treatment such as recovery of soft tissue damage by using the heat effect.

In addition, microcurrent stimulation therapy devices that induce and apply microcurrent to the human body according to the control of the output intensity in the range of about 10uA to 500uA or more to the human body have been widely applied and used.

According to the microcurrent output range using this microcurrent, it is variously used in health and skin beauty fields such as anti-aging, anti-aging through skin care, and weight loss through appetite loss.

In addition, it is used as a technology to regenerate or heal damaged skin tissue by irradiating light to the skin by outputting visible or near-infrared wavelengths using light therapy of a light source (LED).

A prior patent document (application number 10-2013-0045812/microcurrent therapy device using portable high potential) is disclosed. This is a treatment device that is built in a bag-shaped case and is portable. There is an expensive problem, and there is a problem that it is difficult to carry it continuously and wear it continuously.

In addition, a prior patent document (application number 10-2016-0035001/LED mask device for complex management of the face and scalp) is disclosed, but this is only possible in a specific place for connection lines and masks, and there is a limitation in that only LED rays can be irradiated.

Since such a conventional technology has to use a commercial power source (AC power), it is inconvenient to use it only in a specific place after portable movement. In addition, there are disadvantages such as cost and environmental issues when using a consumable coin battery.

In addition, as described above, in the prior art, the treatment device body of each function, a connection cable, and a pad are composed of a composite device equipped with electrical output terminals such as low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, etc., or a microcurrent stimulator or a light (LED) device. Since it is made up of individual devices, there is a problem in having to separately purchase a complex electric stimulator, a light (LED) stimulator, and a microcurrent stimulator.

As described above, in the prior art, for healing according to various diseases and types of pain, low-frequency and medium-frequency devices should be provided or separate microcurrent stimulators and light stimulators should be provided. And it takes a lot of maintenance cost and there is a problem that is inconvenient in use. Therefore, there is a need for a multifunctional electric stimulator to treat and heal by selecting an appropriate function for each disease.

(Patent Document 1) Application No. 10-2013-0045812. (Patent Document 2) Application No. 10-2015-73010.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the problems of the prior art and overcome the limitations, and an object thereof is to provide a complex electric stimulator provided with a low frequency, medium frequency, microcurrent and a light source (LED) unit. You can also add a high-frequency function to it. The above multi-function output function is selectively output according to a user's required disease and use, and is composed of a body without a connection line, and the device itself without a handle is intended to be used by wearing it on the skin, such as a face. In addition, the conventional technology applies a charging battery to improve disadvantages such as the inconvenience of using a commercial power (AC power) and using it only in a specific place after moving, and the cost of using a consumable coin battery.

In addition, it provides convenience of operation and use by using a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi wireless transmission/reception means.

In addition, conventional devices are equipped with electrode pads, and adhesive gel has been applied to the surface of the electrode pad as a human body attachment means. However, by improving this, an electrode terminal and a silicone rubber ring for human body attachment or a small area adhesive are used.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above problems, and in more detail, an electric stimulator in which a signal output operation unit is provided inside a main body, and an upper case constituting the main body, an intermediate connection part, and the main body case are integrally coupled. The signal output operation unit function mode includes a low frequency output unit for outputting a low frequency, a medium frequency output unit for outputting a medium frequency, a high frequency output unit for outputting a high frequency, and a micro current output unit for outputting a minute current, It includes a light source (LED) output unit that irradiates light, and includes a selection operation unit so that a user selects a corresponding output of the output unit and selectively outputs the output unit.

In addition, the present invention relates to an upper case of an electric stimulator using an electrical signal, a display LED (LED) that displays power and mode functions in the upper case, an intermediate connection that couples the upper case and the middle of the body, and the intermediate connection. It characterized in that it consists of a body case to be coupled, and a lower surface coupled to the body case.

In addition, it is equipped with a charging circuit instead of the existing disposable coin battery and applies a charging battery to improve problems such as cost and environment. In addition, as an operation control method of an electric stimulator that is integrally configured by combining the lower body and the upper body, the operation unit is provided inside the body, the step of setting the operation of the electrical output (s1), and the step of requesting the Bluetooth master data. And (s2), selecting a function mode output (s3), and outputting and transmitting the selected function (s4).

As described above, the present invention has an effect that can be treated using an electric stimulator of various functions at a low cost by configuring one multifunctional device in which low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, microcurrent, and light source (LED) are combined. In addition, a user can selectively treat each treatment symptom with a single multi-functional stimulator, resulting in remarkably improved treatment effects at a low cost.

