KR20210094855A - Apparatus for improving phantom pain and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for alleviating phantom pain, wherein the apparatus for alleviating phantom pain comprises: a housing part having a hollow part having both ends open in a longitudinal direction and having a cylindrical structure; a magnetic field generating part built in the housing and generating magnetic field; and a control part controlling the operation of the magnetic field generating part, wherein the magnetic field generating part, by generating the magnetic field towards an affected part of a user located in the hollow part under the control of the control part, provides magnetic field stimulation to the affected part, and the affected part may be a cut part that is cut among user's body parts to cause the phantom pain.

Description

An apparatus for improving phantom pain and a method for controlling the same

The present application relates to an apparatus for improving phantom pain and a method for controlling the same.

Phantom pain (blunt pain, phantom pain, phantom limb syndrome) refers to pain that appears in patients with amputation of the limbs or toes due to various accidents or disorders (disorders caused by diseases such as diabetes). Phantom pain is virtual pain caused by not recognizing that a nerve has been cut, and refers to a symptom of feeling a sensation in a part of a limb that has been cut off (ie, painful paresthesia felt in the amputated limb).

Phantom pain is a phenomenon that occurs in amputees, and refers to pain that is felt as if it is still there, although it is not real because the memory of the past remains in the brain or spinal cord. The cause of phantom pain is that the nerves or parts are not cut, but the nerves are reunited to transmit local sensations and have a memory for the nerve transmission in the brain or spinal cord.

It is said that 50% to 80% of amputees suffer from phantom pain. Phantom pain may range from mild discomfort to extreme pain, or may include heat or cold, itchiness, compression, soreness, aching pain, or a squeezing sensation. In addition, patients with phantom pain may feel that the area is in motion, and the fake body part (i.e., the body part that the patient thinks exists) is shorter or shorter than the original missing body part. It can also be felt as a distorted sense of being twisted.

Such phantom pain provides a significant amount of pain (pain) to the user (patient) suffering from phantom pain and provides a feeling of depression. Development is not enough.

The background technology of the present application is disclosed in Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2014-0068148.

The present application is intended to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and an object of the present application is to provide an apparatus for improving phantom pain and a method for controlling the same.

However, the technical problems to be achieved by the embodiments of the present application are not limited to the technical problems as described above, and other technical problems may exist.

As a technical means for achieving the above technical problem, the annular tube improving device according to the first aspect of the present application has a hollow part having both ends open in the longitudinal direction, the housing portion consisting of a cylindrical structure; a magnetic field generator built in the housing and generating a magnetic field; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the magnetic field generating unit, wherein the magnetic field generating unit provides magnetic field stimulation to the affected area by generating a magnetic field toward the affected area of the user located in the hollow part by the control of the control unit, the The affected part may be a cut part that is cut among the user's body parts to cause phantom pain.

As a technical means for achieving the above technical problem, the control method of the annular pain improving device according to the second aspect of the present application is a control method of the annular pain improving device according to the first aspect of the present application, (a) the control unit A, controlling the operation of the magnetic field generator built in the housing unit; And (b) the magnetic field generating unit, comprising the step of generating a magnetic field toward the user's affected part located in the hollow part of the housing part by the control in step (a), the generation of the magnetic field in step (b) Magnetic field stimulation is provided to the affected part by can

As a technical means for achieving the above technical problem, the computer program according to the third aspect of the present application may be stored in a recording medium to execute the control method of the phantom pain improving apparatus according to the second aspect of the present application.

The above-described problem solving means are merely exemplary, and should not be construed as limiting the present application. In addition to the exemplary embodiments described above, additional embodiments may exist in the drawings and detailed description.

According to the problem solving means of the present application described above, through the provision of the phantom pain improvement device, the magnetic field stimulates the nerve at the cut site to disturb the signal transmitted to the brain, so that the phantom pain improvement can be achieved.

According to the above-described problem solving means of the present application, it is possible to provide both magnetic field stimulation and acupressure stimulation (massage stimulation) to the affected area through the provision of the phantom pain improvement device.

However, the effects obtainable herein are not limited to the above-described effects, and other effects may exist.

1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an annular pain improving device according to an embodiment of the present application.
2 is a view showing a schematic configuration of an annular pain improving device according to an embodiment of the present application.
Figure 3 is a view schematically showing a second type of magnetic field generator included in the toroidal pain improving device according to an embodiment of the present application.
4 is a diagram for explaining a magnetic field pulse stimulation mode among types of magnetic fields generated from a magnetic field generator in an annular pain improving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
5 is a view showing an example of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator in the ring tube improvement device according to an embodiment of the present application.
6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pattern of a magnetic field among types of magnetic fields generated from a magnetic field generator in an annular pain improving device according to an embodiment of the present application.
7 and 8 are cross-sectional views of an annular pain improving device according to an embodiment of the present application, and is a view showing a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in FIG. 2 .
9 and 10 are diagrams for explaining a plurality of sub-magnetic field generators included in an apparatus for improving annular pain according to another embodiment of the present application.
11 and 12 are diagrams illustrating an example of a case in which a plurality of sub magnetic field generators included in an apparatus for improving annular pain according to another embodiment of the present application are formed in a loop-type coil shape.
13 is an operation flowchart for a method of controlling an annular pain improving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application pertains can easily implement them. However, the present application may be embodied in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. And in order to clearly explain the present application in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar reference numerals are attached to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout this specification, when a part is "connected" with another part, it is not only "directly connected" but also "electrically connected" or "indirectly connected" with another element interposed therebetween. "Including cases where

Throughout this specification, when it is said that a member is positioned "on", "on", "on", "under", "under", or "under" another member, this means that a member is positioned on the other member. It includes not only the case where they are in contact, but also the case where another member exists between two members.

Throughout this specification, when a part "includes" a component, it means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise stated.

The present application proposes a device for improving phantom pain that can improve, treat, and alleviate phantom pain (steat pain, phantom pain, phantom pain, and phantom limb syndrome).

1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an annular pain improving apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. 2 is a view showing a schematic configuration of an annular pain improving apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

Hereinafter, the annular pain improving device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application will be referred to as the first device 100 for convenience of description.

In Figure 2, the first device 100 is the first device 100 that can provide magnetic field stimulation and acupressure stimulation to the capillary blood flow or peripheral nerves of the cut foot as an example of the user's body parts. is shown for the structure of

1 and 2 , the first device 100 includes a housing 110 , a magnetic field generator 120 , a controller 130 , a pair of cuffs 140 , 141 , 142 , and a pair. of sensor units 150 , 151 , 152 , a reflection intensity measurement unit 160 , and a thermal stimulation unit 170 .

The housing part 110 has a hollow part 111 having both ends open in the longitudinal direction, and may have a cylindrical structure. Here, the longitudinal direction may mean a vertical direction based on the drawing of FIG. 2 .

In an example of the present application, the 9 o'clock-3 o'clock direction is referred to as the vertical direction and the 6 o'clock-12 o'clock direction is referred to as the left-right direction based on the drawing of FIG. 2 , and this is only an example for better understanding of the present application it's not going to be Accordingly, in the present application, the lengthwise direction of the housing part 110 may mean a vertical direction.

In one example of the present application, the housing 110 has been illustrated as having a cylindrical structure, but is not limited thereto, and as another example, it may be provided in a triangular prism structure, a quadrangular prism structure, and the like. In addition, the housing 110 may be made of a material such as plastic, but is not limited thereto, and as another example, the housing 110 may be made of a flexible material having predetermined elasticity and elasticity.

When the housing 110 is made of a flexible material, the first device 100 can provide a more comfortable fit to the user when worn (mounted) on at least some of the user's body parts.

When the user intends to use the first device 100, the first device 100 is, for example, at least a portion of the user's affected part 1, as shown in FIG. 2, the hollow part of the housing part 110 It can be used in the state (arranged) in (111). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in another example, at least a portion of the user's affected part 1 passes through the hollow part 111 of the housing part 110 as shown in FIG. 8 . It can be used in a state where it is positioned (placed) to (pass).

The user's affected part 1 may be introduced (inlet) into the hollow part 111 from one end (for example, one end toward the upper side) as shown in FIG. 2 of the open both ends of the hollow part 111 . However, it is not limited thereto, and as another example, the user's affected part 1 is introduced into the hollow part 111 from the other end (for example, one end facing downward) among the open both ends of the hollow part 111 (inlet). can

That is, for the use of the first device 100, the user may introduce (inlet) the affected part 1 from either one of the open ends of the hollow part 111, and accordingly, at least the affected part 1 The first device 100 may be used in a state where a portion is located in the hollow part 111 or the affected part 1 is positioned to penetrate (pass through) the hollow part 111 .

The user's affected part 1 may mean a cut part that is cut among the user's body parts to cause phantom pain. The affected part 1 may be referred to differently as a cut site or a cut site (body site), and the user may be referred to as a patient or the like.

FIG. 2 shows an example in which the first device 100 is applied to the cut foot as an example of the user's affected part 1 .

Illustratively, the affected part 1 may be an amputated finger region, amputated hand region, amputated wrist region, amputated arm region, amputated toe region, amputated foot region, amputated leg region, etc., but is not limited thereto. it is not

Herein, the user's affected part 1 is illustrated only as a cut site, but it is not limited thereto, and the affected area 1 is removed or lost for various reasons not only in the cut body part of the user's body part but also in any part of the body. It can mean a part (body part). In addition, the affected part 1 may refer to any body part that causes phantom pain.

The magnetic field generator 120 is built in the housing 110 and may generate a magnetic field.

The magnetic field generator 120 may provide magnetic field stimulation to the affected part 1 by generating a magnetic field toward the affected part 1 of the user located in the hollow part 111 under the control of the controller 130 . That is, the magnetic field generating unit 120 may provide magnetic field stimulation to the affected part (1) by the generated magnetic field.

The magnetic field generator 120 may generate a pulsed electro-magnetic field (PEMF) as a magnetic field.

By the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120, the nerve at the cut site, which is the affected part 1, is stimulated and the signal transmitted to the brain is disturbed, so that the phantom pain caused by the affected part 1 can be improved.

