KR20210068384A - Electrical stimulator for providing customized electrical stimulation service and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrical stimulator for providing a customized electrical stimulation service and a method for controlling the same. The method for controlling the electric stimulator for providing a customized electric stimulation service, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: receiving, by a management server, a use state signal from the electric stimulator; generating and storing, by the management server, a user-customized signal by comparing and analyzing the use state signal and a user input signal input from a user terminal; transmitting, by the management server, the user-customized signal to the electrical stimulator; and executing the electric stimulator in a variable operation mode in response to the user-customized signal. The step of executing the electric stimulator in a variable operation mode in response to the user-customized signal further comprise a step of resetting the operation state when the electric stimulator receives the user-customized signal.

Description

An electrical stimulator for providing customized electrical stimulation service and a control method therefor {ELECTRICAL STIMULATOR FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SERVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to an electrical stimulator for providing a customized electrical stimulation service capable of providing a personalized service by implementing a control algorithm for electrical stimulation using an application program of a user terminal using a wireless communication network and a control method thereof will be.

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

Recently, many high-frequency electrotherapy and low-frequency electrotherapy devices have been developed and used depending on the applied frequency. Low-frequency electrotherapy uses a frequency of several Hz to 1,000 Hz, medium-frequency electrotherapy uses 1KHz to 10KHz, and high-frequency electrotherapy uses 100KHz. Use more frequencies.

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

As described above, as a treatment device generally used for pain relief and recovery of various musculoskeletal disorders such as back pain, arthritis, spondylitis, and sports injury, electrical treatment such as low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, etc., ultrasound, phototherapy, etc. are introduced. For example, a treatment device having a complex function having a treatment effect of a complex function such as light irradiation by an interference wave, laser ultrasound, and LED using a single pad is disclosed in Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2011-0016200.

However, such a treatment device was used by contacting various parts of the body using a pre-stored manual regardless of the user's physical condition. By providing only a fixed stimulation pattern without considering the diversity of the user, it does not satisfy the needs of various user groups, and thus there is a limitation in that it is not possible to provide a customized service.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0016200, 2011.02.17

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric stimulator and a control method thereof for providing a customized electric stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network by providing a personalized service in consideration of user diversity.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electrical stimulator for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user through a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system and a control method thereof.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling an electric stimulator to provide a customized electric stimulation service, the method comprising: receiving, by a management server, a use state signal from the electric stimulator; generating and storing, by the management server, a user-customized signal by comparing and analyzing the use state signal and the user input signal input from the user terminal; transmitting, by the management server, the user-customized signal to the electrical stimulator; and executing the electric stimulator in a variable operation mode in response to the user-customized signal, wherein the executing of the electric stimulator in a variable operation mode in response to the user-customized signal may include: The method further includes; resetting the operating state when receiving the custom signal.

In addition, the electric stimulator for providing a customized electric stimulation service according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a main body and a driving unit, and the main body unit transmits and receives at least one signal or data with the management server and the user terminal. communication module; a short-range communication module for performing pairing with the user terminal based on short-range communication; an input module for manually setting an input to control operation; a display module for visually and audibly displaying an operation state; a memory module for storing at least one data and a command for providing a customized electrical stimulation service; a power module receiving power from the outside and the inside and supplying power to each component; a frequency generation module for generating an intermediate frequency signal; and generating a drive control signal corresponding to the output signal of the input module and the medium frequency signal generated through the frequency generating module to control the drive unit to operate in a cosmetic operation mode or a pain operation mode, and a user-customized signal and a user-customized signal and a control module for controlling the driving unit to operate in a variable operation mode by generating a driving control signal corresponding to the medium frequency signal for the driving unit, wherein the driving unit is in contact with the user's skin according to the driving control signal to provide medium frequency stimulation means of stimulation; and sensor means including at least one sensor for acquiring the user's biometric information, wherein the user input signal includes variable data including an operation mode, a stimulus strength, an operation part, an operation time, and a repetition period. .

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the present invention, in consideration of individual diversity, the user controls the electric stimulator using a portable terminal in real time, so that various types of stimulation are possible on a desired part. In other words, by using medium frequency signals to deliver appropriate stimulation to the desired area while having little effect on the skin adhesion surface, the muscle massage effect by promoting blood circulation, improving skin elasticity, decomposing fat, and relieving pain can be achieved with water. do.

