KR20210057342A - Programable electric stimulator and the control methods - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a programmable complex electrical stimulator and a control method thereof. Provided is the electrical stimulator for helping blood circulation, promoting metabolism, alleviating pain, and recovering various musculoskeletal diseases. Generally, the prior art is a belly-type all-in-one treatment device in which a main body and a pad are connected with a cable so that a function is performed by energization by a cable or a main body is attached to a pad, or the prior art is a combination therapy device operated while electrical output terminals such as low-frequency, medium-frequency, and high-frequency are composed as one device. The present invention comprises: an electric therapy stimulator main body that outputs low-frequency, medium-frequency, high-frequency, ultrasonic, and LED light and operates the low-frequency, medium-frequency, high-frequency, ultrasonic, and LED light independently; and a separate pad that can be attached to each part of the main body. The main body and the pad are connected with a conductive connector to be integrally used. According to the present invention, a treatment device that is compact and portable using rechargeable batteries and is not limited by a storage location is provided. By using Bluetooth, it is possible to ensure the convenience of operation, and programming combination is possible by the user.

Description

Programable electric stimulator and the control methods

The present invention relates to an electric stimulator for relieving pain and recovery of various musculoskeletal disorders by helping blood circulation in the human body and promoting metabolism. Thus, it relates to a complex electric stimulator that can be programmed by a user and a control method thereof that can be detachably coupled.

A more detailed description of this invention is composed of an electric stimulator main body that independently operates by outputting low-frequency, mid-frequency, high-frequency and LED (LED) waveforms, and separate pads that can be attached to each part of the human body. And pads are closely connected with a connection connector that can be energized and used as one. However, this body and pads can be connected by detachably crossing each other without a separate connection cable. It provides an electrotherapy device capable of programming and cross-removal and a control method thereof.

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

Recently, a lot of high-frequency electrotherapy and low-frequency electrotherapy devices have been developed and used depending on the applied frequency, and 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 100KHz. Use the above frequency.

In addition, ultrasonic treatment uses a frequency of 20KHz to 10MHz, applies vibrations to deep human body tissues, and is used for treatment such as recovery of soft tissue damage by using the heat effect, and in the treatment of injecting drugs into the tissues through the skin with vibration energy. Is used. In addition, phototherapy is applied to each wavelength band of light, but irradiated to the skin with an infrared wavelength band LED or laser diode (LD) to expand blood vessels to treat the affected area, or to treat pain, or to treat inflammation by irradiating red light within 600nm and around 400nm. It is also used to treat skin diseases by irradiating light.

As described above, in general, low-frequency, mid-frequency, high-frequency electrical therapy, ultrasound, phototherapy, etc., are introduced as treatment devices used for pain relief and recovery of various musculoskeletal diseases such as low back pain, arthritis, spondylitis, and sports injuries.

In such a conventional product, the main body and the pad are connected with a cable to perform the function, or the main body is a double-large type integrated treatment device attached to the pad, or an electrical output terminal such as low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, etc. is connected to a single device. Treatment devices configured as output terminals are spreading.

As described above, in the conventional device, the main body and the pad are spread in the form of a cable-connected type or a double band type integrated type or a multi-function device.

Therefore, depending on each disease, for example, in the case of back pain, joint disease, or trauma bruise, you can purchase an independent low-frequency, mid-frequency, high-frequency device, ultrasonic device, phototherapy device separately, or Alternatively, it is expensive because it is necessary to purchase a high-cost composite device that has various functions built-in, and there are problems in use and efficient management because there are functions that are unnecessary to the user among the various functions of the device to be purchased.

In addition, a conventional treatment device consists of a manual operation switch (tact switch) on the main body, and the output display unit is attached to the main body. Therefore, if the individual user uses the pad at home without the help of an expert, in order to see the output state while the pad is attached to the human body, the pad must be removed from the human body, making it more uncomfortable and setting or adjusting the output level suitable for the degree of pain. There is a difficult problem.

For example, when a pad-integrated low-frequency device is attached to a shoulder or a back for self-treatment, in order to control the output or output or mode, there is an inconvenience of removing the device from the human body after removing the device, properly manipulating it, and then attaching it again.