In addition, the present invention has an effect of transmitting the electric output being used deep into the skin by irradiation of light by using the light source and the selected electric output together.

In addition, even in the event of a wound on the skin, it is possible to simultaneously treat pain and heal wounds in one device by applying light rays to the skin while applying electrical stimulation.

In addition, by using an electrode terminal instead of the conventional skin adhesive electrode pad, there is an effect of eliminating skin allergy caused by adhesive gel or discomfort and discomfort caused by adhesive foreign substances.

In addition, since the operation can be operated with a smartphone using Bluetooth, it provides remarkable convenience in use, and the operation status of the smartphone can be checked, eliminating the inconvenience of operating the device after removing it from the human body and attaching it to the human body. By operating in the state where it has been operated, there is an effect that continuous treatment and management can be performed without interruption of the output.

In addition, the present invention contains a silicone rubber material, which is a means of attaching to the skin, coated with or added to a pest repellent capable of repelling pests. Therefore, electric treatment and pest control can be combined with a single device, resulting in cost reduction, miniaturization, and multiple effects of use.

1 is a general conceptual diagram of a conventional electrotherapy device
Figure 2 is a perspective conceptual diagram of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to the present invention
Figure 3 is a side view structural diagram of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a structural diagram of another side view of the multifunctional electric stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a structural diagram of a lower surface of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a block diagram of an output signal of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention
7 is an operation block diagram of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention
8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a method of controlling a multifunctional electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a printed circuit provided with a light output unit bonded to the human body to output a light source, an electric output unit outputting an electrical waveform, a microprocessor control unit to control the output, and a charging circuit. It provides an integrated multifunctional electric stimulator having a built-in board and a light source to which a lower surface of the device to which the printed circuit board is attached, and a rubber ring coupled to the upper surface of the device main body, and a control method thereof. The rubber ring is provided with a band made of a silicone material or an anti-inflammatory analgesic (aka Pas) coated or added with a pest repellent.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a general conceptual diagram of a conventional electrotherapy device.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the related art, low-frequency, mid-frequency, or high-frequency output is configured as each device and sold as individual products. The electrical output of each main body device is output by connecting it to the electrode pad with a cable connection line. The electrode pad is composed of left and right, respectively, and electrodes (+,-) are output. A gel for human body attachment is applied to the electrode pad and is attached to the human body.

2 is a perspective conceptual diagram of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, as a conceptual diagram of the integrated multifunctional electric stimulator of the present invention, the upper surface of the device body 10, the intermediate connection part 10-1, the case part 20, and the silicon lower surface 30 are integrated. Are combined. The top and bottom structures of this device can be semicircular or square, and can be modified. In addition, an LED 40 for displaying device operation power and function mode operation is displayed on the upper surface 10. When the function mode operated by the mode operation switch 50-1 for driving by function is operated, the operation display LED 40 indicates that the light is blinking and is operated. The number of times of blinking is set to one or a predetermined number of times. Power on, off, and mode driving for each function are performed by this operation switch.

In addition, a charging battery 80 is provided in the middle part 20 of the device body, and this battery is applied in consideration of the weight that is easy to carry for power. This rechargeable battery can be applied and attached to the upper surface of the device or to a certain part of the device for size effect.

3 is a side view structural diagram of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention

Referring to FIG. 3, as a structural diagram of one side of the multifunctional electric stimulator of the present invention, a mode operation switch 50-1 for driving by function for charging is provided on one side of the main body. Power on, off, and mode driving for each function are performed by this operation switch. This mode outputs microcurrent output, low frequency, medium frequency, and LED light source for skin beauty and human pain improvement. The mode functions of the electrical output include kneading, massage, acupuncture, etc.

4 is a structural diagram of another side view of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention

Referring to FIG. 4, as a structural diagram of one side of the multifunctional electric stimulator of this invention, a charging terminal 50-2 for charging a battery is provided on one side of the tile of the main body. This charging terminal is made of a USB Jack, and the power output through a separate charger adapter or power supply unit 100 is applied. In addition, the battery 80 is assembled by being located inside the main body case portion 20.