In addition, by implementing the control algorithm for electrical stimulation using the application program of the user terminal using a wireless communication network, the user can control the electrical stimulator by linking the electrical stimulator and the user terminal without the need to directly operate the device for convenience of use can provide

In addition, since only the electric stimulator and the user terminal controlling the electric stimulator are capable of short-distance communication with each other, it is possible to provide a smooth customized service to the user in a crowded space.

In addition, when a new type of stimulation pattern is developed, it is downloaded from the management server, transmitted to the electrical stimulator through Bluetooth, and applied to the electrical stimulator, whereby an upgraded electrical stimulation effect can be obtained.

And, by having a rechargeable built-in power supply, it is possible to prevent unnecessary battery waste and at the same time charge it with a general portable terminal charger, so that it can be easily charged and there is no need to purchase a separate charger, which can be economical.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an electrical stimulator control device for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 (a) is a block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of the electrical stimulator shown in Figure 1.
FIG. 2B is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the user terminal shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 2( c ) is a block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of the management server shown in FIG. 1 .
3 is a diagram of an electrical stimulator control method for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4(a) is a diagram for explaining a step in which the user terminal shown in FIG. 2(b) generates a use state request signal.
FIG. 4(b) is a diagram for explaining the step of generating a use state signal by the electric stimulator shown in FIG. 2(a).
FIG. 5(a) is a diagram for explaining a step in which the user terminal shown in FIG. 2(b) generates a user input signal.
FIG. 5(b) is a diagram for explaining a step in which the management server shown in FIG. 2(c) generates a user-customized signal.
6 is a flowchart for explaining a step of generating a user-customized signal, which is another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a diagram of an electrical stimulator control method for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only the present embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully understand the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the stated components. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout, and "and/or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited elements. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein will have the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless specifically defined explicitly.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an electrical stimulator control device for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the overall configuration of an electrical stimulator control device for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2(a) is shown in FIG. It is a block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of the electric stimulator, FIG. 2 ( b ) is a block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of the user terminal shown in FIG. 1 , and FIG. 2 ( c ) is shown in FIG. 1 . It is a block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of the managed server.

As shown in FIG. 1, the electrical stimulator control device for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network based on an OCF (Open Connectivity Foundation) communication system, which is an embodiment of the present invention, is an electrical stimulator (1). , it may include a user terminal (2) and a management server (3).

First, in the present disclosure, the user terminal 2 may control the operation of the electric stimulator 1 in the user terminal 2 using an application program or application, and such an application program is wireless communication It can be downloaded from an external server or the management server 3 through It is preferable that the user terminal 2 can be possessed by the user who uses the electric stimulator 1 in the electric stimulator control method for providing a customized electric stimulation service to the user using a wireless communication network, but the It may be in the possession of a third party other than the user.

Here, the electrical stimulator 1, the user terminal 2, and the management server 3 may be synchronized in real time using a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system to transmit and receive data. For example, the electric stimulator 1 and the user terminal 2 may support a short-distance communication method, the user terminal 2 and the management server 3 may support a long-distance communication method, and the electric stimulator 1 ) and the management server can support short-distance/long-distance communication. The wireless communication network may support various long-distance communication methods, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband: Wibro), and Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access: Wimax). ), GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), CDMA (Code Division Multi Access), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multi Access 2000), EV-DO (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA) , HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTEA (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), broadband wireless mobile communication service (Wireless Mobile) Broadband Service: Various communication methods such as WMBS), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Zigbee, RF (Radio Frequency), LoRa (Long Range), etc. may be applied, but are not limited thereto, and various well-known wireless or mobile communications method may be applied.

As shown in FIG. 2( a ), the electrical stimulator 1 may include a main body 10 and a driving unit 12 . Here, the electric stimulator 1 may be controlled by a user's manual operation or controlled by an application program of the user terminal 2 .

The main body 10 includes a communication module 100, a short-range communication module 101, an input module 102, a display module 103, a memory module 104, a power module 105, a frequency generation module 106 and A control module 107 may be included.

The communication module 100 may transmit a usage state signal to the management server 3 and receive a user-customized signal and a feedback signal from the management server 3 . Alternatively, the communication module 100 may transmit a usage state signal to the user terminal 2 and receive a user customized signal and a feedback signal generated by the tuber management server 3 to the user terminal 2 . In this case, the communication module 100 may transmit/receive a signal to and from the management server 3 using a long-distance communication and/or short-distance communication method.