In addition, when the device is used for a long time, there is a problem of the cost of having to purchase the entire device again when there is damage to the pad due to the aging of the device and the accumulation of salt and moisture in the human body. In addition, the conventional device is in a state in which the output functions such as frequency, level, etc. are fixed and programmed before being shipped, so there is a problem that the user cannot change and use other than the already provided level.

As described above, in the prior art, the treatment device body of each function, a connection cable, and a pad are configured, or electrical output terminals such as low-frequency, medium-frequency, high-frequency, ultrasonic, and light waves are configured and operated as output terminals in one complex device. Therefore, the above-described problems cannot be solved.

The present invention is an electrotherapy device body capable of attaching and detaching cross-linking, which forms and outputs low-frequency, mid-frequency, high-frequency, ultrasonic, and LED outputs as an independent body and operates the output independently, and cross-links independently to the body. It consists of a detachable pad.

In addition, the attachment/detachment of the body and the pad is a configuration in which attachment/detachment and crosslinking are performed by a concave-convex connector that is energized without a separate connection cable.

At this time, the user uses a Bluetooth mobile phone application (application) to change the frequency, period, level, and time output from the main body by himself/herself and input the changed output contents to the main body to determine the type of disease or human body. It provides a configuration that can perform an appropriate and appropriate procedure according to the site or user condition and environment.

In addition, the present invention provides a portable device by using a compact body, a Bluetooth application (application) mobile phone, and a rechargeable battery because it is configured for each type of treatment device.

In addition, the present invention detects the body temperature of the human body, displays the body temperature state and the state of the output on the display unit, and displays the displayed state of the display unit on the application mobile phone with a wireless communication means (Bluetooth), so that the user can visually know the state and the state Accordingly, the user can directly adjust the output with the mobile phone application, providing convenience of operation. In addition, the purpose of solving conventional problems is to provide an electrotherapy device and a control method that can be used to change the output by programming by the user who can upgrade the function of the output waveform and level. do

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, and in more detail, a user selects a stimulator main body of low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, ultrasonic wave, and LED waveform, purchases it independently, and then combines it with the pad to use. In addition, there is provided a treatment device that can be used after separately purchasing a pad that can be attached to and detached from the stimulator body and cross-coupled with the body to attach one or at least one or more pads in close contact with a desired part of the human body.

To this end, the present invention includes a power supply unit for supplying power, an A/D conversion unit for A/D conversion of a signal output from the output unit, a regulator for adjusting and applying a power output voltage, an output waveform generation unit, Consists of a sensing unit that measures the state of body temperature, moisture, etc., and a voice signal module that outputs an audio signal, a display unit that displays the state and output state of body temperature, moisture, etc. detected by the sensing unit, and an output unit that selectively outputs the selected output. And an impedance measurement and matching unit for outputting to, and a manipulation unit for applying a driving input signal by applying a signal to the control unit.

In addition, the present invention is composed of a main body that controls and outputs an output waveform signal, and a pad that is detachably coupled to the main body and adheres to the human body. One surface of the main body and the pad is provided with a concave-convex connector for energization, and the main body and The attachment and detachment of the pads proposes a configuration in which attachment and detachment is possible by the uneven connector without a separate connection cable.

In addition, another means of this invention is to apply a wireless transmission/reception function such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi so that the output can be adjusted and manipulated, and the displayed display state can be checked on the mobile phone of the application, and the function of the output waveform through the mobile phone of the application. The user can adjust the input and it has a feature that can be upgraded.

As described above, the present invention provides a device capable of independently operating a treatment device body having a low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, and LED (LED) waveform, and crossing the body to a pad to be interchangeably coupled to each other. Therefore, since the main body is an independent product configured for each function, it is compact and portable using a rechargeable battery, and there is no restriction on a storage place. In addition, as described above, the treatment device body of the present invention is compact and can be worn in clothes because it uses a pad without a connection cable, so that continuous treatment is possible without having to separate it from the human body even when going out, exercising, traveling, or working. .