5 is a structural diagram of a lower surface of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. 2, the device main body upper surface 10, the device intermediate connection part 10-1, the main body case part 20, and the silicon lower surface body 30 are integrally combined. The upper surface 10 is connected and assembled by the device intermediate connection connection 10-1, and the silicon lower surface 30 is assembled and connected to the main body case 20 with screws. The light output of the light source (LED) 50 is irradiated to the human body on the lower surface 20. In this case, a transparent output window may be provided on the side of the LED light source 50. When this transparent output window is provided, it is transmitted vertically downward to each light source so that it is irradiated to the human body. The light source (LED) 50 is composed of one or two or more predetermined plurality of quantities, but the applied quantity is applied in consideration of convenience and weight as a portable. In addition, this light source (LED) 50 includes a blue LED for sterilizing wound lamps that outputs ultraviolet rays of about 800 nm and a red LED that outputs near infrared rays of about 600 nm, respectively, on a printed circuit board. It is configured in (60-2), and the illustration of this printed circuit board is omitted.

In addition, referring to FIG. 5, it is composed of a silicon lower surface 30 coupled to the main body case 20, and an electrode terminal 60 is coupled to the lower surface 30, and one side of the electrode terminal is a printed circuit board 60-2. ) Is connected, and the other side is in contact with the human body to apply electrical output.

The silicon lower surface 30 is coupled with a screw between the upper surface and the lower surface of the device, and the silicone rubber ring is coated with or added to an insect repellent to provide an insect repellent effect.

In addition, the silicone rubber ring has an adhesive that is harmless to the human body so that the device can be attached to the human body. As described above, by attaching the silicone rubber ring to the human body using an adhesive, it is possible to eliminate the disadvantages of attaching the gel to the human body after applying the gel to the conventional electrode pad. In addition, this rubber ring can be configured by applying or containing an anti-inflammatory analgesic (aka parse) used as a pain treatment agent.

In addition, an electrode terminal 60 and a human body contact part 60-1 are provided on a human body contact surface outside the bottom surface of the silicon lower surface 30 of the device. By means of the human body contact part 60-1, it may be an adhesive tape having a predetermined area. Conventionally, a gel having the same area as the electrode pad is attached to the electrode pad and adhered to the skin. In this case, there is an unpleasant feeling such as a sticky foreign substance on the human body, and a proportional cost is required. In this patent, the existing problems are improved. The contact means of the human body contact portion 60-1 may be a double-sided tape that is harmless to the human body of a predetermined area, and in the case of a double-sided tape, two or three are appropriate, provided with a predetermined minimum area.

In addition, the electrode terminal 60 on the human body contact surface may be a carbon electrode terminal or a metal electrode terminal to be energized. In this case, the electrode terminal 60 can use an electrode pad instead of this terminal, and when this electrode pad is applied, it can be attached to the human body without using a human body contact means such as double-sided tape, and an electrode pad that is harmless to the human body is applied. This is possible.

6 is a block diagram of an output signal of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6, a power supply unit 100 having a battery 80 and a power supply circuit 90, a control unit 110 equipped with a microprocessor 110-1, an optical output unit 90-1, and electricity. A signal output unit 140 with an output unit 90-2 is provided. The light output from the LED light source is output to the light output unit 90-1 and is irradiated to the human body. The output of the electrical output unit 90-2 is selectively outputted by the operation of the operation switch 120 of low frequency, medium frequency, and high frequency under the control of a microprocessor. At this time, the light beam of the LED light source of the light output unit 90-1 and the selected output of the electric output unit may be simultaneously applied to the human body, or only one of the two outputs may be output.

In addition, the power supply unit 100 applies a charging battery 80.

7 is an operation block diagram of a multifunctional electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention. According to FIG. 7, an electric signal output unit is provided inside the main body and the upper case constituting the main body and the silicon lower surface are integrated with the printed circuit board. It is configured by being combined with and uses this electrical signal to provide an electrical stimulator signal output applied to human pain healing and beauty.

In the configuration, a wireless transmission/reception unit 130 capable of Bluetooth operation, a microprocessor 90 controlled by the operation of the operation unit 120, and a display unit 40 for displaying outputs and operations are provided. In addition, the electrical signal output unit 140 output by the microprocessor includes a low frequency output unit 140-2 for outputting a low frequency, a medium frequency output unit 140-3 for outputting a medium frequency, and a high frequency output unit for outputting a high frequency. It includes a unit 140-4, a microcurrent output unit 140-1 for outputting a microcurrent, and a light source (LED) output unit 140-5 for irradiating light.

In addition, an output mode selection unit 140-6 for selecting control and output modes by a microprocessor, a level control unit 140-5 for controlling the output level, and an alarm unit 140- for alarming power operation notification and abnormal signal output. 7).

8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a method for controlling a multifunctional electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to FIG. 8, by the control of the microprocessor 90 controlled by the operation of the wireless transmission/reception means 130 or the operation unit 120 capable of Bluetooth operation.