Here, the use state signal may include operation status of the electrical stimulation apparatus 1, operation information of the electrical stimulation apparatus 1, and the like. The operation information of the electric stimulator 1 may include operation mode information, operation part information, stimulation intensity information, operation time information, biometric information, battery information, and the like. The operation mode information may include a cosmetic operation mode, a pain operation mode, a variable operation mode, and the like, but is not limited thereto, and may include a fat removal mode or a muscle relaxation mode. In this case, the variable operation mode may be a mode that is changed according to a user-customized signal received from the user terminal 2 or the management server 3 .

In addition, the user-customized signal may be generated by comparing and analyzing a user input signal, user basic information, and usage pattern information, a user's feedback signal for the user-customized signal, or a user input signal.

In this case, the user input signal may include variable data including an operation mode, stimulation strength, operation part, operation time, repetition period, and the like. In this case, the variable data may have a length of n-bytes. Since the variable data has an n-byte length, the user can variously adjust the operation of the electrical stimulator 1 to suit the user by generating various variable data regardless of the amount of variable data.

User basic information may include personal information such as gender, age, weight, height, BMI index, etc., and mode preference information such as strong stimulation preference, kneading function preference, leg massage preference, etc. may be included, It may include the place of use, the time of use, the time of use, and the like.

The usage pattern information may include information on the usage pattern of the electric stimulator 1 for each user. Although the present disclosure discloses that a single user uses the electrical stimulator 1, a plurality of users may use the same electrical stimulator 1 to generate usage pattern information for a plurality of users.

In addition, the feedback signal may include feedback information including the user's real-time response to the user-customized signal.

The short-distance communication module 101 may enable short-distance communication with the user terminal 2 . In the present disclosure, short range communication is disclosed in the Bluetooth™ method, but is not limited thereto, but is not limited thereto, but is not limited to RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC. Short-distance communication may be supported using at least one of (Near Field Communication), Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless Universal Serial Bus (USB) technologies.

The short-range communication module 101 is a master bluetooth module, and can be Bluetooth paired only with the slave communication unit 22 of the user terminal 2 . For example, except for the user terminal 2 that receives a use state signal or transmits a user-customized signal in a crowded space, the remaining terminals are automatically paired with the electrical stimulator 1 even if they are located within a range where short-distance communication is possible. By setting it to ignore rather than lose, it is possible to provide a seamless customized service to the user.

The input module 102 is a means for manually setting an input for controlling the operation of the electrical stimulator 1, and includes an operation setting mode (not shown) for setting the operation mode of the stimulation means 120 of the driving unit 12, stimulation On/off (ON/OFF) switch mode (not shown) for setting the operation of the means 120, a stimulus intensity setting mode (not shown) for setting the stimulus intensity of the stimulus means 120, the stimulus means 120 It may include an operation time setting mode (not shown) for setting the operation time of the . Alternatively, the input module 102 may further include a temperature setting mode for setting the temperature of the stimulation means 120 .

The display module 103 is a means for visually and audibly displaying the current operating state of the electric stimulator 1, and can output symbols, letters, numbers, etc. on the screen according to the operating state. It may include a lamp or a speaker that outputs audio.

The memory module 104 may store data transmitted and received through the communication module 100 and data supporting various functions of the electrical stimulator 1 . The memory module 104 may store a plurality of application programs (or applications) driven by the electrical stimulation apparatus 1 , data for operation of the electrical stimulation apparatus 1 , and instructions. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication.

The power module 105 may receive external power and internal power under the control of the control module 107 to supply power to each component included in the electrical stimulator 1 . The power module 105 includes a battery (not shown), and the remaining amount of the battery can be visually checked. The battery can be charged by connecting the USB to 220V commercial power or a laptop or computer. In addition, the battery unit uses a 3.7V lithium-ion battery, which is the most economical and efficient secondary battery for mobile phones, so that it can be charged with a mobile phone battery charger. Alternatively, the battery may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.

The frequency generating module 106 is a means for generating an intermediate frequency signal, and may generate an intermediate frequency signal by converting an intermediate frequency signal, which is an analog signal generated through an intermediate frequency or sine wave, into a digital signal. In the present disclosure, the frequency generating module 106 preferably generates a 4KHz mid-frequency signal, but is not limited thereto.