This invention has the effect of reducing the purchase cost because it is possible to purchase an independent treatment device body with necessary functions without purchasing a complex treatment device comprising each of the output terminals having the above various functions according to the symptoms of pain, and a treatment device suitable for the type of pain in the human body. It is possible to purchase the product at a low cost and treat it by a non-professional person with little effort. Accordingly, the present invention has an effect of preventing the damage caused by a missed treatment time or aggravated disease in preparation for a process requiring a conventional high cost problem and an expert procedure.

The pads attached to the human body are quickly damaged by the influence of human body salt, waste moisture, etc., and become unusable due to the risk of contamination and aging. Since the treatment device of the present invention can be used by attaching and detaching one pad for each treatment device body in common, it is possible to reduce the number of pads used to reduce the purchase cost. Also, since only the pads can be purchased separately, it is contaminated or obsolete. The (damaged) pad can be easily purchased at a low cost, providing a hygienic and comfortable pad use.

In addition, this invention outputs a waveform that promotes skin absorption of auxiliary drugs (pastes, skin diseases, pain relief drugs) through the control of a microprocessor, and by irradiating this output to the skin, faster skin absorption of auxiliary drugs is achieved. It can provide quicker and more effective human pain relief treatment, and has a useful therapeutic effect in improving various skin diseases. This invention provides the convenience of operation and the individual user can freely upgrade the output function by using each Bluetooth, and also provides the convenience of operation and operation by using Bluetooth to operate the treatment device, and the individual user can freely upgrade the output function. In addition, since the output waveform can be upgraded, the cost burden that users have to purchase the latest products can be reduced. In addition, since you can operate while checking the received output status in the mobile phone application, you can control the desired function and output without turning off the device or removing it from the human body. , It can be operated very effectively on the back and shoulders.

L is a conceptual diagram of a conventional electric stimulator
2 is a conceptual diagram of an electric stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram of driving an electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a detailed block diagram of driving an electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flow chart showing a driving control method of an electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention can independently operate the treatment device body 10 of a low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, LED (LED) waveform, and can be used by interchangeably combining the body to the pad 20 by crossing each other. Provide the device.

The main body and the pad are closely connected by an uneven connector (not shown) and used as one, but the main body 10 and the pad 20 cross each other without a separate connection cable, so that they can be exchanged and combined in a detachable manner. It provides a detachable electrotherapy device and a driving method thereof.

In addition, another feature of the present invention is that by using a Bluetooth mobile phone application, the user can personally change the program contents such as frequency, period, level, and time output from the main body, and input the changed output contents into the main body. Provides a configuration capable of performing an appropriate and appropriate procedure according to the type of disease or body part or user condition and environment. At this time, it is possible to check the changed frequency, period, level, time content or output display status on the app mobile phone, and through this, the function of the output waveform in the app mobile phone can be upgraded.

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

1 is a conceptual diagram of a conventional electric stimulator.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the form of a conventional general device, low-frequency, mid-frequency, and high-frequency devices are configured as independent devices from electrode pads, and are configured as separate separate products.

2 is a conceptual diagram of an electric stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention

Referring to FIG. 2, a connection for connecting the main body 10, the main body 10 and the upper case 10-2, as a component of the electric stimulator 100 that can be programmed and cross-removable by the user of the present invention. It consists of a case 10-1. Shortly pressing the upper case (10-2) to select any one output having a low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, LED (LED) waveform. At this time, manual operation and operation of the user's application mobile phone are performed by pressing and driving a manual operation switch such as a tack switch or a human body sensing touch switch configured in the upper case, and the selected output is the electrode pad (20). It is applied to the human body through At this time, the selected low-frequency, mid-frequency, high-frequency, and LED (LED) functions are displayed on the function display unit 12 so that it is possible to easily check which function the treatment device has.

In addition, the main body 10 and the pad 20 are provided with concave-convex connectors (not shown separately) that enable electricity to be energized, and this connector allows the user to connect the main body and the electrode pad without a separate connection cable. It can be easily cross-attached and bonded.

3 is a block diagram of driving an electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram showing an electric stimulator capable of programming and cross-detachment by the user of the present invention.