That is, the first device 100 generates a magnetic field from the magnetic field generator 120 to stimulate the magnetic field for the nerve of the user's affected part (1, cut site) located in the hollow part 111 of the housing part 110 . By disturbing the signal transmitted to the brain through magnetic field stimulation for these nerves, it is possible to improve, complement, and treat phantom pain caused by the affected part (1). That is, the magnetic field generator 120 may provide a stimulus related to phantom pain improvement as a magnetic field stimulus.

In addition, as another example, the magnetic field generator 120 may provide a stimulus related to the improvement of the erythrocyte phenomenon in the blood of the affected part 1 as a magnetic field stimulus. In addition, the magnetic field generator 120 may provide a stimulus related to promoting blood ionization by binding oxygen to iron ions contained in hemoglobin of red blood cells in the blood of the affected part 1 as a magnetic field stimulus. In addition, the magnetic field generating unit 120 is a magnetic field stimulation, the stimulation related to the promotion of at least one of anti-inflammatory action, anticancer action, and antimicrobial action by the generation of nitric oxide (NO) in the blood of the affected part 1 . can provide

In other words, by the control of the magnetic field generator 120 by the controller 130, the magnetic field generator 120 generates a magnetic field so that the magnetic field is applied to the blood of the user's affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111. The magnetic field can be stimulated for the blood of the affected part (1) by the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generating unit (120).

At this time, the first device 100 stimulates the blood of the affected part 1 with the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 , thereby improving the burning phenomenon of red blood cells in the blood. In addition, the first device 100 stimulates blood with the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator 120 , thereby promoting blood ionization by binding oxygen to iron ions included in hemoglobin of red blood cells. In addition, the first device 100 stimulates blood with a magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 , thereby generating nitric oxide (NO) in the blood to at least one of an anti-inflammatory action, an anticancer action, and an antimicrobial action. It can promote one action. A detailed description of this is as follows.

By control by the controller 130, the magnetic field generator 120 generates a magnetic field (eg, a pulsed electromagnetic field, PEMF) so that magnetic field stimulation is made in the blood of the affected part 1 as well as the nerve of the affected part 1 . can

For example, the magnetic field generator 120 may provide a stimulus related to promoting blood ionization as a magnetic field stimulus.

Specifically, when the magnetic field generator 120 generates a magnetic field with respect to the blood of the user's affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111 , the hemoglobin of red blood cells in the blood is caused by the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 . Oxygen (O2) may be bound to iron (Fe) in the Heme group (4) of the genus, and thus blood ionization may be promoted. In other words, the control unit 130 controls the magnetic field generating unit 120 to generate a magnetic field that promotes blood ionization by binding oxygen to iron ions contained in hemoglobin of red blood cells in the blood. can control

When the magnetic field generator 120 generates a pulsed electromagnetic field under the control of the controller 130, an alternating magnetic force (Lorentz force) may be applied to iron ions in hemoglobin of red blood cells in blood, and accordingly, red blood cells in a continuous state They are free to separate, so that the burning phenomenon can be improved, and blood ionization can be promoted.

The first device 100 performs magnetic field stimulation related to promoting blood ionization to the blood of the affected part 1 through the magnetic field generator 120, thereby expanding blood vessels, improving blood flow and improving blood viscosity, and purifying blood. and the like may be provided.

In addition, the magnetic field generator 120 may provide a stimulus related to the generation of NO (Nitric Oxide) as a magnetic field stimulus (ie, a stimulus related to the promotion of at least one of an anticancer action and an antimicrobial action).

Specifically, the magnetic field generator 120 may generate a magnetic field (eg, PEMFs wave) with respect to the blood of the affected part 1 (step 1). At this time, by a magnetic field generated from the magnetic-field generating unit 120, it may be formed of the Ca ^{2 +} calcium influx through voltage gate (Calcium influx via voltage gates Ca ^{2 +)} (step 2). Accordingly, Calmodulin-Calcium complex is formed (step 3), and Nitric oxide senthase activation by the Calmodulin-Calcium complex is activated (eNOS). Calcium complex) (step 4), nitric oxide may be formed (step 5).

In this case, in the process of step 1 to step 5 being performed, ^{Ca 2 +} CaM (in other words, Ca ²⁺ /CaM) may be generated by the binding of ^{Ca 2 + and CaM.} By the generation of such Ca ^{2 +} CaM, muscle tissue contraction/relaxation effect may be provided. In addition, Ca ^{2 +} Nitric oxide (NO) may be produced by the combination of CaM and S. By the production of such nitric oxide (NO), an effect of increasing blood and lymph fluid as an anti-inflammateNOory and reducing pain and swelling can be provided. The generated NO can be applied as a growth factor (Growth Factors) to increase cGMP.

By this generated NO, effects such as FGF-2 (VEGF) angiogenesis (angiogenesis, Angiogenesis), TNF-α collagen / granulation (Collagen / Granulation), TGF-β remodeling (Remodeling) can be provided .

That is, nitric oxide in the blood may be generated (formed or increased) by the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 , and thus at least one of anti-inflammatory action, anticancer action, and antimicrobial action may be promoted. . In other words, the control unit 130 causes the magnetic field generator 120 to generate nitric oxide (NO) in the blood to promote at least one of an anti-inflammatory action, an anticancer action, and an antimicrobial action. The magnetic field generator 120 may be controlled to generate .

The first device 100 provides an edema and inflammation treatment effect by performing magnetic field stimulation related to the promotion of at least one of anti-inflammatory action, anticancer action, and antimicrobial action on blood through the magnetic field generator 120 . can do.

In addition, the magnetic field generator 120 may provide a stimulus related to the improvement of the electric field phenomenon as a magnetic field stimulus.

Specifically, the blood in which the burning phenomenon appears may appear in the form of a long mass of red blood cells gathered together. When the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 is applied to the blood in which the continuation phenomenon occurs, the red blood cells in the blood may be formed in a form that does not overlap with each other. That is, the first device 100 may provide an effect of improving the burning phenomenon by shaking the red blood cells in the blood of the affected part 1 by stimulating the blood with the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 .

In addition, the first device 100 may provide an effect of accelerating metabolism by activating tissue cells by stimulating blood with a magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 . In addition, the first device 100 stimulates blood with the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator 120 , thereby stimulating the nervous system to provide an effect of alleviating various kinds of pain. The first device 100 can apply a PEMF cell mechanism (in other words, a PEMF treatment mechanism) through a magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 .

The magnetic field generator 120 may include, for example, a core 121 having a through hole 121a and a coil 122 wound around the core 121 . The core 121 may have, for example, a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the core 121 may be, for example, a ferromagnetic material, but is not limited thereto. The coil 122 may be provided in a form wound around the core 121 , and may be, for example, a solenoid coil. The diameter of the core 121 may be implemented in various ways. In this case, the term 'diameter' may be broadly interpreted to mean various widths (widths) rather than narrowly interpreted as meaning a diameter of a circle shape.

The diameter of the hollow part 111 in the housing part 110 may correspond to the diameter of the core 121 in the magnetic field generator 120 .

Here, saying that the diameter of the hollow part 111 corresponds to the diameter of the core 121 may mean that the diameter of the hollow part 111 and the diameter of the core 121 are the same, but is limited thereto No, the diameter of the hollow part 111 may be understood as a concept encompassing all of the concept that is slightly larger or slightly smaller than the diameter of the core 121 . In one example of the present application, preferably, the core 121 is positioned in the housing part 110 (ie, so that it is embedded in the housing part), the diameter of the hollow part 111 is provided with a size slightly smaller than the diameter of the core 121. may be desirable.

The magnetic field generator 120 applied to the first device 100 may be provided in various types (various types of types).

For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , the magnetic field generator 120 may be provided as a first type including a core 121 having a through hole 121a and a coil 122 wound around the core 121 .

3 is a diagram schematically illustrating the second type of magnetic field generator 120 included in the annular pain improving apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the magnetic field generator 120 may be provided in a second type including a loop-type coil 123 having a hollow 123a as shown in FIG. 3 .

That is, in the first device 100 , the magnetic field generator 120 is provided in a form including a core 121 having a through hole 121a and a coil 122 wound around the core 121 in the case of the first type. can be Meanwhile, in the first device 100 , the magnetic field generator 120 may be provided in a form including a loop-type coil 123 having a hollow 123a in the second type. The loop-type coil 123 may be referred to as a circular coil or the like. When a current is applied to the loop-type coil 123 , a magnetic field of the form shown in FIG. 3 may be generated in the loop-type coil 123 .

The diameter of the hollow part 111 and the diameter of the core 121 may correspond, and similarly, the diameter of the hollow part 111 and the diameter of the hollow 123a may correspond. Here, since it has been previously described that the diameters correspond, the overlapping description will be omitted below.

The magnetic field generator 120 may generate a pulsed electro-magnetic field (PEMF) as a time-varying magnetic field. The magnetic field generator 120 may generate a pulsed electromagnetic field when, for example, an alternating current is applied (alternative power is applied) under the control of the controller 130 .

In addition, the magnetic field generator 120 may generate, for example, a bidirectional alternating magnetic field (which may mean alternating stimulation of N pulses and S pulses, which will be described later, and N/S stimulation), but is not limited thereto, A magnetic field can be generated by various magnetic field pulse stimulation modes. Also, the controller 130 may apply a pulse-type alternating power or a sinusoidal alternating power to the magnetic field generator 120 . The magnetic field generator 120 may generate at least one of a pulsed magnetic field, a sinusoidal magnetic field, and an alternating magnetic field.

The magnetic field generator 120 may generate eddy currents by a weak time-varying magnetic field, and the stimulation of the nerves of the affected part 1 and the magnetic field stimulation of the blood of the affected part 1 by the eddy currents. can be done In other words, among the affected areas 1 of the user who are the target of improvement of the first device 100 seen by the pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) generated from the magnetic field generator 120 , in particular the nerves of the cut site, which are the affected areas, as well as the affected area 1 ) of the blood can be stimulated with a magnetic field.