The control module 107 generates a drive control signal corresponding to the output signal of the input module 102 and the medium frequency signal generated through the frequency generation module 106 to control the drive unit 12 in the cosmetic operation mode or the pain operation mode. Alternatively, the operation of the driving unit 12 may be controlled in a variable operation mode by generating a user-customized signal and a driving control signal corresponding to a mid-frequency signal for the user-customized signal.

The control module 107 may control the operation of the driving unit 12 to sequentially increase the operation strength by resetting the operation strength when a user-customized signal is received during manual operation.

The control module 107 generates a user-customized signal and a driving control signal corresponding to the mid-frequency signal for the user-customized signal, and when the feedback signal is input while controlling the operation of the driving unit 12 in the variable operation mode, An operation of the driving unit 12 may be controlled by generating a driving control signal. In this case, when the operation intensity is changed, the operation of the driving unit 12 may be reset.

The control module 107 checks the temperature information received through the sensor means 122 of the driving unit 12 and automatically stops the operation of the stimulation unit 120 of the driving unit 12 when the temperature is higher than a preset temperature value. Auto-off function can be performed. The control module 107 can prevent low-temperature burns due to overheating between the stimulation means 120 and the skin by performing an auto-off function.

The driving unit 12 may include a stimulation unit 120 and a sensor unit 122 that directly contact the user's body.

The stimulation means 120 may be in contact with the user's skin according to a driving control signal under the control of the control module 107 to provide medium frequency stimulation. Here, the number of stimulation means 120 can be arbitrarily changed, and the position of stimulation can also be arbitrarily changed by the user.

The sensor means 122 may include an HR sensor 1220 , a proximity sensor 1221 and a temperature sensor 1222 .

The HR sensor 1220 is an infrared sensor or a separate device sensor, and may measure the user's biometric information. The HR sensor 1220 may measure biometric information such as body fat, blood alcohol concentration, blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, cholesterol, iron level, liver level, blood flow, etc. by using the electrical signal. With such biometric information, when the user uses the electric stimulator 1, side effects due to the use of the electric stimulator 1 can be prevented in advance and the electric stimulator 1 can be controlled to suit the user.

The proximity sensor 1221 may be configured to be included in the inner surface of the stimulation means 120 in contact with the user's skin, and may detect a change in the distance between the user's skin and the stimulation means 120 . Specifically, the proximity sensor 1221 detects between the user's skin and the stimulation means 120 when the stimulation means 120 is operated by the driving control signal to determine whether the stimulation means 120 is well attached to the user's skin. By confirming, the medium-frequency current generated by the stimulation means 120 is energized to deliver the medium-frequency current to the depth of the user's heart, and at the same time, the effect of the medium-frequency current treatment can be further improved by concentrating the medium-frequency current deep into the heart.

The temperature sensor 1222 may be configured to be included in the inner surface of the stimulation means 120 in contact with the user's skin, and may detect a change in temperature of the stimulation means 120 that generates an intermediate frequency signal. Specifically, it is possible to prevent in advance the user's skin from being damaged due to excessive temperature rise by sensing the temperature rise between the stimulation means 120 and the attachment surface, and through this, the user can safely use the electric stimulator 1 have.

As shown in FIG. 2B , the user terminal 2 may include a signal generating unit 20 , a communication unit 22 , a display unit 24 , and a terminal control unit 26 .

The signal generating unit 20 generates a use state request signal for the electrical stimulator 1, generates a user input signal according to a user's manipulation, generates a confirmation signal for the user-customized signal, and provides a confirmation signal for the user-customized signal. A feedback signal may be generated, and a confirmation signal may be generated for a user-customized signal selected from among a plurality of user-customized signals. Here, a plurality of user input signals, feedback signals, and confirmation signals may be generated.

The communication unit 22 may enable short-distance communication with the electric stimulator 1 and may enable long-distance communication with the management server 3 . In the present disclosure, short range communication is disclosed in the Bluetooth™ method, but is not limited thereto, but is not limited thereto, but is not limited to RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC. At least one of (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technologies can be used to support short-distance communication, and long-distance communication is : WLAN).

The communication unit 22 controls the operation of the electrical stimulator 1 as described above as a slave Bluetooth that is paired with the electrical stimulator 1 when performing short-range communication with the electrical stimulator 1 . When an application program capable of being executed in the user terminal 2 is executed, it must be executed inevitably. In addition, the communication unit 22 must be essentially executed when an application program capable of controlling the operation of the management server 3 is executed in the user terminal 2 in case of remote communication with the management server 3 .