According to FIG. 3, a power supply unit 40 that supplies power to the control unit, a control unit 13 that controls each output, a display unit 12 that displays output status, and an operation unit that manipulates functions such as frequency, period, level, and time. (11), an output generating unit 14 for measuring and matching the signal impedance to generate an output by measuring/matching the impedance, and an output electrode pad unit 20 for applying the output signal in close contact with the human body.

4 is a detailed block diagram of driving an electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 13 for controlling each signal includes an A/D conversion unit 13-1 for A/D conversion of an input signal, and a regulator 13 for adjusting and applying a power output voltage. -2), a modulator 13-3 for modulating and outputting an output signal, and a Bluetooth 13-4.

The display unit 12 includes an output display means 12-1 for displaying an output state of frequency, period, level, time, etc. by applying an LED or LCD, and an audio output means 12-2 for outputting a voice when each signal is manipulated. ) And the voice output means is made by applying the voice module chip.

In addition, Bluetooth (13-4) is applied, and this Bluetooth is composed of the user's mobile phone and is controlled by the microprocessor (15), and a separate manual operation switch (11-) on the user's mobile phone and the main body (10). It consists of 1).

5 is a flow chart showing a method for controlling driving of an electric stimulator according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5, the step of loading output variables such as basic operation mode, waveform, time, voltage, etc. (S1), input switch operation and step of changing the operating conditions in the mobile phone (S2), operation mode, waveform, time , Step of resetting voltage (S3), displaying low-frequency, mid-frequency, and high-frequency operating states according to the setting mode and setting variables, and transmitting the operating state to the mobile phone (S4), displaying the operating state on the display unit, the application It is controlled by a step (S5) of transmitting an operating state of transmitting an operating state to the mobile phone (S5), a step (S6) of counting a set operating time, and a step (S7) of determining whether or not the set operating time has elapsed.

In this way, the present invention displays the state of body temperature and output on the display unit and displays the displayed state of the display unit on the app mobile phone using a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi wireless means, so that the user can check the state, and the user can directly carry it according to the state. It provides an electrotherapy device that can be programmed, cross-removed, and its driving control method, which allows users to adjust functions and program their outputs using a phone application, and upgrade the functions of the output waveforms and convenience of operation.

** Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawing**
100: programming complex electric stimulator
10: main body case 10-1: connection part
10-2: upper case 11: control unit
12: display unit 13: control unit
14: output generator 15: microprocessor
20: sorting electrode pad 40: power supply

Claims (6)

A power supply for supplying power;
A control unit that controls the output signal,
A display unit for displaying the output,
A control panel for operating the function mode,
An output generator that generates an output,
Programmable complex electric stimulator, comprising: an output pad for applying an output to the human body The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit
The power supply unit includes a power supply means and a charger,
The control unit includes an A/D conversion unit for A/D conversion of the output signal,
A regulator that adjusts and applies the power output voltage,
A modulator for modulating and outputting the output signal,
Programmable complex electrical stimulator comprising a microprocessor to control functions The method of claim 1,
The control unit,
Wireless transmission and reception means consisting of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and
Manual operation means for manual operation, with
Programmable complex electric stimulator, characterized in that the configuration The method of claim 3, wherein the manual operation means,
Programmable complex electric stimulator, characterized in that consisting of a tact switch or a human body touch switch The method of claim 3, wherein the wireless transmission and reception means,
It is characterized in that it is composed of Bluetooth and an application mobile phone to output low-frequency, mid-frequency, high-frequency according to a setting mode and a setting variable so that the user can program the output signal output from the main body using a mobile phone application. Programmable complex electrical stimulator Loading an output variable of a basic operation mode (S1);
Manipulating the input switch and changing the operating conditions in the mobile phone application (S2);
Outputting a low frequency, medium frequency and high frequency according to a setting mode and a setting variable (S4);
Transmitting the operation state to the display unit (S5);
Counting the set operation time (S6);
The programmable complex electric stimulator further comprises a control method, characterized in that the count result is terminated when the operation time elapses, and if the operation time does not elapse, the control method further comprises a feedback step.

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