In other words, the magnetic field generator 120 may irradiate (radiate) a magnetic field under the control of the controller 130 . The magnetic field generator 120 may irradiate (generate) a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) as a magnetic field. In other words, the magnetic field irradiated from the magnetic field generator 120 may be a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF). In particular, the magnetic field generator 120 may irradiate a pulsed variable magnetic field. Through this, the first device 100 can perform nerve stimulation using a pulsed variable magnetic field for the affected part 1 (in particular, a cut site).

The controller 130 may control the strength (magnetic flux density) of the magnetic field among the types of magnetic fields generated by the magnetic field generator 120 to any one of 250 Gauss (25 mT) to 350 Gauss (35 mT). Preferably, the controller 130 may control the strength of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 to 300 Gauss (30 mT).

However, in one embodiment of the present application, the strength of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 is illustrated as any one of 250 Gauss (25 mT) to 350 Gauss (35 mT), but it is not limited thereto, and various The strength of the magnetic field may be applied. For example, the magnetic field generator 120 may be controlled to generate a magnetic field having an intensity within a range of up to 1000 Gauss (100 mT) under the control of the controller 130 .

The magnetic field generator 120 may irradiate a magnetic field having a magnetic field strength (magnitude) of 1000 Gauss or less (ie, 100 mT or less) as a weak magnetic field. The controller 130 may variously adjust the strength of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 in a range of 100 mT or less. The controller 130 may adjust the strength (strength) of the magnetic field stimulation for the affected part 1 through this by adjusting the strength of the magnetic field within the range of 100 mT or less. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the strength of the magnetic field may be variously set.

Also, the controller 130 may apply a physiological frequency to the magnetic field generator 120 . For example, the physiological frequency may mean a frequency corresponding to any one of 1 Hz to 30 Hz.

In other words, the controller 130 may control the frequency of the magnetic field among the types of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 to be, for example, any one of 1 Hz to 30 Hz. Under the control of the controller 130, the magnetic field generator 120 may perform magnetic field stimulation for nerves and blood of the affected part 1 by generating a magnetic field having a frequency of any one of 1 Hz to 30 Hz.

The magnetic field generator 120 may generate a frequency corresponding to a frequency range of 1 Hz to 30 Hz or less. That is, the magnetic field generator 120 may generate (irradiate) a magnetic field having any one of frequencies of 1 Hz to 30 Hz or less.

The operation of the magnetic field generator 120 may be controlled by the control of the controller 130 . By the magnetic field irradiated from the magnetic field generator 120 toward the affected part 1, the nerves of the cut site, which is the affected part 1, are stimulated, so that phantom pain can be improved by disturbance of the signal transmitted to the brain.

In one embodiment of the present application, the frequency of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 has been exemplified as any one of 1 Hz to 30 Hz, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and various frequencies may be applied. Illustratively, the magnetic field generator 120 may be controlled to generate a magnetic field of a frequency that falls within a maximum range of 300 Hz.

As another example, the frequency of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator 120 may have a variable frequency value of 1 Hz or more and 100 Hz or less. That is, the frequency of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 may be a variable frequency of 1 Hz or more and 100 Hz or less as a nerve stimulation frequency.

In addition, the magnetic field generator 120 may provide various types of magnetic field stimulation. The magnetic field generator 120 may perform pulsed magnetic field stimulation (ie, magnetic field pulse stimulation) as magnetic field stimulation. In this case, the magnetic field generating unit 120 may provide magnetic field stimulation to which the PWM method is applied, thereby advantageously generating an eddy current in the living body and minimizing heat generation.

The type of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator 120 may include at least one of a magnetic field strength, a frequency, a time, a pattern, and a magnetic field pulse stimulation mode.

The controller 130 may control the operation of the magnetic field generator 120 . The controller 130 may control at least one of a magnetic field strength (magnetic flux density), a frequency, a time, a pattern, and a magnetic field pulse stimulation mode of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator 120 .

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the controller 130 may perform various controls related to all properties of the magnetic field as a type of the magnetic field. For example, the control unit 130 may control a current, voltage, etc. as a type of magnetic field for forming an alternating magnetic field from the magnetic field generator 120 , and may also control the core 121 included in the magnetic field generator 120 . Temperature can be controlled.

In addition, the type of the magnetic field may include, for example, at least one of a sine wave or a square wave (a monophasic type or a biphasic type) or a pulse wave. Here, the magnetic field pulse stimulation mode may be expressed differently as a magnetic field stimulation mode, which may be more easily understood with reference to FIG. 4 to be described later.

In other words, the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 may be, for example, a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF). In addition, the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 may be a static magnetic field or a weak magnetic field having a magnitude of about 1 to 300 Gauss. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as another example, the magnetic flux density range of the magnetic field generated through the magnetic field generator 120 may be, for example, 0mT to 100mT (1000 gauss).

The stimulus source through the magnetic field generator 120 may be an electromagnetic field. The magnetic field generator 120 may generate a static electromagnetic field or a time-varying magnetic field (0 kHz to 1 kHz) in a low frequency region. Here, the static magnetic field means a magnetic field generated by applying a constant current (DC) to the magnetic field generator 120, and the time-varying magnetic field means a magnetic field generated by applying a current of a pulse or a sine wave. can

In addition, the magnetic field generator 120 may generate various types of magnetic field stimulation. The type of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 is, for example, at least one of a sine wave and a square wave (ie, a monophasic type or a biphasic type), and a pulse wave. may include In other words, a pattern (in other words, a pulse form) among the types of magnetic fields generated from the magnetic field generator 120 may include monophasic, biphasic, etc., and these patterns may be selectively controlled by the control of the controller 130 . there is.

In the magnetic field generator 120 , at least one of strength (magnetic flux density), frequency, time, and pattern (pulse form) of the magnetic field as a type of magnetic field may be controlled by the control of the controller 130 . In addition, the magnetic field generator 120 may control the magnetic field stimulation mode as a type of the magnetic field under the control of the controller 130 .

In the first device 100, preferably, the frequency of the magnetic field from the magnetic field generator 120 is 1.5 kHz, the pattern (pulse form) of the magnetic field is Biphasic, and the magnetic field having the strength (magnetic flux density) of 1.5 mT is irradiated can be

The information related to the setting of the magnetic field stimulation mode is input through an input unit (not shown) provided in an area of the housing unit 110 or a user terminal ( not shown).

Here, network communication is, for example, a 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, a World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WIMAX) network, the Internet, a Local Area Network (LAN), and a Wireless LAN (Wireless LAN) network. Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), Bluetooth (Bluetooth) network, NFC (Near Field Communication) network, satellite broadcasting network, analog broadcasting network, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) network, etc. Wired/wireless communication may be included, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, the user terminal (not shown) includes a Personal Communication System (PCS), a Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), a Personal Digital Cellular (PDC), a Personal Handyphone System (PHS), a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), and an International Mobile Communication (IMT). Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA(Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA(WCode Division Multiple Access), Wibro(Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, Smartphone, SmartPad, Tablet PC, Laptop, It may include all types of wired/wireless communication devices such as wearable devices and desktop PCs.

Also, the controller 130 may control the strength (strength of stimulation) and the frequency (number of times) of the magnetic field as a type of magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 through the control of voltage, current, and frequency. When voltage and current are applied to the magnetic field generator 120 , a magnetic field may be generated around the coil 122 in the magnetic field generator 120 . In this case, the direction of the magnetic force line may be determined according to the direction of the current. In addition, the direction of the magnetic force line may be determined according to the direction of the current, and the magnetic field stimulation frequency may be determined according to the frequency.

The operation of the first device 100 may be controlled based on a control signal obtained from the user terminal, thereby improving user convenience.

In addition, as the first device 100 has a portable size (small size), it can provide a user to perform phantom pain improvement treatment anytime, anywhere, regardless of place.

4 is a view for explaining a magnetic field pulse stimulation mode among the types of magnetic fields generated from the magnetic field generator 120 in the annular pain improving apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the controller 130 may control the operation of the magnetic field generator 120 so that a corresponding magnetic field pulse stimulation is generated according to the type of magnetic field pulse stimulation mode (magnetic field stimulation mode). That is, the controller 130 may control the magnetic field pulse stimulation mode, for example, as a type of magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 . Through the control of the magnetic field pulse stimulation mode, the magnetic field generator 120 may generate (provide) magnetic field stimulation (magnetic field pulse stimulation).

Magnetic field pulse stimulation mode (magnetic field pulse stimulation mode information) includes N pulse stimulation mode (N pulse stimulation mode), S pulse stimulation mode (S pulse stimulation mode), and alternating stimulation of N pulses and S pulses (N/S stimulation mode) modes. , N-pulse continuous stimulation mode and S-pulse continuous stimulation mode may be included. According to this, the magnetic field generating unit 120 controls the magnetic field pulse stimulation mode by the control unit 130, N-pulse stimulation, S-pulse stimulation, alternating stimulation of N-pulse and S-pulse, N-pulse continuous stimulation, and S-pulse continuous stimulation. It is possible to generate magnetic field stimulation (magnetic field pulse stimulation) of any one of the stimuli.

That is, the controller 130 generates a magnetic field corresponding to any one of N pulse stimulation, S pulse stimulation, alternating stimulation of N pulses and S pulses, N pulse continuous stimulation, and S pulse continuous stimulation from the magnetic field generator 120 . To be generated, the magnetic field pulse stimulation mode of the magnetic field generator 120 may be controlled.

Here, the alternating stimulation (N/S stimulation mode) mode of N pulse and S pulse is expressed differently as the bipolar stimulation mode, and the N pulse stimulation mode (N pulse stimulation mode) and S pulse stimulation mode (S pulse stimulation mode) are only It can be expressed differently because it is a polar stimulation mode.

5 is a view showing an example of a magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 in the ring tube improvement apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

Referring to (a) in FIG. 5 , the controller 130 has, for example, an N pole on the upper side of the magnetic field generator 120 and an S pole on the lower side of the magnetic field generator 120 based on the drawing of FIG. 5 . The operation of the magnetic field generator 120 may be controlled so that a magnetic field is generated (that is, a magnetic field is formed in a direction from the upper side to the lower side of the housing part).

In addition, referring to (b) in FIG. 5 , the controller 130 has an S pole on the upper side of the magnetic field generator 120 , and an N pole on the lower side of the magnetic field generator 120 , as an example, based on the drawing of FIG. 5 . The operation of the magnetic field generator 120 may be controlled so that a magnetic field to be formed is generated (that is, a magnetic field is formed from the lower side to the upper side of the housing part).