The display unit 24 is a means for outputting the use state signal, the user customized signal, and the user guide information, and may output visually and aurally. Here, the user guide information may include usage data of the electric stimulator 1 corresponding to the user-customized signal, use data of the electric stimulator 1 that is updated in real time, and the like.

Specifically, the user can easily check the operation state of the electrical stimulator 1 visually and audibly according to the use state signal. Accordingly, since the user can control the electric stimulator 1 through the user terminal 2 without directly manipulating the electric stimulator 1, ease of use can be further improved.

In addition, by visually and audibly outputting the user's biometric information according to the operation of the electric stimulator 1, side effects caused by the use of the electric stimulator 1 can be prevented in advance and the electric stimulator 1 can be controlled to suit the user. can

And, by reflecting the new user-customized signal and the feedback signal of the electrical stimulator 1 and outputting the user guide information according to it visually and aurally, the effect during use can be maximized.

* The terminal control unit 26 transmits the user input signal, the feedback signal, the confirmation signal and the user basic information generated by the signal generation unit 20 through the wireless communication network to the management server 3, and from the management server 3 It is possible to receive a use state signal, a user customized signal, and user guide information.

Specifically, when the control of the electric stimulator 1 is started by the user using the user terminal 2 , the terminal control unit 26 transmits a use state request signal of the electric stimulator 1 to the management server 3 . And, to generate a user-customized signal generated in response to the use state signal and transmit it to the management server (3), the confirmation signal according to the user-customized signal received from the management server (3) or a new user-customized signal and user-customized signal It transmits a feedback signal to the management server (3), it is possible to receive the user guide information corresponding to the user-customized signal from the management server (3).

Such a user terminal 2 may include various portable electronic communication devices that support communication with the electric stimulator 1 and the management server 3 . For example, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet, a wearable device, for example, a watch-type terminal (Smartwatch), a glass-type terminal (Smart Glass), HMD (including a Head Mounted Display) and various Internet of Things (IoT) terminals, but is not limited thereto.

As shown in FIG. 2( c ), the management server 3 may include a telecommunication unit 30 , a database unit 32 , a monitoring unit 34 , and a control unit 36 .

When the remote communication unit 30 receives the use state request signal and user basic information of the electric stimulator 1 from the user terminal 2 in the long-distance communication method, the use state signal received from the electric stimulator 1 is transmitted to the user terminal 2 ), and transmits a user-customized signal and user guide information generated according to a user input signal received from the user terminal 2 to the user terminal 2, and for the user-customized signal received from the user terminal 2 A feedback signal for the confirmation signal and the user-customized signal may be transmitted to the electrical stimulator 1 . At this time, the management server 3 may transmit and receive data with the user terminal 2 and the electric stimulator 1 using a short-distance or long-distance communication method.

Alternatively, the telecommunication unit 30 may transmit a confirmation signal for the user-customized signal received from the user terminal 2 and a feedback signal for the user-customized signal to the user terminal 2 .

The database unit 32 may store data transmitted/received between the electrical stimulator 1 and the user terminal 2 through a wireless communication network.

The database unit 32 may store data supporting various functions of the management server 3 . The database unit 32 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) driven in the management server 3 , data for the operation of the management server 3 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication.

When the monitoring unit 34 receives the use state request signal and user basic information of the electric stimulator 1 from the user terminal 2 , the operating state of the electric stimulator 1 according to the operation of the user terminal 2 , the electric By monitoring signals and data transmitted and received between the stimulator 1 and the user terminal 2 through the screen, it is possible to provide a customized service more effectively to the user.

The control unit 36 may generate a user-customized signal by comparing and analyzing the use state signal and the use pattern information, and the user basic information and the user input signal received from the user terminal 2 .

Specifically, when the use state request signal and user basic information of the electric stimulator 1 are received from the user terminal 2, the control unit 36 is configured to respond to the user input signal based on the user basic information and the usage pattern information. After the user-customized signal is generated, when the user terminal 2 transmits a confirmation signal with respect to the generated user-customized signal, the electric stimulator 1 is transmitted to the electric stimulator 1 in a variable operation mode according to the generated user-customized signal. can be operated with

In addition, when the use state request signal and user basic information of the electric stimulator 1 are received from the user terminal 2 , the control unit 36 controls the user corresponding to the user input signal based on the user basic information and the usage pattern information. After generating the custom signal, when the user terminal 2 transmits a new user input signal with respect to the generated custom signal, a new custom signal corresponding to the new input signal is transmitted, and the user terminal responds to the new custom signal. When (2) transmits a confirmation signal, the electric stimulator 1 can be operated in a variable operation mode according to a new user-customized signal generated by transmission to the electric stimulator 1 . Here, a plurality of new custom signals may be formed.