Step of setting the operation of the electrical output and (s1),

The step of requesting Bluetooth master data and (s2),

Selecting the function mode output and (s3),

Outputting and transmitting the selected function (s4)

It is controlled by the step (s5) of displaying the transmitted function.

1: All-in-one multi-function electric stimulator
10: upper surface of the device 10-1: connection surface
20: main body intermediate body 30: silicon lower body
30-1: screw 40: display
50-1: Function mode switch
50-2: power jack 60: electrode terminal
60-1: human body contact part 60-2: printed circuit board
70: light source (LED) 80: battery
90: power circuit 100: power supply
100: power supply unit 110: control unit
110-1: microprocessor 120: control panel
130-1: light source unit 130-2: electrical output unit
140: signal output unit 140-1: fine current output unit
140-2: low frequency output unit 140-3: medium frequency output unit
140-4: high frequency output unit 140-5: optical thrust unit
140-6: level control unit 140-7: output mode selection unit
140-8: alarm unit 150: wireless transmission and reception means

Claims (8)

In an electrical stimulator applied to human pain treatment or skin beauty by using an electrical signal, the electrical stimulation output signal is
A low frequency output unit that outputs a low frequency,
A medium frequency output unit for outputting a medium frequency;
A high frequency output unit that outputs high frequency,
It is composed of a microcurrent output unit that outputs microcurrent,
The electrical stimulation output signal includes an output mode selection unit for selecting an output mode under control of an operation unit and a microprocessor,
A level control unit that controls the output level and
Multifunctional electric stimulator, characterized in that it is configured to further include an alarm for alarming when the abnormal state signal is output. The method of claim 1,
Add a light source (LED) output that irradiates light,
The light source (LED) output unit is a multifunctional electric stimulator characterized in that it further comprises at least one blue LED (LED) that outputs a sterilization wavelength and at least one red LED (LED) that outputs near-infrared or visible light. . The method of claim 1,
A control unit that controls each input signal by a microprocessor,
A control panel that selects and operates power, operation and function modes, and
A display unit that displays the output mode function and status,
A light source that outputs light,
It is a diagram composed of one or more printed circuit board electrical output waveforms that output electrical stimulation,
The operation part
It can be operated by wireless transmission/reception means such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and this operation means,
It consists of a tact switch or a human body touch switch,
Multifunctional electric stimulator, characterized in that comprising an electrode terminal attached to the human body to apply an output. The method of claim 1,
With more power supply
The power means is a rechargeable battery that can be charged,
Electrode terminals (+, -) that output the output mode selected by the microprocessor,
A portable composite electric stimulator, characterized in that the electrode terminal consists of carbon or metal terminals and consists of two or more terminals. The method according to 1 above,
With the upper side case,
In this upper case, a display LED (LED) that displays power and mode functions is located.
A connection surface that couples the upper surface case and the main body intermediate surface;
The main body intermediate case coupled to the connection surface, and
Multifunctional electric stimulator, characterized in that consisting of a lower surface coupled to the main body intermediate case. The method of claim 3
The display unit is made of LED (LED, FND) or LCD, and displays low-frequency, medium-frequency, high-frequency, and microcurrent output output by the operation switch.
The display means is a multifunctional electric stimulator, characterized in that when a function is output by manipulating an operation switch, it blinks at least once or is displayed as a number or symbol to indicate an output operation. The method of claim 5
The lower surface is composed of a silicone material or a synthetic resin material,
The lower surface is assembled by the main body case and a predetermined number of screws,
A printed circuit board with an electrical stimulation output function is attached to the inside of the lower side,
The lower surface includes a pest repellent or a repellent applied or contained, or an anti-inflammatory analgesic applied or contained therein,
The surface treatment of the human body attachment surface of the lower facet,
All-in-one multifunctional electric stimulator, characterized in that it is constructed by attaching a fiber material or adhesive for skin bonding having a predetermined area in a predetermined quantity without applying a gel or adhesive for skin attachment to the lower body In the control method of an electric stimulator integrally configured by combining an upper surface provided with a display unit, a lower surface for outputting electrical stimulation, and a main body intermediate case,
Setting the operation of the electrical output, and (s1)
The step of requesting Bluetooth master data, and (s2)
Selecting a function mode output, and (s3)
A transmission step for transmitting this selection function, (s4)
A step of outputting and displaying a display step of displaying the mode function output, and (s5)
Portable complex electric stimulator, characterized in that consisting of

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