Control unit 130 by controlling the magnetic flux density, magnetic field strength, magnetic force direction, etc. of the alternating magnetic field as a type of magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generating unit 120 as shown in Figure 5 differently, the affected part (1, cut site) of Since blood flow improvement and nerve stimulation can effectively provide, phantom pain can be improved therefrom.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pattern of a magnetic field among types of magnetic fields generated from a magnetic field generator 120 in an annular pain improving apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the frequency range of the magnetic field generated (irradiated) from the magnetic field generator 120 may be freely set according to a user input.

For example, the magnetic field generator 120 may select any one of individual frequencies to generate a magnetic field having the selected frequency. Here, the individual frequency refers to a predetermined specific frequency value, and may include, for example, 8 Hz, 16 Hz, 32 Hz, and the like, but is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the magnetic field generator 120 may generate a magnetic field having a frequency of 8 Hz, may generate a magnetic field having a frequency of 16 Hz, or may generate a magnetic field having a frequency of 32 Hz.

As another example, the magnetic field generator 120 may sequentially generate a magnetic field by sequentially varying the frequency. That is, the magnetic field generator 120 may be controlled so that the frequency is changed in a preset order in units of a preset time (eg, 4 seconds). For example, the magnetic field generator 120 may change the frequency in the order of 8 Hz → 16 Hz → 32 Hz every 4 seconds, and generate a magnetic field accordingly.

As another example, the magnetic field generator 120 may generate a magnetic field in consideration of the interference frequency. For example, the magnetic field generator 120 may set the frequency of magnetic field stimulation generated in a preset period to any one of values of 0.1 Hz or more and 1 Hz or less, and through this, the magnetic field stimulation time interval may be determined. At this time, the magnetic field generator 120 mixes a plurality of frequencies having different frequencies when magnetic field stimulation occurs (that is, when a frequency is generated at a preset period) (for example, at least one frequency among frequencies of 8 Hz or more and 30 Hz or less) can generate a magnetic field.

In addition, the controller 130 may change the type of at least one magnetic field at each preset time interval. In other words, the controller 130 selects at least one type of a plurality of types (eg, magnetic field strength, frequency, time, pattern, and stimulation mode) of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 at a preset time interval. can be changed each time.

Here, the preset time may be set, for example, in units of seconds, such as 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the preset time may be set in minutes, hours, or the like.

Also, although not shown in the drawings, the first device 100 may include an input unit (not shown).

The input unit (not shown) may receive an input value for generating a control signal for the magnetic field generator 120 , ie, stimulus setting information, from a user. For example, the stimulation setting information may include at least one of voltage, current, magnetic field stimulation strength, stimulation time, stimulation mode, and stimulation frequency.

For example, the input unit may receive, as setting information on the magnetic field stimulation strength, information obtained by subdividing the strength (strength) of the stimulation step by step, such as weak, medium, strong, and the like.

In addition, the input unit may receive, as setting information about the stimulation time, information on the time when the magnetic field stimulation is applied through the magnetic field generator 120 . For example, the stimulation time can be set in units of minutes and hours, such as 1 minute, 3 minutes, 10 minutes, and 1 hour.

In addition, the input unit may receive the pulse stimulation mode of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 as setting information for the stimulation mode. For example, the magnetic field pulse stimulation mode may include an N-pulse stimulation mode, an S-pulse stimulation mode, an alternating stimulation mode of N-pulses and S-pulses, an N-pulse continuous stimulation mode, and an S-pulse continuous stimulation mode.

In addition, the input unit may receive frequency information from the user as setting information on the stimulation frequency. For example, the input unit may receive any one of frequency information from 1 Hz to 30 Hz as setting information on the stimulation frequency.

Also, the input unit may receive information such as voltage and current from the user, and the strength of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 may be determined according to information such as voltage, current, and frequency.

Also, the input unit may receive, as stimulus setting information, pneumatic intensity information for adjusting the pneumatic intensity of the pair of cuffs 140 . The description of the pair of cuffs 140 , 141 and 142 and the pair of sensor units 150 , 151 and 152 included in the first device 100 is easier with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 . can be understood

7 and 8 are cross-sectional views of the annular pain improving apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present application, and is a view showing a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in FIG. 2 .

7 and 8 are views for explaining a pair of cuffs 140 ( 141 , 142 ) and a pair of sensor units ( 150 , 151 , 152 ) included in the first device 100 . 8 shows an example when the first device 100 is applied to the cut leg as an example of the user's affected part 1 .

The direction setting in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be applied in the same manner as the direction setting in the description with reference to FIG. 2 described above. That is, in one example of the present application, the 9 o'clock-3 o'clock direction is referred to as the up-down direction and the 6 o'clock-12 o'clock direction is referred to as the left-right direction based on the drawings of FIGS. 7 and 8 , which is an example for better understanding of the present application but is not limited thereto. Accordingly, in the present application, the lengthwise direction of the housing part 110 may mean a vertical direction.

1, 2, 7 and 8 , a pair of cuffs 140 , 141 and 142 may be provided on the inner surface of the hollow part 111 of the housing part 110 to face each other. A pair of cuffs 140 , 141 , 142 may provide acupressure stimulation to the user's affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111 of the housing part 110 .

The cuff 140 provided in the first device 100 may be provided as a pair, and the pair of cuffs 140 , 141 and 142 form the first cuff 141 and the second cuff 142 . may include The first cuff 141 may be provided in one region of the inner surface of the hollow part 111 . The second cuff 142 may be provided in one region of the inner surface of the hollow part 111 to face (to face) the first cuff 141 .

The operation of the pair of cuffs 140 may be controlled by the control of the controller 130 . The pair of cuffs 140 expand or contract as air is supplied or discharged based on the control signal of the controller 130, and the intensity of acupressure stimulation applied to the user's affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111. can be adjusted.

The pair of cuffs 140 , 141 , and 142 may expand or contract as air is supplied or discharged based on a control signal from the controller 130 . The pair of cuffs 140, 141, 142 expand or contract according to the supply or discharge of air, and thus the strength of acupressure applied to the user's affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111 (strength of acupressure stimulation) You can control the intensity of the stimulus.

More specifically, the first cuff 141 may adjust the intensity of acupressure applied to one side of the affected part 1 by expanding or contracting according to the supply or discharge of air. In addition, the second cuff 142 can adjust the strength of acupressure applied to the other side of the affected part 1 by expanding or contracting according to the supply or discharge of air.

The control unit 130 may control the degree (amount) of air supply or air discharge of the pair of cuffs 140 , and the pair of cuffs 140 expand or contract in response to the control of the control unit 130 . Accordingly, the intensity of acupressure stimulation applied to the affected part 1 can be adjusted.

Setting information for the amount of air supplied or discharged to each of the pair of cuffs 140, (141, 142), or the pneumatic intensity of each of the pair of cuffs 140, (141, 142), the input unit (not shown) can receive input from the user. Stimulation setting information received through the input unit may include information on the pneumatic strength in addition to voltage, current, magnetic field stimulation strength, stimulation time, stimulation mode, and stimulation frequency.

The input unit (not shown) may be provided, for example, in the form of a touch panel, for example, on one region of the outer surface of the housing 110 , but is not limited thereto.

The controller 130 may, for example, adjust the pneumatic intensity of the pair of cuffs 140 based on at least one of a type or a size of a magnetic field generated through the magnetic field generator 120 .

For example, an example in which the air pressure strength of the cuff is adjusted according to the magnitude of the magnetic field is as follows. When the intensity of the magnetic field generated through the magnetic field generator 120 is less than a preset intensity, the controller 130 may strongly control the pneumatic intensity of each of the pair of cuffs 140 . That is, when the strength of the magnetic field of the magnetic field generator 120 is weak, the control unit 130 may control the strength of the pneumatic pressure of each of the pair of cuffs 140 strongly (by setting the strength to 'strong').

As another example, when the strength of the magnetic field generated through the magnetic field generator 120 is greater than or equal to a preset strength, the controller 130 may weakly control the pneumatic strength of each of the pair of cuffs 140 . That is, when the strength of the magnetic field of the magnetic field generator 120 is strong, the control unit 130 may control the pneumatic strength of each of the pair of cuffs 140 to be weak (by setting the strength to 'weak').

In addition, an example in which the pneumatic strength of the cuff is adjusted according to the type of magnetic field is as follows.

For example, when the magnetic field generator 120 generates the N-pulse magnetic field stimulation, the controller 130 may strongly control the pneumatic intensity of each of the pair of cuffs 140 . Conversely, when the magnetic field generator 120 generates the S-pulse magnetic field stimulation, the controller 130 may weakly control the pneumatic intensity of each of the pair of cuffs 140 .

In the above-described embodiment of the present application, the pneumatic intensity of the pair of cuffs 140 is exemplified only when controlled according to the type or size of the magnetic field, but is not limited thereto, and preset time setting information, frequency information, voltage, current The air pressure intensity of each of the pair of cuffs 140 may be adjusted based on such information. For example, the controller 130 controls the pneumatic intensity of the pair of cuffs 140 to be changed from strong → weak → strong → weak at a cycle of 3 minutes based on preset time setting information (for example, 3 minutes). can do.

Through this, the phantom pain improving apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present application may adjust the intensity of the acupressure stimulation applied to the affected part 1 through the adjustment of the pneumatic intensity of the pair of cuffs 140 .

In addition, the first device 100 may control the type and size of the magnetic field formed by the magnetic field generator 120 based on the stimulus setting information input from the user. Therefore, the first device 100 can provide acupressure stimulation through a pair of cuffs 140 to the user's affected part 1 and magnetic field stimulation to the nerves or blood of the affected part 1 at the same time. .

The pair of sensor units 150 , 151 , and 152 are provided on the upper surface of the pair of cuffs 140 , and can identify the thickness of the user's affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111 .

Specifically, the pair of sensor units 151 , 151 and 152 may include a first sensor unit 151 and a second sensor unit 152 .