In addition, when a user input signal is input from the user terminal 2, the control unit 36 transmits the user input signal to the electric stimulator 1 to control the electric stimulator 1 in a variable operation mode according to the user input signal. can

In addition, when a feedback signal for a user-customized signal is received from the user terminal 2 , the controller 36 may control the electrical stimulator 1 according to the feedback signal.

Such a management server 3 may be implemented by a hardware circuit (eg, CMOS-based logic circuit), firmware, software, or a combination thereof. For example, it may be implemented using transistors, logic gates, and electronic circuits in the form of various electrical structures.

The operation of the electric stimulator control method for providing a customized electric stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention having such a structure is as follows. 3 is a diagram of an electrical stimulator control method for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4(a) is It is a view for explaining the step of the user terminal generating the use state request signal, Figure 4 (b) is a diagram for explaining the step of the electrical stimulator generating the use state signal, Figure 5 (a) is the user terminal It is a view for explaining the step of generating a user input signal, Figure 5 (b) is a view for explaining the step of the management server generating a user customized signal.

First, as shown in FIG. 3 , when the electric stimulator 1 is manually operated by the user (S10), the management server 3 may receive a use state signal according to the operation of the electric stimulator 1 . There is (S30). Here, the management server 3 may convert and store the user's usage pattern information by using the generated usage state signal when the electric stimulator 1 is manually adjusted and operated by the user. At this time, the electrical stimulator 1 may be started and ended by the user's manual control.

Next, when an application program capable of controlling the electric stimulator 1 is executed in the user terminal 2 ( S20 ), the management server 3 requests the use state for the electric stimulator 1 from the user terminal 2 . A signal may be received (S31). Here, the electric stimulator 1 and the user terminal 2 may be Bluetooth paired by the short-range communication module 101 of the electric stimulator 1 and the communication unit 22 of the user terminal 2 . At this time, the electrical stimulator 1 may be operated by the user's manual control, but the operation may be started by an application program of the user terminal 2 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 4( a ), the use state request signal generated in the user terminal 1 may be transmitted to the management server 3 in a long-distance communication method through the communication unit 22 .

Next, the management server 3 may transmit the use state signal generated from the electric stimulator 1 to the user terminal 2 in response to the use state request signal (S32).

For example, as shown in FIG. 4(b) , the use state signal corresponding to the use state request signal may be transmitted to the user terminal 2 through the short-range communication module 101 of the electric stimulator 1 .

Next, the user terminal 2 receiving the use state signal of the electric stimulator 1 from the management server 3 may generate basic user information and a user input signal (S21).

Specifically, the user terminal 2 generates a user input signal whose operation mode, operation part, stimulation strength, operation time, repetition number, etc. are adjusted to suit the user, and then stores the user basic information and the user input signal in the management server 3 ) can be transmitted.

In this case, the user input signal may include variable data including an operation mode, stimulation strength, operation part, operation time, repetition period, and the like. In this case, the variable data may have a length of n-bytes. Since the variable data has an n-byte length, the user can variously adjust the operation of the electric stimulator 1 to suit the user.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5( a ), the user terminal 2 may transmit a user input signal including variable data requesting to change the stimulus intensity between 0 and 10 steps to the management server 3 .

Meanwhile, the user basic information may be generated by the user terminal 2 before step S21.

Next, the management server 3 may generate a user-customized signal corresponding to the user input signal based on the user basic information and the usage pattern information (S33).

Specifically, since the electrical stimulator 1 and the user terminal 2 are connected to each other based on Bluetooth communication, the management server 3 as shown in FIG. 5(b) through the short-range communication module 101 and the communication unit 22 ) may generate a user-customized signal corresponding to the user input signal.

Next, when the electrical stimulator 1 receives the generated custom signal from the management server 3 (S11), the operating state of the electrical stimulator 1 may be reset (S12).