The first sensor unit 151 may be provided on the upper surface of the first cuff 141 among the pair of cuffs 140 and may have (or include) the first posture sensor 151a and the first pressure sensor 151b. ) there is.

The second sensor unit 152 may be provided on the upper surface of the second cuff 142 among the pair of cuffs 140 and may have (or include) the second posture sensor 152a and the second pressure sensor 152b. ) there is. The second sensor unit 152 may be provided on the upper surface of the second cuff 142 to face (facing) the first sensor unit 151 .

The first posture sensor 151a obtains (sensing) the posture information of the first sensor unit 151 as a sensing value, and the second posture sensor 152a receives the posture information of the second sensor unit 152 as a sensing value. It can be acquired (sensed). The first posture sensor 151a and the second posture sensor 152a are sensors capable of acquiring 3-axis posture information, and may be, for example, geomagnetic sensors, but are not limited thereto.

The first pressure sensor 151b determines whether the upper surface of the first cuff 141 is in contact with the user's affected part 1 and the pressure (pressure degree) that the first cuff 141 applies to the affected part 1 (of acupressure stimulation). intensity, intensity, etc.) may be acquired (sensed) as a sensed value. The second pressure sensor 152b determines whether the upper surface of the second cuff 142 is in contact with the user's affected part 1 and the pressure (pressure degree) that the second cuff 142 applies to the affected part 1 as a sensing value. It can be acquired (sensed).

When the sensing value obtained through each of the first pressure sensor 151b and the second pressure sensor 152b is not 0, the control unit 130 determines that the upper surface of the pair of cuffs 140 is on the affected part 1 of the user. can be considered to be in contact. In addition, as the sensing value obtained through each of the first pressure sensor 151b and the second pressure sensor 152b increases, the controller 130 controls the upper surface of the pair of cuffs 140 to press the affected part 1 of the user. It can be judged that the degree of doing (strength of acupressure stimulation) is large. The first pressure sensor 151b and the second pressure sensor 152b may be differently referred to as a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, respectively.

The first pressure sensor 151b is the first sensor unit so that the upper surface is exposed toward the upper surface of the first sensor unit 151 (which may mean one surface facing the hollow part 111 based on the drawing of FIG. 6 ) Built-in 151 may be provided. Similarly, the second pressure sensor 152b has an upper surface exposed toward the upper surface of the second sensor unit 152 (which may mean one surface facing the hollow part 111 based on the drawing of FIG. 6 ). It may be provided embedded in the sensor unit 152 .

The controller 130 may identify the thickness of the user's affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111 through the analysis of the sensed values obtained from the pair of sensor units 150, 151, 152. Thereafter, the control unit 130 may change the type of magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 from the first type to the second type when the thickness of the identified affected part 1 is greater than or equal to a preset thickness.

In this case, the second type of magnetic field may refer to a magnetic field having a relatively strong magnetic field strength, a high magnetic field frequency, or a long magnetic field stimulation time compared to the first type magnetic field.

Illustratively, when the thickness of the identified affected part 1 is less than a preset thickness, the control unit 130 may control the type of magnetic field as a first type, for example, to any one of frequencies less than 15Hz. In addition, when the thickness of the identified affected part 1 is greater than or equal to a preset thickness, the control unit 130 may control the type of magnetic field to any one frequency of 15 Hz or more and 30 Hz or less as the second type.

According to this, when the thickness of the affected part (1) is thick, the control unit 130 can control the frequency of the magnetic field to a higher value as compared to a relatively thin case. In addition, when the thickness of the affected part (1) is thick, the control unit 130 can strongly control the strength of the magnetic field or control the magnetic field stimulation time to be long in comparison with the case where the thickness is relatively thin.

The controller 130 may control the operation of the pair of cuffs 140 so that the pressure values obtained from each of the first pressure sensor 151a and the second pressure sensor 152b satisfy a preset condition. Here, the preset condition may mean a condition in which a pressure value obtained from each of the first pressure sensor 151a and the second pressure sensor 152b satisfies the preset pressure value for a preset time. In this case, the preset time may be, for example, 3 seconds, but is not limited thereto.

Then, when the first pressure sensor 151a and the second pressure sensor 152b satisfy a preset condition, the controller 130 obtains from each of the first posture sensor 151a and the second posture sensor 152a It is possible to identify the thickness of the affected part (1) using the posture value. In particular, when the first pressure sensor 151a and the second pressure sensor 152b satisfy a preset condition, the controller 130 controls the posture value obtained from the first posture sensor 151a and the second posture sensor 152a ) using the difference between the posture values obtained from each, it is possible to identify (determine) the thickness of the affected part (1).

As such, the present first device 100 senses a pressure value obtained from each of the first pressure sensor 151a and the second pressure sensor 152b located on the upper surface of the pair of cuffs 140 is preset for a preset time. It is possible to adjust the air pressure strength of the pair of cuffs 140 to have a value (pressure value). Thereafter, the present first device 100 is used between the two posture sensors 151a and 152a through the difference between the sensing values (posture values) obtained from each of the first posture sensor 151a and the second posture sensor 152a at this time. By determining the distance, it is possible to identify the thickness of the affected part (1) based on this.

At this time, with respect to the difference (difference value) between the posture values obtained from the two posture sensors 151a and 152a, the controller 130 controls the relative positions of the posture sensors 151a and 152a with respect to the pressure sensors 151b and 152b (initial). By further considering the distance value (ie, the distance difference value between the pressure sensor and the posture sensor) corresponding to the setting position), it is possible to identify the thickness of the affected part 1 more accurately. That is, with respect to the difference (difference value) between the posture values obtained from the two posture sensors 151a and 152a, the controller 130 sets the distance difference value between the first pressure sensor 151b and the first posture sensor 151a to 2 By subtracting the multiplied value, it is possible to more accurately identify the thickness of the affected part (1).

The control unit 130 may vary the type of magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generating unit 120 in consideration of the thickness of the identified affected part (1).

The reflection intensity measurement unit 160 is provided in one region of the inner surface of the hollow part 111, and can measure the reflection intensity for the affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111 by laser scanning. Here, the reflection intensity may mean the degree to which the laser irradiated toward the affected part 1 is reflected (reflection degree, reflection amount).

The control unit 130 may differently control the type of magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 according to the level (degree) of the reflection intensity measured by the reflection intensity measurement unit 160 .

When the level of the reflection intensity measured by the reflection intensity measurement unit 160 is equal to or greater than the preset reference reflection intensity, the control unit 130 sets the type of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 as a first type among frequencies less than 15 Hz. Any one frequency can be controlled. On the other hand, when the level of the reflection intensity measured by the reflection intensity measurement unit 160 is less than a preset reference reflection intensity, the control unit 130 sets the type of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 as the second type to 15 Hz or more. Any one of the frequencies below 30Hz can be controlled. Here, the preset reference reflection intensity may be expressed differently as the first reflection intensity value.

Illustratively, if the level of the measured reflection intensity is less than the preset reference reflection intensity, the user's skin color of the affected part 1 is not clear (turbid or pale colored lips). , generating a magnetic field so that a relatively strong magnetic field (ie, a second type of magnetic field) is irradiated in contrast to the irradiated magnetic field (ie, the first type of magnetic field) when the measured reflection intensity level is greater than or equal to the preset reference reflection strength The operation of the unit 120 may be controlled.

On the other hand, if the measured reflection intensity level is greater than or equal to the preset reference reflection intensity, the control unit 130 determines that the skin color of the affected part 1 of the user is clear, and a magnetic field of relatively weaker strength than the second type of magnetic field (that is, , the first type of magnetic field) may control the operation of the magnetic field generator 120 to be irradiated.

Here, the relatively strong magnetic field (the second type of magnetic field) refers to the intensity value of the magnetic field compared to the irradiated magnetic field (the first type of magnetic field) when the measured reflection intensity level is greater than or equal to the preset reference reflection intensity. , may mean a magnetic field when at least one of a frequency value and a time value has a large value.

Illustratively, the first type of magnetic field may have a frequency value of any one of frequencies less than 15 Hz as described above as a frequency value. On the other hand, the second type of magnetic field may have a frequency value of any one of 15 Hz or more and 30 Hz or less as described above as a frequency value. In other words, when controlling the type of the magnetic field as the first type, the controller 130 may control the frequency value of the magnetic field to be any one of frequencies less than 15 Hz. On the other hand, when the control unit 130 controls the type of the magnetic field as the second type, the frequency value of the magnetic field relatively larger than the frequency value of the first type (frequency value less than 15 Hz) is a frequency value of 15 Hz or more and 30 Hz or less. It can be controlled by any one frequency value.

In this case, as an example, the first type of magnetic field has a frequency value of any one of frequencies less than 15 Hz, and the second type of magnetic field has been exemplified as having any one of frequencies of 15 Hz or more and 30 Hz or less. This is only an example for helping understanding of the present application, and is not limited thereto, and the setting ranges of the magnetic field frequency values in the first type and the second type may be variously set.

As another example, the first type of magnetic field may have any one of 1 minute or more and 3 minutes or less, for example, as a time value. On the other hand, the second type of magnetic field may have any one of more than 3 minutes and less than or equal to 5 minutes as a time value. At this time, in an example of the present application, the time setting of the magnetic field is illustrated as being made in minutes, but it is not limited thereto, and the time unit of the magnetic field in the present application may be variously set in seconds, minutes, hours, and the like.

As another example, the first type of magnetic field may have any one of 1 Gauss or more and less than 150 Gauss as the strength value of the magnetic field. On the other hand, the second type of magnetic field may have a value of greater than 150 gauss and 300 gauss or less, which is greater than the first type of magnetic field strength value as the magnetic field strength value.

As such, the control unit 130 controls the type of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator 120 differently based on a preset reference reflection intensity according to the level of the reflection intensity measured through the reflection intensity measurement unit 160 (that is, , If it is higher than the preset reference reflection intensity, it is determined that the skin color of the affected part is clear, and the type of magnetic field is controlled as the first type. The type of magnetic field can be controlled to a second type having a stronger strength than the first type).

This first device 100 applies different types of magnetic fields to the affected part ( By irradiating 1), the color and vitality of the skin of the affected area 1 can be provided to be customized and improved according to the condition of the user's skin at the affected area.

The thermal stimulation unit 170 is provided in one region of the inner surface of the hollow part 111 , and may provide thermal stimulation to the affected part 1 . In other words, the thermal stimulation unit 170 may emit heat with respect to the affected part 1, and thus may be expressed differently as a heat emitting unit and the like.

When the level of the reflex intensity measured by the reflex intensity measurement unit 160 is greater than or equal to the pre-set reflex intensity, the control unit 130 determines that there is keratin on the affected part 1, so that the thermal stimulation is performed. You can control the action.

The thermal stimulation part 170 may be provided on the inner surface of the hollow part 111 in the form of a hot wire that generates heat through an electric current, for example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the thermal stimulation unit 170 may mean a heating means made of various shapes or materials.

The thermal stimulation unit 170 may be disposed on one region of the inner surface of the hollow part 111 in a zigzag shape such as 'ㄹ' for example. However, the arrangement form of the thermal stimulation unit 170 is not limited thereto, and may be implemented in various ways such that heat can be evenly transmitted to the entire hollow portion 111 of the first device 100 . there is.

In the thermal stimulation unit 170 , at least one of a temperature, a time, and a pattern of heat emitted from the thermal stimulation unit 170 as a type of thermal stimulation may be controlled by the control unit 130 .

When the level of the reflex intensity measured by the reflex intensity measurement unit 160 is greater than or equal to the pre-set reflex intensity, the control unit 130 determines that there is keratin on the affected part 1, so that the thermal stimulation is performed. You can control the action.

Here, the preset reflection intensity (hereinafter referred to as the second reflection intensity value), which is a reference in judging that there is keratin, is a preset standard that is a reference for determining whether the skin color of the affected part 1 is clear. It may be set to a value greater than the reflection intensity (ie, the first reflection intensity value).

Since keratin generally has a white or translucent color, when there is keratin on the affected part 1, the laser (light) irradiated to the affected part 1 is reflected more compared to the case where there is no keratin on the affected part 1 can be That is, when there is keratin on the affected part 1, the level of reflex intensity (ie, degree of reflection, amount of reflection) may appear higher than when there is no keratin. In particular, as the amount of keratin increases, the value of reflection intensity may appear as a larger value. Accordingly, in the first device 100 , the second reflection intensity value may be set to a value greater than the second reflection intensity value.

In addition, the control unit 130 controls the type of thermal stimulation to the first type when the level of the reflection intensity measured by the reflection intensity measurement unit 160 is greater than or equal to the preset reflection intensity (second reflection intensity value), and the measured reflection When the intensity level is less than a preset reflex intensity, the type of thermal stimulation may be controlled as a second type.

Here, the first type of thermal stimulation may mean a thermal stimulation having a relatively stronger intensity than that of the second type of thermal stimulation. In this case, the relatively strong thermal stimulation (first type of thermal stimulation) may mean a case in which at least one of a heat release temperature value and a time value has a large value compared to the second type of thermal stimulation. there is.

Illustratively, the first type of thermal stimulation may have a temperature value of any one of 1 degree or more and 10 or less as a temperature value of heat emission. On the other hand, the second type of thermal stimulation may have a temperature value of any one of a temperature greater than 10 degrees and less than or equal to 20 degrees as a heat emission temperature value. In other words, when controlling the type of thermal stimulation as the first type, the controller 130 may control the temperature of the heat emitted from the thermal stimulation unit 170 to any one of a temperature of 1 degree or more and 10 degrees or less. On the other hand, when controlling the type of thermal stimulation as the second type, the controller 130 may control the temperature of the heat emitted from the thermal stimulation unit 170 to any one of a temperature greater than 10 degrees and less than or equal to 20 degrees.

Similarly, the first type of thermal stimulation may have a value of any one of 1 minute or more and 3 minutes or less, for example, as a heat release time value. On the other hand, the second type of thermal stimulation may have any one of more than 3 minutes and less than or equal to 5 minutes as the heat release time value. In this case, in an example of the present application, although the setting of the heat release time is exemplified in minutes, it is not limited thereto, and the heat release time unit in the present application may be variously set to seconds, minutes, hours, and the like.

In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the first device 100 is provided on the inner surface of the water storage unit (not shown) for storing water supplied from the outside, and the housing unit 110 to be directed toward the affected part 1 . It may include a water spraying unit (not shown) for spraying water.

The water spraying unit (not shown) may spray a predetermined amount of water (a predetermined amount of water, a preset amount of water) among the water stored in the water storage unit (not shown) to the affected part 1 .

When the level of the measured reflection intensity is greater than or equal to the preset reflection intensity (the second reflection intensity value), the control unit 130 determines that there is keratin and sprays water toward the affected part 1 of the water spraying unit (not shown). It is possible to control the operation and then to control the operation of the thermal stimulation unit 170 so that thermal stimulation is performed thereafter.

The first device 100 promotes blood circulation in microvessels corresponding to the affected area 1 through thermal stimulation of the affected area 1 to have a cosmetic effect on the affected area 1 (for example, complement skin color). , improvement of symptoms such as wrinkles and dead skin cells). Furthermore, the first device 100 can call the dead skin cells in the affected area 1 through a combination of door spray and thermal stimulation so that the dead skin cells can be easily removed from the user's affected area 1 without injury.

Also, although not shown in the drawings, the first device 100 may include a status display unit (not shown). The status display unit may display the operating status of the first device 100 .

The status display unit may include, for example, two light sources. Here, the light source may be expressed differently as an LED light emitting unit, a light emitting device, a low-output LED unit, and the like. The two light sources may be provided, for example, inside the housing 110 , but are not limited thereto, and the number of light sources, the form (position position), and the like may be variously set.

According to the operation state of the first device 100 under the control of the controller 130 , the status display unit is a light emission type of light emitted from two light sources among emission color (color), emission brightness, emission time, and emission pattern. At least one may be controlled.

For example, if it is determined that the remaining amount of the battery unit (not shown) included in the first apparatus 100 is less than or equal to a preset remaining amount in relation to the operating state of the first apparatus 100 , the controller 130 may set two The operation of the status display unit may be controlled so that red light is emitted from at least one light source among the light sources.

A battery unit (not shown) may be built in the housing unit 110 of the first device 100 , and may apply power to the first device 100 . As power is applied to the first device 100 by the battery unit (not shown), the first device 100 may provide magnetic field stimulation and acupressure stimulation to the affected part 1 of the user.

AAs another example, when the magnetic field is irradiated from the magnetic field generator 120 in relation to the operating state of the first device 100 , the controller 130 emits blue light from at least one of the two light sources. The operation of the status display unit may be controlled as much as possible.

As another example, when the thermal stimulation is performed by the thermal stimulation unit 170 in relation to the operating state of the first device 100 , the controller 130 emits green light from at least one of the two light sources. It is possible to control the operation of the status display unit so that this is emitted.

As such, the controller 130 may differently control the emission type of light emitted from at least one of the two light sources according to the operating state of the present first device 100 .

In one example of the present application, the state display unit including two light sources for displaying the operating state of the first device 100 has been exemplified as being provided on the inner surface of the housing unit 110 , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The status display unit may include one light source, but may be provided to be exposed to the outer surface of the housing unit 110 .

In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the first device 100 is different from the status display unit including a light source for emitting light for displaying the operating state of the first device 100 , the light for the affected part 1 . It may include a light irradiation unit (not shown) for treatment including a light source for emitting light for treatment.

That is, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the status display unit including one light source in the first device 100 is provided to be exposed to one area of the outer surface of the housing unit 110 so that the Operation status can be displayed. On the other hand, a light irradiation unit for treatment (not shown) is provided in one area of the inner surface of the housing unit 110 (ie, provided in the hollow portion) can emit light for light treatment with respect to the affected part (1).

The treatment light irradiator (not shown) may include two light sources (a pair of light sources) for treatment that are spaced apart from each other at an interval on one region of the inner surface (or hollow portion) of the housing unit 110 .

The light irradiation unit (not shown) may emit light for light treatment with respect to the affected area 1 from two light sources for treatment. In this case, the light irradiation unit (not shown) may control at least one of a wavelength of light, an emission time of light, and an emission pattern of light as a type of light emitted for phototherapy. The light irradiator (not shown) may simultaneously and integrally control the two light sources for treatment or individually control the two light sources for treatment.

The light irradiation unit (not shown) may vary the type of light irradiated to the affected area 1 according to the type of light treatment. Here, the treatment types include, for example, a first treatment type (acne treatment), a second treatment type (inflammation treatment), a third treatment type (ultraviolet light treatment), a fourth treatment type (scar treatment), and a fifth treatment type (pigmentation treatment). deposition treatment), and the like, but are not limited thereto. In addition, this type of treatment may be selected (set) based on a user input, for example.

The light irradiation unit (not shown) may emit light having any one of the wavelengths of 405 nm or more and less than 630 nm toward the affected part 1 in the case of the first treatment type, for example. The light irradiation unit (not shown) may emit light having any one of the wavelengths of 630 nm or more and less than 660 nm toward the affected part 1 in the case of the second treatment type, for example.

The light irradiation unit (not shown) may emit light having any one of the wavelengths of 660 nm or more and less than 970 nm toward the affected part 1 in the case of the third treatment type, for example. The light irradiation unit (not shown) may emit light having any one of the wavelengths of 805 nm or more and less than 970 nm toward the affected part 1 in the case of the fourth treatment type, for example. The light irradiation unit (not shown) may emit light having any one of the wavelengths of 870 nm or more and less than 970 nm toward the affected part 1 in the case of the fifth treatment type, for example.

As such, the light irradiation unit (not shown) can control the type of light irradiated toward the affected part 1 differently according to the type of treatment.

According to this, the first device 100 can provide magnetic field stimulation (PEMF stimulation) and acupressure stimulation (in other words, massage stimulation) together, thereby making blood vessels healthy and flexible to improve blood circulation. In addition, it is possible to improve phantom pain and various sensory pain by stimulating nerves.