Specifically, when receiving a user-customized signal when the electrical stimulator 1 is operating under the user's manual control, the operation strength is reset so that the operation strength can be sequentially automatically increased. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent an impact that may occur to the user when the electric stimulator 1 is driven according to a new user-customized signal.

For example, when the operation strength of the electrical stimulator 1 is 3 and the operation strength included in the user-customized signal is changed to 5, the operation strength is reset to 0 and sequentially 0-1-2-3 It can increase in the order of 4-5.

Next, the electrical stimulator 1 may generate a user-customized signal and a driving control signal for the mid-frequency signal generated in response to the user-customized signal (S13).

Next, the electric stimulator 1 may be executed in a variable operation mode according to the driving control signal (S14).

Next, the user terminal 2 may generate a feedback signal for the operating state of the electric stimulator 1 executed by the variable operation mode, that is, a user-customized signal (S22).

In this case, the feedback signal generated by the user terminal 2 may be stored in the management server 3 and used as a new customized signal for the user.

Finally, the management server 3 may monitor the signals and data transmitted/received between the electrical stimulator 1 and the user terminal 2 in real time through the screen (S34). That is, by real-time monitoring, an operation error of the electrical stimulator 1 or an error in use of the user terminal 2 can be checked in real time, thereby providing a customized service to the user more effectively and electrical stimulation.

6 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an electrical stimulator for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment of the step (S33) of generating a custom signal.

In the following FIG. 6, a detailed description of the contents overlapping with the contents described in FIG. 3 except for step S33 will be omitted, and different points will be mainly described.

First, referring to FIG. 6 , the management server 3 may generate a user-customized signal corresponding to the user input signal based on the user basic information and the usage pattern information (S40).

Alternatively, the operation of the driving unit 12 may be controlled in a variable operation mode by generating a user-customized signal and a driving control signal corresponding to a mid-frequency signal for the user-customized signal.

Next, the user terminal 2 checks whether the received custom signal matches the user input signal, and if the custom signal and the user input signal match (S41), the user terminal 2 is the management server 3 ) to generate and transmit a confirmation signal (S42).

Finally, the electrical stimulator 1 may be executed in a variable operation mode according to a user-customized signal (S43).

On the other hand, when the user terminal 2 checks whether the received user customized signal matches the user input signal and the user customized signal and the user input signal do not match (S41), the user terminal 2 is the management server 3 ) may receive a plurality of user-customized signals (S44).

When the received plurality of user-customized signals match the user input signal, the user terminal 2 may generate a confirmation signal for the selected user-customized signal among the plurality of user-customized signals and transmit it to the management server 3 (S45) .

Contrary to this, when the received plurality of user-customized signals do not match the user input signal, the user terminal 2 may generate a user input signal (S46).

The electric stimulator 1 may be executed in a variable operation mode according to a user-customized signal corresponding to the generated user input signal. Here, as the user input signal, the user input signal applied to the user customized signal generated in step S33 may be transmitted as it is, or a new user input signal may be generated and transmitted.

7 is a diagram of an electrical stimulator control method for providing a customized electrical stimulation service to a user using a wireless communication network based on an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7 , when the electric stimulator 1 is manually operated by the user (S50), the user terminal 2 may receive a use state signal from the electric stimulator 1 (S51). The management server 3 may use the usage state signal received from the user terminal 2 to convert and store the user's usage pattern information.

In the present disclosure, the electric stimulator 1 and the user terminal 2 may be Bluetooth paired by the short-range communication module 101 of the electric stimulator 1 and the communication unit 22 of the user terminal 2 , and the user terminal 2 ) and the management server may transmit and receive data by the communication unit 22 of the user terminal 2 and the remote communication unit 30 of the management server 3 .

On the other hand, the electric stimulator 1 can be started and ended by the user's manual control.

Next, the user terminal 2 may generate basic user information and a user input signal and transmit it to the management server 3 (S52). Specifically, the user terminal 2 generates a user input signal whose operation mode, operation part, stimulation strength, operation time, repetition number, etc. are adjusted to suit the user, and then stores the user basic information and the user input signal in the management server 3 ) can be transmitted.

Finally, the user terminal 2 may receive the user-customized signal corresponding to the user input signal by the management server 3 based on the user basic information and the usage pattern information and transmit it to the electrical stimulator 1 (S53) .

The steps of a method or algorithm described in relation to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, as a software module executed by hardware, or by a combination thereof. A software module may be a random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or It may reside in any type of computer-readable recording medium well known in the art.