The first device 100 can be effectively applied to relieve, improve, and treat phantom pain due to signal disturbance transmitted to the brain by stimulating the nerves of the affected part (1, cut site). The first device 100 can effectively stimulate the cut body part (cutting part) in a non-contact, non-invasive way through generation (irradiation) of a magnetic field (PEMF), thereby improving phantom pain. In addition, the first device 100 may control the pneumatic pressure of the pair of cuffs 140 so that acupressure stimulation (massage stimulation) is applied to the affected part (1, cut site).

The first device 100 may enhance the therapeutic effect of phantom pain by stimulating an alternating magnetic field harmless to the human body (stimulating the PEMF). In addition, the first device 100 responds to metallic (hemoglobin, manganese, magnesium, iron, etc.) components contained in the blood of the affected part 1 through magnetic field stimulation to promote blood circulation in the affected part 1, It can provide therapeutic effects such as blood ionization, action on autonomic nerves, strengthening immunity, and pain relief.

In addition, the first device 100 generates an electric current in the blood of the affected part 1 by performing magnetic field stimulation on the human body, causing electrolyte dissociation, that is, ionization of the blood, so that the autonomic nerve can be controlled. It can effectively solve problems such as blood circulation and pain under the control of the autonomic nervous system.

The magnetic field generator 120 included in the first device 100 has a structure having one core 121 and one coil 122, and the annular pain improving device of the form as shown in FIG. 2 is As an example, the present first device 100 having an integral cylindrical solenoid coil structure may be referred to differently. On the other hand, the toroidal tube improving device of the form shown in FIG. 9 to be described later has a multi-layered structure in which a plurality of magnetic field generators (particularly, a plurality of sub magnetic field generators) are stacked, so as an example, a multi-cylindrical solenoid coil This second device 200 having a structure may be referred to differently.

In addition, when the magnetic field generator 120 included in the first device 100 is provided in the form of a loop-type coil shown in FIG. 3 , the annular tube improving device at this time is an annular having a single loop coil structure as an example. It may be otherwise referred to as a keg improvement device. In addition, when each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators included in the second device 200 is provided in the form of a loop-type coil, the annular pain improving device at this time has, for example, a multi-loop coil (multi-stacked loop coil) structure. It may be referred to as a device for improving phantom pain.

In the first device 100 , the core 121 may be a non-magnetic material. In the first device 100 , the diameter of the hollow part 111 of the housing part 110 and the diameter of the core 121 in the magnetic field generator 120 are, for example, a size that can accommodate the cut body part of the user. can be provided.

The magnetic field generator 120 may generate a magnetic field under the control of the controller 130 , and the controller 130 may control current, voltage, frequency, etc. to form an alternating magnetic field from the magnetic field generator 120 . there is.

On the other hand, in the above-described example of the present application, it is exemplified that the first device 100 includes a single magnetic field generator 120 including one core 121 and one coil 122 as the magnetic field generator 120 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Annular tube improvement apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application may include a plurality of magnetic field generators (ie, a plurality of sub magnetic field generators) as a magnetic field generator. A description thereof may be more easily understood with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 .

9 and 10 are views for explaining a plurality of sub-magnetic field generators included in the toroidal pain improving apparatus 200 according to another embodiment of the present application.

Hereinafter, the annular pain improving device 200 according to another embodiment of the present application will be referred to as the present second device 200 for convenience of description.

The second device 200 has a magnetic field generator (in comparison with the first device 100) in which the magnetic field generator 120 includes a plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. 120), there is only a structural difference, and the two devices 100 and 200 may be the same device.

Accordingly, even if omitted below, the description of the first device 100 may be equally applied to the description of the second device 200 . Hereinafter, only the parts in which the second device 200 differs from the first device 100 will be described.

9 and 10 , the second device 200 includes a housing 110 , a magnetic field generator 120 , a controller 130 , a pair of cuffs 140 , 141 , 142 , and a pair. of sensor units 150 , 151 , 152 , a reflection intensity measurement unit 160 , and a thermal stimulation unit 170 .

The magnetic field generator 120 includes a plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 that are embedded in the housing 110 and are spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of the housing 110 . may include

In this case, each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , and 15 may be a magnetic field generator having the same structure as the magnetic field generator 120 in the first apparatus 100 described above. Therefore, even if omitted below, the description of the magnetic field generator 120 in the first device 100 is a description of each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 and 15 . The same can be applied to

At this time, each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 is a magnetic field generator (ie, a core) provided as a first type of the magnetic field generator 120 in the first device 100 , respectively. and a magnetic field generator composed of a coil) may be the same.

In addition, in one example of the present application, it has been exemplified that five sub magnetic field generators are included as a plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 in the present second device 200, but this helps to understand the present application For example, the number of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators may be variously applied, such as 3, 7, or 10, without being limited thereto.

The magnetic field generator 120 in the second device 200 has a plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 stacked at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the housing 110. It may be configured in an arranged structure. That is, in the second device 200 , a plurality of magnetic field generators may be provided in a stacked form.

The controller 130 may individually and/or integrally control each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , and 15 .

That is, the controller 130 may individually control the operation of each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 and 15 , for example. As another example, the controller 130 may selectively control the operation of only some of the sub magnetic field generators among the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 and 15 . As another example, the controller 130 may integrally and simultaneously (together) control the operation of all of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 and 15 .

The controller 130 may differently control the types of magnetic fields generated from each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 and 15 .

For example, the control unit 130 controls a plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 that the sub magnetic field generator positioned in the lower direction is relatively stronger than the sub magnetic field generator positioned in the upper direction. The type of magnetic field generated from each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 may be differently controlled to generate the strength of the magnetic field.

That is, the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 includes a first sub magnetic field generator 11, a second sub magnetic field generator 12, a third sub magnetic field generator 13, It may include a fourth sub magnetic field generator 14 and a fifth sub magnetic field generator 15 .

In this case, the control unit 130 includes the second sub magnetic field generator 12 rather than the first sub magnetic field generator 11 , the third sub magnetic field generator 13 rather than the second sub magnetic field generator 12 , the second 3 so that the fourth sub magnetic field generator 14 rather than the sub magnetic field generator 13, the fifth sub magnetic field generator 15 rather than the fourth sub magnetic field generator 14 generate a relatively strong magnetic field strength , the type of magnetic field generated from each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 may be differently controlled.

In addition, as an example, the control unit 130 may include an odd-numbered sub magnetic field generator (eg, a first sub magnetic field) positioned from the upper side of the housing part 110 among the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 and 15 . The generator, the third sub magnetic field generator and the fifth sub magnetic field generator) generate an N pulse magnetic field, and a sub magnetic field generator (eg, a second sub magnetic field generator and The fourth sub magnetic field generator) may control the operation of each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , and 15 to generate an S-pulse magnetic field.

As such, the second device 200 controls the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 individually/integrally/selectively as necessary, so that nerves or blood in the user's affected part 1 It can be provided so that the magnetic field stimulation is made more effectively with respect to the.

The control unit 130, for example, a channel corresponding to each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 (that is, a first channel 1ch corresponding to the first sub magnetic field generator 11) , with respect to the second channel (2ch, etc.) corresponding to the second sub magnetic field generator 12, the sub magnetic field generator close to the upper side of the housing 110 as shown in FIG. It is possible to control the current to be sequentially applied according to the passage of time from the magnetic field generator). Through this, each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , and 15 may sequentially generate the magnetic field PEMF in the order of being closer to the upper side of the housing part 110 .

In addition, when the controller 130 wants to perform magnetic field stimulation only for a specific region (focused area) among the regions of the user's affected part 1 located in the hollow part 111, a plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12 , 13, 14, and 15), it is possible to selectively control only the sub magnetic field generator provided at a position corresponding to the specific region (ie, the focus target region) to generate the magnetic field PEMF.

That is, the second device 200 may selectively control only a specific portion of the sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators to generate a magnetic field.

In the example shown in FIG. 10 , the controller 130 controls the plurality of sub magnetic fields in a direction (ie, from upper to lower direction) from the first sub magnetic field generator 11 to the fifth sub magnetic field generator 15 as an example. Although it has been exemplified as sequentially controlling the generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, the present invention is not limited thereto. As another example, the control unit 130 includes a plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) can be sequentially controlled.

That is, the controller 130 may sequentially control the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 up and down to achieve magnetic field stimulation.

11 and 12 are diagrams illustrating an example of a case in which a plurality of sub magnetic field generators included in the toroidal pain improving apparatus 200 according to another embodiment of the present application are formed in a loop-type coil shape.

The toroidal tube improving device (this second device, 200) shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 generates a plurality of sub magnetic fields, in contrast to the toroidal tube improving device (this second device, 200) shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 . The only difference is that each of the parts is a second type of magnetic field generator (ie, a magnetic field generator made of a loop-type coil), not a first type of magnetic field generator (ie, a magnetic field generator made of a core and a coil). However, they may be the same device.

Accordingly, the contents described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 may be equally applied to the description with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12 even if the contents are omitted below.

11 and 12 , the second device 200 includes a housing 110 , a magnetic field generator 120 , a controller 130 , a pair of cuffs 140 , 141 , 142 , and a pair. of sensor units 150 , 151 , 152 , a reflection intensity measurement unit 160 , and a thermal stimulation unit 170 .

The magnetic field generating unit 120 is built in the housing unit 110, and a plurality of sub magnetic field generating units 11', 12', 13', 14' are spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of the housing unit 110 . , 15') may be included.

At this time, each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11', 12', 13', 14', and 15' generates a magnetic field provided in the second type of the magnetic field generator 120 in the first device 100 . It may be the same as the part (ie, the magnetic field generator made of a loop-type coil).

For example, the control unit 130 may control a channel corresponding to each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11', 12', 13', 14', and 15' (ie, the first sub magnetic field generator 11'). With respect to the first channel (1ch), the second channel (2ch, etc.) corresponding to the second sub magnetic field generator 12', as shown in FIG. 12, a sub magnetic field close to the upper side of the housing part 110 is generated. It is possible to control the current to be sequentially applied from the unit (ie, the first sub magnetic field generator) as time passes. Through this, each of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11 ′, 12 ′, 13 ′, 14 ′, and 15 ′ may sequentially generate the magnetic field PEMF in the order close to the upper side of the housing unit 110 .