As mentioned above, although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can realize that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without changing its technical spirit or essential features. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

1: electric stimulator 10: body part
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Claims (10)

receiving, by the management server, a use state signal from the electric stimulator;
generating and storing, by the management server, a user-customized signal by comparing and analyzing the use state signal and the user input signal input from the user terminal;
transmitting, by the management server, the user-customized signal to the electrical stimulator; and
and executing the electric stimulator in a variable operation mode in response to the user-customized signal;
The step of executing the electric stimulator in the variable operation mode in response to the user-customized signal may include resetting the operation state when the electric stimulator receives the user-customized signal. electrical stimulator control method for
According to claim 1,
The user input signal is an electric stimulator control method for providing a customized electric stimulation service including variable data such as operation mode, stimulation strength, operation part, operation time, repetition period.
3. The method of claim 2,
The management server compares and analyzes the use state signal and the user input signal to generate and store a user-customized signal,
receiving, by the management server, basic user information from the user terminal; and
The management server comparing and analyzing the use state signal and the user input signal on the basis of the user information and the use pattern information corresponding to the use state signal to generate and store the user customized signal; An electrical stimulator control method for providing electrical stimulation services.
3. The method of claim 2,
The step of the management server transmitting the user-customized signal to the electrical stimulator comprises:
transmitting, by the management server, the user-customized signal to the user terminal; and
When the user input signal matches the user-customized signal, the management server transmitting the user-customized signal to the electric stimulator after receiving a confirmation signal for the user-customized signal from the user terminal; An electrical stimulator control method for providing electrical stimulation services.
3. The method of claim 2,
The step of the management server transmitting the user-customized signal to the electrical stimulator comprises:
transmitting, by the management server, the user-customized signal to the user terminal;
transmitting, by the management server, a plurality of selectable user-customized signals to the user terminal when the user input signal and the user-customized signal do not match; and
After receiving from the user terminal a confirmation signal for the user-customized signal selected by the user terminal among the plurality of selectable user-customized signals, the management server transmitting the selected user-customized signal to the electrical stimulator; An electrical stimulator control method for providing a customized electrical stimulation service comprising:
3. The method of claim 2,
The step of the management server transmitting the user-customized signal to the electrical stimulator comprises:
transmitting, by the management server, the user-customized signal to the user terminal;
receiving, by the management server, a new user input signal from the user terminal when the user input signal and the user customized signal do not match; and
Transmitting, by the management server, the user-customized signal for the new user input signal to the electric stimulator; an electric stimulator control method for providing a customized electric stimulation service.
3. The method of claim 2,
and receiving, by the management server, a feedback signal for the user-customized signal from the user terminal in real time when the electric stimulator operates.
According to claim 1,
Based on the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) communication system, the electrical stimulator and the user terminal perform short-distance communication, the user terminal and the management server perform long-distance communication, and the electrical stimulator and the management server perform the remote-distance communication. An electric stimulator control method for providing a customized electric stimulation service in which the electric stimulator, the user terminal, and the management server are synchronized in real time by performing communication and the short-distance communication.
According to claim 1,
and the management server monitoring the user terminal and the electrical stimulator in real time.
An electrical stimulator configured to include a main body and a driving unit to provide a customized electrical stimulation service,
The body part,
a communication module for transmitting and receiving at least one signal or data to and from the management server and the user terminal;
a short-range communication module for performing pairing with the user terminal based on short-range communication;
an input module for manually setting an input to control operation;
a display module for visually and audibly displaying an operation state;
a memory module for storing at least one data and a command for providing a customized electrical stimulation service;
a power module receiving power from the outside and the inside and supplying power to each component;
a frequency generation module for generating an intermediate frequency signal; and
By generating a driving control signal corresponding to the output signal of the input module and the medium frequency signal generated through the frequency generating module, the driving unit is controlled to operate in the cosmetic operation mode or the pain operation mode, and the user customized signal and the user customized signal and a control module for controlling the driving unit to operate in a variable operation mode by generating a driving control signal corresponding to the mid-frequency signal for
The drive unit,
stimulation means for providing mid-frequency stimulation by being in contact with the user's skin according to the driving control signal; and
and sensor means including at least one sensor for obtaining the user's biometric information,
The user input signal is an electrical stimulator for providing a customized electrical stimulation service including variable data including an operation mode, stimulation strength, operation part, operation time, and repetition period.

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