For example, the controller 130 may determine the magnetic field stimulation strength, stimulation frequency, etc. of the magnetic field generator 120 according to voltage, current, and frequency based on stimulation setting information input through an input unit (not shown).

The controller 130 may include, for example, a sub magnetic field generator provided at a position corresponding to a specific area (ie, a focus target area) among the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11', 12', 13', 14', and 15'. Only by selectively controlling the magnetic field (PEMF) can be controlled to be generated.

The controller 130 controls the plurality of sub magnetic field generators 11', 12', 13', 14', and 15' to sequentially generate magnetic fields from the top to the bottom, or from the bottom to the top. can do.

In addition, the control unit 130 by alternating the direction of the current applied to the loop-type coil of the plurality of sub magnetic field generators (11', 12', 13', 14', 15'), the direction of the magnetic flux (magnetic field) As shown in FIG. 12 , it can be determined (controlled) so that the upper side faces the lower direction or the lower side faces the upper direction.

In the first device 100 and the second device 200 , the magnetic field generator 120 may be provided in a form embedded in the housing 110 . The housing part 110 may be expressed differently as a cylindrical guide part or the like. In the present application, by emitting (irradiating) a magnetic field from the magnetic field generator 120 toward the affected part 1, it is possible to stimulate nerves in the affected part 1 and improve blood flow in the affected part 1 .

In addition, the present application disposes a pair of cuffs 140 in the interior (ie, hollow part) of the housing part 110 , and controls the pneumatic pressure (pressure) of the pair of cuffs 140 by the control unit 130 . , It can be provided so that acupressure stimulation (massage stimulation) is made on the affected part (1).

The first device 100 and the second device 200 may be manufactured for each size according to each of the user's extremities (upper and lower extremities), or the user's body parts including the upper and lower extremities. It can be manufactured as an integrated type so that it can be applied anywhere.

The controller 130 controls the pneumatic pressure of the pair of cuffs 140 to provide acupressure stimulation (massage stimulation) to the affected area 1 , thereby improving blood flow to the affected area 10 and alleviating pain. Herein, the pair of cuffs 140 may be expressed differently as a pair of pneumatic cuffs or the like.

The magnetic field generator 120 may stimulate the deep nerve of the affected part 1 with the magnetic field, so as to improve blood flow and relieve pain.

Also, although not shown, the first device 100 and the second device 200 may include a speaker unit (not shown), and the speaker unit (not shown) includes the first device 100 and the present device 200 . A notification related to the operation state of the second device 200 may be provided in the form of a sound.

The present application may provide a pneumatic massage function and a phantom pain improvement apparatus 100 and 200 capable of pulse-type electromagnetic field stimulation.

The present application relates to a technology that can improve phantom pain, a pain that occurs in patients with amputation of limbs, fingers, etc., and relieves and improves phantom pain by stimulating nerves at the amputation site through a magnetic field and disrupting signals transmitted to the brain , can be treated.

The present application can provide magnetic field stimulation to the cut site non-invasively using PEMF, and massage stimulation (acupressure stimulation) can be provided to the cut site through pneumatic control of the cuff.

In addition, the present application may change the magnetic field strength, frequency, direction, pattern, magnetic flux direction, etc. of the current applied to the coil by controlling voltage, current, frequency, and the like. In addition, the present application provides acupressure stimulation (massage stimulation) and magnetic field through pressure control of the cuff by disposing a plurality of magnetic field generating units along the longitudinal direction of the housing and placing a pair of cuffs on the inner surface (ie, hollow portion) of the housing unit. stimuli can be provided at the same time.

Hereinafter, an operation flow of the present application will be briefly reviewed based on the details described above.

13 is an operation flowchart for a method of controlling an annular pain improving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

The control method of the annular pain improving device shown in FIG. 13 may be performed by the first device 100 or the second device 200 described above. Therefore, even if omitted below, the descriptions of the first apparatus 100 or the second apparatus 200 may be equally applied to the description of the control method of the annular pain improving apparatus.

Referring to FIG. 13 , in step S11, the controller may control the operation of the magnetic field generator built in the housing.

Next, the magnetic field generating unit in step S12 may generate a magnetic field towards the affected part of the user located in the hollow portion of the housing unit by the control in step S11.

At this time, magnetic field stimulation may be provided to the affected part by the generation of the magnetic field in step S12. Here, the affected part may be a cut body part (cutting part) that is cut among the user's body parts to cause phantom pain.

In addition, the housing part may have a hollow part having both ends open in the longitudinal direction and may have a cylindrical structure.

In the above description, steps S11 and S12 may be further divided into additional steps or combined into fewer steps, according to an embodiment of the present application. In addition, some steps may be omitted as necessary, and the order between steps may be changed.

The control method of the phantom pain improvement apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application may be implemented in the form of a program command that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the present invention, or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic such as floppy disks. - includes magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specially configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include not only machine language codes such as those generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

In addition, the control method of the above-described phantom pain improving apparatus may be implemented in the form of a computer program or application executed by a computer stored in a recording medium.

The above description of the present application is for illustration, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application pertains will understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present application. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a dispersed form, and likewise components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present application is indicated by the following claims rather than the above detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present application.

100, 200: phantom pain improvement device
110: housing unit
120: magnetic field generator
130: control unit
140: a pair of cuffs
150: a pair of sensor units
160: reflection intensity measurement unit
170: thermal stimulation unit

Claims (15)

An apparatus for improving phantom pain, comprising:
a housing part having a hollow part having both ends open in the longitudinal direction, and having a cylindrical structure;
a magnetic field generator embedded in the housing and generating a magnetic field; and
A control unit for controlling the operation of the magnetic field generator,
The magnetic field generator,
By generating a magnetic field towards the affected part of the user located in the hollow part under the control of the control unit, the magnetic field stimulation is provided to the affected part,
The affected part is a cut part that is cut among the user's body parts to cause phantom pain, an apparatus for improving phantom pain. According to claim 1,
The magnetic field generator generates a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) as a magnetic field,
By the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator, the nerve at the cut site is stimulated and the signal transmitted to the brain is disturbed, so that the improvement of the phantom pain is made, an apparatus for improving phantom pain. According to claim 1,
The control unit is
As a type of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator, the intensity, frequency, time, pattern, and magnetic field pulse stimulation mode of the magnetic field to control at least one of, an apparatus for improving phantom pain. According to claim 1,
Further comprising a pair of cuffs provided to face each other on the inner surface of the hollow part and providing acupressure stimulation to the user's affected part located in the hollow part,
The pair of cuffs,
Based on the control signal of the control unit, as the air is supplied or discharged, it expands or contracts to adjust the intensity of the acupressure stimulus applied to the affected part, the phantom pain improvement device. 5. The method of claim 4,
It is provided on the upper surface of the pair of cuffs, further comprising a pair of sensor units for identifying the thickness of the user's affected part located in the hollow portion,
The control unit is
The thickness of the affected part is identified through the analysis of the sensed values obtained from the pair of sensor units, and the type of the magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator when the identified thickness of the affected part is greater than or equal to a preset thickness in the first type A device for improving phantom pain, which is changed to the second type. 6. The method of claim 5,
The control unit is
If the identified thickness of the affected part is less than a preset thickness, control the type of the magnetic field to any one of the frequencies of less than 15Hz as a first type,
If the identified thickness of the affected part is greater than or equal to a preset thickness, the second type of the magnetic field will be controlled to any one of the frequencies of 15 Hz or more and 30 Hz or less, an apparatus for improving phantom pain. 6. The method of claim 5,
The second type of magnetic field is
Compared to the first type of magnetic field, the magnetic field is a magnetic field with a relatively strong magnetic field strength, a high frequency of the magnetic field, or a long stimulation time of the magnetic field, an apparatus for improving phantom pain. 6. The method of claim 5,
The pair of sensor units,
a first sensor unit provided on an upper surface of a first cuff among the pair of cuffs, the first sensor unit having a first posture sensor and a first pressure sensor; and
a second sensor unit provided on an upper surface of a second cuff among the pair of cuffs, the second sensor unit having a second posture sensor and a second pressure sensor;
The control unit is
The operation of the pair of cuffs is controlled so that the pressure values obtained from each of the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor satisfy a preset condition, wherein the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor are the preset conditions. When the condition is satisfied, the thickness of the affected part is identified using the posture values obtained from each of the first posture sensor and the second posture sensor. 9. The method of claim 8,
The preset condition is a condition that the pressure value obtained from each of the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor satisfies the preset pressure value for a preset time, an annular pain improving device. According to claim 1,
The magnetic field generator,
A plurality of sub magnetic field generators embedded in the housing, spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the housing,
The control unit is
That the plurality of sub-magnetic field generating units each individually and / or integrally controlled, the toroidal pain improvement device. According to claim 1,
The magnetic field generator,
Which is provided as a first type including a core having a through-hole and a coil wound around the core, or is provided in a second type including a loop-type coil having a hollow, annular tube improvement device. 4. The method of claim 3,
It is provided in one region of the inner surface of the hollow part, and further comprises a reflection intensity measuring unit for measuring the reflection intensity for the affected part by laser scanning,
The control unit is
The type of magnetic field generated from the magnetic field generator is differently controlled according to the level of the measured reflection intensity. 13. The method of claim 12,
It is provided in a region of the inner surface of the hollow portion, further comprising a thermal stimulation unit for providing thermal stimulation to the affected part,
The control unit is
When the level of the measured reflex intensity is higher than or equal to a preset reflex intensity, it is determined that the affected part has keratin and controls the operation of the thermal stimulation unit to achieve the thermal stimulation, an apparatus for improving phantom pain. As a control method of the annular pain improving device of claim 1,
(a) controlling, by the controller, the operation of the magnetic field generator built into the housing; and
(b) the magnetic field generating unit, comprising the step of generating a magnetic field toward the affected part of the user located in the hollow part of the housing part by the control in step (a),
The magnetic field stimulation is provided to the affected part by the generation of the magnetic field in step (b),
The housing part has a hollow part having both ends open in the longitudinal direction and has a cylindrical structure,
The affected part is a cut part of the user's body part that is cut to cause phantom pain, the control method of the phantom pain improving device. A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing the method of claim 14 on a computer.

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